IGI Certified 0.15 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.15 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Ring 8K Gold
This five-stone ring distributes 0.15 carats of diamonds across a graduated band, creating a continuous sparkle that reads...
Diamond, Gold
IGI Certified 0.18 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.18 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Ring 8K Gold
This five-stone ring distributes 0.18 carats of diamonds across a graduated band, creating a continuous sparkle that reads...
Diamond, Gold
Petal Radiance - White Rosecut Diamonds & Yellow Brilliant Cut Diamonds in Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings sparkle. Petal Radiance blooms. Like a flower captured at the height of its beauty, this exquisite creation arranges ten exceptional pear‑shaped diamonds into a brilliant...
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
C1920 Colorful Harem Ring w Paste Sapphires, Paste Diamonds and Paste Rubies
Located in Baltimore, MD
This 14k gold Art Deco harem ring is made up of five 14k gold bands held together in a half-hoop that connects the bands and has "diamond", "ruby", and "sapphire" paste stones set in...
14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 6, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vibrant ladies' ring features a striking combination of five rich red rubies totaling 0.30 carats. Beautifully alternating with the vibrant gemstones are twelve brilliant round ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Malaya Garnet 2.07Ct and Diamonds natural gemstones Ring, 14K. Gold, 7.25 US
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Malaya Garnet and Diamonds gemstone 14 Karat White Gold Ring GFCO Certificate for Malaya Garnet Laboratory full certificate for the ring. Main Stone: Garnet Main Stone Creat...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Natural Emerald Half Band 14k Yellow Gold Designer Fine Ring Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Prong Set Natural Emerald 14k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band Fine Ring Jewelry. Details:- Item Code:- RIMJ-877 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Emerald Weight - 3.95 Carat Gross Wei...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 5.34Ct Burma Sapphire and 1.10Ct Diamond, 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage Art Deco cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Lagoon Tourmaline 4.60Ct and Diamonds natural gemstone Ring, 14 Karat, Size 9 US
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural 4.60Ct Lagoon Tourmaline and Diamonds gemstone 14 Karat White Gold Ring Laboratory GFCO certified Lagoon Tourmaline Ring have label certificate Main Stone: Tourmaline Main S...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
GIA 1.25 Carat Emerald Cut Mozambique Ruby Ring. 0.40ct Diamond Halo Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 1.20 carats Center Ruby Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: GIA Certificate Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum GIA Certified 1.50 Carat I Color Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Handmade Art Deco Hand Engraved Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.28 Carat Elongated Radiant Cut Tsavorite Garnet Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Featuring An All GIA Certified Five Stone Emerald Cut Diamond and Radiant Cut Garnet Engagement Ring. Shape- Elongated Radiant Cut 9 (Octagonal Step Cut) ...
Garnet, Tsavorite, Platinum
Extraordinary 5 Carat Sapphire and White Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
Feel bold and fearless with this powerful statement ring, hand-crafted in the Haruni workshop. Its centre stone is a beguiling five-carat, deep blue sapphire, featured in an octagon ...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14 KT White Gold Cluster Fashion Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and classic, this diamond ring is beautifully crafted in 14K Solid White gold. This five stone wide band is surrounded with small sparkling 50 round white diamonds in secure...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bridal Set Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and classic, this diamond ring is beautifully crafted in 14K Solid White gold. This five stone wide band is surrounded with small sparkling 50 round, 16 Baguette and 4 princ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Solitaire Engagement 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 ring pairs a round center diamond with tapered baguette diamonds on each s...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat Diamond East-West Emerald Cut Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A sophisticated and modern take on a classic design, this exquisite wedding band features five perfectly matched emerald-cut diamonds set in a sleek east-west orientation. With a tot...
