Art Deco 0.75 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Delray Beach, FL
An extraordinary example of Art Deco, this vintage platinum ring features a central bezel-set marquise-cut diamond with milgrain detail weighing approximately 0.75 carats. The settin...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco 1.17ctw European & Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period diamond engagement ring circa the 1920's crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This elegant Art Deco diamond and sapphire engagement ring beautifully bridges the Art Deco and Edwardian eras, showcasing a timeless design with a touch of vintage glamour.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Bombe Platinum Ring, 3 Carats, Circa 1920s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A single bezel-set diamond anchors the center of this ring, surrounded by eight more bezel-set stones arranged in a tight lattice that reads as one continuous cluster rather than nin...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond & Ruby Enamel Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning Art Deco-style ring features a vibrant bezel-set ruby at its center, exuding timeless elegance and sophistication. The intricately contoured frame is adorned with spark...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$3,224Sale Price|20% Off
Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Target Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite engagement ring features a stunning Old European cut diamond at its center, elegantly framed by a vibrant halo of deep red calibre cut rubies in a classic Art Deco tar...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 3.26 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.26 carat diamond and platinum Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
4 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring L VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 4.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: L Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond Sett...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.20ct Old European Yellow Diamond Ring. Ruby Accent Platinum Ring VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Yellow Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.20 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stones: Diamonds and Rubi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
10K Yellow Gold Rectangle Onyx with Diamond Ring Art Deco
Located in Sewickley, PA
Striking and sophisticated, this vintage inspired onyx ring is crafted in warm 10k yellow gold and showcases a sleek rectangular black onyx centerpiece. At the center rests a delicat...
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.25ct Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring, Synthetic Sapphire Accents, Circ
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Three old European cut diamonds step down the center of this ring in a vertical row, each one bezel-set so the metal frames the stone in an unbroken circle of light rather than letti...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Style GIA Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Nashville, TN
Inspired by the geometric lines and bold colors of the Art Deco period, this band-style ring is one of our creations. It's anchored by a 0.95 carat bright green Brazilian emerald th...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Scrolling Bombé Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped cabochon weighing approximately 1.57 carats total - transparent dark blue in color Bezel set with a halo surround of single and old European cut diamonds for...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.81 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped sapphire bullet cabochon weighing approximately 1.11 carats Transparent dark blue in color and bezel set with a square shaped surround Bead set with a double...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Filigree and Diamond Ring. 1.50ct Old European Cut Ring J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary Stones: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond & Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.08 g.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Bezel Set diamond Eternity Band Rings
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Bezel Set diamond Eternity Band Rings Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Number of Diamonds 10 Base Metal Yellow Gold Band Width 1.7 mm Approx...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco 1.75 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a navette style ring centering a baguette cut emerald weighing approximately 0.45 carat total Set in a milgrain bezel and flanked north to south by old European cut diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Jadeite Jade Diamond Onyx Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped jade cabochon measuring 9.0 x 11.0 mm Translucent vibrant green in color with subtle mottling - bezel set Flanked by rows of bead set single cut diamonds Wei...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum, Enamel
Citrine Diamond Scalloped Halo Bezel Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Centering a golden cushion cut gemstone, this Citrine Diamond Halo Ring is framed by a sparkling diamond scalloped border with milgrain edging in 14k white gold. This cushion cut cit...
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Zig-Zag Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a platinum bombé style navette ring centering an old European cut diamond Weighing approximately 0.26 carat - G color with VS2 clarity and bezel set With a pierced burst ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive Art Deco 0.03 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and imp...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 2.25 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Scrolling Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a square step cut emerald weighing approximately 0.90 carat - transparent deep green Bezel set and flanked by bezel set marquise cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.44 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA certified Antique Art- Deco 2.10 carat Diamond, Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
GIA certified Antique Art-Deco Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring mounted in Platinum Art Deco engagement ring, sizzles in the center with a bright-white and sparkling European-cut diamo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
4.02 Carat No Heat Ceylon Sapphire In Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Gubelin and AGL certified, stone measures 9.86 x 8.87 x 5.09mm. Ring size 6, adjustable. Product Specifications: - Item Type: Art Deco Engagement Ring - Metal: Platinum 950 - Size: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An Art Deco inspired ring, set to center a bezel set oval natural ruby, millgrain edging in typical Deco fashion, surrounded by triangle shaped rubies at its side, top, and bottom wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Diamond & Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Sure to be appreciated every time it is worn, this lavishly appealing Art Deco diamond and sapphires engagement ring is the perfect expression of love to last a lifetime!
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Inspired Emerald Cut 1.40ct Diamond 18K Yellow Gold 3 Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
- Art Deco inspired emerald-cut diamond engagement ring - 1.01ct emerald-cut centre diamond - 2 x trapezoid-cut diamonds totalling approx 0.40ct - 1.40ct approx total - Art Deco-i...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Déco Ring With Old European Cut Diamonds Circa 1920's
Located in Firenze, IT
Art Déco ring with old cut diamonds , yellow gold, platinum. Marquise-shaped, milgrain-set, with old- and rose-cut diamonds (total approx. 0.38 ct). Bezel-set with two old-cut diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.25 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Accent Halo Ring Platinum L VS1 Bezel
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.25 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: L Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Clarity Seco...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.50 CTW Garnet Diamond Platinum Vintage Double Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a rectangular step-cut garnet weighing approximately 1.55 carats total - transparent brownish red in color Set by milgrain bezel a with a bead set double halo surround of s...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Certified Diamond & Green Emerald Fancy Art Deco Style Halo Set Platinum Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An Art Deco inspired target ring, boasting a central bezel set GIA certified 1 carat diamond with a color of N and clarity of VVS1. The central diamond is surrounded by a halo of cha...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 2.50 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Double Halo Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.80 carats - transparent medium blue in color Bezel set with a pierced floating double halo surround of single cut diamonds W...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late Art Deco Platinum Diamond Halo Ring with 0.85 Carat Center Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant late Art Deco platinum diamond ring dating to approximately 1935–1945, embodying the refined transition from geometric Deco design into the softer sculptural lines of the ...
