Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 3 Stone Pear Shape 2.20ct
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Platinum Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring 3 Stone Pear Shape Primary Stones: Natural Colombian Emerald Shape or Cut: Pear Cut Average Color/Clarity: Medium Fine Green Color/Clarity...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic Art Deco ring. Elegant, timeless and feminine, the ring is a great addition to your jewelry collection. It can also make a beautiful non-traditional engagement ring. Made of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA 5.84 Carats Colombian Emerald & Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant three-stone cocktail and engagement ring is a timeless design, meticulously crafted in platinum and showcasing a stunning GIA-certified Colombian emerald at its center. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Three Stone GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Ring Featuring an Elongated Colombian Emerald and Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring Handmade in Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.00 Carats Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18K
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
18K White/Yellow Ring set with a center Natural AAA Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring. The emerald is bright best green AAA clarity and color 7.6mm x 5.7mm approx. 1.10 carats. Diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA 8.30 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum Untreated
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Statement GIA Certified Unheated Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Three Stone in Platinum. The cushion Ceylon blue natural sapphire weigh a total of 7.11 carats an...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Trio and Diamond Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable green of emerald is the summit of this platinum ring adorned with diamonds. Three emeralds are displayed in emerald cuts, emphasizing brilliant hues and depth. 18k yello...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond 5.43 Carat Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Colombian and Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring Handmade in Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage GIA Certified 3.30cttw Diamond Emerald Anniversary Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing platinum anniversary ring from the Art Deco era. The ring is set with three sparkling GIA certified old European cut diamonds that weigh 1.16ct, 1.03ct and 1.11ct....
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Colombian Square Cut Emerald Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
With an exceptional and pure green hue, this vivid emerald forms the centerpiece of this magical Art Deco three-stone ring.
Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
$8,960Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Colombian Emerald And Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Gainsboro Art Deco revival Colombian emerald and diamond 3 stone engagement ring is a bespoke treasure.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Art Deco Inspired Diamond Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Weight: 0.37 Carats Color: F Clarity: SI Accent Stone: 17 Emeralds Cut: Calibre Cut Weight: Approximately .6 Carats Color: Green Accent St...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 3.50 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Brunswick, ME
Antique Art Deco 3.50 Carats Emerald and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 0.54 Carat Emerald 0.24 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.54 carat emerald and 0.24 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our antique 1930s jewellery collection. This fine and impressive 1930s emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement White Platinum Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 6.82 g.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Five Stone 1.50 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 95% Platinum, 5% Iridium. Stones- 5 Emerald Cut Diamonds, H Color VS1-VS2 Clarity 1.50 Carats. Size- 6 3/4. FREE SIZING!!! A truly beautiful fore...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Certified Natural Emerald Diamond 3 Stone Ring - Vivid Green
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: 3 Natural Emeralds AAAA highest heirloom quality Colour: Vivid Green Weight of Emerald : 1.53 carat Conflict free natural diamonds. Weight of diamonds: 0.51 carats Meta...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald and Ruby Engagement Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Ring Platinum
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A truly outstanding piece that's guaranteed to make a statement. This bypass ring is very well crafted in solid platinum( different metals available). Features an emerald-cut AAA Col...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
3 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring. GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Halo Ring IVS2
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certified Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.10-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: I Color Primary Stone Clarity:...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3 Carat Colombian Emerald Platinum Mens Link Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This ring is made to order. Carat and gram weights are subject to a slight variance. Please note: The emerald pictured is from a previously sold item; your center stone will be simil...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$6,160Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Halo Ring. Emerald Cut Aquamarine Platinum Accent
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Aquamarine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.20-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.60-Carats Second...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
3 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Halo Ring H VVS1
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VVS1 Clarity Jewelry Type: Engage...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco style 1.06 carat diamond sapphire platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco-style platinum ring from the 1990s showcases a striking 1.06 carat emerald cut diamond, framed by old European cut diamonds and deep blue calibre cut sapphires for time...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Emerald Diamond Band. Eternity Diamond Wedding Band Platinum Alternate 3 by 3
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Emerald Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.50-Carats Secondary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.20-Carat Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Jewelry Style: Alter...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 18KT Gold, Platinum, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An Art Deco ring in 18KT gold with a platinum-topped setting, centred with a square-cut natural emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 0.80 Carat Emerald Hidden Halo Pave Band Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Emerald Carat: 0.8 Color: F Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 7316-04
Diamond, Platinum
2.71 Carat Old European Cut and Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 2.71 Carat Old European Cut J I1 and Circular Brilliant Cut G VS1 and Emerald Cut G VS1 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 2.37 Carat D...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.97 Carat Emerald Hidden Halo Pave Band Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Emerald Carat: 0.97 Color: J Clarity: VS2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 6399-16
Diamond, 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
Three Stone Octagon Shape Emerald Cut Blue Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Stunning cool and lustrous tones of crystal blue contrast with an outline of white diamond brilliance. The three emerald-cut Aquamarines are flush set within castle set diamond halos...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum French Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Art deco platinum ring centered with 1 natural rich green emerald colour in oval cut with a stone diameter of 8.45mm×7mm estimate weight 3 carats flanked with rose cut diamonds ring ...