Diamond, Platinum
Marquise Natural Diamond Stacking Band 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. Five marquise-cut natural diamonds are set in a row on this solid gold band. Ea...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide Natural Diamond Bezel Band Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
. ★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.70ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH Width - 10 mm ★THE METAL★ 14K Solid Gold Available in Yellow/White/Rose Gold/White ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,500 / set
14K Rose Cut 1 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Set
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Low profile rose cut diamond with trillion set on 18k gold 1 carat rose cut diamond Five stone diamonds ring guard Two 3mm trillion diamond side stones. Clarity:SI trillion, SI1 Rose...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$9,500 / set
14K Rose Cut 1 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Set
By Rose and Choc 1
Located in Wallingford, CT
Low profile rose cut diamond with trillion set on 14k gold 1 carat rose cut diamond Five stone diamonds ring guard Two 3mm trillion diamond side stones. Clarity: SI trillion, VS-SI1 ...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
18K White Gold GIA Certified 4.87 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Ring Featuring an Awesome GIA Certified Square Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Pear Shape, Oval and Round Diamond Engagement Ring Handmade in 18K W...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,828Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Diamond Statement Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 3.16 carats and diamonds of 0.26 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring, GFCO 1.34Ct Natural Spinel Mahenge and Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, 7US
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Ring With Natural Spinel and Diamonds gemstone 14 Karat White Gold Ring Laboratory full certificate for the ring. Tourmaline have own certificate GFCO Main Stone: Spinel Main Ston...
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Emerald Gem Natural Diamond Eternity 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. NOTE: The color and size of natural gemstones may slightly vary, as no two gem...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum and Pear Shaped Diamond Ring. 2.60ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.60 carats Center Diamond Cut: Pear Shape Center Diamond Color: Natural Fancy Yellow Certification...
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Cushion Cut GIA Certified 4.71 No Heat Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Masterpiece Beautiful Modern/Art Deco Inspired Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. 18K Yellow Gold, .750.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1913 Alliance Ring natural 0.25 ctw Emeralds solid 18K Gold Ø US 7.5 / 1 gr
Located in SE
Antique Alliance Ring, 18K Yellow Gold and claw set natural Emeralds of old Diamond cut. Swedish hallmarks, 18K, maker is GD&Co, Malmö. Year combination L7 / hand -made in 1913. ...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Cocktail Baguette Natural Diamond 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. Featuring five rectangular diamond clusters across split rows, this bold ring b...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide Band Spiral 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 spiral band ring is designed in 14k solid gold and wraps the finger with m...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
British Alliance Ring 0.45 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.75 / 3.5gr
Located in SE
Antique or Vintage British Alliance made ca.1930s - 1950s Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with openwork crown and clusters in Platinum. Partially fragmented British hallmarks, 18K, ma...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Halo Natural Diamond Engagement Band 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. Crafted in 14k gold, this wide band ring brings together structure and sparkle ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1941 Nordic Channel Ring natural 0.9 ctw Diamonds solid 23K Gold ØUS 7.25 /6gr
Located in SE
Chanel Diamond Ring in solid 23K Yellow Gold. The band is 3.5 mm wide. Platinum or White Gold bezel with five channel set old diamond natural Diamonds / total ca. 0.9 ct. ca.F,G ...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Platinum
Oval Natural Emerald & Diamond Halo Eternity 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 five-stone band features oval emeralds set in a row, framed with natural d...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Blue Sapphire Natural Diamonds Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewellery pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. NOTE: The colour and size of natural gemstones may slightly vary, as no two g...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14...
1.76ct Diamond And Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring - Antique Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The tapering, pierced decorated Art Deco style ring shoulders are each further embellished with five pavé set eight cut diamonds, integrating with the main setting and blending seaml...
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Antique 1.52 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique twist diamond solitaire ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The Art Deco style ring displays a stunning feature 1.02ct transitional m...
