Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring mounted in Platinum.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$1,402Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 1.15 Carat White Diamond Oval Cut 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
Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 0.18 Karat Ruby 0.08 Karat White Diamonds Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Art Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.08 Karat White Diamonds 0.18 Karat Ruby "Cubes" Band Ring An amazing Art Deco style band ring handcrafted in 18 karats white gold adorned with h...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 4.67 Carat Burmese Ruby 0.86 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 4.67 carat Burmese ruby and 0.86 carat diamond, platinum Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Deco Old Cut Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1930s era diamond and ruby cluster ring will always be in vogue!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.66 Carat Art Deco Ruby White Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's Art Deco cushion cut Ruby and white diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,100
Art Deco Buckle Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920-30s, 14k, American. This charming buckle ring embodies the whimsical fashion of the Art Deco period.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Diamond and Ruby Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Round Diamond and Ruby Filigree Cocktail Ring This 18 karat white gold ring features an intricate filigree design. A 1.01 carat round brilliant-cut diamond is bezel-set in the cente...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,488Sale Price|20% Off
1.5 Carat Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Art Deco style cocktail ring showcases a striking geometric aesthetic, expertly crafted to capture the glamour of the roaring twenties.
$1,309Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 0.82 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,870Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Oval Cut 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
GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond Art Deco halo engagement ring. From the early 1900's exquisite piece features a vibrant 1.04ct oval ruby mounted in a three tiered platinum mounting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,412Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 0.40 Carat White Modern Round Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
18 Karat White Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Eternity Band
Located in Troy, MI
Brand new and made for CAMPANELLI & PEAR this Art Deco inspired band boasts 0.80 Cttw square step cut lively blue sapphires and 0.40 Cttw round brilliant fine diamonds channel set in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D. Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This Sophia D. ring features an oval-cut diamond at the center, weighing 0.70 ct.
Diamond, Ruby
Art Deco Ruby-Toned 14k Gold Plated Carved Detail Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Make a statement with this exquisite Art Deco Ruby-Toned 14k Gold Plated Carved Detail Cocktail Ring.
Art-Deco Platinum Burmese Ruby, Sapphire Diamond Reversible Swivel Eternity Band
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This rarely seen reversible swivel eternity ring (or a convertible / rotating flip ring) dates back to an Art-Deco c1930’s era, yet it’s in remarkable original condition It fea...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified .81 Carat Diamond Ruby Halo Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful and dramatic square top Art Deco 1930’s ring. The center diamond is graded L color with just a hint of warm color from the top.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-century Star Ruby and Diamond Palladium Ring, circa 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating mid-century palladium ring from the 1950s features a sleek Art Deco-inspired design centering a mesmerizing 3-carat oval cabochon star ruby with a prominent 6-ray as...
Diamond, Ruby
Sophia D. 6.06 Carat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Sophia D platinum ring that features a 6.06 Carat Ruby accentuated with 1.49 carat round diamonds and 0.79 carat baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.50ct Diamond and Ruby Halo Ring. Emerald Cut Diamond 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 Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.53 Carat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This is a Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring. This ring showcases an unheated, 1.09 carat, oval cut prong set Ruby at the center. The Ruby is surrounded by 14 round cut diamonds, with ano...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.90 Carat Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Gold Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring – 4.90 Carat Ruby Floral Statement Ring Celebrate timeless elegance with this magnificent 14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$367,500Sale Price|30% Off
AGL Certified 7.32 Carat Ruby Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
True Collectors Ruby Ruby and diamond ring Set with an cushion ruby weighing 7.32 carats, the mount of openwork geometric design, set with circular-cut diamonds, size 54. Accompanie...
Ruby
$1,122Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 0.75 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Oval Ruby and Accented Diamond Bypass Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This one-of-a-kind ring is a celebration of rare color and exceptional design. At its heart an oval ruby accented with Diamond Bypass Ring 15 round diamonds approx. 0.15 carats, and ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
$7,900Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous Platinum Burma Ruby & Diamond Deco Style Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
The stunning Art Deco inspired platinum ring weighs 4.2 grams and is a size 6.75 (easily resized up or down as needed).
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
5.2 Carat Diamond and Ruby Mens Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
The invisible setting of the diamonds and rubies gives this ring an art-deco feel.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beaded Wedding Band. Round Cut Diamond and Ruby Band 18K White Gold 1.58mm
By Estate Diamond Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Ruby Weight: Approximately 0.10 Carats Total Ruby Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.04 Carats Total Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco style GIA 1.63 old European cut diamond ruby platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Art Deco style engagement ring centers on a 1.63 carat old European cut diamond, certified by GIA #2536480081, showcasing a warm K color paired with crisp VS2 clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cartier Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, French, 1913.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.80 carats, further set w...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Baguette Spiral Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring, crafted with intricate detailing in a stunning spiral design, is a remarkable example of fine artistry. The baguette diamonds (2.09cts.) set around enhance its elegance ev...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 1.62 Carat Diamond and Black Diamond and Ruby Eagle Motif Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.62 Carat Black Diamond Diamond Natural Ruby Eagle Ring – Gold-Plated Gold-Plated, 18.02g / 0.58 t oz
Bold, powerful, and unmistakably singular, this eagle-motif r...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Sophia D. 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold ring with diamond and ruby. Sophia D has been known world-wide for over 40 years because of its rich history of design and quality craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
GIA Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful update on a classic Art Deco design, this 18k gold ring centers an oval-shaped Burmese ruby weighing 1.04 carats, with well saturated, deep red color, surrounded by spark...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning cluster holds a bright pink ruby at the centre measuring 50pts and around the outside is a halo of sparkling diamonds totalling approx 35pts. The ring is modelled in 18...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Pink Tourmaline Ring with White Diamond and Ruby
Located in New York, NY
This cocktail ring is a stunning example of beautiful and luxurious jewelry made in 18k (14.29gms.) white gold. The large Pink Tourmaline gemstone (7.04cts.) set at the center instan...
