Majestic pear-cut sapphire with navette diamond-cut ring in 18k white gold.
Located in Berlin, BE
Step into the realm of elegance with this majestic cluster diamond ring crafted in 18k white gold, adorned with exquisite diamonds and a stunning sapphire centerpiece. This beautiful...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique German Ring natural 0.8 ctw Diamonds solid 14 Gold Ø 6.75 US / 2gr
Located in SE
Antique German ca. early ca. 1900's -1920s Ring is about 14K Yellow Gold twisted frame decorated with total of fifteen natural Diamonds. Hallmarks of maker visible. Metal tested sol...
Diamond, 14k Gold
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Spectrum Jewels 1.55Ct SI/H Diamond Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 1.55Ct SI/H Diamond Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring features an elaborate, multi-layered design that suggests an abstract floral. These rectangular, step-cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Spectrum Jewels 1.55Ct SI/H Diamond Cluster 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 1.55Ct SI/H Diamond Cluster 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring features an elaborate, multi-layered design that suggests an abstract floral. These rectangular, step-cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Baguette Diamond Wide Band Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Zig Zag Statement Ring
Located in London, GB
Inspired by mid-century and Art Deco influences, this ring combines geometry with glamour.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 0.5ctw Sapphires 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Green Gold ØUS 7.75 / 4gr
Located in SE
This old ring has navette or boat shaped crown with White Gold / or Platinum top on solid 18K Green Gold band set with natural Diamonds and Blue Sapphires. European made, dates to ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Danish Halo Ring 1 ct Sapphire 1.5ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Ø5.25/7gr
Located in SE
Beautiful old Halo Ring, band, and crown in solid 18K Gold featuring natural Blue Sapphire and 10 old European cut Diamonds. This ring originates from DK, hand-made ca. 1920s -1930s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Ring 0.1 ct Diamond solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS6 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
A Diamond ring in solid 18K Gold and Platinum, likely hand - made in USA ca. 1920s - 1930s. Hallmarked " Plat for Platinum , 18ct. Diamond of old European cut Ø 2.75 mm x 1.6 mm de...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique German Ring Diamonds Sapphires solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.25 US / 1.1gr
Located in SE
A German Ring, ca. 1920s- 1930s. Band in solid 14ct Yellow Gold with 4 claw set diamond cut Diamonds mixed with 4 diamond cut natural Blue Sapphires. Hallmarked 585. *Crown with...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1938 Ring Natural 1ct. Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
This ring has navette or boat shaped crown with Platinum clusters melted into solid 18K Rose Gold . Central stone is marquise cut natural Blue Sapphire surrounded with 16 old Europea...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
3.43 Carat Blue Sapphire Natural Diamond Eternity Stackable Ring, 14k White Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
A wide statement cocktail ring featuring a continuous central row of hexagon step-cut natural blue sapphires. The sapphires are arranged in an eternity-style setting and framed above...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
18K White Gold Three-Stone Ring with 1.30 ct Old-Cut Diamond & Tapered Accents
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Crafted in gleaming 18K white gold, this vintage-inspired three-stone ring showcases a captivating 1.30 ct old-cut diamond at its center. Flanked by two tapered step-cut accents (app...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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1.87 Ct Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Cluster Engagement Ring 14k Solid Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.87 Ct Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Cluster Engagement Ring 14k Solid Gold This ring showcases an elegant oval-cut emerald at the center, surrounded by a halo of brilliant round ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 5 Karat Tourmaline 0.28 Karat White Diamond Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, a bold 18 Karat Rose Gold 5 Karat Tourmaline 0.28 Karat White Diamond Design Ring A deep green 5 karat Tourmaline stone set in a18 karats rose gol...
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 5 Karat Aquamarine Carrè 0.30 Carat White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 5 Carat Aquamarine handcrafted in 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.30 Carat White Diamonds, also available in Yellow and White Gold on request. Dimensions: 0...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.87 Ct Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Cluster Engagement Ring 18k Solid Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.87 Ct Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Cluster Engagement Ring 18k Solid Gold This ring showcases an elegant oval-cut emerald at the center, surrounded by a halo of brilliant round ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1925 Nordic Ring 1 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 11 US / 3.3gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period Ring featuring rose cut Diamonds arranged in fancy eye / boat - shaped pattern.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1925 Men Lord Ring 0.5ct Diamond 0.8ctw Sapphires solid 18K Gold ØUS10 / 8.3 gr
Located in SE
Three Stones Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural old diamond cut Diamond Ø 4.75 mm x 3.5 mm deep / ca.0.5 ct. each,color ca F,G /SI. There is a minor flaw inside this ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1923 Halo Ring natural 0.6ct Ruby 0.45ct Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS5.5 /2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Swedish Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Swedish hallmarks, 18K. Maker's hallmarks of C.G. Hallberg - one of the most prominent and top rated ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique German Ring Emerald Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.75US / 3gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period German Ring with Emerald and Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1930 Halo Ring natural 0.45ct Sapphire ctw. 0.65ctw Diamonds 18K Gold/ØUS6/2.25g
Located in SE
Beautiful Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 8 Diamonds in White Gold / or Platinum settings. Swedish hallmarks, maker is G.A. Dalberg ,Stockholm - a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Rose Gold Pink Quartz 3 Karat Sapphires 0.10 Karat White Diamonds Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, 18 Karat Rose Gold Pink Quartz 3 Karat Sapphires 0.10 Karat White Diamonds Ring Size 6.75 and 5.75 (Italian Size 10 and 14) in stock available imm...
White Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1925 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Ruby 0.3ct Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS8.25/3.5gr
Located in SE
Beautiful 99 years old Swedish Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Claw set Natural Ruby of old European diamond cut : Ø 4.5 mm x 2.75 mm deep / ca. 0.5 ct ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring Halo Emerald Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver ØUS 8.25 / 3.6 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Emerald and Diamonds halo Ring set in solid 14 ct Greenish Yellow Gold. Ca. early XX cent, likely German or Danish, it was in possession of a Danish /German family for lo...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Halo Ring 0.6ct Sapphire 0.32ct Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø12.5US/ 7.3 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Halo Ring. Band in solid 18K Greenish Yellow Gold with Silver openwork crown featuring natural Blue Sapphire and 8 Diamonds. No hallmarks, European made ca 1900 s -...
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold
1929 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/3.7gr
Located in SE
1929 Nordic Renaissance styled Halo Sapphire and Diamonds Ring .Composite Gold + Silver crown with bezel set oval cut natural untreated Blue Sapphire 5 mm x 4 mm x 2.35 mm deep / ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Modern 18 Karat White Gold 3.20 Karat Sapphires 0.30 Karat White Diamonds Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, Unisex Bold Modern 3.20 Karat Sapphires 0.30 Karat White Diamonds 18K White Gold Unisex Design Ring This cocktail ring is handcrafted in 18 karats...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1931 old Ring 1ct Emerald 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS5.5/6.6gr
Located in SE
Nice Renaissance-styled cluster Ring with the carved band, shoulders, and parts of the crown in solid 18ct Yellow Gold holding natural Emerald stone and four rose-cut Diamonds set in...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Halo Ring natural 1.2 ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6 / 5.5 gr
Located in SE
Ca. 1900s -1920's hand- made Halo Ring with Diamonds. Band in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Openwork Crown is a bit convex shaped for best fit on a finger with top part.clusters in Silver h...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1943 Martine's Alliance Wedding Ring Diamonds solid 23K Gold Ø 7.25 US/2.4gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Alliance Wedding Ring in solid 23K Gold with lane in Platinum for 9 pave set diamond cut Diamonds Ø 1.5 mm / ca 0.015ct. each. Color ca. F,G / VVS . All stones have backs o...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
1929 Nordic Clover Ring solid 18K Gold 1ctw Ruby 0.5ct Diamond Ø 6US/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period Ring with twisted solid 18K Gold band and Clover leaf crown decorated with natural Diamonds and Rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Modern 18 K Gold 4.26 karat Green Tourmaline 0.10 Karat Diamonds Sapphires Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, Modern 18 K Gold Green Tourmaline 0.10 Karat White Diamonds Orange Mandarine Sapphires Ring. This deep green aura ring is totally handcrafted in 1...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k...
1941 Nordic Channel Ring natural 0.9 ctw Diamonds solid 23K Gold ØUS 7.25 /6gr
Located in SE
Chanel Diamond Ring in solid 23K Yellow Gold. The band is 3.5 mm wide. Platinum or White Gold bezel with five channel set old diamond natural Diamonds / total ca. 0.9 ct. ca.F,G ...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Rose Gold 0.87 Karat Brown Diamonds Cabochon Turquoise Wave Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Deco" Collection a wave Ring handcrafted in 18 Karat Rose Gold with 0.87 Karat Brown Diamonds and three Cabochon round cut Turquoise. A ring that recalls the wave o...
Brown Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex 18 Karat Gold 5 Karat Tourmaline 0.28 Karat White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, a bold 18 Karat Gold 5 Karat Tourmaline 0.28 Karat White Diamond Design Ring A deep green 5 karat Tourmaline stone set in a 18 karats rose gold mo...