1.40 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] (Metal has patina, can be polished on purchase request. It is in its 100% original vintage conditi...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s Granat 0.85 Carat Emerald Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Emerald cut Emerald center stone weighing approximately 0.85 carat, as well as Old European and Single cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A stunning bright green square cut emerald sits at the centre of a gorgeous sparkling diamond halo. The emerald measures 35pts and the diamond total is 24pts. All of the stones are s...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Vintage Cartier 5.36 Carats Total Square Emerald Cut 3-Stone Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.5 This stunning Art Deco-era Cartier engagement ring features a striking 4.64 carat square emerald cut diamond at its center, set in a crisp, high-polish platinum sett...
Diamond, Platinum
Fine Ruby and Emerald Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A truly outstanding piece that's guaranteed to make a statement. This bypass ring is very well crafted in solid 18K gold(different metals available). Features a pear-cut Colombian em...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Colombian Emerald and Ruby Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
The ring is sold out. **Made to order, custom options are available(Yellow, white 18K, 14K gold, or platinum), don't hesitate to inquire! Estimated Production Time: 3-4 weeks** *Plea...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
$6,560Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Aquamarine Double Halo Ring. Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 8.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Aquamarine, Sapphire Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite geometric gemstone ring showcases a captivat...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$34,320Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Engagement Ring. Cushion Cut Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring K VS2 Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Primary Stone Color: K Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 Clarity Secondary Sto...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Asscher Cut Diamond Onyx Halo Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
This incredible Art Deco emerald cut diamond and onyx engagement ring is crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring mounted in Platinum
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art Deco Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring mounted in Platinum.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1.70 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring F VS2
Located in Chicago, IL
original vintage engagement ring features a substantial 1.70ct emerald cut diamond in and utterly classic platinum setting with tapered baguette diamond accents. It is a high quality...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 5.11Ct Colombian Emerald and 3.32 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, stunning, fine and impressive 5.11 carat Colombian emerald and 3.32 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1ct Natural Pear-Cut Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring–18K WhiteGold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
. ✨ Stone Details: Center Stone: Approx. 1ct natural pear-cut emerald Side Stones: Approx. 0.3ct natural round-cut diamonds Diamond Quality: E-F color, VS clarity 🛠️ Craftsmans...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Art Deco 1.40 Ct. Certified Pink Sapphire 1.04 CT Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Gorgeous Art Deco Pink Sapphire Diamond ring Traditional cluster design with a rectangular crown taking inspiration by the main stone Hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold/ Platinum Princ...
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Eternity Diamond Princess Cut Emerald Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12. Vintage Style Art Deco Inspired Entirely Hand Fabricated Round Diamond and Princess Cut Emerald Eternity Engagement Band Created in Platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut 1.07 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive emerald cut 1.07 carat Colombian emerald and 0.45 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum set ring; part of our antique emerald engagement ri...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby and Sapphire Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Ring Engagement
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Stunning platinum ruby and sapphire "Toi et Moi" Cross Over Ring. This bypass ring is very well crafted in solid Platinum(different metals available). Features a round-cut ruby nea...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat G SI Asscher Cut Diamond & Emerald Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This brand new 3 stone emerald and diamond engagement ring checks all the boxes.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 34.22 Carat Aquamarine and 1.28 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and large Art Deco 34.22 carat aquamarine and 1.28 carat diamond, 15 karat white gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery collections.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
$3,496Sale Price|24% Off
IGI Certified 3ct Natural Emerald & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 18K WhiteGold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Product Specifications Center Stone Approx. 3.00ct Natural Emerald-Cut Emerald Accent Stones Approx. 0.28ctw Natural Round Diamonds (G/VS) Total Accent Stone...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Platinum Diamond GIA Oval 4.11 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. Stones- 1 GIA Certified Oval Blue-Green Paraiba Tourmaline 4.11 Carats, 2 Emerald Cut Diamonds, 10 Round Diamonds, H C...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow, Pink and White Diamond Ring in Platinum 950 & 18K
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring. This exquisite piece is meticulously crafted with a remarkable blend of Platinum 950 and 18K White Gold, ensuring both durability...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.04 Carat Square Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Square cut diamond engagement ring. This GIA certified 2.04 carat square emerald cut center diamond is graded F color, near colorless and bezel set in to a platinum setting, accented...
Diamond, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Three Stone GIA 2.77 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For the old world, timeless, Edwardian/Art Deco lover this is the ring for you! Very bright, fiery, and vibrant stone that will mesmerize anyone.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Sapphire Unheated Purple Diamond GIA Ring Antique Old Mine 17.37 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
BEST OF THE BEST... GIA BREATHTAKING PLATINUM HUGE 17.37 CARAT UNHEATED PURPLE SAPPHIRE DIAMOND VINTAGE RING & BOX!
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Platinum GIA 22.80ctw Santa Maria Aquamarine & Diamonds Line Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (7) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - 20-22ctw (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for More Info ** (28) Natural Genuine Diam...
Aquamarine, 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.