Art Deco Round Diamond & Calibre Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring, circa 1920s Round-cut center stone of 1.35 carats with color J-K
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Art Deco Round Diamond & Calibre Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring, circa 1920s Round-cut center stone of 1.35 carats with color J-K
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Art-Deco Style Double Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art-Deco Style Double Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Ring. A pair of European-cut diamonds, together
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unusual Art Deco Yellow Sapphire with Calibre Amythests
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Elegant French Art Deco Ring with Calibre Cut Amythests and Cushion Cut Yellow Sapphire
Amethyst, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum 5.00 Ct Aquamarine, Diamond & Calibre-Cut Sapphire Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A spectacular Art Deco platinum ring centering a vibrant 5.00 carat emerald-cut aquamarine, framed
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Original Antique Art Deco Diamond Five Stone and Calibre Sapphire Ring, 1920s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Original Antique Art-Deco Diamond Five Stone and Calibre Sapphire Ring 1920s Mounted and tested in
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Ring with Calibré Emeralds in 18K White Gold
Located in Zurich, CH
This exquisite Art Deco-inspired ring features three prominent round brilliant-cut diamonds
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Ring with Calibré Emeralds in 18K White Gold
Located in Zurich, CH
This exquisite Art Deco-inspired ring features three prominent round brilliant-cut diamonds
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Calibre-Cut Natural Ruby & 0.90ctw Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
In the style of Art Deco, this ring features a central bezel-set 0.86 carat round brilliant cut
Platinum
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Calibre Cut Ruby Channel Set Eternity Band, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
: Calibre Cut Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 4.5 US, Resizable Shipping
Platinum
Calibre Cut Eternity Band, Natural Green Emerald (Approx. 1-Carat), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
: Emerald Stone Cut: Calibre Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.5mm Band Style: Eternity Band Shipping
Emerald, Platinum
.54 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Art Deco Calibre Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Late Art Deco 1940's sapphire and diamond ring. 2 square shaped sapphires set sideways in a
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable
Calibre Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Deco engagement ring, handcrafted in platinum - circa 1920s. The diamond radiates outward with eight
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Calibre Cut Sapphire and Platinum Ring
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
This elegant Art Deco Diamond and Calibre Cut Sapphire ring is set in the centre with three
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Natural Marquese Platinum Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Art Deco natural calibre sapphire and diamond Marquee diamond and diamond marquee shaped
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Art Deco Platinum .71 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring with Calibré Cut Sapphires
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This platinum engagement ring dates to the 1920s. The central .71ct transitional cut diamond (G-H
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 2.91 Carat Old Cut Diamond & Calibré Cut Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
diamond displays a soft and subtle champagne hue. Twenty calibré cut emeralds surround the centre stone in
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Platinum Calibre Cut Ruby Ring Art Deco Style
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by the beauty of the greatest queens of France, the Octogonal Victorine engagement ring
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Style Platinum Calibre Cut Sapphire Ring With 0.70 Carat Diamond GIA
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by the beauty of France's greatest queens, the Victorine engagement ring offers a
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Style Platinum Calibre Cut Sapphire Ring With 0.75 Ct Diamond GIA CERT
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by the beauty of the greatest queens of France, the Victorine double band engagement ring
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Calibré Cut Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Star Ring
Located in Essex, GB
One of the most memorable antique ruby and diamond rings we’ve discovered. This stunning – and
Diamond, Ruby
Art Deco Platinum Calibre Cut 0.25 Cts Emeralds and 0.4 Ct Diamond GIA Certified
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by the beauty of the greatest queens of France, the octogonal Victorine ring offers a
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3.00 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Emerald Calibre Halo Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A truly stunning and sensational new Art Deco style engagement ring, finely hand-fabricated in in
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
'Victorine' Ring Diamond Set with Calibre Cut Diamonds
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in Paris, FR
, FVS) are set with miligree as an Art Deco inspiration for optimal light reflection. The ring is set
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cushion Cut Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond and Calibré Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring; Cushion Diamond
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
A Coral, Calibré Cut Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Dress Ring.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
In Art-Deco Egyptian Revival style, the cabochon coral flanked by a lotus flower, set with calibré
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum 0.30 Ct Vivid Green Calibre Cut Emerald with center 0.4 Ct Diamond Ring
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by the beauty of the greatest queens of France, the Victorine double band engagement ring
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Calibre Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Art Deco Diamond and Calibre Blue Sapphire 18K Gold with Detailed Platinum Design Engagement Ring
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique French Early Art Deco Calibre Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 A French early Art Deco platinum topped 18K gold ring is centered with a bezel set old
