Art Deco Style Colombian Emerald And Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Gainsboro Art Deco revival Colombian emerald and diamond 3 stone engagement ring is a bespoke treasure.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.45 Carat Sapphire 1.75 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 0.45 carat sapphire and 1.75 carat diamond, platinum dress ring; part of our diverse antique Art Deco jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 18K White Gold Baguette Diamond Ring, Dahlgren & Co, Sweden 1939
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
The baguette cut was made for Art Deco. Its strict geometry allowed diamonds to become part of the architecture of a jewel.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Belcher Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.90 carat total - K color with VS2 clarity Set with talon prongs in a rippling ribbon-like belcher style setting Flanked by ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.45ct. Ruby Diamonds ring 14kt Art Deco Style Ballerina Phase*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Ballerina / Art Deco Style Cluster GIA Certified .95Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 5181115146 Round / Step Cut Transparent, Even Red 5.92 X 5.95 X 3.30mm Minor Heating. 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 8.70ct Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in London, GB
- Art Deco aquamarine & diamond cocktail ring - 8.70ct geometric fancy-cut aquamarine 18.09x12.25x6.91mm - Rose-cut diamond step-down geometric shoulders, totalling approx 0.05...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
$12,820Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Art Deco Asscher and Baguette Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 4.5 This timeless vintage engagement ring showcases a striking Asscher-cut diamond at the center, known for its elegant step facets and mesmerizing depth. The square silh...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Brilliant Cut White Diamonds Unisex Art Deco Style Band Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Deco" Collection, Art Deco Style Platinum 0.20 Karat Brilliant Cut White Diamonds Unisex Band Design Ring.
White Diamond, Platinum
Natural Zambian Emerald Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Art Deco
Located in Jaipur, IN
10.62 cts Natural Zambian Emerald 14k Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Art Deco Ring Fine Jewelry Details: SKU: RIMJ-1031 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gross Wt: 9.57 gms Gold Wt: 7.08 gms Dia...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Art Deco Style 18ct White Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Geometric Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Deco Style Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 2000 Embrace the elegance of the 1920s with this stunning 18ct white gold Art Deco-style ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1920s Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
This elegant Art Deco ring is set to the centre with a square step cut emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Kunzite and Diamond Art Deco Dress Ring in Platinum, UK, Circa 1990
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A KUNZITE AND DIAMOND DRESS RING in platinum. A refined platinum dress ring set with a finely cut cushion-shaped kunzite of approximately 9.24 carats, displaying an attractive soft ...
Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
Art Deco Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 7...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sophia D Art Deco Mosaic Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco mosaic ring is centered with a richly saturated emerald-cut sapphire weighing 5.04 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire
Art Deco French Platinum Ring, Emerald and Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This superb Art Deco platinum ring showcases a vibrant step-cut emerald of approximately 1.5 carats, framed by two beautifully matched old-cut diamonds totaling around 1.40 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Style 1950s Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Art Deco 1.38 carat ruby and 0.57 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow and white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster & Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Step into the dazzling world of glamour with our Art Deco inspired diamond and ruby marquise ring a true celebration of style and sophistication!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
EDR Certified 3.17 Carat Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring with Set Shoulders
Located in London, GB
Three graduated, stepped shoulders, each set with a diamond baguette totalling a further .90 carats frame the principal stone to complete this period jewel in high Art Deco style.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.23 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.23 carats - J color with SI2 clarity Set in a stylized square form head decorated with hand-engraved details Bead set in a square for...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this stunning sapphire and diamond ring, crafted in luxurious 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Art Deco 1.85 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
The style of this ring is classically art deco, and was made in the 1940s.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Original Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this stunning 18ct gold original ring.
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
5.17 Carat Colombian Emerald & Baguette Diamond Rectangle Art Deco Frame Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Style 2.91 Carat Colombian Emerald and 2.85 Carat Baguette/Round cut Diamond Rectangular Shaped Wide Frame Ring in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art-Deco Design , Aquamarine , Sapphires and Diamonds in 14ct White Gold ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Art Deco style 14ct white gold dress ring, narrow, high half round, tapered shank with cut-out underrail, upswept shoulders rubover setting with a double halo, polished finish, stamp...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 3.58 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite engagement ring focally featuring an impressive 3.58 carat old mine cut diamond. This principal stone sits proud at the centre of the face in a neat four-cl...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Antique Art Deco Platinum Royal Blue No Heat Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rare Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Platinum 2.15ctw GIA Ceylon No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Emerald Cut - Channel Set - Certified...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Ring with 2.15 Carat Old European F VS Diamonds Size 5.5
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Art Deco Platinum Ring with 2.15 Carat Diamonds, Size 5.5 DESCRIPTION: Step back into a time of elegance and sophistication with this Art Deco...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1930s 18K White Gold .80ct Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 9 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.0 grams Diamond Details: .80ct, Fancy Light Brown, VS Clarity, Old Euro...
Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.05 Ct Diamond G VVS 18 Kt Platinum Navette Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Dazzling rare Boat or Navette ring This outstanding Art Deco period rare navette ring catches the eyes with enormous sparkle Distinctive in a skilfully hand created horizontal navett...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 5.54ctw Blue Moonstone Diamond Sapphire Platinum Dinner Ring, C. 1920
Located in New York, NY
1920s Antique Dazzling Art Deco 5.54ctw Blue Moonstone Diamond Sapphire Platinum Dinner Ring The finest examples of Art Deco engagement rings were hand fabricated and impeccably fin...
