French 1930s Art Deco Style Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewelry - French work from the 1930s. Our opinion : This art deco diamond ring will dress your finger with elegance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$2,860Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite cocktail ring captures the timeless elegance of the Art Deco era with a modern, sophisticated twist.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco GIA Certified 3.37ctw Old European Cut Diamond 3-Stone Dinner Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco era Old European Cut Diamond 3-Stone "Dinner" Ring composed of platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1920's Tiffany & Co GIA Certified Diamond & Emerald Toi Et Moi Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A heady heirloom, this authentic Art Deco Tiffany & Co. emerald and diamond Toi et Moi ring is breathtakingly beautiful.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum and Rose Cut Oval Ring. GIA 2ct Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum I VVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Rose Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: VVS2 Certification: GIA C...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Art Deco 10.75 Carat Cat’s Eye Tourmaline and Diamond Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This mystical ring features a rare 10.75 carat cat's eye tourmaline. It is a blueish green colour with a well defined cat's eye. Cat's eye effect in tourmaline is rare, and is genera...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art-Deco Shield Ring Two-Tone Sapphire Diamonds 14KGold US7.25/ 1.45gr
Located in SE
Early 20th century likely German low -profile shield ring featuring a hand - pierced solid 14K Yellow Gold foundation with 'White Gold/ Platinum miligrained top face plate creating a...
Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Platinum, 18k Gold
1.02 Carat Ruby Ring made in Platinum 900
Located in Bangkok, TH
Graceful, vibrant, and timeless—this 1.02 Carat Ruby Ring is a refined expression of classic elegance and radiant beauty. At the center of the design rests a captivating 1.02 carat r...
Platinum
Marquise Diamond & Calibrated Sapphire, Art Deco-Style Fancy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond & Sapphire Ring Platinum Tested Circa 2000 Discover the elegance of this stunning Art Deco-inspired platinum ring, crafted to the highest quality standards.
Diamond, Sapphire
Art Deco sapphire ring with diamond set centre, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire ring with diamond set centre.
Diamond, Sapphire
Art-Deco Willis & Sons 0.50ct Old Cut Diamond Solitaire w Accents 18K/Plat Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of timeless Solitaire with Accents design this piece is dating back to an Art-Deco period – c1920’s By prominent Melbourne-based jeweller Willis & Sons Centrally 8-claw set with...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
$5,852Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Shield Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Shield Ring in Platinum This antique ring is crafted in 900 platinum and features a striking shield-style design with bezel-set blue sapphires totalin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art-Deco 0.30ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K/Plat.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of timeless solitaire design this piece is dating back to an Art-Deco period – c1930’s Centrally set with an Old-European Cut Diamond of 0.30ct approx.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Ring. 0.70ct Aquamarine Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 0.70 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Diamond Weight: 0.70 Carats T...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.27 Carat Diamond and Pearl White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco antique pearl ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1ct Natural Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring with Illusion Setting in 18KGold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Crafted in 18K white gold, the ring strikes a perfect balance between contemporary glamour and vintage elegance — inspired by the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
$3,724Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum This antique cocktail ring is crafted in 900 platinum and features a circular ruby and diamond design with rich red rubies total...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1.83 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.83 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impr...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Platinum and Aquamarine Diamond Ring. 3ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine Platinum Accent
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 3.00 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.60 cara...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring, Gübelin Certified
By Jacob & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Jacob & Co. platinum ring showcases a Gübelin-certified Colombian emerald of remarkable presence, complemented by an exquisite diamond setting that reflects the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring. 1ct Old European Cut Diamond Platinum GSI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: G Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Clarity Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring. Set centrally with a round old cut diamond in an open back claw setting with a weight of 1.70 carats, additionally set with fourteen tapered step ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.92 Carat I SI2 Old European Cut Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This elegant and classic diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 4.92 carat GIA Certified I SI2 old european cut diamond measuring is a unique and enchanting art deco pl...
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Antique 0.95 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.95 carat diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our antique collection of engagement rings. This stunning, fine and impressive antiqu...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 0.63 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive diamond Art Deco ring has been crafted in platinum. The millegrain decorated setting displays a feature eight claw set 0.49 carat transitional modern brilli...
Diamond, Platinum
William Drummond & Co Art-Deco 0.40ct Old Cut Diamond Solitaire 18K/Plat Ring
By William Drummond
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of timeless Solitaire with Accents design this piece is dating back to an Art-Deco period – c1930’s By prominent Melbourne-based jeweller William Drummond & Co Centrally 8-claw s...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
$3,511Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Emerald & Diamond Shield Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Emerald & Diamond Shield Ring in Platinum This antique ring is crafted in 900 platinum and features green emeralds totaling 0.40ctw, arranged in a shield-style design wi...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Aquamarine in Platinum Engagement Ring. 1.60ct Round Natural Aquamarine Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.60 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Stone Setting: Prong-Set Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Prong Engagement ...
Aquamarine, Platinum
Late Art Deco 1.40ct Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
The late Art Deco years produced this stunning bombé style ring designed around a fiery 0.70 carat old cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
2.15 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring in Platinum
Located in Warszawa, PL
Sapphire ring, 2.15 carats, platinum, vintage-inspired design. This elegant ring is crafted from platinum of 950 fineness and features a natural round-cut blue sapphire weighing appr...
