Estate Ruby & Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Rich crimson rubies create a striking ribbon of color across this elegant estate ring, culminating in a beautifully matched oval ruby at its center. Crafted in polished 18k white go...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3ct Engagement Ring. GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Halo Ring IVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 3.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Clarity Certificat...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Engagement Ring. 1.10ct Old Euro Diamond Square Halo Ring I VS1
Located in New York, NY
This original antique Art Deco ring, circa 1930, features an approximately 1.10 carat old European cut diamond with I color and VS1 clarity, set in box prongs.
Diamond, Platinum
Estate GIA Emerald 6.75cts Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Featuring the splendor of this GIA-certified emerald engagement ring, elegantly set in platinum. The Art Deco Design ring centered approx. 4.75-carat emerald, adorned by 40 prong-s...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Aquamarine and Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring. 2.70ct Aquamarine Platinum Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: Approximately 2.70 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds and Sapphires Diamond Wei...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
3ct Engagement Ring. GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Accent Platinum Halo Ring H VVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 3.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: H Color Center Diamond Clarity: VVS1 Clarity Certifica...
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring. 2.90TCW with Diamond Ring Three Stone Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.80 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Step Cut Center Aquamarine Color: Teal Saturation Secondary Stones: Aquamarine...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond Ring. GIA 0.80ct Sapphire Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 0.80 carat Center Sapphire Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: GIA Certificate Origin: Burma Treatment: No Heat Secondary...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Gubelin 0.95 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald Ring. Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 0.95 carat Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: Gubelin Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximate...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.24 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.9 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.24 carat Color: M Clarity: VS1 Side Stone...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.50 Carat Ring. GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Prong I VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s 2.66 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage Art Deco diamond ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking cocktail ring, with its classic design reminiscent of the Art Deco era and its combination of a certified natural emerald and vintage-cut diamonds, is a truly unique an...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum and Emerald Cut Engagement Ring. GIA Diamond Baguette Halo Ring I VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carat Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certif...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum and Diamond Halo Ring. GIA 0.80ct Asscher Diamond Baguette Halo IVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.80 carats Center Diamond Cut: Asscher Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond Setting: ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 0.80ct Asscher Cut Ring. Baguette Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum IVS2
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in platinum, the Henlow Ring beautifully balances Art Deco-inspired geometry with refined vintage-style workmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA 5.51ct G VS1
Located in Fairfield, CT
Inspired by the timeless elegance of Art Deco design, the ring offers a refined and enduring aesthetic.
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine Diamond Engagement Ring. 0.80ct Emerald Cut Platinum Ring East West
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: Approximately 0.80 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Cut: Old E...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring. Baguette Halo Engagement Ring Platinum I VVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VVS1 Certification: GIA Sec...
Diamond, Platinum
Exquisite 18K White Gold Turquoise & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* Step into timeless elegance with this striking vintage-inspired statement ring, meticulously crafted i...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Celyon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1930.
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring. Centrally set with a cushion old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with a weight of 5.56 carats, flanked by eight ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.30ct Old Mine Cut Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Art Deco inspired ring is beautifully centred with a striking 1.30ct old mine cut diamond, securely held in place by a six claw, open back setting, allowing the light ...
Diamond, Platinum
Peridot and Sapphire Ring. 3.40ct Peridot Sapphire Halo Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Peridot Center Peridot Weight: 3.70 carats Center Peridot Cut: Emerald Cut Center Peridot Color: Strong Saturation Secondary Stones: Sapphire, Diamond...
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Platinum
Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst 0.40 Karat Diamonds Exagonal Design
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Here there is a beautiful design ring handcrafted in 18 karats rose gold and embellished with 0.40 karats brilliant cut white diamonds and a deep purple amethyst stone. Available si...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine and Onyx Ring. 1ct Aquamarine Onyx Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.00 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Asscher Cut Center Aquamarine Color: Santa Maria Secondary Stones: Onyx, Diamo...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Engagement Ring GIA Certified 1.25 Carat White Diamonds Platinum
Located in Vannes, FR
Congratulations on this important step in your life! We are delighted to present this remarkable platinum engagement ring, a piece certified by the GIA (Gemological Institute of Amer...
White Diamond, Platinum
3 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Halo Ring H VVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 3.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VVS1 Center Diamond Setting:...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 16.70 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Women's Cocktail Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Size: 7 (adjustable) Weight: 18.76 Grams Center Gemstone Details: Type: Aquamarine Carat: 16.70 Color: Aquamarine Cut:...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Emerald Cut Engagement Ring. GIA 0.50ct Diamond Double Halo Emerald Ring J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certi...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
$50,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This sophisticated solitaire ring features a magnificent square emerald-cut diamond, weighing approximately 3 carats. The center stone is accompanied by a GIA diamond grading report,...
