1.92 Ct. Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Dome Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 4.88 g.
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Two-Tone Gold Diamond Accent Ring, Double Rope Band, Circa 1980
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This distinctive ring is crafted in a two-tone gold design and features an elegant “R”-shaped motif accented with fine detailing and subtle brilliance. The design is enhanced with a ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA 0.80ct Fancy Yellow Brown Diamond Ring. Double Halo Ring 18k Gold Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Fancy Yellow-Brown Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 0.80 Carats Certification: GIA Certified Center Diamond Color: Fancy Yellow-Brown Center Diamo...
Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Y...
$2,500 / item
Opal Ruby Diamond Double Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This romantic Opal Halo Ring features a luminous cabochon opal surrounded by French cut rubies and a brilliant diamond halo in 14K White Gold. Inspired by elegant Art Deco design, it...
Ruby, Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Ceylon Sapphire and Diamonds in 14ct White and Yellow Gold art deco style ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
14ct yellow and white gold dress ring, narrow, low half round shank with open back bezel with double halo surround, polished finish. The item contains: One rub over set oval shaped ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k 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
2.94 Carats Emerald Platinum Ring with White Diamond 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, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.45ct Antique Old Cut Diamond Square Black Onyx 9ct Gold Signet Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This magnificent Art Deco style ring features a large rectangular shaped black onyx inlayed with a 0.45ct early brilliant cut natural diamond at the centre, double claw-set to a 9ct ...
Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Platinum Natural Blue Zircon and Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Platinum Natural Blue Zircon and Diamond Ring A striking expression of Art Deco elegance, this vintage 1930s platinum ring centers on a natural oval blue zirc...
Diamond, Blue Zircon, White Gold, Platinum
Cartier "Double C" Diamond &18K White Gold Black Open Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Double C Diamond 18K Titanium/White Gold Crafted in solid 18K white gold, is enclosed within a frame of 80 round cut Diamond E-F color, VVS clarity, prong set. 10.0 mm width...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.00 ct Cushion‑Cut Diamond Double‑Halo Ring in 950 Platinum
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Mirror‑Bright Platinum, Timeless Art‑Deco Fire Dramatically elegant yet effortlessly wearable, this ring centers on a 1.00‑carat natural cushion‑cut diamond—GIA certified and graded...
Diamond, Platinum
Peridot Double Halo Ring. 3.40ct Peridot Sapphire Diamond Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Peridot Center Peridot Weight: 3.40 Carats Center Peridot Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Sapphires and Diamonds Stone Setting: Halo of Sapphires...
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Platinum
$6,300Sale Price|30% Off
JR Double Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By JR Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
JR Double Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring Estate diamond ring with two large rose cut diamond set in 18k white gold Ring Size Europe 54 (US 6.75) , Ring Size can be resiz...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Two Row Round Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold - Wedding Band
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
The delicate balance between vintage glamour and contemporary geometry makes this ring a modern heirloom. ✧ Features at a Glance: Main Stones • ~1.23ct Total Weight 10 Natural Roun...
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
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
1930's Art Deco Old Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Bow Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A magnificent 18 karat gold and platinum old cut diamond bow ring. The ring dates from the 1930's and is set with beautiful clear old cut diamonds in a platinum bow frame. The main f...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Aquamarine and Sapphire Diamond Ring. 1ct Round Aquamarine Double Halo Platinum
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Stone Weight: Approx 1.20 Carats Gemstone Cut: Round Cut Accent Stones: Sapphires, Diamonds Total Sapphire Weight: Approx 0.50 Cara...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art deco natural Burmese ruby and diamond ring, circa 1935.
