Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Ref: 711902
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1930s This vintage engagement ring features a classic Art Deco geometric design, finely handcrafted in platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
0.55 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Ring. Old Euro Halo Engagement 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.55 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique cushion cut Center Diamond Color: L Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stone...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.25 Carat No Heat Cushion Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Platinum 18K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and highly coveted gemstone. A 7.25 carat cushion cut ruby. GRS certified as vivid purplish red, unheated, and from Siam (Thailand). Set in 18k yellow gold and platinum with a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum 1.02ct Unheated Ruby & 1.20cttw Old Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.3 g Gem Stone Details: Type: Ruby - Natural, Unheated Shape: Antique Cushion Color: Red Size: 1.14ct Diamond Details: Shape: Antique Cu...
Platinum
GIA Certified 3.12 Carat Cushion Cut No Heat Sapphire & Diamond Ring White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 3.12 carat cushion-cut unheated blue sapphire and round cut double diamond halo in 18k white gold. Every gemstone is natural, mined, and untreated with any color or c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.19 Carat Cushion-Cut London Blue Topaz Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 14K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts 6.0 mm (1 pcs) 1.19 carat Cushion-Cut P...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Triple Ring with Diamonds and Emerald Cushion Cut (certificate)
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Contemporary Triple Ring with Diamonds and Emerald Cushion Cut. Modern Design for this Ring with a Stunning Cushion Cut Emerald ct. 1.80 with Diamonds (ct. 1.86 certificate 2016-0770...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,626Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 18K White Gold 1.53-Carat Cushion-Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Make a graceful statement with the Spectrum Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. This exquisite piece centers on a vibrant 1.53-carat cushion-cut emerald, admired for its rich, verdant col...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$2,008Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid Yellow Gold 4.06 CTW Cushion Cut Emerald Birthstone Eternity Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
4.06 CTW Cushion Cut Emerald Birthstone Eternity Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The rou...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 0.85 Carat Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This beautiful antique piece was skillfully handcrafted sometime during the Art Deco design period (1920-1940). The 18K white gold filigree setting features one central diamond. The ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.48 Carat Cushion Cut Emerald with Black and White Diamonds 14k White Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A unique ring with art deco inspirations. ✔ Gold Karat: 14K ✔ Emerald Weight: 0.48 carats ✔ Emerald Origin: Colombia ✔ Emerald Cut: Emerald ✔ Black Diamonds: 8 round-cut, black d...
White Diamond, Emerald, Black Diamond, White Gold
14k Solid gold Elongated Cushion Cut Moissanite 2 ct Engagement Ring .
Located in Chicago, IL
2 CT Elongated Cushion Cut Moissanite Engagement Ring 14k Solid gold 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 days. This...
Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid gold Elongated Cushion Cut Moissanite 2 ct Engagement Ring .
Located in Chicago, IL
2 CT Elongated Cushion Cut Moissanite Engagement Ring 14k Solid gold 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 days. This...
Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco 12 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
An exquisite genuine Art Deco style ring handcrafted in 18 kt gold by master jewelers, featuring an amazing rare vivid 12,24 carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire cushion-shape, surrounded ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Aquamarine Ring 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Wedding Ring Filigree
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco Aquamarine Wedding Engagement Cocktail Ring in a 14 Karat White Gold filigree open work setting of great beauty. The Engagement Ring, Wedding Rin...
Aquamarine, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco GIA 1.10 carat diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional Art Deco diamond engagement ring is a refined 1930’s design, centered by a GIA-certified cushion brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.10 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
$2,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold 1.19Ct Cushion Cut Emerald and Diamond Dome Ring Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a 1.19-carat cushion-cut emerald as the centerpiece, bezel-set to highlight its vivid green hue. The dome-shaped band is ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 2.11 Ct Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 2.11 carats of blue sapphire and 0.32 carats of sparkling diamonds. Blue Sapphire is a September birthstone and is believ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1.37 Carat Fancy Cushion Cut Lemon Citrine Gold Plated Engagement Bridal Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
Exquisite golden hues radiate from this beautifully crafted piece. Featuring an oval cushion cut lemon citrine weighing 1.37 carat, surrounded by 2.11 carat of round brilliant cut c...