Diamond
Art Deco Diamond Calibre Cut Ruby Band Ring Vintage Platinum
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1930s), crafted in 900 platinum. 5 straight baguette cut
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond and Calibré Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco three stone cushion-cut diamond ring with a calibré sapphire surround, in 18k gold and
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late Art Deco Calibre Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Domed Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique platinum ring set with calibre cut rubies and bordered by diamonds, circa 1930. This
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Style Diamond and Blue Sapphire Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful Art Deco style ring features invisibly set baguette and shared prong set round diamonds
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant Art Deco Style Diamond and Ruby Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Elegant Art Deco style ring features invisibly set baguette and shared prong set round diamonds
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond and Blue Sapphire Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
. 26 calibre cut blue sapphires weigh 1.07 carats. Hallmarked, “AU 750 D0.96 S1.07”. Face of ring
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bague Art-Déco en or, platine, diamants taille ancienne et rubis calibrés
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague Art-Déco en or 18k (750°/°°) et platine sertie en son centre d'un diamant taille ancienne Old
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond Calibré Cut Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 The platinum ring is designed in early Art Deco taste as three radiating old European
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Elegant Diamond and Calibre Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Geometric design and bold, contrasting color define this diamond and sapphire ring. A 1.22 carat
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Onyx Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco calibré onyx and diamond plaque ring of X-form design, centering on an old European
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
GIA 1.60 Carat Old Oval Diamond French Calibre Sapphire Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This breathtakingly beautiful Art Deco dazzler finely crafted in handmade Platinum and presents a
Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Channel Set Ruby Baguettes Diamond Round Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Presenting a 18 karat gold art deco calibre cut channel set ruby baguette diamond ring. Ruby
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 1.33 Carat Art Deco Natural Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Cushion cut natural no heat red Ruby Art Deco cocktail ring with calibre cut trapezoid and triangle
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1920s Calibre Sapphire European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1920’s Art Deco tear drop shape platinum ring with bright European cut diamonds
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.02ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Ring w/ Calibre Rubies
Located in Montclair, NJ
platinum during the art deco period. The ring features a gorgeous GIA certified, emerald cut diamond
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Style Diamond and Blue Sapphire Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
. 26 calibre cut blue sapphires weigh 1.07 carats. Hallmarked, "750” for 18 karat gold. Face of ring
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond and Blue Sapphire Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
. 26 calibre cut blue sapphires weigh 1.07 carats. Hallmarked, "750” for 18 karat gold. Face of ring
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond and Blue Sapphire Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
large, cut corner square step cut stone in the center of this custom ring. The center diamonds are
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Deco Emerald Diamond Ring Infinity 14k Gold Platinum Vintage Calibre
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Calibre Cut Natural Emerald Eternity Band Ring, 14k Gold, Low Profile
Located in New York, NY
Stone Cut: Calibre Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 2.42 Grams Wedding Band Style: Eternity Band Band
Emerald, Gold
Calibré Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An intricate and bold ring with 20 square & calibré-cut sapphires (appx. 2.10 cts) and round
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.28 Carat Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Art Deco Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A strikingly beautiful Art Deco diamond ring featuring a bright-white and brilliant European-cut
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.95 Carat G-VS1 Art Deco Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Few, if any, come finer or more beautiful than this original and exemplary Art Deco diamond ring
Diamond, Platinum
Calibre Cut Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Calibre cut Sapphire and Diamond unusual style ring set in Platinum
.93 Carat Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Art Deco Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This truly superb and stunning Art Deco jewel centers on a gorgeous high-color and high-clarity
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 3.10 Carat Calibre Sapphires Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
clarity by our in house gemological laboratory, is the crowning glory of this rare, original Art Deco
Diamond, Platinum
1.02 Carat Diamond and Calibre Emerald Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A strikingly beautiful, original Art Deco engagement ring distinctively designed and masterfully
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.90 Carat Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring with Calibre Emerald
Located in San Francisco, CA
distinctive Art Deco diamond engagement ring embellished with bright green emeralds and small diamonds. This
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
.69 Carat Emerald-Cut Art Deco Style Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Deco style home recently crafted in 18K white gold, royal blue calibre sapphires and small full-cut
Art Deco 2.18 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring with Calibre Sapphires
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hailing from the height of the Art Deco period, circa 1925, this fabulous trophy ring stars a
