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
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
Platinum 1970's Bombe Marquise Cut And Round Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Step back into the glamorous 1970s with this exquisite Platinum Diamond Bombe 5.75cttw Ring, a stunning example of vintage elegance and craftsmanship. This remarkable piece features ...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 1.20 Karats Sapphire 0.075 White Diamonds Contraire Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
This is a piece from Rossella Ugolini collection of contemporary jewels and is Handcrafted in Platinum with 1.20 Karats Sapphire and 0.075 White Diamonds , for a Contemporary Contrai...
White Diamond, Sapphire, 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
Vintage Amethyst & Old Mine Cut Diamond Illusion Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We were so thrilled when we acquired this unique vintage gem!! Ring Details Material: 14K White Gold Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Engraved Inside Shank: M.L.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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
Staggered Baguette Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Stack Band Eternity Gift Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This is a yellow gold scattered double-row baguette diamond band, which serves as a highly fashionable cocktail ring, an avant-garde wedding band, or a distinctive stackable statemen...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 0.63 Karat GVS1 White Diamonds Cubes Modern Style Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Platinum 0.63 Karat Brilliant Cut GVS1 White Diamonds Cubes Modern Style Design Ring An amazing band ring handcrafted in platinum adorned with heartbreaking white diamonds. Every si...
White Diamond, Platinum
$10,125Sale Price|25% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat Asscher Diamond and Blue Sapphire Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Evoking the sophisticated elegance of the Art Deco era, this ring is a magnificent statement piece, perfect for those who appreciate both timeless design and exceptional craftsmanshi...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
GIA 1.60 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.60-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: J Color Primary Stone Clarity: SI1 Clarity Secondary Stone:...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1920's 1.50ct Emerald Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Our exquisite 1.50 carat emerald-cut diamond ring, flanked by meticulously calibrated blue sapphires, is a true testament to the height of the Art Deco period.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 0.56 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Style Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The principal stetting is flanked with stepped shoulders, each incorporating three eight cut diamonds, pavé set in a tiered Art Deco formation.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
2.60 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring, 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning combination of deep blue natural sapphire and sparkling white diamonds is fit for the hand of a princess. A 2.60 carat sapphire offers elegant depth and color, surround...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage Onyx & 1.27ct Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning vintage 18K white gold, onyx and diamond ring—would make a lovely wedding ring! The diamond is estimated 1.27 carats, and matches with the onyx. The setting is beau...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 3.18ct Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Art Deco style, 1950's engagement ring features a natural royal blue oval sapphire weighing 3.18ct in a four claw open, back setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum and Aquamarine Diamond Ring. 3ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine Platinum Accent
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 3.00 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.60 cara...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold 1.70 Carats White Diamonds Unique Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Available now, Rossella Ugolini Design 1.70 Carat White Diamonds G Color VS1, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, a true masterpiece of Deco-inspired design. Handcrafted like a sculp...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2.33 Carat Square Emerald & Diamond Channel 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural emerald and diamond cocktail ring featuring a 1.33 carat emerald-cut emerald surrounded by an octagonal halo with 1 carat total of princess and round diamonds in 18K yellow g...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring natural Emeralds Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.75/ 2.4gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period natural Emeralds and Diamonds Ring, hand- made in Europe, ca. 1920s - 1930s.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Ring with Pink Sapphires and Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Step into a world of timeless romance with this enchanting rose gold ring, a breathtaking union of delicate beauty and enduring elegance. Created in the warm embrace of rose gold, th...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
Natural No-Heat Sri Lanka Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
Fall in love with this magical GIA Natural No Heat Sri Lanka Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring! The large 16.17-carat center stone is set in a Deco-style diamond and platinum mounting....
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Ring 4 Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS8 / 2.9 gr
Located in SE
A Ring featuring four natural diamond cut Diamonds mounted in 18K White Gold or Platinum clusters on solid 18K Yellow Gold band. This ring has 750 and Swedish Customs / import hall...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Cushion Modified Brilliant Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined three-stone diamond ring featuring a GIA certified 3 carat natural cushion modified brilliant cut diamond at the center. The center stone is set in a classic four-prong m...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$248Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold filled Signet ring with 0.06 Carat Natural Diamond
Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand
The 18K gold filled band isn't just luxurious—it's designed for durability. Every curve, every detail has been meticulously perfected by artisans who understand that true elegance is...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold-filled
1930s 1.76 Carat Pink Tourmaline 1.70 Carat Peridot and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.76 carat pink tourmaline, 1.70 carat peridot and 0.34 carat diamond platinum Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our antique cocktail rings collection.
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Platinum
1940 Ring 0.1ct Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS 5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Ring with band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with shoulders and cross- haired bezel in Platinum/or White Gold featuring natural old European diamond cut Diamond Ø 2.75 mm x 2 mm deep / ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1932 Nordic Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver US6.75 / 3.96gr
Located in SE
Old Diamond ring with navette or boat shaped openwork crown with Silver clusters melted into solid 18K Yellow Gold base. Nine rose cut Diamonds, central stone is Ø 3mm / ca.0.11ct. A...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Halo Ring 0.55 Diamonds solid 14K Gold 4.25US/ 2gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo Ring with Diamonds ,band in solid 14K Yellow Gold (tested) .Crown with top custers in Silver or White Gold set with 11 old diamond cut Diamonds. No hallmarks. Larger st...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Green emerald and diamond trilogy cocktail ring 18 yellow gold
Located in London, GB
Green emerald and diamond trilogy cocktail ring 18 yellow gold Green emerald natural gemstone emerald shaped total weight approximately 3.50ct Diamond step cut total weight 0.80ct F...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1929 Ring 1ct Blue Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold / ØUS6.5 /1.85gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period German Sapphire and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Gold and Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rectangle Emerald Cut Green Peridot & Steps Diamond Filigree 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Inspired Weight: 5.40 g.
