$1,062 / item
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style moissanite bridal ring. Edwardian style statement Ring Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 g...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$756Sale Price / item|30% Off
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style moissanite halo ring. Bezel set moissanite ring. Three 3 moissanite statement ring....
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,168 / item
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style moissanite bridal ring. Edwardian style statement Ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,310 / item
Vintage oval Moissanite Double halo 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage oval Moissanite Double halo 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style moissanite engagement ring. Bezel set moissanite ring. 1ct oval moissanite delicate...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage three Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage three Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style moissanite bridal ring. Edwardian style statement Ring Metal: 14k gold Weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$878Sale Price / item|23% Off
Round cut Vintage Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round cut Vintage Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Moissanite Milgrain Engagement Ring. Wave, Curved band moissanite bridal ring. Metal: 14k go...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.5 ct Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage 1.5 ct Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style Bezel set moissanite ring. Statement moissanite ring. Metal: 14k gold Weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$623Sale Price / item|23% Off
Vintage style moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage style moissanite 14k gold ring. Moissanite engagement ring. Diamond moissanite art-deco ring.
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Round Stone 14k gold EngagemenDouble Round Stone 14k gold Engagement Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Double Round Stone 14k gold Engagement Ring. Unisex Two Stone Vintage Moissanite Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style moissanite bridal ring. Edwardian style stateme...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,488 / item
Galaxy-42
Located in Stockholm, SE
Real 10-11mm tahitian peacock green blended with 18k white gold and a real D color diamond aside. Classic material with contemporary twist. Ring size 13,15,17 available The Tahiti P...
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 1.30 carat diamond and platinum ladies cocktail watch; part of our collection of Art Deco jewelry.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Revival Diamond Emerald Tree of Life Day/Night Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
These daring, Art-Deco revival diamond, emerald and onyx dangle earrings are both elegant and practical.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Art Deco style, Emerald, Rock Crystal & Diamond Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, one of a kind, art deco style, Emerald and Rock Crystal Dangle Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
$3,760Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Art Deco Morganite, Ruby, Black Onyx & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, art deco style, Morganite, Ruby & Black Onyx Dangle Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA 3.00 Carat Natural Diamond Pear Brilliant Cut D Color I1 Clarity Deal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone Creation - Natural Shape - Pear Modified Brilliant Cut Measurements - 11.83 x 7.83 x 5.17 mm Weight - 3.0 Carat Total Weight of Natural Diamond Pear Brilliant Cut Color - D Cla...
Diamond
GIA Certified 0.25 Carat D Flawless Round Brilliant Diamond Nose Stud 18K Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This refined nose stud features a GIA Certified 0.25 carat Round Brilliant Cut diamond, graded D color and Flawless clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and purity. Elega...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,908Sale Price|20% Off
Black Jade Pendant with Onyx and Diamonds Art Deco Style
Located in Northampton, MA
A dramatic hand-carved and highly detailed black nephrite jade drop that measures approximately 35mm x 11mm is suspended from an Art Deco style bail in 14K white gold. The bail featu...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Black Jade
Schreiber and Hiller 1930s Art Deco Vintage Statement Cuff
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
Keep it sleek and pair this bracelet small diamond or emerald stud earrings, a classic clutch and minimal rings.
Base Metal
Halo Interchangeable Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Earring Set with Ring
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Interchangeable earring diamond set which is accompanied with a timeless triple halo diamond ring. Our hand crafted set is staring GIA certified Interchangeable Double...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,760Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Mother of Pearl, Black Onyx, Emerald & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Mother of Pearl, Black Onyx & Emeralds Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Ceylon Blue Sapphires, Black Onyx & Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue sapphires & Black Enamel Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Blue Sapphires is 5.59 carats. ...
Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 10.64 carats Doublet Opal & Yellow Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and stunning, Doublet Opal Chandelier Earrings set in 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Doublet Opal us 10.64 carats. The Opals are Doublet Australian Opa...
Yellow Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Circle Natural Diamond Stud Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. These circular diamond hoop earrings feature a layered double-ring design encru...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rectangular Halo Natural Diamond Bracelet in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This bracelet is a striking blend of modern elegance and classic luxury. Featur...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Sapphire Natural Diamond Station Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This exquisite tennis-style bracelet features five vibrant emerald-cut natural ...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14...
14 Karat Lorgnette Folding Eyeglasses with Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearls Lariat
Located in Tustin, CA
Lorgnette is halmarked, "D 14K" on the underside of the nose bridge. Lariat is hallmarked, "12k" on the ring clasp.
White Diamond, Natural Pearl
Spiral Cluster Natural Diamond Stacking Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This spiral diamond bangle bracelet features two symmetrical sets of fixed spir...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Graphic Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White and Red Gold by Binder
By Paul Binder
Located in Lucerne, CH
A pair of elegant, clip-on cocktail earrings from a world-class Swiss jeweler Binder. Born in 1927, Paul Binder represents an era when jewelry was a signal of freedom and daring expe...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
VEVER PARIS 1900 Edwardian Enamelled Platinum Necklace With Diamonds & Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Literature: Sylvie Raulet, Art Deco Jewelry, 1985 Rizzoli, Pp 114 for similar examples illustrated.