Diamond, Emerald
Antique Ring natural Diamond Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Ring 8.75US / 3.8gr
Located in SE
Old Classic German cluster Ring decorated with three natural old European Diamond cut Diamonds and two natural Rubies. Band with engraved shoulders , clusters in Platinum. Ca. 1920s...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
7.30 Carat Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, French, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural no heat Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 7.30 carats, flanked b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2.32 Ct Baguette & Pear Diamond Three-Row Ring 18K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Baguette and pear-cut diamonds alternate across three staggered rows, producing a light performance defined by contrast — the baguettes delivering long, mirror-like step-cut reflecti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.62 Carat Oval Green Alexandrite & Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 2.62 carat oval cut natural green alexandrite measuring 8.6 x 7.5mm is set in a four-prong platinum 900 mounting flanked by stepped baguette diamond clusters on each sh...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage French 1940s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage oval cut ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The substantial, Art Deco style, stepped twist design frame is ornamented with a featur...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Aquamarine Ring. 16ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine Diamond Accent Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 16.00 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Pavé-set diamonds, approximately 0.50 carats to...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
ART-DEC0 Ring in Platinum GCS Certified 21.30 Cts No-Heat Ceylon Star Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
The centerpiece is cradled in an architectural, custom-engineered platinum gallery featuring structural Art Deco shoulders. The stepped shoulders are set with 6 perfectly calibrate...
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond Eternal Ring. 4ct Asscher Cut Diamond Wedding Band Platinum G-H VS
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Diamond Weight: Approximately 4.00 carats Diamond Cut: Asscher Cut Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS Stone Setting: Half-bezel set Jewelr...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 0.50 Carat Emerald Cut Ring. Baguette Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring H VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: GIA Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Antique Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning Art Deco emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Half Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Ring. French Ruby Halo Ring Platinum J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Asscher Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certif...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1940s Vintage Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive sapphire and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k white gold in the Art Deco style.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mauboussin Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1929
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin cabochon sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with a natural unenhanced cabochon sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 8.40 carats, em...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Retro Platinum Diamond Cocktail Ring, Approximately 3 Carats Total, Circa 1940
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural platinum diamond ring from the late Art Deco to Retro period, dating to around 1940.
Diamond, Platinum
3 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14K Gold Mens Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 3 carat total weight round brilliant and baguette diamond cluster statement ring in 14K yellow gold, featuring a pave-set square face, channel baguette shoulders, and a fully...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.81 carat sapphire 0.70 carat natural diamonds statement ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
The depths of brilliant blue that await in our Nora Sapphire and diamond ring are absolutely unforgettable. A emerald-cut 4.81 carat diffused sapphire in the center invites lingering...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA certified 5.83Ct Colombian Emerald Ring with Natural diamonds in Platinum
Located in Singapore, SG
Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring – A Timeless Luxury Features: Main Gemstone - Colombian Emerald Total Carat Weight (1pc) -5.83 Ct Measurement of gemstone -12.91x10.55x5.99 m...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
COCKTAIL RING 3.13 CTW Emerald Cut Diamond Filigree Platinum & 18KT Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This magnificent antique Art Deco cocktail ring features a monumental, GIA-certified 3.13-carat emerald-cut diamond center stone, showcased within an exquisite, hand-crafted architec...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø US9 / 2.7gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo type Ring featuring solid 14K Yellow Gold frame with 10 rose cut Diamonds /foiled under with closed backs. No hallmarks, likely German ring, ca. 1900s -1930s. The band ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Citrine and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1980
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ladies’ ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and showcases a striking emerald-cut citrine as its centerpiece. The natural citrine measures approximately 9 x 7 mm and ...
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
White Gold Natural Emerald Cut and Diamond Halo Ring 18K
Located in Great Neck, NY
Elegant Zambian emerald and diamond halo ring crafted in solid 18K white gold, featuring a vibrant emerald cut natural Zambian emerald measuring approximately 9.6 x 7.5 mm. The emera...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Heart Ring Jewelry 0.05 Ct
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K solid yellow gold signet ring. Rectangular flat face — fine vertical engine-turned reeding, wall-to-wall. Single baguette-cut lab diamond flush-set at lower right corner of face:...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 6.03 Carat Oval Ceylon Sri Lanka Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified natural 6.03 carat oval cut Sri Lanka origin heated blue sapphire and 1.36 carat total weight diamond ballerina-style cocktail ring in platinum 900, featuring a vivid r...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Topaz Diamond Statement Ring, 13.00 Carat Swiss Blue Topaz, 1.34 Carat Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This vintage-style edge design features 1.34 carat of VS white natural diamonds, the perfect contrast to the translucent blue of this 13.00 carat natural topaz cocktail ring. The mod...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
GIA 1 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Ring. Old European Cut Halo Ring Platinum J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Asscher Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond Setting: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Sapphire Engagement Ring with Diamond Accents in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by classic Art Deco jewelry, this refined Sapphire Diamond Ring combines the elegance of a Step Cut Ring with the enduring appeal of a Vintage Style Engagement Ring, creatin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mauboussin Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1929
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set to centre with a rectangular step cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 0.91...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum 0.78 Karat Tanzanite 0.50 Karat White Diamonds Love Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Platinum 0.78 Karat Tanzanite 0.50 Karat White Diamonds Love Ring This intese ring is handcrafted in platinum and adorned with shiny white diamonds and a deep blue heart shaped tanza...
White Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
1938 Soviet Union Ring Diamonds solid Platinum Ø US7 / 3 gr
Located in SE
A ring with radiant slightly convex shaped crown decorated with old mine cut natural Ural Diamonds. Metal parts in solid Platinum. Soviet Union's hallmarks : head of worker,950 f...
Diamond, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.02 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional engagement ring features a GIA certified 4.02 carat old european cut diamond, set in platinum for a look of pure sophistication. The step cut of the center stone rev...
Diamond, White Diamond, 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.
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.