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 0.65ct Diamond Solitaire, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco solitaire ring showcases a wonderful 0.65 carat transitional cut diamond at its centre.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Black Opal and Diamond Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Art Deco black opal and diamond ring. Set to centre with an oval cabochon natural black opal in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 2.75 carats, further decora...
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Art Deco 2 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Old Euro Diamond Sapphire Plat K IF 1920
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1920 Material: Platinum Ring Size: 5.5, Resizable to Any Finger Size at No Additional Cost This exceptional Art Deco ring, handcrafted circa 1920, centers a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 0.35 Carat Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This darling antique piece was handcrafted during the early twentieth century. The dainty platinum setting features a center diamond measuring approximately 0.35 carats ( greater tha...
Diamond, Platinum
$7,268Sale Price|20% Off
EGL Certified Round Brilliant Diamond Filigree Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely crafted in lustrous platinum, this stunning engagement ring features a breathtaking round brilliant natural diamond as its center focal point, expertly paired with an int...
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald Engagement Ring. 0.90ct Natural Emerald Diamond Baguette Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 0.90 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.20 carats total Diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 6.50 Carat Sugarloaf Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Sugarloaf Emerald weighing approximately 6.50 carats and small accenting Diamonds on the setting. Circa 1920s Size 5, resizable
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique platinum diamond engagement ring featuring a .75 carat old European cut center diamond graded I color and SI2 clarity, accented by approximately .05 carat total weight of add...
Diamond, Platinum
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
Modern Platinum Octagonal Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, England
The geometric outline of the setting draws inspiration from the clean lines of Art Deco design, while the vivid blue sapphire provides a striking contrast against the bright white pl...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1940s 1.73 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Art Deco style 1.73 carat (total) diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald Ring. 1ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.10 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Stone Setting: Prong Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Solitaire, Prong Eng...
Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Natural Unenhanced Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set with a natural unenhanced Burmese oval old cut ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.50 carats, flanked by two...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco GIA Vintage Antique 3.0ct Old EURO Diamond Sapphire Pt Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco GIA 3.0ct Old EUROPEAN Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Vintage Antique Ring.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Platinum and Diamond Halo Ring. GIA 0.70ct Emerald Cut Engagement Platinum H VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.70 carat Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certif...
Diamond, Platinum
Estate GIA Emerald 6.75cts Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Featuring the splendor of this GIA-certified emerald engagement ring, elegantly set in platinum. The Art Deco Design ring centered approx. 4.75-carat emerald, adorned by 40 prong-s...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA 0.7 Carat Round Decorated Gallery Art Deco Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with precision, the ring showcases a unique tapered graduated curved tension setting, seamlessly holding the center diamond while enhancing its visual impact.
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1920 Platinum 8 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A remarkable Art Deco aquamarine and diamond ring, circa 1920, beautifully executed in platinum.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1.15 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire Ring. Baguette Diamonds Accent Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Sapphire Weight: Approx 1.15 Carats Sapphire Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.40 Carats Diamond Cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Amethyst Halo Statement Ring. 5.20ct Cushion Cut Halo Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Center Amethyst Cut: Cushion Total Amethyst Weight: 5.30 carats total Secondary Stones: Amethyst Stone Setting: Bezel Jewelry Type: Ring Styl...
Amethyst, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Ring. 2.10ct Marquise Shape Ballerina Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 2.10 Carats Center Sapphire Cut: Marquise Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 2.90 Carats To...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.82 Carat Diamond and Platinum Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive diamond halo ring has been crafted in platinum. The contemporary Art Deco style millegrain decorated setting is ornamented with a feature antique ...
Diamond, Platinum
Amethyst and Diamond Ring. 2.20ct Cushion Cut Platinum Ring Diamond Eternity
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Center Amethyst Weight: 2.20 carats Center Amethyst Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds, approximately 0.70 carats total Stone Settin...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
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, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Marquise Ruby Round Diamond Wedding Ring. Alternate Eternity Band Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Secondary Stones: Diamonds Stone Setting: Bezel-set rubies with milgrain detailing and prong-set diamonds in box settings Jewelry Type: Ring Styl...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Emerald Ring. Gubelin 1.80ct Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Platinum 1960
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.80 Carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: Gubelin Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 1.60 Cara...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Asscher Cut Aquamarine Engagement Ring. 1ct Diamond Onyx Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco-Style, Handcrafted Vintage-Style Material: Platinum This exceptional platinum ring showcases a 1.00-carat Asscher-cut aquamarine in the highly prized Santa Maria color...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco Flanked Solitaire Step Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Art Deco flanked solitaire step cut diamond ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Palladium Deep Blue Sapphire & Old Euro Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique palladium ring is an especially striking and important gemstone piece, centered by a remarkable 1.65 carat deep blue sapphire framed by 2.23 carats total weight of old E...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Eternity Platinum Diamond Band Ring. 0.50TCW Wedding Ring Alternate Cut 2.6mm
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 Carats Total Center Diamond Cut: Baguette Cut and Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Bezel-Set Jewelry Type: Wedd...
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.
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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.