Morning Glory Red Pink Ruby & Round Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Weight: 4.00 g.
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Morning Glory Red Pink Ruby & Round Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Weight: 4.00 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,506Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Band "Flower" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Diamond & Ruby Fancy Cut Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Bombay White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.00 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring, 1940s Art Deco
Located in Wallkill, NY
14k Rose and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Center round brilliant bezel set diamond approximately .30 carats, surrounded my 4 smaller round brilliant cut diamonds approx...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$3,578Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Emerald Citrine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 3 Carat Diamond and Ruby Tablet or Plaque Ring in Platinum, Circa 1925
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This tablet (aka shield) ring is quintessential Art Deco: the strong geometric pattern with open channels, the varied gem-setting techniques, the way components appear to lap over a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,872Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.47 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Round Diamond & Pink Red Ruby 18K White Gold Shield Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Rubies and diamonds are beautifully composed in this Art Deco style vintage ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Concentric Target Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total weight: 6.35 g.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Art Deco Alternate Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Eternity Band 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Inspired by the Art Deco period, this Aimée ring features 0.86 carats of alternate round brilliant cut diamonds and baguette ruby, elegantly framed by a millgrain edge.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Illusion Set & Red Ruby Art Deco Style Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Step into a world of vintage sophistication with our breathtaking illusion set diamond and ruby Art Deco style engagement ring. This stunning piece features a masterful arrangement o...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond And Ruby Ring. 0.50ct Diamond Ruby Double Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Cent...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1930 Ring in 18kt Gold with 2.55 Ctw in Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
Whether worn alone or paired with other pieces, it is sure to make a lasting impression. Period: 1930´s Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K yellow Gold Stone: Natural Diamonds & Rubies ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.59ct Oval Ruby Ring in 14K Rose Gold with Diamonds
Located in Bangkok, TH
Radiant, romantic, and beautifully timeless—this 1.59 Carat Ruby Ring is a stunning expression of elegance and refined craftsmanship. The vibrant oval ruby at its center captivates w...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,506Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Oval Emerald Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Floral 18K White Gold Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Shoulder Ring showcases a stunning 1.3 carat emerald at the center, surrounded by rubies that complement its rich green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Octagon Amethyst Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Set 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This bold and colorful Art Deco style ring highlights a gorgeous gleaming emerald cut amethyst framed in eye-catching contrast by French cut rubies.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pink Tourmaline & Ruby Diamond Halo Cut Art Deco Style Statement White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The style of this ring is classically Art Deco. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 6.80 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Art Deco Style Orange Red Ruby Natural Diamond Oval Halo Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
The ring is inspired by classic Art Deco design and crafted in a sophisticated combination of 18ct white and yellow gold.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Exquisite Art Deco Style & One of a Kind Ring w/ 1.02ct Rubies and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite Art Deco Style and One of a Kind Ring with 1.02ct Rubies and Diamonds Fancy-Colored Ring in 18k Rose Gold - AIG Certified Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisit...
Diamond, Ruby
$2,448Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Moonstone Blue Sapphires Rubies Diamonds White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and completely handmade 14 kt white gold ring,with a central Moonstone cabochon measuring 12x14 mm,surrounded by 4 mm round faceted rubies of 4 mm diameter,8 mm oval blue sapp...
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco style 1.24 carat diamond ruby platinum cluster engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At the center of this Art Deco style cluster ring sits an antique cushion brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.24 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Style Octagon Dark Pink Rhodolite & Ruby Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 10.98 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,650Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco White Diamond Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...
Art Deco Style Natural Ruby Oval Cab Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
21 Carat ruby oval cab ( 16,7 mm. x 14 mm.) ,12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct. each,for total diamonds weight of 0,6 carat.4.7 grams of 14 kt. white gold,black enamel Ring Shank...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing a stunning 18ct Gold Art Deco Plaque Ring, a true statement piece for any jewellery lover.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 2.18 CTW No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Foliate Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an cushion cut ruby weighing 1.30 carats - transparent medium purplish red in color Bezel set in an octagonal form head bead set with an old European cut diamond halo Flank...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,695Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 0.60 Carat White Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Inspired Vintage-Style Ruby & Diamond 3-Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Key Features: ❤️ Center Stone: Natural Ruby 0.72 ct. 💎 Side Stones: Diamonds 0.25 total carat weight 🔷 Setting: Classic 3-Stone Design ⚜️ Metal: Yellow Gold 🏛 Design Inspiration: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Art Deco Inspired Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Inspired by the Art Deco era, this 14k rose gold broad ring features a beautiful ornamental design.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold
2.91 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Our Art Deco Style 2.91 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Ring is a symbol of enduring beauty and exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18K Gold Burma No-Heat Ruby Diamond Three-Stone Ring, AGL
Located in New York, NY
It comes with AGL certificate. Era: Art Deco Main Stone: Unheated Burmese Ruby, approx. 1.4ct Other Unheated Burmese Rubies: approx. 1.9ct Diamonds: Total approx. 0.61ct Size: 7 Weig...