White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$2,160Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Antique Ruby & Diamonds Snake Cocktail Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Exuding a bold yet elegant charm, this striking ring is crafted in 14k white gold, featuring a unique zigzag design adorned with 0.97 carats of vibrant ruby. Accentuating the vivid g...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald & Ruby Onyx Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
The Emerald, Ruby, and Onyx Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring showcases a striking emerald at the center, flanked by vibrant rubies that are further accented by sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
15.83 Carat Natural Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Art Deco 1935 natural untreated Aqua, ruby and diamond cocktail ring.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring. GIA 1.20ct Old European Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.20 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: F Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Certification...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art-Deco Platinum & 18K Gold, rubis and old cut diamonds Target Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An elegant Art-Deco ring marrying cool platinum with warm 18K yellow gold accents, centered by a 1.00-carat old-cut diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
IGI Certified 1.72 Carat Diamond and Ruby Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.72 Carat Diamond Natural Ruby Ring – 8K Gold, 5.33g / 0.17 t oz
Passionate and refined in equal measure, this ruby and diamond ring speaks the timeless language o...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Oval Ruby and Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby and Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring Description: This striking cocktail ring is crafted in a combination of platinum and 14k gold. It features a prominent 2.53-carat ova...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 24.88 Carat Star Ruby Diamond White Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Cabochon Star Ruby and diamond cocktail ring.
Ruby, Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Deco Style 1.28ct Genuine Natural Ruby Ring with Diamonds '#J2355'
Located in Big Bend, WI
18k Gold Deco Style 1.28ct Genuine Natural Ruby Ring with Diamonds (#J2355) 18k white gold ruby ring with specialty cut rubies weighing 1.28 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.65 carats, Ruby 2.58 carats and Diamond 0.45 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 2.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.84 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 3.09 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Multigem Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.09 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Multigem Statement Ring This extraordinary statement ring showcases a vibrant combination of natural diamonds, vivid rubies, and multicolo...
Diamond, Ruby
$13,750Sale Price|50% Off
$27, 500 Rare Important 18KT Gold Venetian Art Deco Gorgeous Diamond Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT WHITE GOLD LARGE DIAMOND AND RUBY VENETIAN ART DECO STYLE RING. Ring is comprised with a Large Finely Set Sparkl...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$12,500
French Art Deco Temple Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
French Art Deco Temple Ring in 18k gold rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sophia D, Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold 0.68 carats weight of rubies with total diamonds weigh 1.18 carats dome ring Sophia D by Joseph Dardashti LTD has been known worldwide for 35 years and are insp...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.68 carats, Ruby 2.47 carats and Diamond 0.88 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 11.59 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.02 carats, Ruby 1.92 carats and Diamond 0.64 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 11.01 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 10.14 Carat Natural Diamond, Ruby and Rough Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This extraordinary statement ring showcases a striking combination of brilliant natural diamonds, vivid rubies, and rare rough diamonds totaling 10.14 carats. Designed for collectors...
Diamond, Ruby
4.50 Carat Red Ruby and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A truly exceptional piece from our London atelier, this vintage-style ring demands attention. At its centre is a large, bright red ruby in a timeless oval cut, embraced by a baguette...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
No-Heat Burmese Star Ruby Ring, AGL-Certified 11ct, Art Deco Platinum Setting
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Twenty round brilliant and baguette diamonds surround the ruby in a stepped, geometric frame, their crisp faceting a deliberate contrast to the ruby's smooth, glowing dome.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
5.00 Carat Ruby and 1.10 Carat Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Oval cut center Ruby and surrounding French cut Rubies weighing approximately a total of 5.00 carats, and Old European cut Diamonds weighing approx...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold 1.44ct Five Row Diamond Ruby Band Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 6 Width: 2.70 mm Head Measures: 14.90 mm x 18.65 mm Weight: 6.81 grams Ladies handmade filigreed 14K white gold five-across...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,392Sale Price|20% Off
Tutti Frutti Ring, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in North Hollywood, CA
I just love this Tutti Frutti. So you know, Tutti Frutti refers to any piece of jewelry that is three colored gemstones of carved leaf design in Ruby Emerald and Sapphire. Most pop...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Large Cabochon Ruby and Old Mine Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large Cabochon Ruby and Old Mine Diamond Halo Ring Description: This statement ring features a significant 27.12-carat oval cabochon ruby with a high-domed profile and a saturated ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
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.