Antique European Earrings natural Chrysolite Diamonds solid 12K / 18K Gold / 3gr
Located in SE
A pair of dangles decorated with natural Chrysolites / Peridots and Diamonds, hand -made in Europe ca. 1920s -1930s Dangles are composed of solid 12K - 14K Gold and Silver, hooks ...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Gaston Poisson Mahogany Enfilade, Diamond Point Doors, France, 1940s
By Gaston Poisson
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
The combination of diamond point panelling, ringed corner columns and a raised trestle plinth is consistent with his documented output.
Bronze
Antique Bracelet 5.5 ct Sapphire 2.3ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum /17.7cm/9.4gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Art Deco period bracelet made in the 1920s -1930s.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Oak Sideboard Attributed to Dudouyt with Diamond Carving, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
J.A.D.A Galerie presents: This sideboard is attributed to Charles Dudouyt and was made in France in the 1940s, when his Paris workshop was known for solid oak furniture with sculpte...
Brass
GARRARD & CO. Pearls Necklace 18Kt Gold 7.42 Cts In Diamonds & GIA Burmese Ruby
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
Three-strands pearls necklace by Garrard & Co. This fabulous necklace was created in London England by the jewelry house of Garrard & Co. back in 1960's. The three-strands pearls ne...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1934 Soviet Georgian Earrings 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 3.11 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Soviet period Huggies Earrings in solid 14K Rose Gold with lining in Silver featuring old European cut Diamonds Ø 4 mm /ca. 0.28 ct each and two minors Ø1.75ct / 0.025ct e...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$128,000Sale Price|20% Off
Oversized Antique French Deco Floral Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim, 1920-1929
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in plush wool and originating circa 1920-1929, this monumental 11x16 antique French Art Deco rug joins Rug & Kilim’s Antique collection.
Wool
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 7.00 Carat Amethyst 0.45 Carat Diamond Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
We offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Violet Lavender Color Tanzanian Spinel Emerald Cut Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
It pairs spectacularly with platinum or 18k white gold in an art-deco inspired ring flanked by step-cut trapezoid or tapered baguette diamonds to emphasize its crisp linear silhouette.
Spinel
Bicolor Blue Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Natural Gemstone for Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Jewelry Design Ideas for This 2.25 Carat Tourmaline This elongated emerald cut makes it ideal for: Statement Rings • East-West set modern ring • Minimalist solitaire in 18k yello...
Tourmaline
Light Mint Green Cushion Cut Natural Tourmaline Gemstone for Ring Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
iii) Bespoke Setting: Its subtle shade renders it versatile for modern minimalist designs, fine heirloom art deco settings, or bespoke high-end jewelry pieces.
Tourmaline
Olive Green Emerald Cut Natural Tourmaline Gemstone for Ring & Pendant Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Jewelry Application With a Mohs hardness rating of 7 to 7.5, tourmaline offers solid durability for fine jewelry applications: i) Statement Rings: The clean geometry of an emerald c...
Tourmaline
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Coral Onyx Earrings Diamond Gold Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. engagement rings undoubtedly rank among the most popular diamond ring brands.
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
4.36 Carat Colombian Emerald Half Bezel 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 4.36 carat Colombian emerald cut vivid green emerald pendant in an 18K yellow gold full bezel setting with a single round brilliant diamond set in the bail, suspended on a 2....
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage 34.92 Carat High Zircon and 9k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The lower portion of the setting features an impressive iconic Art Deco stepped fan design. The zircon settings are flanked with impressive scrolling yellow gold designs, completing...
Zircon, Yellow Gold
Antique German Creole Earrings solid 18K Gold / 1.8 gr
Located in SE
A pair of boat shaped creole dangles in solid 18K Gold with hollow bodies and cast decorations on both sides. Perfect permanent pair for women or small girls. Ca .1930s, hallmarked...
18k Gold
Vintage Creole Earrings solid 18K Gold / 1.8 gr
Located in SE
A pair of boat shaped creole dangles in solid 18K Gold. Well polished hollow bodies with no decorations on both sides. Perfect permanent pair for women or small girls. Antique or V...