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Calibre Cut Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
. The centre stone is rubover and milgrain set with sixteen calibre cut diamonds in the surround. A
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Calibre Cut Sapphire And Diamond Platinum Dinner Ring
Located in New York, NY
platinum and old european cut diamond dinner band ring consisting of numerous custom cut calibre
Art Deco 1930s Calibre Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Buckle Ring
Located in New York, NY
Calibre Cut Sapphires Weighing Approximately .75 Cts. This Geometric Ring Is Also Embellished With
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Fancy Calibre Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Bull's Eye Ring
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Bull's Eye Art Deco Cocktail Ring Consisting of numerous Beautiful Color Custom Cut
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2.86carat Beautiful Diamond and Calibre Sapphire Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
twenty-four seamlessly set scissor-cut calibre sapphires. Both the diamond and sapphires are set inside
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.63 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow & Calibre Sapphire Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
accentuated and heightened by this classic, newly made platinum 'halo' ring encircled by electric blue scissor
.95 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring with Calibre Emeralds
Located in San Francisco, CA
ring stars a beautiful and brilliant transitional modern-cut diamond, weighing just five points shy of
Old European Diamond Calibre Emerald Platinum Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
; Baguette Emerald Art Deco Vintage Style Halo Engagement Ring 950 Platinum .51 carat Old European cut center
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Calibre Cut Sapphire And Fancy Square Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
unsual twist design art deco ring embellished by 10 custom cut calibre cut beautiful color
Oval Sapphires South Sea Pearls Dangle Drop Earrings 3 Carats 18K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold drop earrings featuring 6 oval Sapphires weighing 3.00 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 11-12 mm.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$782Sale Price|50% Off
W 0.33 in D 0.21 in L 18.5 in
Certified 84.58 Ct Natural Amethyst Long Tennis Necklace Luxury Gift in Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Certified 84.58 ct natural amethyst long tennis necklace in 925 sterling silver showcases a seamless line of vibrant emerald-cut amethyst gemstones. Each stone is precisely set ...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby From Burma, Oval Cut 9 Carat Natural Green Emerald from Zambia, Round Cut 3 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Gorgeous Art Deco Vintage Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring Wedding Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
So so gorgeous! This special sparkly Art Deco antique is really a sight to behold! Crafted in Platinum, this antique style of ring features an intricate Deco openwork further studded...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Pink Opal Diamond LOVE Heart Necklace in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
Luxurious Pink Opal Necklace is ready to wear! This pendant charm has a naturally carved pink opal heart in the middle that is surrounded by small diamonds! Absolutely simple and st...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Plat GIA European Diamond & Emerald Milgrain Etched Domed Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a truly magnificent and gorgeous art deco period engagement ring that is crafted in solid platinum featuring a stunning circular brilliant (old European) cut diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$3,891
Size: UK 10 - IT 42 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood salmon pink silk peplum blazer jacket and skirt suit, ss 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood salmon pink silk peplum blazer jacket and skirt suit with matching fabric belt Spring-Summer 1994
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...
Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque 1900 Diamond Ring in 18Karat Gold
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque Diamond ring in 18 Karat Gold. Ca. 1900 Belle Epoque (Spanish or French) Bypass Diamond ring mounted in 18 karat yellow Gold. The two main diamonds are ha...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Certified Square Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This one of a kind handmade made art deco style ring features a GIA certified Ceylon sapphire weighing 1.63cts. Sapphire is mounted in a bezel setting and is surrounded by baguette a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold French Edwardian Ruby Diamond & Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Ring 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1900 This stunning 18ct yellow gold daisy ring is a true vintage gem. Its beautiful design dates back to the early 1900s, making ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique German halo Ring natural Green Chalcedony Diamonds 18K Gold Ø 9.25/5.32g
Located in SE
German halo-type Ring made ca. early 1930s. Solid 18K yellow Gold band with top of the crown in White Gold. Bezel set natural Green Chalcedony cabochon cut 15 mm x 12 mm x 6 mm deep/...
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold
Ivory lace wedding dress with tulle ruffle bottom edge Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory lace wedding dress with tulle ruffle bottom edge. Lining probably in acetate or rayon. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. Total lenght in the front= 145 cm Total len...
$19,457
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Silk Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2002
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano coat from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection is crafted from cream silk jacquard featuring an elaborate woven pattern of floral and ornamental motif...
Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Santa Maria color emerald cut aquamarine is the centerpiece of this handcrafted platinum engagement ring. The aquamarine weighing 1.16 carats is embellished with 6 bright ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1948 Ring natural 2ct. Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/2.7gr
Located in SE
Three Stone Cluster Ring set with sort of transitional bezel and claw setting with oval cut natural Blue Sapphire accented with 2 old European cut Diamonds in Platinum claws on solid...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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.