Citrine, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring mounted in Platinum.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Diamond Yellow Gold Ring. 1.30ct Cushion Cut Diamond Black Platinum J VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.30ct Center Diamond Cut: Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: GIA Certificat...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Certified Unheated 2.50 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
An exquisite genuine Art Deco ring handcrafted in Platinum & Yellow gold by master jewelers, featuring a beautiful vivid 2.50 carat Unheated untreated Natural Ceylon Sapphire cushion...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, Gold
Art Deco Pearl Ruby and Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A trio of natural pearls, set in a north–south orientation, centers this early Art Deco rectangular dinner ring. The pearls are accented with a mix of sixteen cushion-cut and round r...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.18 carat diamond sapphire platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Art Deco diamond and sapphire ring is a classic 1930’s design, centered by a GIA-certified cushion brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.18 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2 CT Cushion Cut Ring 925 Sterling Silver Moissanite Ring For Her Unique Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
2 CT Cushion Cut Ring 925 Sterling Silver Moissanite Ring For Her Unique Gift. Main Stone Moissanite Material 925 Sterling Silver, Gemstone A P P R O X T I M E All items are...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco .77 Ct Natural Sapphire .55 Ct Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Charming Art Deco Platinum marked exquisite halo design is the epitome of eternal elegance Centrally set with a vibrant velvety Blue hue oval cushion cut natural Sapphire estimate ....
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
EDR Certified 3.13ct Old Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
A stunning old cushion cut diamond, weighing an opulent 3.13 carats, takes centre stage in this original c.1940s engagement ring designed with a nod to sophisticated Art Deco style.
Diamond, Platinum
EGL Certified 7.05 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow SI1 Cushion Cut Halo Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This EGL Certified handcrafted diamond ring features a captivating 7.05 Carats Natural Fancy Intense Yellow diamond. with a total diamond weight of 9.33 Carats. The stunning diamond ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.15ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco show stopper features a wonderful red ruby in its centre with multiple diamond halos surrounding the stone. The central ruby is and old cushion cut, 1.15 carat stone an...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Gin & Grace Cushion-Cut Yellow Diamond with White Diamonds 18k TT Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 18K Two Tone Gold jewelry boasts with Cushion-cut 1 pcs 0.63 carat, Ro...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace Cushion-Cut Yellow Diamond with White Diamonds 18k TT Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 18K Two Tone Gold jewelry boasts with Cushion-cut 1 pcs 3.01 carat, Ro...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace Cushion-Cut Pink Diamond with White Diamond 18k TT Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 18K Two Tone Gold jewelry boasts with Cushion-cut 1 pcs 0.24 carat, R...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace Cushion-Cut Yellow Diamond with White Diamonds 18k TT Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 18K Two Tone Gold jewelry boasts with Cushion-cut 1 pcs 0.31 carat, Ro...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace Cushion-Cut Yellow Diamond with White Diamonds 18k TT Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 18K Two Tone Gold jewelry boasts with Cushion-cut 1 pcs 3.51 carat, Ro...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Certified Platinum 2.83ct Burma Sapphire Diamond Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Napoli, IT
Distinctive Art Deco period Diamond Sapphire ring, 1920 ca.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Cushion Cut Green Emerald 14k White Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond Halo
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
10.70 mm x 9.50 mm Cushion-Cut/Shape Form Emerald with Medium Light Green Colour & Lively Velvety Hues 6.50 Carats Emerald 1.70 cts G/VS Diamonds 14K White & Yellow Gold Ring 7.60 g...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
6.59 Carat Cushion Cut Tanzanite Pink Sapphire Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vivid 6.59 carat cushion-cut Tanzanite commands the center of this exceptional rose gold statement cocktail ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Celebrated for its saturated blue...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzani...