18k Gold
1957 Pendant solid 18K Gold / 2gr
Located in SE
Openwork pendant in 18K Yellow Gold , likely styled in 1920s and made in 1957. Central part convex shaped, hand - engraved accents on some parts , with small and sensitive drop on th...
18k Gold
1938 Russian Enamel solid Gilt 916 Silver Vodka Stopka Shot Beaker Jigger / 49gr
Located in SE
Handsome vintage Russian Sterling Silver and Enamel shot glass/silver beaker, jigger, or Stopka / Стопка! Beautiful piece with floral decorations in cloisonne enamel, internally and...
Silver, Enamel
Antique Buds dangle Earrings solid 18K Gold / 1.8 gr
Located in SE
A pair of dangles with rounds buds suspended. In solid 18K Gold. Hooks hallmarked 18K, three crowns and maker's initials. made in Sweden ca. 1920s -1930s . Each earring is 24 mm...
18k Gold
Antique Link Bracelet Pink Enamel solid 935 Gilt Silver / 9.6 gr
Located in SE
Antique European Gilt Silver & Pink Enamel Bracelet hand - made in ca. early 20 cent. Hallmarked 935 and Swedish Customs hallmarks confirming fine Silver alloy.Original V- lock with...
Silver, Enamel
Antique Norway Boxed Spoons Set Ice -cream Coffee Enamel solid 830 Silver / 78gr
Located in SE
Vintage set of fine coffee / ice - cream spoons solid Gilt 830 grade Silver decorated with translucent Guilloche Enamels . Hand - made in ca. 1900s - 1920s at the workshop of Marius...
Silver, Gold-filled
1933 Boxed Set Ice-cream Tea Coffee Spoons solid 925 Sterling Silver / 125 gr
Located in SE
Fine set of 12 fine tea/ coffee/ ice - cream spoons in solid Gilt 925 grade Silver decorated with translucent Guilloche Enamels. Hand - made at the workshop of C.G. Halberg in Stock...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique German Earrings Green Spinel solid 14K Gold / 1.17 gr
Located in SE
A pair of German ca. 1920s - 1930s. 14K Gold Earrings decorated with oval cut Green Spinel stones. Stones are likely lab made. Both wires hallmarked 585 and maker's initials. Eac...
Spinel, 14k Gold
Vintage Earrings White Spinel solid 14K Gold / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
A pair of vintage Finish ca. 1930s - 1950s. 14K Gold Earrings decorated with oval cut White Spinel stones. Stones are likely lab made. Both wires hallmarked with vague 585 and mak...
Spinel, 14k Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire Solid 14k Yellow Gold Evil Eye Protection Charm Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a radiant blue sapphire evil eye fringe protection charm pendant featuring a dramatic eyelash silhouette fully encrusted with gemstones. Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-123...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pendant Charm Treasure Chest solid 18K Gold / 4.4 gr
Located in SE
Shiny hand-made Treasure Chest pendant or bracelet charm in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Lock with secure hinged closure. Measures 11 mm x 9mm x 8 mm. In finest used condition. Note: ch...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Bohemian Necklace Garnets Seed Pearls Gilt 830 Silver / 38 cm / 26.7 gr.
Located in SE
Bohemian ca. 1930s Austrian / Bohemian Garnet Necklace. Metal parts made of gilded or gold filled Silver. All blood Red Bohemian Garnets are rose cut, both prong and bezel set with...
Garnet, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
Antique Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Yellow Gold / 6.72 gr
Located in SE
Antique Locket hand - made ca. 1920s -1930s. Fine hand - engraved floral ornament on the frontal side. Internal bezels for images inside with plexiglass covers. All parts tested 18K ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Dangle Earrings Banded Chalcedony solid 18K Gold / 6 gr
Located in SE
A pair of pendants / dangles in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with drop shaped and polished natural Chalcedony settings that show alternating bands and tints of Brown, White, Beige...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Antique European Dangle Earrings solid 18K Gold/2.8 gr
Located in SE
A pair of hollow cast pendants dangles in solid 18K Yellow Gold with cast identical voluptuous floral ornaments on both sides. Hallmarked 18K , Swedish maker's hallmarks. Hallmarks ...
