Art Deco Platinum Ring. GIA 2.10ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco Era, circa 1920 Material: Platinum Ring Size: 7, can be resized at no extra cost This striking Art Deco engagement ring centers a GIA-certified 2.10-carat Old European...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Elongated Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This stunning vintage ring showcases the refined elegance of the Art Deco era, featuring a striking elongated oval plaque design crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.25 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.2 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.25 carat, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G-H ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco ruby and diamond floral platinum band with leaf motif.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
.56 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .56 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
1.40 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.40 Carat, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: M...
Diamond, Platinum
.98 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: and 7.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.7 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .98 Carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: H Cla...
Diamond, Platinum
1.01 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.01 Carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarit...
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.8 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Carat Weight: 1.04 Carat Color: J Clarity: VS2 Side Ston...
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
This stunning Art Deco ring epitomizes the geometric elegance of the 1920s, crafted in lustrous platinum and featuring 20 old mine diamonds totaling 0.80 carats in beautiful H color ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.05 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.05 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: K Clarity: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Tourmaline and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous tourmaline is a deep green colour and measures approx 50pts. This stone is surrounded by square and round cut diamonds totalling approx 80pts. Size: O or 7 1/4 Clust...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Rhodolite Garnet & Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
She is perfect for everyday love & wear. Ring Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Width: 7.9mm Head Height: 4.2mm Shank Width: Tapering to 1.6mm Weight: 3.4 Gr...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with a rectangular emerald-cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 2.10 carats...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco GIA Cert 1.02 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This platinum ring from the Art Deco era centers a sparkling GIA certified old mine cut diamond that weighs 1.02ct. and is graded J color with SI1 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.43ct Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This statement Art Deco diamond ring is an excellent gauge of platinum and is in excellent condition.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Art Deco Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely Platinum diamond Filigree Engagement ring. Old European cut .53 Ct center stone. VVS-2 Color G Measuring 5.20 x 3.08. Handcrafted in. Platinum containing 8 side Round brillia...
Diamond, Platinum
.55 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .55carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: F Clarity: VS1 Finger to To...
Diamond, Platinum
.44 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: Weight: .44ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: F Clarity: VS2...
Diamond, Platinum
1.05 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 9.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.05 carat, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: I Clarity: SI2/I1...
Diamond, Platinum
1.45 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.6 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.45 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: O/P Light Yellow Clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum 1.31ct Diamond Ring GIA Report
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco platinum filigree ring featuring an European cut diamond weighing 1.31cts with GIA report.
Diamond, Platinum
.40 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.1 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .40 Carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: J Clarity: V...
White Diamond, Platinum
.90 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 8.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.9 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .90 Carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: K Clarity...
White Diamond, Platinum
1.40 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.40 Carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: Q-R (Light ...
White Diamond, Platinum
.30 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 3.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .30carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS Side Stone...
Diamond, Platinum
.70 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .70carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: I Clarity: SI2 Side Stone D...
Diamond, Platinum
French Art Deco Platinum Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A sophisticated piece, dramatic yet wearable, perfect for lovers of rare Art Deco jewels. Specifications : Metal: Platinum Gemstones: Cabochon sapphire, old cut diamonds, onyx Or...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
.55 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .55 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: E Clarity: VS1 Side Stone ...
Diamond, Platinum
.25 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .25 Carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS Ru...
White Diamond, Platinum
.90 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .90carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarity: SI1 Side Stone...
Diamond, Platinum
.60 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .60carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: F Clarity: VS1 Side Sto...
Diamond, Platinum
.45 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .45carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS Side Stone De...
Diamond, Platinum
.55 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 9 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.1 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .55ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: I Clarity: SI1 Side Stone Det...
Diamond, Platinum
.82 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .82carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarity: SI2 Side Ston...
Diamond, Platinum
.75 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .75 Carat Cut: Antique Step Cut Color: F Clarity: VS ...
Diamond, Platinum
.71 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: .0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .71 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: I-J Clarity: VS Side Stone ...
Diamond, Platinum
.85 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.4 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .85 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: F Clarity: SI2 Side Stone ...
Diamond, Platinum
1.28 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.28 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: I Clarity: SI3 (Eye Cle...
Diamond, Platinum
1.20 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.20carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: K Clarity: VS1 Measuremen...
Diamond, Platinum
1.99 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.3 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.99ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: L Clarity: VS2 Measurements...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
French Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Square Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum ring set with four old-cut diamonds in a square. Each stone is mille-griffe set; and on either side of the square is a little triangle set with three old-cut diamonds (tot...
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Navette Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The deep blue hue of the sapphires are beautifully complemented by 2.50 carats of round Euro-cut white diamonds. Set in platinum, the ring showcases a harmonious blend of elegance an...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.04 Carat GIA Cert Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning platinum ring from the Art Deco era is centered with a sparkling GIA certified old mine cut diamond that weighs 1.04ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
French Art Deco 2.60 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Sublime art deco ring, it presents a rectangular shape with cut sides set in the center of an antique cushion- cut diamond in an entourage of 16 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.26 Carat Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The ring features 26 single cut diamonds set in platinum with edging detail on the platinum. Measurements: the band’s width is 2mm. Weight: 1.5 grams. Ring size: 5.5
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Filigree Platinum Ring, 0.8ct, Handmade, 1920s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A bezel-set old European cut diamond, 0.80 carats, sits at the heart of this Art Deco ring, surrounded by twenty-eight additional old European cut diamonds totaling two carats, twent...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond Ring in Platinum with a spectacular .20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond of gorgeous F-G-H color (white!)
Diamond, Platinum
.35 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .35 carat Cut: Antique Cushion Color: G Clarity: VS Finger to Top of S...
Diamond, Platinum
1.20 CT Diamond Platinum Art Deco Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An original platinum diamond Art Deco filigree engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Fine Art Deco Period .95TCW Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dazzling Art Deco period platinum and diamond engagement ring .60 carat central stone surrounded by 10 diamonds for a harmonius, beautiful effect, TCW .95 carat.
Diamond, Platinum
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Boucheron Art Deco Diamond Coral Platinum Ring C1920
By Boucheron
Located in Firenze, IT
Extremely elegant and rare to find original Art Deco period ring by Boucheron. The ring is centred with a fine quality medium salmon colour natural coral cabochon embellished by 8 ro...
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Inspired Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This platinum ring has a gorgeous cut out work and beautiful flowing filigree pattern all around the ring. The center stone is a round cut 0.85 ct with G color and SI clarity. The un...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.60 Ct Diamond Twist Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Statement Ring This classy statement ring is Art Deco period, hand crafted as unique of solid Platinum Traditional twist ring featuring two Twin Diamonds one opposite to the other be...
Diamond, Platinum
French Square Platinum Art Deco Ring with Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum ring set with four old cut diamonds in a square each set in a mille griffe border with on each side a sloped triangle set with three diamonds (app. 0.7 carat), with a beau...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1.21 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.7 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.21carat Cut: Antique Cushion Color: Light Yellow, O/P Clarity: VS2 Si...
Diamond, Platinum
.80 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .80 carat Cut: Antique Cushion ( Old Mine brilliant ) Color: J Clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
1.45 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.46 carat Cut: Antique Cushion (Old Mine Brilliant) Color: I Clarity: S...
Diamond, Platinum
1.00 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Stone Details: Type: Ruby (Created) Size: 1.00ct Color: Red Shape: Cabachon Diamond Details: We...
Diamond, Platinum
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Ready to rock? Some of our favorite jewelry designers and dealers share indispensable advice for choosing that most important ring.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.