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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14k Solid Yellow Gold 13.33 Ct Large Octagon Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Step into timeless elegance with this 14K yellow gold cocktail ring featuring a captivating 13.33 carat octagon-cut amethyst. Its deep purple hue radiates regal charm, beautifully en...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1944 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5.5 US / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 11 Diamonds. Swedish hallmarks, 18K, crowned G (Gothenburg), Maker's marks . Year combination ( a bit fragmented )...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Men Ring natural 10.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Size US8 / 13gr
Located in SE
Ring for Men, "Gypsy Style ", featuring bezel set natural untreated semitransparent Blue Sapphire, flanked with 4 diamond cut Diamonds in white Gold clusters. Not hallmarked, metal...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 3.1 Karat Aquamarine 0, 65 Karat White Diamonds Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 18 Karat White Gold 3.1 Karat Aquamarine 0,65 Karats White Diamonds Design Ring The quintessential beauty of aquamarine is framed by a double 18kar...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Tsavorite Stone 3.07 cts in Platinum Ring with Y&W Diamonds / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are thrilled to offer you this luxurious ring that is brimming with natural tsavorite 3.07 carats with GIA Report. Beauty, gracefully set in platinum. This stunning tsavorite ring...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
Antique Ring 3ct Tourmaline 2ct Diamonds solid Green 14K Gold Silver Ø 8US / 7g
Located in SE
Tourmaline and Diamonds Halo Ring from ca. 1900s -1920s or older. Likely German. Carved band in solid 14ct Green Gold (tested) with crown in Silver featuring clusters with natural ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver
$3,984Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k White Gold 2.52 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring for Bride
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 2.52 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold showcases a radiant cluster design. At the center lies a step cut baguette diamond. Surrounding it are ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring 1ct Sapphire 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Rose ØUS 5.5 / 3.4gr
Located in SE
This old ring has a navette or boat-shaped crown with a Silver top on solid 14K Rose Gold set with marquise cut natural Blue Sapphire surrounded with 16 old diamond cut Diamonds on t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique Ring 0.2 ct. Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US5.75 / 1.3 gr.
Located in SE
European ring from early XX century period with band in solid 14K Yellow Gold with silver bezel holding a Diamond Ø 3.25 mm x 1.9 mm deep / ca.0.2 ct , color ca,G,H /VS , with open b...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Unisex Toi et Moi 18 Karats Gold 1.20 Karats Sapphire 0.075 White Diamonds Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection a beautiful Sapphire To et Moi Unisex Design ring handcrafted in 18 karats White Gold and embellished with 0.075 brilliant-cut White Diamonds and ...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby and Mixed-Cut Diamond Fan Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
With a total diamond weight of 1.38 carats, this piece offers a wide, shield-like presence on the finger that combines Art Deco geometry with modern brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ring natural 1ct Yellow Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6.75/2.35gr
Located in SE
Vintage Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold with natural Yellow Sapphire and 8 Diamonds. European, hand - made ca. 1960s -1970s , hallmarked 750, Swedish import hallmarks, ...
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique German Cluster Ring Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US7.5/ 6 gr
Located in SE
German cluster Ring ca 1920s- 1930s with carved band and shoulders in solid 14ct Yellow /Orange toned Gold with Silver crown holding 7 eight-cut Diamonds. The central setting can be ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique Platinum, 1920s 9 Carat Aquamarine & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine Ring Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the 1920s with this stunning Art Deco ring, expertly crafted from platinum.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1920s Nordic Halo Ring 1ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US /2.2 gr
Located in SE
Old Nordic Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 12 old European cut Diamonds in Platinum settings. Hallmarked 18K, Swedish Ring. No year marks, made ca. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Halo Ring 1 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold US 3.75 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
This ring has navette or boat shaped crown set with marquise cut natural Sapphire surrounded with 14 old diamond cut Diamonds in White gold or Platinum clusters mounted on shoulders ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
3 Karat Rose Sapphires 18 Karat Gold Pink Quartz 0.10 Karat White Diamonds Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design collection , a row cable cocktail ring handcrafted in 18 karat rose gold and embellished with cabochon cut rose quartz, 3.0 karat sapphires and 0.10 karat whi...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
.83 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco step design 18k white gold engagement ring set with an original old European cut diamond that faces up bright white sparkly and eye clean. .65ct old European cut, K color,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique Ring natural 3ctw. Emerald 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
Nice German cluster Emeralds and Diamonds Ring. Plain band and shoulders. Openwork crown in White Gold 16mm x 12.6mm x 6.9mm deep. All stones with open backs. Claw set natural oval c...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 4.75 Carat Blue Sapphire and 0.10 Ct Diamond Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
GRS certified sapphire ring, 4.75 carats, diamond ring, 0.10 carats, 14K rose gold, oval mixed brilliant cut. This elegant ring, crafted from 14-karat rose gold, showcases a stunning...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6 / 2.4 gr
Located in SE
Emerald and Diamonds Ring hand- made ca. 1900s - 1920s in solid 18ct Yellow Gold with claw set natural Emerald stone emerald cut 3.25 mm x 2.75 mm / ca.0.15 ct accented two diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
3 Carats Rose Sapphires 18K Gold Rose Quartz 0.10 Karat White Diamonds Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Modern style ring handcrafted in 18 Karat Rose Gold with 3 Carat Rose Sapphires, Pink Cabochon oval cut Rose Quartz and 0.10 Karat White Diamonds...
White Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1927 Lord Ring 0.5 ct Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.5/ 6g
Located in SE
Three Stones Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire stone of medium Blue color old diamond cut Ø 4mm x 2 mm deep / about 0.5ct. Two old diamond cut natural ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.93 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The substantial pierced decorated frame displays a feature step cut natural emerald set to an Art Deco style design.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald and diamonds on a White Gold Ring
Located in QUIMPER, FR
Crafted in 750/1000 white gold, this Art Deco–style ring weighs 9.28 grams. Its openworked and subtly shouldered shank supports a central motif of notable presence.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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.
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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.