Art Deco Antique Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 This early Art Deco octagon shape engagement ring is handcrafted in platinum.
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Antique Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 This early Art Deco octagon shape engagement ring is handcrafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Cushion Cut Ring Wedding Ring Beautiful Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Cushion Cut Ring Wedding Ring Beautiful Gift Material: Sterling Siver
Silver, Sterling Silver
AGL Burma Ruby Halo Ring. 1.40ct Unheated Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 1.40 carats Center Ruby Cut: Cushion Cut Center Ruby Type: Natural, Non-Heated Center Ruby Origin: Burma Center Ruby Setting: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.35 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring. Old European Accent Platinum J SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.35 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 S...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 3.10ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This 1920s ring features a magnificent 3.10 carat old cushion cut diamond. It has been graded as I-J in colour and SI2 in clarity. The mount would have been expertly hand crafted in ...
Diamond, Platinum
.65 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.3 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .65ct Cut: Antique Cushion Color: J Clarity: VS1 Finger to Top of Sto...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.91ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire dates back to the 1920s. Held within platinum claws sits a wonderful 0.91 carat old cushion cut diamond. The diamond has an estimated grading of H in clarity ...
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Cushion Shape Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An exquisite manifestation of geometric refinement, this breathtaking Art Deco inspired cluster engagement ring showcases a vivid, oval-cut emerald at its core. Nestled within a secu...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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
Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Siver Cushion Cut Solitaire Ring Beautiful Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Siver Cushion Cut Solitaire Ring Beautiful Gift.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful sapphire and diamond ring dates to the Art Deco era. At its centre sit three vibrant sapphires, elegantly framed on either side by rows of chunky old-cut diamonds. Off...
Sapphire, White Gold
Moissanite Engagement Ring 925 Sterling Silver Cushion Cut Ring Minimalist Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Moissanite Engagement Ring 925 Sterling Silver Cushion Cut Ring Minimalist Gift Material: Sterling Siver Size: 10 x 7 mm
Silver, Sterling Silver
Platinum GIA Certified 1.50 Carat I Color Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Handmade Art Deco Hand Engraved Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring A white gold art deco ring set with a old minue cushion-cut diamond accented by square-cut emeralds Approximate Emerald Weight: .55 Approximate Di...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.88ct Diamond Halo Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
An eye catching Art Deco halo ring with a gorgeous 0.88 carat old cushion cut diamond in the centre.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cushion Cut Moissanite Engagement Ring 925 Sterling Silver Solitaire Ring Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Cushion Cut Moissanite Engagement Ring 925 Sterling Silver Solitaire Ring Gift. A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our approx time is about 6 - 10 business da...
Sterling Silver
1920 Art Deco Platinum 1.00cttw Antique Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920 Item Details: Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.9 grams Diamond Details Center Diamond: 1.00cttw Cut: Antique Single Cut Color: F-G Cl...
Diamond, Platinum
.80 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.8 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .80ct Cut: Antique Marquise Color: F Clarity: VS Side Diamond Detail...
Diamond, Platinum
5 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring. GIA Cushion Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring L VVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 5.00ct Center Diamond Cut: Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: L Center Diamond Clarity: VVS2 Certification: GIA Certifica...
Diamond, Platinum
1.7 Carat Cushion Cut Opal and Round Cut Pink Sapphire 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This lovely ring from Gin & Grace offers a large cushion-cut Genuine Ethiopian Opal center stone surrounded by round-cut Genuine pink sapphires and Natural white diamonds. The 14-kar...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco 0.40ct Sapphire Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1920s this beautiful cluster ring features a mid blue sapphire at its centre. The old cushion cut sapphire weighs 0.40 carat and is claw set within a cluster of ol...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Luxury Cushion Cut Tsavorite and diamond HALO RING -GREEN GARNET FINE JEWELRY
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Luxury Cushion Cut Tsavorite Diamond Halo Ring – 18K Gold Green Garnet Engagement Ring Make a bold and elegant statement with this breathtaking cushion cut Tsavorite and diamond h...
White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.78 Ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, C.1920s
Located in London, GB
This illustrative work is truly representative of the playful Art Deco era. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cushion Cut Carat Weight: 0.78 Colour: H Clarity: SI1 Metal: Platinum A...
Diamond, Platinum
Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire 7.17CT & Half-Moon Diamond 18K Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Own a masterpiece with this extraordinary 7.12 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring. This investment-grade piece features a monumental 7.12CT cushion-cut blue sapphire,...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.39 Carat Cushion Cut Ethiopian Opal Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace ring. This ring is made up of 9x7 MM Cushion-cut Prong Setting Ethiopian Opal (1...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Cut Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Diamond Half Eternity 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 0.90 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.55 Cara...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.91 Carat Cushion-Cut Morganite Diamond Accents 14K White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14-karat White Gold by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of 9x7 mm Cushion-Cut (1 pcs) 1.91 carat Morganite and Round-cut...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, White Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco platinum hand-made ring featuring a 1.70 carat Burma ruby. This pigeon blood red ruby has an amazing color saturation, brilliancy and clarity. The ruby is accompanied by a r...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond Yellow Gold Ring. 0.50ct Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring L VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: L Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary Stones: Diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine Ring Art decor Unique Statement light Blue Cushion Aquamarine Ring
Located in New York, NY
Our mission is to foster a transparent, sustainable, and inclusive jewelry industry, offering high-quality pieces that let you balance beauty and conscience. Ring Details:ಥ_ಥಥ_ಥಥ_ಥಥ...