Located in London, GB
Art deco natural Burmese ruby and diamond ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Rough Diamond Double Shark Ring 10.40cts Rough Diamond.10cts Dia
By Borgioni
Located in Santa Monica, CA
18K Yellow Gold Rough Diamond Double Shark Ring 10.40 ct. rough diamond 10 cts. white diamonds
Alternating Double Blue Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Band 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Here is a very lovely sapphire and diamond eternity ring with an Art Deco period design. Hand-made and is set with 24 square cut natural sapphires and 12 round diamonds. 14K White Go...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Pink 3.1 CTW Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified round cut fancy pink diamond with multi colored double diamond halo ring crafted in 18k white & rose gold. The main pink gemstone and the 14 round cut pink diamonds are...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
GIA 1 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring. Emerald Double Halo Ring Platinum H VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: GIA Seco...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Aquamarine Double Halo Ring. 2ct Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond 18 White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 2.00 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Cushion Secondary Stones: Diamonds and Sapphires Diamond Weight: 0.35 carats t...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
1.25 Carat Diamond 14K White Gold Double Halo Engagement Ring Size 7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 14 Karat White Gold with 1.25 Carat Total Weight Natural Diamonds. This 14K white gold engagement ring features a layered double halo des...
Diamond, White Gold
Dual Pear-Cut Diamond Open Double-Band Ring 0.73 Ct 18K Gold Anniversary RIng
Located in Deira, AE
Two prong-set pear-cut diamonds rise from a split pavé band, their pointed tips elevated above the shank to catch light from above while the continuous round brilliant pavé below del...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This simply stunning Emerald and Diamond ring makes a wonderful dress ring. The centre stone is a deep green and weighs 2.18 carat. It has been certified as a Colombian Emerald with ...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
$337Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Double Row Multisapphire & Diamond Geometric Band Ring in Solid Silver
Located in New York, NY
This striking 2.30 carat natural multisapphire half band ring, handcrafted in 925 sterling silver. Featuring 2 x 3 mm precisely cut baguette shaped sapphires in a spectrum of lively ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
GIA 2.10 Carat Old European Ring. Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring I SI1 Plat
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.10ct Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Certification: GIA Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 18ct White Gold Blue Zircon Solitaire Ring
Located in London, England
This captivating ring showcases a vivid blue zircon weighing approximately 4.78 carats — a gemstone famed for its dazzling fire and double refraction, often mistaken for diamond in i...
Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Double Flower Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This floral ring design showcases two blooming flower motifs crafted in 14k sol...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1/4 Ctw, Round Diamond Ring, Double Diamond Band, 14K Solid Gold, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
Item Code: AD276 Division: Natural Diamond Collection: Classics Metal Type: 14K Gold, White Gold. You can request a switch in gold color to yellow or rose gold. We also provide gold...
Diamond, Gold
1.05 Carat Round Cut Natural Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A radiant expression of brilliance and modern romance, this Double Halo Natural Diamond Engagement Ring is masterfully crafted in luminous 14 Karat White Gold. Designed to maximize s...
Diamond, White Gold
Double Chevron V Wedding Ring 14k Gold Stackable Diamond Band Unique Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Double Chevron V Wedding Ring 14k Gold Stackable Diamond Band Unique Gift. Diamond Wt. : 0.20-0.22 Cts • Gold - 14k, 1.5 gms yellow gold A P P R O X T I M E All items are custo...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco Inspired Ruby and Diamond Target Ring in Yellow Gold
By Susannah Lovis
Located in London, England
A beautiful Art Deco style ruby and diamond double target engagement ring set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 0.80tcw Natural Diamond Pear-Shaped Double Halo Engagement Ring
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Embodying the architectural splendor of the Art Deco era, this Pear-Shaped Double Halo Engagement Ring is a masterclass in light and geometry.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.18 Carat Radiant Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking engagement ring features a total of 2.25 carats of diamonds, staring a 1.18 carat radiant fancy yellow diamond set in four prong 18K yellow gold . The enchanting ce...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA-Certified 1ct Oval Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring – 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
💎 Product Description: An icon of brilliance and beauty — this Oval-Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring embodies timeless grandeur and refined artistry.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Double Crescent Moon Genuine Diamond Ring Solid 14k Gold Handmade Jewelry Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Double Crescent Moon Genuine Diamond Ring Solid 14k Gold Handmade Jewelry Gift. Secondary Stone Diamond Diamond Weight 0.16 cts Approx Metal Purity 14k Gender Female Fancy Diamond C...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
0.85 Carat Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Double Halo Engagement Ring Size 7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 14 Karat White Gold with 0.85 Carat Total Weight Natural Diamonds. This 14K white gold engagement ring features a layered double halo des...