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Emerald-Cut Diamond and Emerald Halo 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This breathtaking antique Art Deco ring features a stunning 1.57-carat emerald-cut diamond at its center.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond and Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Art Deco Carved Filigree Platinum Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
5.17 Carat Colombian Emerald & Baguette Diamond Rectangle Art Deco Frame Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Style 2.91 Carat Colombian Emerald and 2.85 Carat Baguette/Round cut Diamond Rectangular Shaped Wide Frame Ring in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cocktail Ring Art Deco-inspired 1.8 Carat Emerald-Cut Rubellite and Diamond Halo
Located in Covington, LA
Trapezoid diamond shoulders, weighing approximately 0.12 carats, introduce a structured transition that reinforces the ring’s Art Deco-inspired symmetry.
Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Style 3.00 Carat Diamond and White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive vintage Art Deco 3.15 carat (total) diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our vintage engagement ring collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Step into a world of vintage glamour with this enchanting Art Deco-style floral ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Art Deco 0.18tcw Diamond Bar Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage 14K gold diamond band showcasing classic Art Deco geometry, set with two horizontal diamond bars framed in fine milgrain detail.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco 1940s Platinum 1.35tgw Old Cut Diamond & Sapphire Odeonesque Tank Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, sapphire, and platinum ring, comprising nine old European cut diamonds, in platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Style Platinum Burmese Ruby and Diamond Plaque Ring, 1.09 ct Ruby
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco style platinum ring, the oval plaque set with a cushion cut Burmese ruby within a surround of calibre cut rubies and a diamond frame.
Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Set centrally with a round old cut diamond in an open back claw setting with a weight of 1.70 carats, additionally set with fourteen tapered step ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
1930s Art Deco 3 Carat Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. The top of this sublime art deco ring has a step-cut emerald set on both sides with double claws.
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning Art Deco-style engagement ring features a vivid emerald at its center, symbolizing elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fine Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in New York, NY
Classic, elegant estate Art Deco period 3.56 Carat natural blue sapphire diamond 18K white gold engagement ring Early 20th Century Circa 1920 Sapphire: 3.56 carats, octagonal, step c...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Garnet and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A rich Garnet takes center stage in this Art Deco–inspired step ring, glowing with deep, captivating warmth.
Diamond, Ruby, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style 1.02 Carat H/SI Diamond & Sapphire Engraved Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An intriguing revivalist Art Deco diamond engagement ring. A blazing, brilliant 1.02 carat solitaire sits regally in a sapphire kissed stepped pyramid dome.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.91ct Diamond Solitaire, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful take on the classic solitaire design was handcrafted in the 1920s. The Art Deco piece showcases a 0.91 carat old cut diamond at its centre. The diamond has a colour of...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring with GIA Certified 2.50 Carat
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant and finely executed Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring, crafted in platinum circa 1925–1935, featuring a GIA-certified natural Ceylon sapphire of exceptional presence and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco White Gold 1ctw Old Cut Diamond Filigree Engraved Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 29.6mm (1.1")(top of the ring) - 1.8mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.3mm rise off the finger Condition: Antique, art deco.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 0.73 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Size K (50)
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful engagement ring expertly paying homage to the Art Deco style.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Style 18K White Gold, Pearl, Multicolor Gemstone, and Diamond Ring
Located in Queens, NY
18K White Gold Tahitian Pearl Sapphire Emerald Diamond Ring, featuring one cultured Tahitian pearl approx. 14.0 - 14.5 mm, adorned with four prong set square step cut blue sapphires ...
Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1930s 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum 0.18ctw Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, yellow gold, and platinum ring, comprising one transitional cut diamond, and two single cut diamonds, set in platinum, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Ring with 1.7 Carat Old European Cut Diamonds K-VS2 GIA
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Step into timeless elegance with this Art Deco ring, crafted in luxurious platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 18K White Gold Natural Diamond Onyx Cocktail Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Marcianise, IT
Step into the timeless elegance of the Art Deco era with this captivating 18K white gold ring, meticulously crafted to evoke the glamour of a bygone age.
Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman Brothers Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring, American, circa 1925.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring by Oscar Heyman Brothers.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Large Aquamarine Ring Art Deco Style 30 Carats 0.80cts Diamonds 18K White Gold
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Details Gemstone: Natural aquamarine Aquamarine weight: 30 carats Cut: Rectangular step / emerald cut Dimensions: Approx. 22 × 15 × 12 mm Corner-to-corner measurement: Approx. 25 mm...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Transitional Cut Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This wonderful Vintage engagement ring features a beautiful transitional cut diamond grain set into a hexagonal bezel within a high square box mount. The piece is further designed wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.52 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 1.28 carats - L color with VS2 clarity Set with engraved wide prongs with a pierced scrolling plume motif gallery Flanked by ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 7.99 carats Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
**Details:** - Metal: 18 gold and platinum - Center stone: Emerald-cut emerald - Weight: 7.99 carats - Origin: Colombia - Treatment: Minor oil - Certificate: Carat ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
New Art Deco Style Aquamarine Sapphires Diamonds 18K White Gold Staircase Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Reviving the codes of early Art Deco rings, this white gold ring features a setting with stepped and millegrain decorations.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k G...
Vintage Art Deco Elongated Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this stunning cocktail ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.