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.39 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set marquise shaped ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impre...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Oval Green Tourmaline & Diamond Halo 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Vintage styling in a yellow gold ring, with very fine twist-wire work and leaf motifs, bezel set with a beautiful green tourmaline and diamonds accent. 14K Gold. Ring Information St...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Art Deco Egyptian Revival Hardstone Enamel 18K Antique Scarab Snake Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped steatite hardstone cabochon measuring 13.0 x 8.0 mm Opaque tan to greenish blue in color and carved to depict an Egyptian scarab Bezel set with granulated go...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
French Art Deco 0.70ct Diamond & Pearl Ring in 18k White Gold, 1930
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This French Art Deco ring, circa 1930, takes the era's love of geometry and softens it around a single, luminous pearl. Measuring approximately 4.49mm to 4.51mm, the pearl glows with...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Shape Red Garnet & Halo Opal Art Deco Style Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Sophisticated elegance and classic tradition are all wrapped up in this natural garnet and opal halo ring in yellow gold inspired by Art Deco era. At the center a lush oval cut garne...
Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This delightful vintage style ring is centered with a bezel set oval cabochon white opal. The opal is bordered with eight blue sapphires and on black enamel background. The ring feat...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Marquise Shape Engagement Ring. 1.2ct Marquise Diamond Accent Ring Platinum JSI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.20 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Marquise Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Clarity ...
Diamond, Platinum
No-Heat Burmese Star Ruby Ring, AGL 11ct, Art Deco Platinum Setting
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An 11-carat star ruby commands this ring, cut as an oval cabochon and bezel-set in platinum to protect its domed surface while showcasing the strong six-rayed asterism confirmed on t...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Diamond Edwardian Style Openwork Art Deco Inspired White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The ring would make a lovely Art Deco style engagement ring but equally it’s a perfect for every-day wear too.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 18ct White Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Geometric Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Deco Style Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 2000 Embrace the elegance of the 1920s with this stunning 18ct white gold Art Deco-style ring. At its centre, a striking g...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Star Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Star Sapphire Filigree Ring. This gorgeous Art Deco cabochon star sapphire ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The ring fe...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Black Onyx Art Deco Style Oval Shape 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This Art Deco style ring features onyx in a beautifully ornate yellow gold oval shape setting with a small bezel set diamond in the center. A fine piece jewelry you will cherish in y...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style Shield Shape 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The elaborate design of this Art Deco era inspired ring is a masterful work of art. A central diamond in bezel setting is surrounded by sparking round diamonds and emeralds accent se...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Shape Green Emerald & Diamond Vintage Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Stunning lively green emerald and diamond Art Deco style engagement ring. A beautiful grass green oval cut emerald is bezel set in white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Gold Citrine Ring. Square Cut Natural Citrine Ring Signed 5mm Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Citrine Center Citrine Cut: Square Cut Stone Setting: Prong-Set Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Solitaire Engagement Ring, Vintage Cartier Ring Design: A nat...
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond & Blue Sapphire Fancy Specialty Cut Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.98 g.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shaped Emerald Ring. 0.40ct Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 0.40 carats Center Emerald Cut: Pear Shape Secondary Stones: Baguette-cut diamonds, Secondary Weight: 0.45 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.80 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Old Euro Diamond Ring Platinum Engraved
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 0.80 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Stone Setti...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$4,725Sale Price|25% Off
Solaire Art Deco 1.85ct Diamond Fan Ring in 18K White Gold, France
Located in Los Angeles, US
A fan-shaped statement ring made of seven Diamond wings emanating from a central bezel-set Diamond totaling 1.85 carats. Named SOLAIRE, which means “solar” in French, this fan-shaped...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Blue Topaz & Diamond Art Deco Style Halo 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A stunning Art Deco Inspired Blue Topaz and Diamond White Gold Ring! The 2.3 carat cushion shaped blue topaz is bezel set with a milgrain edge sitting atop a balanced dispersion of o...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. 1.50ct Emerald Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Green Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.50 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.75...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Blue Sapphire & Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An Art Deco inspired ring, set to center a bezel set oval natural blue sapphire, millgrain edging in typical Deco fashion, surrounded by triangle shaped sapphires at its side, top, a...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald & Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Dinner Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Beautiful antique design dinner ring, created with geometric shape. Mount in the center in a bezel setting, with an oval shaped emerald of approx. 1.05 carats, surrounded by French C...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This captivating Art Deco engagement ring features a round amethyst set in a sleek bezel, showcasing its rich purple hue.
Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond & Sapphire and Emerald Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This is a perfect piece for an engagement or a statement ring. 18K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 5.30 g.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine Diamond Engagement Ring. 0.8ct Round Aquamarine Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 0.80 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Center Aquamarine Setting: Prong Set Secondary Stones: Diamond Secon...
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.