Antique Old European Diamond Filigree Ring. 1ct Diamond Platinum Ring K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Era: Circa 1925, Art Deco Material: Platinum Ring Size: 5.75 This ring can be resized at no extra cost.
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco 11.70 Carats Cushion Tourmaline Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, and platinum. Splendid Art Deco ring its setting presents a geometrical basket decorated with an important cushion- cut tourmaline rubellite.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...
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
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
5 Carat Engagement Ring. Cushion Diamond Accent Platinum Engagement Ring M VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 5. Carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: M Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Clarity Cert...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Ring Description: This exquisite antique ring is crafted in solid platinum and serves as a stunning example of early 20th-century craf...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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
Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring. 1.60ct Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 1.60 carats Center Sapphire Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Diamond Weight: 0.90 carats total Se...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 0.70 Carat Square Emerald Ring. Baguette Diamond Accent Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This striking Art Deco ring centers a 0.70 carat square cut emerald in a refined square-prong setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Diamond Ring. 0.20TCW Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring Platinum Filigree JVS2-SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.20 carats total Center Diamond Color: J color overall Center Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1 overall Stone Setting: Bezel set...
Diamond, Platinum
2.68 Carat Brown Diamond Ring in Platinum 950
Located in Warszawa, PL
Diamond ring, 2.68 carats, platinum 950, vintage-inspired design. This sophisticated ring is crafted from platinum 950 — a metal known for its exceptional durability, scratch resista...
Brown Diamond, Platinum
Antique Engagement Ring. 2.80ct Old European Cut Diamond Accent Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco, Circa 1920 Material: Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 Resizing: Can be resized to any finger size at no extra cost.
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine Diamond Halo Ring. 2.40ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 2.40ct Center Aquamarine Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: ~0.60ct Total Diamon...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
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
2 Carat French Cut Natural Sapphire Wedding Ring. Platinum 3.10mm Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Natural Sapphires Sapphire Weight: Approximately 2 Carats Sapphire Cut: French Cut Stone Setting: Channel-Set Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Style: Etern...
Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Cushion Cut Engagement Ring. 1.30ct Diamond Stone Accent Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.30 carats Center Diamond Cut: Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Secondary...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum and Sapphire Ring. 1.60ct Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 1.60 Carats Center Sapphire Cut: Emerald Cut Center Sapphire Color: Deep Blue Secondary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Di...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1 and Half Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Halo Engagement K VS1
Located in New York, NY
A diamond-set geometric ribbon motif extends along the shoulders, reinforcing the architectural character of the design while adding graceful movement to the ring. The platinum mount...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Platinum 0.30ct Old Euro Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Delicately hand-pierced and hand-engraved, the setting features fine lace-like openwork, a hallmark of the Edwardian to early Art Deco era (circa 1910–1925).
Diamond, Palladium, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Twist Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This diamond ring holds three glittering diamonds measuring a total of 10pts. Set in platinum twist illusion settings and ring modelled in 18 Carat gold. The ring also has three diam...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Ring. GIA 1ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum VVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Carat Weight: 1.00 Carats Color: I Color Clarity: VVS1 Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: GIA Certificate Secondary Stones: Diamond, approximatel...
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine And Sapphire Ring. 2.60ct Cushion Cut Platinum Halo Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 2.60 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Cushion Secondary Stones: Sapphires and Diamonds Sapphire Cut: French Cut Sto...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Twist Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This diamond ring holds three glittering diamonds measuring a total of 11pts. Set in platinum twist illusion settings and ring modelled in 18 Carat gold. The ring also has three diam...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1.50 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Natural Cushion Aquamarine Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.50 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Cushion Cut Center Aquamarine Type: Natural Center Aquamarine Color: Lively, De...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Twist Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This diamond ring holds three glittering diamonds measuring a total of 35pts and the shoulders also have smaller diamonds set within them measuring 2pts each. Set in platinum twist s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
3.50 Carat Oval Cut Emerald Engagement Ring. 1TCW Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 3.50 Carats Center Emerald Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 1.05 Carats Diamond C...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Filigree Platinum Diamond Ring. Diamond Sapphire Accent Geometric Ring J VS1
Located in New York, NY
Era: Deco-Style, Vintage-Style Material: Platinum Ring Size: 5.75, can be resized at no extra cost This striking platinum ring combines the geometric elegance of the Art Deco aesthe...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Round Cut Amethyst Ring. Platinum Ring French 8 Prong Circa 1930 French
Located in New York, NY
Origin: France Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1930 Material: Platinum Ring Size: 5.25 This striking antique ring features a natural 4.60-carat round-cut amethyst at its center, secured...
Amethyst, Platinum
Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring. 0.9ct Cushion Cut Ruby FIligree Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco-Inspired Material: Platinum This ring can be resized to any finger size at no extra cost.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Heart Engagement Ring. 0.80ct Heart Shape Diamond Ruby Accent Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.80 carats Center Diamond Cut: Heart Shape Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stones: Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cushion Cut Sapphire Ring. 1.10ct Sapphire and Diamond Elongated Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 1.10 carats Center Sapphire Cut: Elongated Cushion Cut Center Sapphire Color: Deep Blue Secondary Stones: Diamonds Di...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Citrine Ring. 13.40ct Cushion Cut Citrine Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Citrine Center Citrine Weight: 13.40 carats Center Citrine Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 5.50 carats total Stone Setting...