Diamond, White Gold
6.36 Ct No Heat Certified Madagascar Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Understated, classy, wearable, sophisticate, five stone design, perfect for engagement or any mean to celebrate in life, vintage elegant Art Deco Style Expertly hand crafted of solid...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$2,180Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.20ct Oval Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Each sapphire is individually prong-set to maximize brilliance and clarity, displaying a beautifully matched range of deep, vivid blues that exude vintage Art Deco elegance. The slee...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
0.60 Ct Emerald Diamond Band 14K Gold Zambian Emerald Band 0.10 Ct HI VS Diamond
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Zambian Emerald Diamond Band Ring, Emerald and Diamond Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring** Elegant, timeless, and beautifully crafted, this 14K yellow gold emerald and diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Halo GIA Certified E Color SI1 Clarity 1 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Art Deco Inspired Extremely Elegant Halo Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
0.75 Ct Blue Sapphire Diamond Band 14K Gold Sapphire Band 0.10 Ct HI VS Diamond
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Blue Sapphire Diamond Band Ring, Sapphire Five Stone Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Ring, Diamond Accent Band** Classic elegance meets timeless craftsmanship in this handcrafted 1...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$772Sale Price / item|20% Off
Square Step Cut Natural Ruby & Diamond Geometric Eternity Band in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant eternity band showcases five square step-cut red rubies totaling 0.71 carats, set in 14k white gold. Each ruby measures approximately 2.6 mm. The rubies are beautifully ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Natural Diamond Wave Lines Band 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 elegant ring, crafted in radiant gold and adorned with natural marquise-cu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Hand Engraved Diamond Rose Gold Band
By Rose and Choc 1
Located in Wallingford, CT
Hand engraved laurel leaf ring with diamonds Five white diamonds Size: 2.5mm diamond stone Weight= 0.06ct/stone Metal Type: 14 karat Total Weight = 0.30ct Approx 3.15mm band width ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1.75 Carat Diamond and Platinum Drop Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive Art Deco diamond pendant in platinum is supplied with two independent diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones, in addition to an independent diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.30 Carat Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The rectangular watch dial displays the four cardinal Arabic hour markers encompassed with hour marked chapter ring. This Art Deco wristwatch retains the original blue steeled hands.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 2.20 Carat Diamond and 14k White Gold Pendant Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This antique 1920's multi diamond Art Deco pendant is excellent quality, se...
Diamond, White Gold
1.56 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch in White Gold Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The 1940s, 9k white gold snake link bracelet secures to inset portion of the buckle with a flip clasp, ornamented with three further square faceted cut rubies and five eight-cut diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
ART DECO c.1920's Emerald & Clear Glass Sterling Silver Bib Pendant Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ART DECO c.1920's Emerald & Clear Glass Sterling Silver Bib Pendant Necklace Circa: c.1920’s Markings: Sterling Style: Fringe pendant necklace Color(s): Shades of gree...
4.02 Carat Sapphire and 3.62 Carat Diamond 14k White Gold Necklace Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 4.02 carat sapphire, 3.62 carat diamond, 14 karat white gold and platinum set necklace; part of our Art Deco jewelry collection. This stunnin...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Natural Malachite Gemstone Heart Charm Solid 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
Solid 14k Yellow Gold / 925 Silver Genuine Diamond Heart Charm Natural Malachite Gemstone Pendant Details:- Item Code:- PEMJ-1990 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold / 925 Silver Gold...
Diamond, White Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Emerald Sapphire Natural Diamond Station Bracelet 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 exquisite tennis-style bracelet features five vibrant emerald-cut natural ...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14...
Antique 1.71ct Diamond and Platinum Pendant Necklace, Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The chevron-shaped border of the drop is ornamented with three further pavé set diamonds, to a tapering segment suspended from two individually collet set diamonds. The Art Deco pen...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Emerald Parcel – 5 Loose Gemstones (Total 2.78 Carats)
Located in New York, NY
When & Where They’re Trending Emeralds continue to be highly sought after in: Fine and high jewelry collections Vintage-inspired and Art Deco designs Custom, mix-and-match ge...
Emerald
18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Demi Parure Suite, USA, 21st Century
Located in New York, NY
A visually intriguing mix of design details comes together in this Contemporary Diamond and Ruby Demi Parure Suite, comprised of three thematically related pieces - a pair of ear cli...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vertical Two Stones Round Brilliant-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A vintage two-stone diamond ring, the round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing 1.01 and 1.18 carats, accompanied by De Beers reports stating the first to be of N colour and VS2 clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond, 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Five-Stone Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
In classic Art Deco style this five stone diamond ring is made up of squares and panels of platinum.
Diamond, Gold, 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.