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Open Wedding Band 14k Solid Gold Engagement Ring Wedding Double Band.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Open Wedding Band 14k Solid Gold Engagement Ring Wedding Double Band. Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color White/Colorless Diamond Weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Roman Malakov 2.01 Carats Total Emerald Cut Sapphires & Diamond Double Halo Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful art deco fashion ring, featuring three bezel-set emerald cut sapphires weighing 2.01 carats total.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA-Certified 1.5ct Natural Oval Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring - 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
💎 Product Description: Commanding attention with timeless grace, this 2.50ct Natural Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring is a symphony of brilliance, artistry, and devotion.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1ct Cushion Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring - 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Capturing the unparalleled glamour of the Art Deco era, this Double Halo Engagement Ring is a masterwork of light and geometry.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2.01 CTW GIA Fancy Brownish Pink Radiant Diamond Double Halo Ring 18K Rose
Located in New York, NY
Specifications List Style: Double Halo Engagement Ring Total Carat Weight (CTW): 2.01 ctw Center Stone: Carat Weight: 0.91 ct, Cut/Shape: Radiant Cut Color: Fancy Pink, Clarity: VS2 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.06ct Baguette & Round Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Key Features: Center Stone: Approx. 0.58ct natural baguette-cut diamond E color, VS clarity – sleek and refined brilliance Side Stones: Approx. 0.48ct natural round-cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Emerald & Diamond Double Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This natural emerald cut ring features a rectangular green emerald framed by tw...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco European Cut Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a stunning Art Deco European Cut Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring, a captivating piece that beautifully embodies the elegance of the Art Deco era.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,767Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement 2.38ctw Certified Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 2.38 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Statement 2.38ctw Certified Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 2.38 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.5ct Oval-Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring – 18K WhiteGold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Key Features & Details: Main Diamond: • 1.5ct natural oval-cut diamond • Color: D (colorless, top-grade) • Clarity: VS • Certification: GIA Certified Accent Stones: • Approx. 0....
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,516Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Marquise Round Diamond Pave Double Band Wedding Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 0.52 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.7tcw Round Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring - 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A masterwork of light and architectural grandeur, this 18K White Gold Halo Ring is a definitive statement of high-jewelry elegance. At its heart lies a magnificent 1.30-carat natural...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2ct Natural Oval Emerald & Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring – 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
✨ Stone Details: Center Stone: Approx. 1.96ct natural oval-cut emerald Side Stones: Approx. 0.87ct natural round-cut diamonds Color/Clarity: Diamonds (G/VS), emerald with natura...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA 2 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring. Double Halo Ring 18k Gold Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00ct Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Certification: GIA Certi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Personalized Double Initial Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This double initial ring presents two letters sculpted in natural diamonds acro...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.3 Carat Brownish Greenish Yellow Diamond Round Double Halo Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
2.30 carat fancy color natural diamond, with a multi-colored double diamond halo and set in 18k solid gold. GIA Certified 2.30 carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow, even color distri...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Solid 18K White Gold 13.5ct Opal and Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
This mesmerising vintage cocktail ring showcases a substantial oval cabochon opal of approximately 13.5 carats, displaying a captivating play-of-color with soft pastel flashes of pin...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Octagon Pink Sapphire & Diamond Double Halo Set Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Gold Weight: 4.19 g.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.70 Carat Round Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Spiral Double Halo Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This spiral design engagement ring dazzles with 0.15ct center stone and 0.55ct double diamond frame and shank lined diamonds. Decorated with shimmering 71 round brilliant white diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Elegant 18K White Gold Rubelite and Ruby Diamond Double-Stone Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
The ring showcases a natural rubelite from Mozambique, cut into an oval shape and measuring 13 x 10 mm with a weight of 5.50 carats. This gem's rich pink-red hue is complemented by a...
Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, White Gold
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Ready to rock? Some of our favorite jewelry designers and dealers share indispensable advice for choosing that most important ring.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.