Octogen Shaped Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring With Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.760g,D:0.85ct, Emer:5.71ct,
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified Muzo Colombian Emerald and Diamond Antique Platinum Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This exceptional antique platinum ring is centered with a captivating 1.90 carat pear-shape Colombian emerald of highly sought-after Muzo origin, accompanied by a GRS certificate con...
Diamond, Emerald, Green Beryl, Platinum
Marquise Natural Diamond Broad Diamond Band Ring 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. ★DESCRIPTION★ Crafted in 14k solid rose gold, this band features a series of ma...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$124,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.03 carats, Square Modified Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very special and one of a kind, Diamonds Engagement Ring set in PT900 & Diamonds. The weight of the Cut-Cornered Square Modified Brilliant Diamond is 10.03 carat. The Diamonds colo...
Diamond, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, 7.28 carat Morganite, Tanzanites & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganite & Tanzanites Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Morganite is 7.28 carats. The weight of ...
Diamond, Morganite, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Multi-Sapphire Disc Ring With Pave Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.3g,D:1.95ct,SI:15.31g SAPP:11.31ct, US-6.75
Yellow Gold
4.86ct Red Tourmaline and 1.16 Carat Natural Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This cushion cut red tourmaline diamond ring is simply stunning! The large 4.86 carat (10.80mmX10.53mm) natural central tourmaline surrounded by 1.16 carat sparkling natural diamonds...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond 2.01 Carats 18KT White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This 18KT white gold cocktail ring is perfect for any party outfit! With its sparkling baguette, round diamond cluster halo, and side accent stones, it's sure to turn heads. But don'...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
4.00 Carats, Natural Zambian Emerald & Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Emerald Engagement / Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 4.00 carats. The Emerald is completely natural wi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
5.10 Carat Natural Emerald Engagement Ring, 0.65 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This gorgeous green emerald ring will impress everyone around you. It features a large emerald 5.10 carat top green emerald, adorned with 0.65 carat natural heart diamonds. Natural...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
5.00 carat round sapphire 1.56 carat natural diamonds statement ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A timeless sapphire and diamond engagement ring should exude sparkle and grace from top to bottom: our Renée does so with stunning success. This beautiful ring starts with a limpid ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Octogen Shaped Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring With Baguette Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.053g,D:1.36ct, Emer:11.64ct,
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Colombian Emerald cabochon, carved Blue Sapphires, Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Ruby Cocktail Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald Cabochon is 2.93 carats. The Emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
Geometric Shaped Pave Diamond Long Ring In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:1.54g,D:3.92ct,Slv:10.7gm,, 24X17X57MM
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Set in 18K Gold, natural, Mozambique Ruby, Black Onyx & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Ruby & Black Onyx Engagement Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Round Solitaire Diamond Ring 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. Introducing the Solitaire Ring, a breathtaking fusion of luxury and sophisticat...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,500Sale Price|21% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 3.51 Carats, Rubellite & Diamonds Engagement /Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A classic art-deco style Rubellite Engagement/ Cocktail ring set with 18K Gold and Diamonds.
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
$6,480Sale Price|20% Off
11.26 Carats, Natural Zambian Emerald, Black Enamel & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald & Black Enamel Cocktail / Engagement Ring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 11.2 carats. The Emerald is completely natur...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique France Cut Diamond Ring GIA Certified 10.02Ct Fancy Dark Orangy Brown
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
An extraordinary statement of rarity and character, this 10.02 carat Fancy Dark Orangy Brown diamond commands immediate attention with its rich, earthy hue and remarkable presence. G...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Yellow Matte Gold, natural Zambian Emerald & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K Yellow Matte Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Rosecut Diamond Cocktail Ring Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:4.26g,D:0.62ct
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 1.88 carats Rubellite, Pink Opal & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and unique, Art Deco style Rubellite & Pink Opal Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Platinum French Pave Emerald Cut Diamond 6.78 Carat GIA Colombian Emerald Ring
By DeKaraDesign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Ring Featuring an Elongated Colombian Emerald and Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring Handmade in Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Set in Platinum 900, 6.83 carats, Aquamarine & Diamonds Engagement Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful & gorgeous, Aquamarine Engagement Cocktail Ring set in Platinum 900 & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Aquamarine is 6.83 carats. The Diamonds weight is 0.87 cara...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, 8.17 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby & Black Onyx Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Rubies is 8.17 carats. The Rubies are complet...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
2.27 carats natural Zambian Emerald & Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, one of a kind, Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Emerald is 2.27 carats. The Emerald is completely ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, carved Zambian Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful & gorgeous, Art deco style, Emerald & Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$8,551Sale Price|20% Off
Cocktail Ring Triangle Sapphire Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Découvrez cette magnifique bague cocktail en or blanc 18 carats 750/1000ème, d'une élégance à couper le souffle. Pesant 10,9 grammes, cette pièce exquise est conçue pour captiver tou...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 5.73 Carat Cushion Cut Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Hand Crafted 6.30 TCW Fancy Intense Yellow diamond ring that is designed to endure glamour anywhere you go. The timeless ring features a stunning Cushion cut 5.73 Carat GIA certifie...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
3.92 carats, Emerald Sugarloaf, Chalcedony, Black Onyx & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, one of a kind. Emerald, Chalcedony & Black Onyx Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald Sugarloaf is 3.92 ca...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond 0.74 carats 18KT White Gold Exclusive Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The combination of sparkling round diamonds creates a stunning visual impact, while the accented shank adds an extra touch of glamour. Make a bold fashion statement with our Two Clus...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,960Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold & Titanium, Yellow Sapphires & Diamonds "Flutter" Butterfly Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Yellow Sapphires "Flutter" Butterfly Ring set in 18K White Gold & Purple Titanium. The weight of the Yellow Sapphires is 11.00 carats...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Titanium
Old European Cut Diamond 2.24 carats Flanked Solitaire Ring, English, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Old cut diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond, G colour, SI1 clarity, with a weight of 2.24 carats, in an open back claw setting, flanked by six ...