$7,992Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco GIA 1.13 Carat Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handmade from the Art Deco era, this platinum ring centers a sparkling GIA certified cushion cut diamond that weighs 1.13ct. graded H color with VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D. 1.51 Carat Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A Sophia D art deco style ring featuring a cushion-cut 1.51 carat center diamond accented with 2.16 carat rubies and 0.39 carat diamonds set in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby
GIA Certified No Heat 17 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Discover unparalleled elegance with this regal 17-carat cushion cut no-heat yellow sapphire and trillion cut diamond 18k white gold ring. A true masterpiece. The GIA-certified sapph...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Heart Shaped Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
In the centre of this heart shaped ring is a cushion cut sapphire. It weighs 0.50 carat and is a natural stone. It has a rich blue colour and is rib over set. Surrounding the sapphir...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 18ct White Gold Blue Zircon Solitaire Ring
Located in London, England
A striking Deco-era design with architectural elegance and brilliant fire. This captivating ring showcases a vivid blue zircon weighing approximately 4.78 carats — a gemstone famed ...
Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Deco Old Cut Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1930s era diamond and ruby cluster ring will always be in vogue! The ring is set at each of its cardinal points with an old cut diamond, and vertically at centre wit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
French Art Deco 2.72 carat no heat sapphire diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Few eras handled color and geometry quite like the French Art Deco period, and this ring is a superb example of that confident, jewel-box style.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 4.54ct Sapphire and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A stunning Natural Sri Lankan Sapphire is central to this Art Deco coronet cluster ring. The cushion cut sapphire is a wonderful cornflower blue in colour and weighs 4.54 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Estate 6.75 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Eternity Band Platinum Size 6.5
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A full eternity band of rare substance and beauty, set with seventeen square cushion-cut diamonds, totaling 6.75 carats. The cushion cut gives each diamond a soft, pillowy warmth tha...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Old Cut Diamond Platinum & 18 Carat White Gold Art Deco Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Introducing a spectacular English diamond ring from the 1920s, beautifully centred on a rounded, cushion shaped platinum plaque. The surface is defined by an intricate platinum fram...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.95 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This unique antique piece was handcrafted sometime during the Art Deco design period ( 1920-1940 ). The center stone is a 1.95 carat Ceylon sapphire. Ceylon sapphires are exclusively...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1945 Ceylon Sapphire 2.55ct & Diamond 0.20ct Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The large principal stone is flanked on either side with an impressive individually tension set tapering baguette cut diamond, completing the Art Deco design. The pierced decorated ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 2.97ct Rubellite Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
The opulence of the roaring 20s is truly on show in this beauty of a solitaire ring. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cushion Cut Carat Weight: 2.20 Colour: I Clarity: I2 Metal: P...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum
2 Carat Fancy Chameleon Diamond Ring. GIA Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Chameleon Diamond Center Chameleon Diamond Weight: 2.00 carats Center Chameleon Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Chameleon Diamond Color: Fancy ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Diamond Paving 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold and platinum. Important Art Deco ring, its signet-style setting is set on its top, in a square decoration, with a set of antique cushion-cut and rose-cut d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5201532135 Weight: 1.01 Cut: Antique ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.40ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A natural pink sapphire sits central in this charming Art Deco cluster ring. The old cut pink sapphire is 0.40 carat in weight and is surrounded by a cluster of ten old cut diamonds....
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sterling Silver Blue Topaz Marquisette Ring 1930's USA
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely art deco ring is a beautiful blue topaz in the center surrounded with marquisettes set against sterling silver. It is a size 8. Can be worn day to evening. Sorry the phot...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
From $4,992 / item
Spectrum 18k White Gold Cushion-Cut Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Command attention with the Spectrum Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring. This opulent design features a significant 3.45-carat cushion-cut natural emerald, radiating a lush, verdant d...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Art Deco 1.70 Ct Natural Untreated Sapphire 2.20 Ct Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Classy Statement This beautiful and impressive Art Deco ring is bears French import duty marks standing for solid Platinum – the ring is substantially hand constructed suitable for ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco aquamarine diamond cluster ring in 18k gold and platinum, Wedding ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco aquamarine and diamond ring in 18-karat gold and platinum.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
0.25 Carat Total Old European Cut Diamond Art Deco Black Onyx Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A fascinating fashion ring, featuring a cushion shaped rectangular onyx accented by a bezel-set old European cut diamond at the center. Flanked by two more old European cut diamonds....
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1925s Art Deco Engraved Jade Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
On either side of the head at the base of the ring, 2x3 antique cushion-cut diamonds and 8/8 diamonds are set.
Jade, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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.