3 Carat Colombian Emerald Platinum Mens Link Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This ring is made to order. Carat and gram weights are subject to a slight variance. Please note: The emerald pictured is from a previously sold item; your center stone will be simil...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
GIA Retro Diamond Ring. 1.3ct Transitional Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum 1950
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.30 carats Center Diamond Cut: Transitional Cut Center Diamond Color: I–J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2–SI1 Center Diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
5.87 Carat Apatite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
5.87 Carat Oval Cut Apatite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. The bright ocean blue apatite gemstone, sits in the center with a glistening eye-clean finish. The stone is prong-set ...
Diamond, Apatite, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Silver
Aquamarine Sapphire Halo Ring. 1.30ct Asscher Aquamarine Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.30 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Asscher Secondary Stones: Diamonds and Sapphires Diamond Weight: 0.40 carats t...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
Antique Old European Diamond Ring. 2ct Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum K SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 2.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: H Color Center Diamond Clarity: I1 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum Dome Ring. 1ct Cushion Diamond Old Mine Cluster Ring I SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Secondary Stones: Diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 3.15ct Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Prong Engagement Ring Platinum J SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 3.15 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Certif...
Diamond, 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...
Vintage Platinum Engagement Ring. 1.10ct Old Euro Diamond Square Halo Ring I VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Carat Weight: 1.10 Carats Color: I Color Clarity: VS1 Cut: Old European Cut Certification: None Secondary Stones: Diamond, approximately 0.55 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum and Diamond Wedding Ring. Infinity Pave Set Band Ring HH VS2 4.55mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 Clarity Stone Setting: Pavé-Set Jewelry Type: Band Style: Infinity Wedding Band Design...
Diamond, Platinum
Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring GIA Certified
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A captivating vintage treasure, this platinum ring centers on a 2.98 carat oval Burma ruby, certified by GIA Burma origin and noted as heated. The ruby’s rich, velvety red glow is be...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring. GIA 0.50ct Asscher Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50ct Center Diamond Cut: Asscher Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: GIA Certificat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.26 Carat & 1.01 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Superb Art Deco era 2-Stone Ring with two Old Mine Cut Diamonds and Sapphires, composed of platinum.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Aquamarine Sapphire Ring. 1.20ct Asscher Aquamarine Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.20 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Asscher Secondary Stones: Sapphires and Diamonds Sapphire Weight: 0.60 carats ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
Platinum and 1.10ct Diamond Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.10 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Seco...
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine Diamond Engagement Ring. 0.70ct Emerald Cut Three Stone Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 0.70 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Emerald Cut Center Aquamarine Setting: Prong Set Secondary Stones: Diamond Tra...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Cushion Diamond Sapphire Ring. 1.70ct Diamond Halo Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.70 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Center Diamond S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Platinum Engagement Ring. 1ct Old European Cut Diamond Accent Ring JVS1
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1925 Material: Platinum Ring Size: 8.5, resizable at no extra cost This elegant Art Deco engagement ring centers a 1.02 carat old European cut diamond, grad...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany and Co Platinum Engagement Ring. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring H VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.30 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: H Color Center Diamond Clarity: VVS2 Clarity ...
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring. 1.50ct Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.50 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Center Emerald Color: Natural Green Secondary Stones: Diamond Baguette Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring. 2.90TCW with Diamond Ring Three Stone Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.80 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Step Cut Center Aquamarine Color: Teal Saturation Secondary Stones: Aquamarine...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine and Ruby Halo Ring. 2.60ct Round Aquamarine Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 2.60 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Rubies, Diamonds Ruby Weight: 0.75 carats total Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, Aquamarine, Platinum
Aquamarine Diamond Engagement Ring. 0.80ct Emerald Cut Platinum Ring East West
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: Approximately 0.80 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Cut: Old E...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 4 Carat Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Accent Ring K VS1 Platinum 1930
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1930 Material: Platinum Ring Size: Resizable to any finger size at no extra cost This exceptional antique Art Deco ring, dating to circa 1930, centers a rem...
Diamond, Platinum
Asscher Cut Aquamarine Ring. Old Euro Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: Approximately 0.80 carats Center Aquamarine Type: Natural Center Aquamarine Cut: Asscher Cut Center Aquamarine Col...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Paris Art Deco Royal Blue 2.3 Carat No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Paris Art Deco platinum ring set with a GIA certified no heat Royal Blue sapphire, approximately 2.30 carats by formula, in an emerald octagonal step cut.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.55 Carat Old European Cut Platinum Ring. Diamond Accents Engagement Ring K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 1.55 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secon...
Diamond, Platinum
1.65 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring. Baguette Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 1.65 carats Center Sapphire Cut: Emerald Cut Center Sapphire Type: Natural Center Sapphire Color: Deep Blue Center Sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond Halo Engagement Ring. 1.20ct Old Euro Diamond Halo Platinum Ring JSI1
Located in New York, NY
Expertly handcrafted in platinum, the Montville Ring captures the elegance of early Art Deco jewelry through its refined proportions, antique diamond cuts, and delicate openwork.