18k Gold
Antique European Earrings Celtic Eternity Knots solid 18K Gold /2.5gr
Located in SE
A pair of older dangles from 1920s -1930s in solid 18K Yellow Gold with freely suspended hand - made Eternity Knots dangles. Hooks hallmarked 18K / all parts tested solid 18K Orang...
18k Gold
Antique European Round Locket Pendant / 3.97 gr
Located in SE
Antique German Locket hand - made ca. 1920s - 1930s. Fine hand - engraved floral ornament on the frontal side. One Internal bezel for image inside. All parts tested 18K Yellow Gold. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1874 Set of four Paste Knives solid 830 Gilt Silver / 177gr
Located in SE
Four solid Gilt Silver Paste Knives with hand engraved floral decorations on the blades and cast acanthus leaves on the handles. Swedish hallmarks confirming solid Silver 830 - 925...
Sterling Silver, Gold-filled
Antique Pendant natural Citrine Filigree solid 18K Gold + 18K chain 44cm / 4gr
Located in SE
Antique 18K Gold Pendant with nice filigree work, engraved bail + natural Citrine stone cushion cut with polished convex face and faceted back measuring 8 mm x 6.7 mm x 3.75 deep /...
Citrine, 18k Gold
Antique German dangle Earrings natural 2.5ct Aquamarine solid 18K Gold / 3.65gr
Located in SE
A pair of shiny oval cut Aquamarines framed in flower bezels. All parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold. German pair, created ca. 1920s- 1930s. Hallmarked with maker's logo and 750. Intri...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Antique Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Yellow Gold / 11 gr
Located in SE
Antique German Locket hand - made ca.1930s. Fine hand - engraved floral ornament on the frontal side. Internal bezels for images inside, one cover. All parts tested 18K Yellow Gold. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Danish Cuff- links Bent Knudsen Tiger Eye Sterling Silver /19 gr
Located in SE
A pair of modernist sterling silver cuff- links by Bent Knudsen made in 1950s -1960s. These are clearly marked on one side of the bar BENT K 34 and STERLING DENMARK on the other . ...
Tiger's Eye, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique German ON / NO Pendant Locket solid 18K Gold / 5.6 gr
Located in SE
Antique German Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold with hand-engraved monogram ON or NO hand-engraved on the frontal side. Tightly closing halves with two internal removab...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Earrings 8ct natural Jade solid 14K Gold / 4.9 gr
Located in SE
A pair of nice German dangles, hand -made ca. 1930s in solid 14K Yellow Gold decorated with natural translucent untreated Jade stones. No hallmarks on earrings ,metal parts tested ...
Jade, 14k Gold
Antique Austrian Lavalier styled Necklace Amethyst Pearls Gilt Silver/ 42cm/25gr
Located in SE
A Renaissance Revival Lavalier styled Austrian / Hungarian Gilt Silver Necklace hand made on the territories of the former Austrian Hungarian Empire, ca. 1900 -1920s. Hallmarked 830S...
Pearl, Amethyst, Silver
Vintage Finish Pendant Moonstone solid 14K Gold / 3.3gr.
Located in SE
Shiny pendant with natural Yellow - Orange toned Moonstone cut cabochon 17.5 mm x 13 mm x 7.2 mm / ca.10ct Hallmarked 585 for solid 14K Gold,Finnish Crown, maker : JASE, hand - made...
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Antique Vintage Earrings Pearls solid 18K Yellow Gold / 2.1gr
Located in SE
A pair of nice flower bell shaped earrings made in solid 18K Orange Gold with Pearls. Likely Swedish maker, 18K, no date marks. Made ca. 1930s - 1950s. Pearls secured with Gold stick...
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique European Earrings Pearls Emeralds solid 18K Gold / 4.3 gr
Located in SE
A pair of dangles with folding hooks in 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Emeralds and cultured Pearls settings. Removable pendants are nice add-ons that can also be used combin...
