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
Antique Ruby and Diamond Platinum Dome Cluster Cocktail Ring, Circa 1920's
Located in London, GB
This intricate ruby and diamond cluster ring features an oval shaped ruby in a rub-over, open back setting weighing approximately 1.50 carats. The mount is a beautiful open worked do...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Pink Tourmaline Ring Accented With Diamonds In 14k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:4.647g,D:0.06ct, Tour:4.67ct, US-7
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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
Crown Shaped Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Made In 14k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:3.458g,D:0.47ct, Tour:1.18ct, US-7
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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. This 14K Solid diamond Ring features a round natural diamond at the center, sec...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Cocktail 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 rose gold floral cocktail ring sparkles with a mix of marquise, pear, and ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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 ring pairs a round center diamond with tapered baguette diamonds on each s...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Leaf Cluster 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 leaf cluster diamond ring features a soft, organic design with natural rou...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Flower 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 floral ring design showcases two blooming flower motifs crafted in 14k sol...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
FRED LEIGHTON French Domed Wood Ring In 18Kt White Gold With VS Diamonds
By Fred Leighton
Located in Miami, FL
This magnificent ring has been designed with classic art-deco and modernist patterns after a design by the French designer Rene Boivin.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Pave Diamond Enamel Ring Made In 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.24g,D:1.64ct,SI:6.06g Size: 24X17X36MM
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Flower Halo 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 floral diamond statement ring blooms with intricate brilliance, featuring ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Solitaire Broad 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. An open lattice design ring crafted in 14k solid gold and natural diamonds, cro...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Show Stopper 2.51 Carat No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Statement Platinum Show Stopper Ring, center Bezel Hand set with a securely nestled 2.51 Carat oval Blue Sapphire with no indications of heat treatm...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Pave Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Ring Made In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:0.6g,D:3.65ct, Sapphire:2.08ct Size: 46X17X28MM
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 1.5ct Oval-Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring – 18K WhiteGold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Key Features & Details: Main Diamond: • 1.5ct natural oval-cut diamond • Color: D (colorless, top-grade) • Clarity: VS • Certification: GIA Certified Accent Stones: • Approx. 0....
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Emerald & Diamond Bypass 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. NOTE: The color and size of natural gemstones may slightly vary, as no two gem...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 12.60 carats, Zambian Emerald & Yellow Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very stunning and gorgeous, modern style, Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Yellow Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald is 12.60 carats. The Emerald is complete...
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond & Sapphire Bypass 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. NOTE: The color and size of natural gemstones may slightly vary, as no two gems...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Flower Natural Diamond Cluster 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. The Flower Diamond Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that combines elegance a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, natural Zambian Emerald, Black Onyx & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Emerald & Black Onyx Cocktail Engagement Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cluster Illusion 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. Diamonds Ring in 14k Solid Gold features a dazzling central diamond, masterfull...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Rubelite & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Ruby and Rubellite Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the carved Blue Sapphi...
Rubelite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Carved Emerald Cocktail Ring With Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:10.081g,D:2.90ct, Emer:15.74ct,
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Tourmaline, Black Onyx, Pink Opals & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tourmaline, Black Onyx & Pink Opals set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the carved Tourmaline is 2.48 carats. The we...
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Cluster Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.75ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★THE METAL★ 14K Solid Gold Available in Rose / Yellow / White Gold Can be customized ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Octagonal Natural Diamond Cocktail 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 bold octagonal ring features a geometric lattice of natural diamonds set i...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide Natural Diamond Bezel Band Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.70ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH Width - 10 mm ★THE METAL★ 14K Solid Gold Available in Yellow/White/Rose Gold/White a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10.97ct Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring With Blue Sapphire & Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.058g,D:0.32ct, Sapp:1.85ct,Topa:10.97ct,
Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Ruby Cocktail Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.345g,D:0.68ct, Ruby:3.29ct, Size: US-7
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Crown Natural Diamond Statement 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. Crafted in 14k solid gold, this crown-inspired ring features an intricate arran...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 1.92 carat Zambia Emerald, Black Onyx & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art - deco style & unisex, Emerald & Black Onyx Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Cluster Snowflakes 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 floral diamond ring features a snowflake-inspired cluster of round natural...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Broad Natural Diamond Statement 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. Crafted in 14k gold, this wide band ring features rows of alternating pear and ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cocktail Halo 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. Designed in 14k solid gold, this dome-shaped ring is structured with raised dia...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Crown Natural Diamond Statement 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 ring features pear-shaped diamond clusters in a cascading layout across a ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Infinity Statement 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 enchanting ring, crafted in radiant gold and adorned with natural diamonds...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Natural Diamond Statement 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. Designed with alternating rows of round diamonds, this wide band ring is struct...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Peacock Feather 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. A burst of pear-shaped natural diamonds radiates from the center in a layered f...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Emerald Illusion Wedding Natural Diamond Ring 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 eternity ring features a seamless row of alternating baguette and round-cu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
25.00 Ct Oval Sapphire Ring, 0.30 Natural Emeralds, 1.10 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
History’s most memorable fine jewelry - crowns, scepters, necklaces, and more - all share a common design element: several types of precious stones. Our Juliana Oval Sapphire Ring ta...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Round Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring 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. Designed with evenly set round natural diamonds in a continuous eternity layout...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Gemstone Halo Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.50ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ♥ Stone: Natural Emerald Shape: Oval & Emerald Cut Carat: 2.44ct Color: Green ★THE M...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,395Sale Price / item|20% Off
Floral Marquise 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 double floral ring is crafted in 14k solid gold with a mix of white and ye...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4.11 Carat No Heat Burmese Star Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Burmese Star Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Platinum Cocktail Ring, center securely set with a Burmese Star Ruby, weighing approx. 4.11 Carat, NO Heat, GIA # 2215136573; s...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Flower Natural Diamond Cocktail 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. Crafted in solid 14k gold, this statement ring features natural round diamonds ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Wide Natural Diamond Broad Eternity 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 wide diamond band ring features multiple parallel rows of round natural d...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18.63 Carat Pear Shape Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, EGL
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be enchanted by this exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Halo Engagement Ring, a true embodiment of romance and elegance. At its heart lies a breathtaking 14.37 Carat Pear Shape Fan...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
Solitaire Natural Diamond Pave 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 solitaire diamond ring features a round natural diamond secured in a class...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Zambian Emerald, Black Onyx & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Emerald & Black Onyx Engagement Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Cluster Halo 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 square floral cluster diamond ring features a central round diamond framed...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Solitaire Engagement Cocktail 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 striking ring features a radiant natural diamond at its center, surrounded...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century 1.80ct Diamond Emerald Target Engagement Cocktail Ring White Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 20th Century Diamond and Emerald Target Cocktail Ring. This spectacular ring designed in a style which is iconically Art Deco features a Transitional round brilliant-cut diamond mi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Flower Cluster 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 floral cluster ring features an ornate blossom silhouette formed by pear a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Black Onyx & Diamonds Dome Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Opal & Black Onyx Dome Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Ruby, Tourmaline, Black Enamel & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Ruby, Tourmaline & Black Enamel Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Marquise Shaped Ceylon Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring With Pave Sapphire & Diamond
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:5.773g,D:0.66ct, Sapp:2.35ct, US-7
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Ceylon Yellow Sapphire, Black Enamel & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Yellow Sapphire & Black Enamel Cocktail Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the un-even shaped, Yellow Sapphire Ros...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
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.