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium
5 carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring. Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Platinum Ring M VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 5.20 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: M Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stone...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Grandeur 4.20 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcasing a 4.20 carat cushion cut blue sapphire. BLUE color with no indications of heat treatment. Surrounding the sapphire is a row of round and baguette brilliant diamonds, in a ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Aquamarine Double Halo Ring. 2ct Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond 18 White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 2.00 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Cushion Secondary Stones: Diamonds and Sapphires Diamond Weight: 0.35 carats t...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
GIA Certified 1.48 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2195298984 Weight: 1.48 carat Cut: Antique Cushion Color: I Clarit...
Diamond, Platinum
1.37 Carat Fancy Cushion Cut Amethyst Sterling Silver Engagement Bridal Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
Bursting with vibrant violet hues, this beautifully multifaceted ring will attract admiring glances. Featuring an oval cushion cut amethyst weighing 1.37 carat, surrounded by 2.28 ...
Amethyst, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
1.37Carat Fancy Cushion Cut Lemon Citrine Sterling Silver Engagement Bridal Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
Exquisite golden hues radiate front this beautifully crafted piece. Featuring an oval cushion cut lemon citrine weighing 1.37 carat, surrounded by 2.11 carat of round brilliant cut ...
Citrine, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
GIA Certified 1.28 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:2213319823 Weight: 1.28 carat Cut: Antique Cushion Color: I Clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Antique Cushion Blue Sapphire & Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring GIA 5.66 CT.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Platinum Art Deco Estate ring features a 5.66 Carat Royal Blue Natural Antique Cushion shape Sapphire GIA Certificate 5201103617.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.8 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2215413712 Weight: 1.00 carat Cut: Antique Cushi...
Diamond, Platinum
Engraved Platinum GIA Certified 1.20 Carat D Color SI1 Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Handmade Art Deco Hand Engraved Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
2.22 Carat Morganite Cushion Cut and Pink Sapphire Round Cut 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This lovely ring from Gin & Grace offers a large emerald-cut Genuine morganite center stone surrounded by round-cut Genuine pink sapphires and Natural white diamonds. The 14-karat ro...
Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 2ct Cushion-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring with Hidden Halo
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Details: Main Stone: 2ct Natural Cushion-Cut Diamond • Clarity: VVS • Color: E • Certification: GIA Certified Side Stones: 0.43ct Natural Round-Cut Diamonds • Clarity: VS • Color: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold
2 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Accent Platinum H SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: H Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Certificat...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco sapphire ring with diamond set centre, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire ring with diamond set centre.
Diamond, Sapphire
Art Deco 14K White Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k white gold Art Deco ring features a diamond that is older than the ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to approximately the 1920s, this solitaire has an old cushion cut, weighing 0.64 carat, set to centre. Estimated as I in colour and SI1 in clarity, the stone has proudly been ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.28 Carat Cushion-Cut Morganite Diamond Accents 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14-karat Rose Gold by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of 6x8 mm Emerald-Cut (1 pcs) 1.28 carat Morganite and Round-cut ...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco GIA 0.80 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This authentic Art Deco engagement ring centers on a 0.80 carat old mine cut diamond certified by GIA under report number 2235903907.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
From $5,252 / item
Baguette Diamonds Cushion Cut Emerald Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Baguette Diamonds Cushion Cut Emerald Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry The design centers around a vivid cushion-cut emerald. Encircling the band are alternating baguette and round-...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,849Sale Price / item|20% Off
Baguette Diamonds Cushion Cut Emerald Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Baguette Diamonds Cushion Cut Emerald Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry The design centers around a vivid cushion-cut emerald. Encircling the band are alternating baguette and round-...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 5.00ct Diamond Toi et Moi Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco Toi et Moi ring is truly something special.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.08 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 6214863056 Weight: 1.08ct Cut: Antique Cushion Color: K Clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
1.22 Carat Morganite Cushion Cut Diamond Accents 14K Two Tone Bridal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity engagement ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace ring. The 14k Two Tone Gold jewelry boasts 6X8 Cushion-Cut Prong Setting Gen...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold
.73 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .73 carat total weight Cut: Carre Cut Color: F Clarity: VS Fi...
Diamond, Platinum
.63 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .63 carat total weight Cut: Antique Carre Cut Color: G Clarity: ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.09 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2101770995 Weight: 1.09 carat Cut: Antique Step C...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 6214425690 Weight: 1.20 Carat Cut: Old European ...
Diamond, Platinum
No Heat Burma Ruby Ring. AGL 1.40ct Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 1.40 carats Center Ruby Cut: Cushion Cut Center Ruby Treatment: No Heat Certification: AGL Gemstone Origin: Burma Secondary S...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Cushion-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K WhiteGold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Where Art Deco Glamour Meets Modern Magnificence. An embodiment of elegance and timeless brilliance, this handcrafted GIA-certified engagement ring showcases a mesmerizing 3.00ct na...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic PICTURES DO NO JUSTICE ON THIS RING! A Vintage DeKara Designs Ring Designed, and Produced By My Father In the 1980's. This Ring Has Exceptional Quality From...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.