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
French Belle Époque Thibault & Jolivot Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Bracelet
Located in London, GB
During the 1920s Georges Thibault produced fine jewellery, in the Art Deco style. In 1924, the newspaper, "Le Petit Parisien", announced the death of his mother.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch Pendant Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Revival pocket watch made in platinum and accentuated with round transitional cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
$2,940 / item
Modern Gem Accent Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Taking inspiration from the brilliance of a fine diamond ring, its faceted crystal top is precision-cut in a gem-like silhouette, casting reflections that dance with light. The gleam...
Crystal, Metal
Vintage Cartier Charm Bracelet 18k Gold French Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This time frame is comprised of Art Deco , Retro and styles Mid-Century. Why do we love vintage jewelry so much?
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brass Ceiling Lamp with Decorative Cylindrical Glass Shades, Europe Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Despite its age, this ceiling light has a hint of Art Deco in its design, with sinuous lines and pronounced decorative elements.
Brass
Vintage Cartier Earrings 18k Gold Clip-On Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This time frame is comprised of Art Deco , Retro and styles Mid-Century. Why do we love vintage jewelry so much?
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco ruby and diamond ring, the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 2.76 carats, accompanied by GCS report, stating to be of Burmese origin with no indications of heating, four claw-...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco emerald and diamond ring, the square-cut emerald estimated to weigh 1.7 carats, accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of Colombian origin, vertically-set between two ol...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
An Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring, the oval-shaped cabochon-cut sapphire measuring 8.5 x 7.9mm and estimated to weigh approximately 3 ¾ carats, rubover set to the centre of an ov...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
An Art Deco Onyx And Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond and onyx ring, the old European-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.6 carats assessed to be of J-K colour and SI clarity, millegrain rub-over set in an octagonal-cut...
Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
An Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, the square emerald-cut emerald weighing 3.26 carats and accompanied by GPL report stating to be of Colombian origin, with mino...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1930s Art Deco 3.88 Carat Mogok Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
A French Art Deco ruby and diamond ring, the central oval faceted ruby weighing 3.88 carats, accompanied by report stating its origin to be from Mogok, Burma, set between two triangu...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.54 ct Art Deco Style Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco style diamond ring, old brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.54 carats and accompanied by GIA Report stating to be of I colour and VVS1 clarity, four claw-set with three step...
Diamond, Platinum
Fine Emerald Diamond Platinum Double Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
An emerald and diamond double cluster ring, the marquise-cut diamond weighing 0.82 carats, millegrain rubover set to the centre of a calibre-cut emerald cluster surround, all within ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Single Stone Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This elegant and geometric style of diamond was popular in the Art Deco era and remains popular today for its elegance.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$13,500
Sophia D Diamond & Sapphire Ring
By Sophia D
Located in East Aurora, NY
Center European Cut Diamond 2.15 carats
Clarity SI 1, Color I
Diamond
Unavailable|$8,950
Sophia D Diamond & Sapphire Ring
By Sophia D
Located in East Aurora, NY
Center Emerald Cut Diamond Weighs 1.00 carat.
Clarity SI 1, Color I.
Diamond
Unavailable|$4,750
Sophia D Diamond And Ruby Ring
By Sophia D
Located in East Aurora, NY
Center Marquise Cut Diamond weighs .82 carat
Clarity SI 1
Color I
Diamond
Unavailable|$13,500
Sophia D Diamond Classic Engagement Ring
By Sophia D
Located in East Aurora, NY
Diamond 1.62 carat
Clarity SI 1
Color I
Unavailable|$7,995
C.D. Peacock Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular late Art Deco (ca1930s) era diamond and sapphire ring from C.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$6,600
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond D/VS1 Old Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
A platinum antique ring with a 0.59ct old cut diamond graded as colour D, clarity VS1 in a four corner claw frame above a scrolled undergallery with pierced, engraved upswept diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$5,500
Art Deco Style Diamond & Sapphire Ring D.16ct S1.00ct D1.11ct 18kWG
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece is a brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.11 carats. A halo of blue sapphires surrounds it, adding a touch of luxury and contrast to the ring's design. The...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$10,859
2.49Ct aquamarine 18K Diamond 1.16Ct LC-D Art Deco Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
One of a kind “Mary-Lou” ring in 18K white gold 11,3g set with 1 natural, eyeclean, vived aquamarine in cushion cut 2.49Ct and the finest diamonds 1.16Ct LC/D quality in brilliant cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$1,984
Art Deco Diamond Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
From power to regeneration, from eternity to wisdom, the image carries with it a presence like no other motif. Art Deco decadence rears its sensual head with a snake motif ring with ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$13,750
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in McLean, VA
Platinum Art Deco ring center set with one Victorian cut diamond weighing 1.02 ct.; clarity VS1/D color (GIA cert #16781981) flanked by 14 single cut diamonds weighing approximately ...
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Art Deco GIA Cert. 1.39 Ct. D-Color Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Calabasas, CA
This gorgeous one-of-a-kind ring centers 1 pear-shaped brilliant-cut diamond surrounded by graduated sized channel-set sapphires. Each shoulder is channel-set with 4 baguette-cut dia...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unavailable|$23,843
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Style, 1920s. Old-mine-cut diamond weighing 3,40 ct.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$20,240
Art Deco Three Center Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage Art Deco three center diamond platinum ring, circa 1930.
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.