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
Old Austrian Ring Diamonds 14K Yellow White Gold Ø7.75US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Ring from early 1920's -1930s hand - made in Wiena , Austria. Austrian period hallmarks on the band, metal parts tested solid 14K Yellow and White Gold. Intricate 14K White Gold ope...
Diamond, 14k Gold
6.51 ct Natural Zambian Emerald 14k Gold Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
14k Solid Yellow Gold Natural Baguette, Round Diamond Zambian Emerald Gemstone Cocktail Ring Jewelry Details: SKU: RIMJ-1034 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gross Wt: 8.68 gms Gold Wt: 6.99...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring natural 1.75ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold / ØUS 7.75 /2.8gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period Sapphire and Diamonds Ring made between ca. 1920 - 1940s.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.5 /2.3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Ca. 1900s - 1930s , hallmarked 765. Openwork Crown : 9.3 mm x 8.5mm x 4.3mm deep. Bezel set natural Blue ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US7.5 / 2.6 gr
Located in SE
A ring with radiant slightly convex shaped crown decorated with natural old european diamond cut Diamonds. Most likely US made, ca 1930s. Hallmarked with logo of maker B&K and 18K Pl...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.63 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Halo Set Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.63 Carat Oval Cut Pink/Orange Padparadscha Sapphire from Madagascar with 1.40 CTW Round Cut Diamond Halo Cluster Setting Ring in Platinum 950. Ring size 7.25. Details: Item Type...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond Geometric 18K White Gold Engagement Ring 1990s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage Colombian Emerald and Diamond Engagement or Cocktail Ring in 18kt White Gold, 1990s. A composition of striking architectural clarity, this vintage ring centers on a Colombia...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.85ct Natural Emerald & Diamond Half Eternity Halo Engagement Ring – 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Inspired by Art Deco elegance and modern glamour, this ring is the perfect blend of bold sophistication and timeless beauty
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Natural Diamond 0.80 Carat Baguette Round Cut 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone: Natural Diamond Total Carat Weight: Approximately 0.80 Carat Diamond Cuts: Baguette Cut and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Color: F/G Diamond Clarity: VS Metal: 14 Karat Yellow G...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 1.13 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Take your breath away with this stunning halo cluster engagement ring, an epitome of elegance and sophistication. Expertly crafted in 18KT white gold, this beautiful ring features a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Cut 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring size 7, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Cocktail / Engagement Style Ring — Art Deco Inspired Metal: 14K Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold Size: 7 (adjustable) Weigh...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.99 Carat TW Natural Green Emerald & Natural White Diamond Platinum Ring Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Regal, majestic, stunning. Just a few words that could be used to describe this Platinum ring will look exceptional forever. Emerald cut emerald and VS clarity diamonds. Center stone...
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
IGI Certified 1.5ct Emerald-Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A celebration of architectural precision and ethereal color, this Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Ring captures the refined glamour of the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow and White Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Step into the elegance of yesteryear with this captivating vintage ring. Expertly crafted from yellow and white 18K gold (750‰), this piece features a striking synthetic ruby of appr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/3.55gr
Located in SE
Nice Renaissance - styled cluster Ring with band, carved shoulders and and back side of the crown in solid 18ct Yellow Gold holding natural Blue Sapphire stone and six rose - cut Dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Platinum and GIA Half Carat Ring. Emerald Cut Diamond Accent Engagement H VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 carat Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: GIA Certif...
Diamond, Platinum
18K White Gold 1.34-Carat Mixed-Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Make a refined and imaginative statement with the Diamond Floral Cluster Ring. This exquisite piece showcases an artful arrangement of a central emerald-cut diamond framed by radiati...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum and Diamond Halo Ring. GIA 0.70ct Emerald Cut Engagement Platinum H VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.70 carat Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certif...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum and East West Halo Ring. 0.70ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement J VVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.70 carat Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VVS2 Certification: GIA Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
Engagement Ring in 18k Gold with 0.60 Cts Old mine Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
Engagement Ring crafted in 18k white Gold, set with an Old mine Diamond approximately 0.60 carats. K color, I1 clarity. This classic Diamond solitaire ring in 18k gold is perfect...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
HRD Certified Vintage 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The ring is in style Art Deco with wirework and open back setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karats 0.80 Carats Diamonds Burnished White Gold Crossed Design Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karats 0.80 Carats White Diamonds Burnished White Gold Crossed Design Band Ring This beautiful burnished band ring is handcrafted in 18 karats burnished white gold and embellished...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.20 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite ring is centered by a lush 1.2-carat natural emerald, its rich, saturated green hue displaying the classic depth and character prized in fine emeralds. Cut into an ele...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Antique Danish Ring 1ctw. Diamonds 14K Green/White Gold ØUS8
Located in SE
Danish ring made ca. 1920 - 1930s. Solid/tested 14K Green Gold band + 14K White Gold face with ornamental open work set with 15 diamonds. Under x 10 magnification some diamonds sho...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s 1.20 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.20 carat natural blue sapphire and 0.68 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring in the Art Deco style; part of our antique jewelry and e...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Three-Stone Rectangular Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning three stone emerald and diamond ring is crafted in solid platinum. Showcasing a prominent high quality genuine rectangular emerald-cut Colombian emerald approx. 6.70 ca...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Italian Halo Ring Sapphire Diamonds 12K Ø 7.75US / 4.2gr
Located in SE
Italian Halo Ring with natural Blue - Green Sapphire and 12 rose-cut Diamonds. Hand-made between the 1920s - 1930. sItalian hallmarks : 486,500, NA ( Naple s) band's metal tested 12...
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Silver
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
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