Diamond, Ruby
Art Deco style 1.42 carat diamond ruby platinum cluster swirl ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A dramatic interpretation of Art Deco glamour, this captivating platinum cluster ring centers on a commanding 1.42 carat old European cut diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Mine Cut Diamond & French Cut Ruby Bow Motif Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
An elegant engagement ring featuring a 0.62-carat old mine-cut diamond, with a clarity of VS2 and a color grade of I. The diamond is set in a refined platinum mounting in the shape ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum, Ruby and Diamond Bombé Ring
Located in New York, NY
38 round & single-cut diamonds ap. .75 cts., 38 square-cut rubies, ap. 1.80 cts c. 1930, ap. 3.1 dwts. Size 6 3/4
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Cert. 7.40 Carat Purplish Red Star Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Art Deco Ballerina design ring sets a GIA certified 7.40 carat purplish red star ruby and is framed with 1.75 carat of baguette and round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone White Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 2.90 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,636Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Ruby Octagon Cut Citrine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is inspired by Art Deco. Size ITA: 15 USA: 7 and 1/4 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and resizable.
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,143Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 5.25 Carat White Diamond Ruby Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Ruby Navette Ring, Italy, 1920-1940
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
This dramatic navette ring is quite the spectacular find! Sleek and slender, this romantic gem has a delightful and intriguing design. The diamond-sprinkled openwork navette shape f...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Shape London Blue Topaz & Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The color combination of blue and pink is truly attractive. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 7.15 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Engraved Bone Black Onyx Ruby Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an oval engraved Bone cabochon surmounted by a Round Ruby Cabochon in a Black Onyx ring and set in a 14k yellow gold bezel...The shank is also i...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Cushion Blue Topaz & Diamond Pink Ruby Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The color combination of blue and pink is truly attractive. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 6.42 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late Deco 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful trilogy ring from the 1930s features an oval cut, 0.50 carat, ruby at it’s centre flanked by two 0.15 carat round brilliant cut diamonds, all claw set into platinum. T...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Certified Green Apatite with Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The color combination of deep green and pink is truly attractive. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 7.28 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Apatite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Burma Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Burma Ruby Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco inspired old mine cut diamond ruby target platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking homage to the glamour of the 1930s, this Art Deco–inspired target ring centers on a captivating 0.53 carat old mine cut diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Oval Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Set 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A beautiful Art Deco inspired ring with an oval ruby center and round brilliant cut diamonds and six French cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 9K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Total weight: 3.14 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,012Sale Price|20% Off
5.12 Carat Ruby with Diamond Art Deco Style Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Art Deco style ring with a strong red ruby and diamonds. 5.12ct center oval ruby heat complimented with 0.99ct of round brilliant cut diamonds. 6.11ct total diamond weight. 18k whit...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cluster & Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Flower Floral 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Artistry and sophistication come together in a flower ring with rubies and diamonds from the Art Deco inspiration.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,860Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite cocktail ring captures the timeless elegance of the Art Deco era with a modern, sophisticated twist.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Round Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Swirl Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Immerse yourself in the glamor of this Art Deco inspired diamond and multi-gemstone dinner ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,636Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 0.62 Carat White Diamonds Carré Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Engraved Jade Black Onyx Ruby Cab Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant ring composed of an oval engraved Jade cabochon measuring 19x28mm surmounted by a Round Ruby Cabochon in a Black Onyx ring and set in a 14k yellow gold bezel...Th...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1920's
Located in Chatham, CA
French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby and Diamond halo ring - featuring a milgrain set Emerald cut lab grown Ruby (approx. 3.79 carats - 12 x 9 x 4 mm.) - surrounded by 18 round prong set o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 15 Carat Oval Ruby Cabochon Diamonds 14k Gold Black Enamel Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic Art Deco Style 14 Kt white gold ring with a 15 Carat Ruby Cabochon measuring 11x15 mm. surrounded by 4 full cut diamonds and 2 Black Enamel bars at the sides.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Quartz Carved Ball Ruby 14k White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic and elegant 14 K White Gold ring composed of an engraved Natural Satinated Quartz Ball measuring 17 mm in diameter surmounted by a Round Ruby Cabochon of 6 mm. in diameter se...
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby Art Deco Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Art Deco Year: 1915-1935 Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Natural No Heat Burma Ruby Carat Weight: 1.96 Cut: Oval Color: Purple-Red Clarity: Transparent Diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, 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.
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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.