Art Deco 2.82ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art Deco three stone ring showcases a trio of beautiful old cut diamonds.
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.82ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art Deco three stone ring showcases a trio of beautiful old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond & Synthetic Sapphire Engraved 1 Carat Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning Antique Art Deco diamond & synthetic sapphire engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Style Platinum Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Flowerhead Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco style platinum ring, the oval Ceylon sapphire centre within a double flowerhead of diamonds set in scalloped petals.
Platinum
Art Deco Style Platinum Burmese Ruby and Diamond Octagonal Target Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco style platinum ring, the octagonal plaque set with an oval Burmese ruby within a calibre cut ruby frame and a double diamond border.
Platinum
Art Deco 2.93 Ctw. Old Mine Cut Diamond Target Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Era 0.90 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Double Halo 'Target' Ring composed of platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.30ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic trilogy ring was crafted in the 1920s at the height of the Art Deco period and features three old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond and ruby ring has a classic Art Deco style target design ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This chic Art Deco style ring features a 1.5 carat diamond surrounded by a glamorous octagonal double halo of vibrant diamonds and rich red rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
0.55 Carat Art Deco Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold Anniversary Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Bold geometry and brilliant sparkle come together in this striking Art Deco-inspired diamond ring. Multiple concentric halos frame a radiant baguette and round diamond center, creati...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco EDR Certified 3.67 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Stepped shoulders set with diamond baguettes lead to a dramatic EDR certified, 3.67 carat, transitional cut diamond at the centre of this original Art Deco engagement ring In quinte...
Diamond, Platinum
$480Sale Price / item|20% Off
Double Finger Ring Pave Diamond 925 Silver Ring For Christmas Diamond Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Double Finger Ring Pave Diamond 925 Silver Ring For Christmas Diamond Jewelry CUT Excellent Silver Weight 9.57 Grams Approx Country/Region of Manufacture India Shape band Type Ring ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Hand Engraved Platinum Pave Diamond Oval Rubelite Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stones- 1 Oval Shaped Rubelite 6.70 Carats, 26 Round Diamonds G Color VS1 Clarity, 1.10 Carats. A big and heavy but extremely beautiful Art Deco influenced 6.70 Rubelite platinum an...
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
Art Deco 1.0 Ct Twin Diamond Plus 18 KT Filigree ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This absolutely gorgeous double Diamond ring is Art Deco period, 1925 ca Superb filigree work as favorite expression of the Deco period entirely hand made of solid 18 KT gold The fan...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Platinum 1.09 ct Sapphire and Diamond Bombe Navette Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco style platinum navette ring, the oval sapphire centre of 1.09 ct within a double border of calibre cut sapphire and diamond, on a domed plaque.
Platinum
Art-Deco Untreated, Unheated 2.10 carats Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art-Deco Untreated, Unheated 2.10 carats Natural Ruby Vivid Red and Diamond Cluster Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
French Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Two-Tone Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A striking French Art Deco ring crafted in solid 18-karat gold and set with an oval natural sapphire surrounded by two geometric rows of diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.28 CTW Fancy Pink Diamond Platinum Vintage Halo Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old marquise cut diamond weighing 0.72 carat - natural fancy light purplish pink in color with SI1 clarity Prong set with double halo surround of bead set single cut dia...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Diamond and Sapphire Double Halo Ring. Round Cluster Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Stones: Natural Blue Sapphires Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.70 Carats Total Sapphire Weight: Approx 0.80 Carats Diamond Cut: R...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 18K Gold Spinel Ring with Diamonds & Sapphires, Circa 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Sapphire synthesis began in the early 20th century and became popular in the 1920s and 1930s. An old gold ring in a geometric Art Deco style. Origin: probably Austro-Hungarian Empi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond And Ruby Ring. 0.50ct Diamond Ruby Double Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Cent...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Yellow Diamond Ring. Fancy Round Yellow Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Yellow diamonds Center Diamond Cut: Round brilliant cut Secondary Stones: White diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: 0.30 carats total Yellow Diamond Weigh...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
Vintage Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Sterling Silver Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Classical and Timeless this Statement Ring hallmarks the characteristics of the famed Art Deco period.
Diamond, Onyx, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Oval Ruby and Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby and Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring Description: This striking cocktail ring is crafted in a combination of platinum and 14k gold. It features a prominent 2.53-carat ova...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Art Deco Diamond Ring AGL Certified 3.35 Carat No-Heat
Located in New Orleans, LA
A well-executed Art Deco antique ring that works beautifully as a sapphire engagement ring or collector's piece.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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
Aquamarine Sapphire Ring. 1.60ct Aquamarine Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.60ct Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Sapphires and diamonds Sapphire Weight: Approximately 0...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An Art Deco ring crafted in platinum, centred with an oval natural sapphire within a double border of old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Cabochon Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum Circa 1920's
Located in Boston, MA
A captivating art deco halo ring featuring a 1.75 carat cabochon cut emerald, exuding a vibrant green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco 1ct Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum Estate Fine Bridal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era engagement ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$8,640 / item
2.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Double Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A masculine yet empowering sapphire and diamond double band Ring. This ring consists of a square sapphire weighs 2.50 carats with 8 round white diamonds surrounding it. The diamonds ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Aquamarine and Sapphire Diamond Ring. 1ct Aquamarine Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: Approximately 1.00 Carat Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Center Aquamarine Color: Teal Saturation Secondary Ston...
Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
3 Carat Aquamarine Double Halo Ring. Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 3.10 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Sapphires and Diamonds Sapphire Weight: Approxima...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 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
Late Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Ring, 0.85 Carats H SI1, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A late Art Deco diamond ring, set with a 0.85ct, H colour, SI1 clarity, Edwardian-cut diamond, in a four double claw setting, with an eight-cut diamond grain set, decorative surround...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Style Platinum Halo Diamond Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Masterpiece Beautiful Modern/Art Deco Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco-Inspired Oval Ruby & Baguette Diamond Halo Ring in Solid 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A vivid oval ruby anchors this Art Deco-Inspired Oval Ruby & Baguette Diamond Halo Ring, crafted in cool 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1.50 Carat Aquamarine Halo Ring. Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.65 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Sapphire, Diamonds Sapphire Weight: Approximately ...
Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Target Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Dazzling Art Deco–inspired ring, centered with a brilliant round-cut diamond that radiates timeless sparkle.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
7.70 Carat Cabochon-Cut Emerald, Diamond, and Ruby Cocktail Ring in Art-Deco
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
7.70 Carat Cabochon-Cut Emerald, Diamond, and Ruby Cocktail Ring in Art-Deco Style This Victorian era art-deco style enchanting forest green emerald, brick red ruby and diamond ring...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Vintage 18ct Gold Art Deco Style Diamond Pave Ring
Located in Portland, England
A beautiful 18ct gold diamond cocktail ring featuring a total of 1.68 carats of dazzling natural diamonds. This elegant, contemporary design is defined by its double-row profile of 2...
Diamond, Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum GIA Old European Diamond Engagement Ring & Band Set Ba
Located in Montclair, NJ
The GIA certified center diamond is a 1.75 carat old European cut stone that is full of character and life sitting at the center of the well detailed and raised genuine Art Deco moun...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Style Green Chrysoprase & Diamond Pavé Ring in 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant Toi et Moi-inspired cocktail ring features a double-stone design that pairs the electric hue of natural chrysoprase with the classic brilliance of diamonds. The bold, tw...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Cathy Waterman Platinum Double Natural Diamond Row Eternity Ring
By Cathy Waterman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum Cathy Waterman Natural Diamond Eternity Ring – A Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance & Artisan Craftsmanship The Platinum Cathy Waterman Natural Diamond Eternity Ring embodi...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Style Double Amethyst & Diamond Yellow Gold Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This beautiful Vintage inspired amethyst ring is centered with two square cut amethysts and accented with sparkling diamond halo. The ring is craft of gold with white edge diamond pa...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Old Mine 0.72tcw Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant antique Art Deco band is crafted in 14k white gold and set with a double row of sparkling old mine-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 7.25 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ribbon Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped sapphire double cabochon weighing approximately 7.19 carats Transparent vibrant medium blue in color - set with talon prongs in pierced gallery Depicting tie...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Natural Citrine Ring. 13.40ct Cushion Citrine Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Citrine Center Citrine Weight: 13.40 carats Center Citrine Cut: Cushion Cut Center Citrine Type: Natural Center Citrine Setting: Prong Set Secondary S...
Citrine, Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine and Sapphire Ring. 1ct Aquamarine Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: Approximately 1.00 carat Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Center Aquamarine Color: Lively Teal Saturation Seconda...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Hexagonal Ring with 1.80ct G VVS Trilliant Diamond, circa 1930
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Hexagonal, finely openwork ring in platinum 850 thousandths, set with a claw-set triangle-cut diamond in a double setting of old-cut and 8/8-cut diamonds, punctuated by three calibra...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 2.94 Carat Natural Orange Tourmaline & Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Platinum 2.94 Carat Natural Orange Tourmaline & Diamond Double Halo Ring An exceptional 2.94-carat natural Orange Tourmaline from the renowned Umba River Valley, Tanzania, maste...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Aquamarine and Sapphire Double Halo Ring. 3ct Aquamarine Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 3.00 carats Center Aquamarine Type: Natural Center Aquamarine Cut: Emerald Cut Center Aquamarine Color: Lively Tea...
Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Triangle Shape Double Stackable Band Ring 14k Gold Wedding Ring Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Triangle Shape Double Stackable Band Ring 14k Gold Wedding Ring Gift. Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Secondary Stone Diamond Ring Shape Band 14k Gold Weight 2.092 Grams App...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Revival 1.52ct Round Turquoise & Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blending timeless elegance with Art Deco Revival-inspired design, this ring is perfect for both special occasions and statement everyday wear.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond with Blue Sapphire & Green Emerald Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An incredibly stylish Art Deco target ring, set with a double halo clusters of gemstones – blue sapphire and emerald around a central old cut diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1 Carat Sapphire Ring. Cushion Cut and Old Euro Diamond Halo Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: Approximately 1.00 Carat Center Sapphire Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds and Sapphires Diamond Weight: Ap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sophia D Art Deco Round Diamond Mosaic Ring in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A bold octagonal silhouette defines this platinum mosaic ring, centering a 1.53 carat natural round brilliant diamond. The diamond is framed by vibrant calibré-cut emeralds (0.35 car...
Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Double Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Double Cluster Ring This impressive intense yellow diamond solitaire double cluster and the two-tone ring is exquisite. The cush...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold
Certified 3.16 Carats Emerald Ring with White Diamonds Halo in Art Deco Style
Located in London, GB
The resplendent green emerald at the heart of this Art Deco-inspired ring is an impressive stone, specially selected from the Haruni vault.
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 0.75ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A natural, unheated ruby sits central in this beautiful Art Deco trilogy ring. The stunning ruby has a carat weight of 0.75 and is oval cut in shape.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
.16 Carat Diamond White Gold Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's double diamond engagement ring. Handmade 14k white gold ring with double square top set with 2 old European cut diamonds. 2 old European cut diamonds approx. total weight ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peridot Double Halo Ring. 3.70ct Peridot Sapphire Diamond Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Peridot Center Peridot Weight: 3.70 Carats Center Peridot Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds and Sapphires Stone Setting: Double Halo of Diam...
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, 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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