Citrine, Diamond, Platinum
Platinum and Elongated Halo Ring. 0.40TCW Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.40 Carats Total Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Overall Center Diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Target Ring with 1.26 Cts Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
A striking tribute to Art Deco design, this target ring is expertly crafted from platinum and set with a captivating center European cut diamond weighing 1.26 carats, graded H-I colo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Platinum Ring with Colombian Emerald, AGL Certified
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Cartier signed ring, showcasing a vivid 12.25-carat Colombian emerald, certified by the American Gemological Laboratories (AGL). The emerald, cut in a bold rectangular ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Oval Cut Emerald Ring. 3.60ct Emerald 1TCW Baguette Cut Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 3.60 Carats Center Emerald Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 1.00 Carats Diamond C...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.15ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Engagement Ring In Platinum
Located in London, GB
0.15ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Engagement Ring In Platinum Introducing this stunning 0.15ct Burma Ruby Solitaire Engagement Ring! Made from luxurious Platinum, this ring is perfect for ...
Ruby, Platinum
Marquise Shape Engagement Ring. 0.50ct Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring Platinum I SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Marquise Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Clarity ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Aquamarine and Sapphire Halo Ring. 7.40ct Aquamarine with Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 7.40 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Sapphires and Diamonds Sapphire Weight: 1.40 car...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
9 Carat Kunzite Ring. Emerald Cut Natural Kunzite 0.70TWC Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Kunzite Center Kunzite Weight: 9.00 Carats Center Kunzite Cut: Emerald Cut Center Kunzite Color: Vivid Pink Center Kunzite Type: Natural Secondary Sto...
Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
GIA 1 Carat Asscher Cut Engagement Ring. Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1. Carats Center Diamond Cut: Asscher Cut Diamond Color: G Color Diamond Clarity: VS2 Clarity Certification: GIA Certifi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. Diamond Accent Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Additional Diamond Weight: Approxi...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Diamond Platinum Ring. Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring. Engraving Filigree
Located in New York, NY
The diamonds are graded H color and VS1-VS2 clarity overall, bringing refined brilliance to the architectural platinum setting. Handcrafted in platinum circa 1920, the Clermont Ring...
Diamond, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 6.71 Carat F VVS2 Round Brilliant Diamond Art Deco Style Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This platinum Art Deco three-stone ring is a striking expression of geometric elegance, combining exceptional diamond quality with the refined architectural details characteristic of...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Old European Diamond Ring. 4.20ct Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco Era, circa 1925 Material: Platinum Ring Size: 8 This ring can be resized at no extra cost.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Twist Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This diamond ring holds three glittering diamonds measuring a total of 25pts. Set in a platinum twist setting and ring modelled in 18 Carat gold. The ring also has three diamonds set...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s 2.66 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage Art Deco diamond ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
3ct Engagement Ring. GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Halo Ring IVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 3.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Clarity Certificat...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Engagement Ring. 0.30TCW Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring Filigree
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.35 carats total Center Diamond Cut: Old European cut Stone Setting: Shared-prong diamond cluster in a round bezel sett...
Diamond, Platinum
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Art Deco style 1.84 Carat vintage round cut diamond ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This diamond and emerald ring has a stunning Art Deco style design with an eye catching 1.84ct vintage round cut diamond surrounded by ribbons of custom cut emeralds and glittering d...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Diamond Sapphire Ring. GIA 1ct Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Two baguette-cut diamonds accent the shoulders, reinforcing the design's clean geometric character. Handcrafted in platinum, the ring is further distinguished by an openwork under-g...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. Baguette Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Additional Diamond Weight: Approxi...
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine Sapphire Ring. 1.60ct Aquamarine Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.60ct Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Sapphires and diamonds Sapphire Weight: Approximately 0...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage East West Engagement Ring. 1.10ct Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring I VS2
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in platinum circa 1930, the Woodbine Ring captures the elegance and precision of the Art Deco era while offering a distinctive alternative to the traditional north-south ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald Cut Natural Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring, 5.91Ct 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Natural Thai Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring – 5.91 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby, 18K White Gold Metal: 18k White Gold 750 Stone Weight: 5.91 ct Thai-Ruby Diamond Weight: .83 ct An exception...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
Aquamarine and Diamond Accent Ring. 2.80ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 2.80 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.60 carats Diamond Cut...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
GIA 3.11 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary Art Deco engagement ring is a beautifully distinctive jewel from the 1930’s, centered by a GIA-certified old mine cut diamond weighing an impressive 3.11 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Engagement Ring. GIA 1ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Platinum H VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: G...
Diamond, Platinum
Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring. AGL 1ct No Oil Emerald Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.00 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: AGL Treatment: No Clarity Enhancement Gemstone Origin: Colomb...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.50 Carat Aquamarine Halo Ring. Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.65 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Sapphire, Diamonds Sapphire Weight: Approximately ...
Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, 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.