Diamond, Platinum
Baguette Natural Diamond Ring 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. Vertical-set baguette diamonds arranged in a pointed cluster across a highly po...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10.05 Carat Natural Diamond Ring Emerald Cut Color L Clarity SI1
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Introducing a stunning masterpiece of nature, a one-of-a-kind natural diamond ring that is sure to take your breath away. With a magnificent 10.05 carat emerald cut diamond, this rin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Purple star sapphire and diamond ring by J. Milhening Inc., early 20th Century.
Located in London, GB
Purple star sapphire and diamond ring by J. Milhening Inc. Set to centre with an oval cabochon natural no heat purple Ceylon star sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an app...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Tourmaline cabochon, Black Onyx & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Tourmaline & Black Onyx Engagement Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tourmaline cabochon is 4.35 carats. The weight of the Bla...
Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$12,400Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K white Gold, 3.86 carats, Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Cocktail Shaker Ring With Diamonds Made In 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:7.760g,D:1.72ct, Glas:8.99ct,Sapp:0.51ct,
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 1.33 carats, Tourmaline, Black Enamel & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art deco style, Tourmaline & Black Enamel Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Enamel
15.1ct Cushion Shaped Blue Tanzanite Cocktail Ring With Pear Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:13.216g,D:3.37Ct, ,,TANZANITE:15.1Ct
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Natural Genuine Ruby and Marquise Diamonds Ring Made in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Item Features • Gold KT: 14K Yellow Gold • Gemstone Cut: Oval natural heated Ruby // Round Diamonds // Marquise Diamonds • Number of Ruby and Size : 1 Ruby around 7x5MM in Size • N...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Guild Labs Certified Colombian Muzo Emerald and White Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Colombian Emerald Ring with Emerald sourced from Muzo mines, designed beautifully with marquise and pear shape white diamonds (D/E color). The Emerald is a special highlight, graded...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$3,199Sale Price|20% Off
Natural, Fancy Light Brownish Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring Set in Platinum 900
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and wearable Diamond Engagement Ring set in Platinum 900. The weight of the centre Fancy Light Brownish Yellow Diamond is 0.79 carats. Other Diamonds weight is 1.22 c...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Solitaire Natural Diamond Engagement Ring 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. Introducing our breathtaking gold ring, featuring a mesmerizing round natural ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
Elongated Cushion Green Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Solitaire Prongset Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Elongated Cushion Green Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Solitaire Prongset Gold Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Genuine Green Tourmaline & Natural Diamonds 13.00 CT Green Tourmaline Gemstone 0...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, carved Aquamarine & Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Aquamarine Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the carved Aquamarine is 12.22 carats. The Aquamarine i...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 10.67 carats Tourmaline, Freshwater Pearls & Diamonds Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Tourmaline & Freshwater Pearls Bridal Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the carved Tourmaline is 10.67 carats. The Tourmalin...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Halo Natural Diamond Engagement Ring 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 ring features a captivating natural diamond at its center, encir...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
5.88 carats, natural Zambian Emerald Sugarloaf & Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and gorgeous, Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the sugarloaf Emerald is 5.88 carats. The Emerald is completely natural, without any tr...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Criss Cross Natural Diamond Ring 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 captivating gold ring showcases an intricate design featuring natural diam...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Triple Row Natural Diamond Ring 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 triple-row diamond band showcases rows of round, natural diamonds set in...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Solitaire Natural Diamond Proposal Ring 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 luxurious ring features a magnificent natural diamond at its center, flan...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Engagement Solitaire Natural Diamond Ring 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 ring features a radiant natural diamond at its center, encircled...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Dome Natural Diamond Ring 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 dome-style ring showcases an intricate floral cluster layout of natural di...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
18K Gold, 2.63 carats, natural Zambian Emerald & Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Emeralds is 2.63 carats. The Emeralds are completely natural, w...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Zambian Emerald & Diamonds Engagement / Wedding Ring Set in 18K Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very dainty and beautiful Emerald Engagement/ Wedding Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 0.53 carats. The Emerald oval is completely natural, wit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K white Gold, Tanzanite trillion & Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Tanzanite Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tanzanite trillion is 0.90 carats. The Tanzanite is responsibly s...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
Solitaire Engagement Natural Diamond Ring 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 ring showcases a stunning natural diamond at its center, secured...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Colombian Emerald, Onyx and Diamonds in 14ct Yellow Gold , cocktail ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
A stunning art deco inspired ring in 14ct yellow gold, Onyx and Emerald , a beautiful ring for your special someone or for your own personal shopping. 14ct Yellow Gold Emerald: Col...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k 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.