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
1982 Soviet Union Georgian Earrings Pearls solid 14K Rose Gold / 4.3 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Soviet period Huggies Earrings in solid 14K Rose Gold decorated with cultured Sea Pearls Ø7.5 mm each. Each piece is 17 mm long ( visible when on the ears ). Classic Russia...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique European Suanpan Abacus Pendant solid 14K Gold / 4.9 gr
Located in SE
Nice 14K Yellow Suanpan Abacus Gold pendant featuring 63 delicate freely moving Golden beads on 18 rods. Measures 27 mm ( excluding the bail) x 15 mm wide x 3 mm deep. Slightly conve...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique German Necklace Natural Amethyst Pearls Silk solid 10K Gold /44 cm/16 gr
Located in SE
German Necklace ca. 1920s - 1930s. Mix of natural Amethyst stones, cultured Pearls, and beads in solid 10K Gold. Original lock in solid 10K with 10KA hallmark. 52 golden beads Ø3mm ...
Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold
Antique German Necklace natural Lapis Lazuli solid 14K 585 Gold / 97cm/ 80 gr
Located in SE
Antique German Necklace made ca 1930s featuring 101 round cut and polished natural fine grade Lapis Lazuli balls balls Ø8mm at least 1 ct. each on Blue Silk thread. Round V- lock in...
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Vintage European stud Earrings Sapphire Emerald Ruby solid 18K Gold / 6.1 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine Three Stones studs from ca. 1960s -1970s in solid 18K Yellow featuring old diamond cut natural Blue Sapphires, Green Emeralds, and Red Rubies Ø x 2.5 mm each / ca. 0.1...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Deep Forest Green Color Natural Saturated Pendant Size Tourmaline Gemstone 14mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Ideal for high-end luxury settings, this gemstone shines as an East-West solitaire ring framed in warm 18k yellow gold, an Art Deco platinum pendant encircled by brilliant diamonds, ...
Tourmaline
Violet Pink Natural Kunzite (Spodumene) Cushion Cut Gemstone for Jewelry 8mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Ideal for high-end bespoke jewelry, this gemstone pairs effortlessly with rose gold to amplify its romantic pink undertones or platinum with baguette side diamonds for a crisp Art De...
Kunzite
2.8 Cts Baguette Cut Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Gemstone for Pendant Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Ideal Use in Fine Jewelry This elegant tourmaline is perfect for: • Statement cocktail rings • Modern solitaire engagement rings • East-west set designer rings • Minimalist pend...
Tourmaline
Baguette Cut Golden Yellow Citrine Loose Gemstone for Jewelry 12mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Its classic rectangular profile is perfectly suited as a dramatic centerpiece for an art deco-inspired cocktail ring, a modern solitaire pendant, or a custom heirloom piece.
Citrine
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold TW 1.25 Carat Square Cut Emerald Link Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
We offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond ...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Canary Yellow Emerald Cut Lemon Quartz Loose Gemstone For Pendant Jewelry 16mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Baguette-cut gemstones can also be incorporated into geometric or Art Deco-inspired designs, either as a central stone or paired with smaller gemstones in a complementary arrangement.
Quartz
$392Sale Price|20% Off
5.0 Carats Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Gemstone for Jewellery from Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Jewelry Design Possibilities This loose tourmaline gemstone is ideal for creating high-end bespoke jewelry pieces such as: • Statement cocktail rings featuring the tourmaline as th...
Tourmaline
$520Sale Price|20% Off
2.7 Carats Lagoon Green Tourmaline Gemstone Emerald Cut for Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Jewelry Design Possibilities This elegant gemstone is ideal for creating custom high-end jewelry pieces, including: • A luxury statement ring featuring the tourmaline as the center...
Tourmaline
GIA Certified 2.54 ct Art Deco Style Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco style diamond ring, old brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.54 carats and accompanied by GIA Report stating to be of I colour and VVS1 clarity, four claw-set with three step...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Frosted Carved Rock Crystal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Highly impressive and fashionable, this architectural 18K white gold ring features three carved and frosted rock crystal panels framing a wave of stepped rows of diamonds (5.20 carat...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Ready to rock? Some of our favorite jewelry designers and dealers share indispensable advice for choosing that most important ring.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.