Diamond, Platinum
Gubelin 0.95 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald Ring. Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 0.95 carat Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: Gubelin Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximate...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Round and Baguette Diamond Domed Cluster Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The intricate arrangement of the surrounding round and baguette diamonds creates a lace-like architectural elegance around the center stone, giving this ring a glamorous, vintage-ins...
Diamond, Platinum
5.87 Carat Apatite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
5.87 Carat Oval Cut Apatite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. The bright ocean blue apatite gemstone, sits in the center with a glistening eye-clean finish. The stone is prong-set ...
Diamond, Apatite, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Silver
No Heat Ruby Ring. GIA 1ct Ruby Diamond Halo Accent Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Gemstone Weight: Approx 1.00 Carats Gemstone Cut: Cushion Cut Gemstone Origin: Madagascar Gemstone Treatment: No Heat Gemstone Certification: GIA C...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
3.80ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring. Accent Halo Engagement Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 3.80 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K-L Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2 Clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
0.60ct Antique Cushion Cut Engagement Ring. Diamond Halo Ring Platinum H VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.60 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary Stone...
Diamond, Platinum
Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring. 2.80ct Diamond Engagement Ring Bow Platinum K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.80 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stones: ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 0.80ct Asscher Cut Ring. Baguette Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum IVS2
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in platinum, the Henlow Ring beautifully balances Art Deco-inspired geometry with refined vintage-style workmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring. 0.90ct Cushion Cut Ruby FIligree Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Fine milgrain and geometric cutouts decorate the open-work under-gallery, adding intricate texture and a distinctly architectural character. The Chartreuse Ring is an antique recrea...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
4 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Geometric Ring Platinum K 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: M Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Clarity Seco...
Diamond, Platinum
Rubellite Ring. 12ct Emerald Cut Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Rubellite Tourmaline Center Rubellite Weight: 12.00 carats Center Rubellite Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approxi...
Tourmaline, Rubelite, Diamond, Platinum
Natural Citrine Ring. 13.40ct Cushion Citrine Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Citrine Center Citrine Weight: 13.40 carats Center Citrine Cut: Cushion Cut Center Citrine Type: Natural Center Citrine Setting: Prong Set Secondary S...
Citrine, Diamond, Platinum
Platinum and 1.40ct Diamond Ring. GIA Old European Cut Engagement Ring L SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.40 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: L Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Clarity Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A deep red ruby sits between two diamonds in this art deco three stone ring. The ruby is 1.00 carat and has a lovely colour and clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond Infinity in Platinum Ring. 1TCW Old European Engagement Ring H VS1-SI1
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco-inspired Material: Platinum Ring Size: Currently a size 6.25, this ring can be resized to any finger size at no additional cost.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum and Emerald Cut Engagement Ring. GIA Diamond Baguette Halo Ring I VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carat Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certif...
Diamond, Platinum
Heart Engagement Ring. 0.80ct Heart Shape Diamond Sapphire Accent Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.90 carats Center Diamond Cut: Heart Shape Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary Stones: Sapph...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 1 Carat Diamond Ring. Cushion Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring IVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Cushion Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: GIA Certifica...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 1.30 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum H SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.30 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Certification: GIA ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art deco natural Burmese ruby and diamond ring, circa 1935.
Located in London, GB
Art deco natural Burmese ruby and diamond ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.25 Carat Round Diamond Floral Wedding Ring. Eternity Band Ring Platinum 4.7mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.25 carats Secondary Stone Cut: Round Cut Jewelry Type: Band Style: Floral, Eternity, Vintage-Style ...
Diamond, Platinum
2.50ct Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Accent Leaf Ring Platinum J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.50 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Clarity Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.21 Carat Diamond Solitaire, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A classic solitaire engagement ring featuring a 1.21 carat diamond. The sparkling diamond is a transitional cut diamond, I in colour and VS2 in clarity. It has held within a platinum...
Diamond, Platinum
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GIA 1.2ct Oval Art Deco Mixed-Cut Geometric Bezel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious platinum , the ring features a polished finish that enhances its Art Deco-inspired design, characterized by geometric bezels and slim square edges.
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Halo Engagement Ring. GIA 1.60ct Old Euro Diamond Ring Platinum J SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Carat Weight: 1.60 Carats Color: J Color Clarity: SI2 Cut: Old European Cut Certification: GIA Certificate Secondary Stones: Diamond, approxim...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring. GIA 0.80ct Old Euro Diamond Ring Platinum I SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Carat Weight: 0.80 Carats Color: I Color Clarity: SI1 Cut: Old European Cut Certification: GIA Certificate Secondary Stones: Diamond, approxim...
Diamond, Platinum
Peridot and Sapphire Ring. 3.40ct Peridot Sapphire Halo Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Peridot Center Peridot Weight: 3.70 carats Center Peridot Cut: Emerald Cut Center Peridot Color: Strong Saturation Secondary Stones: Sapphire, Diamond...
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 2.20 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Ring Platinum J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.20 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique and Vintage 4.55 Carat Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The tapering ring shoulders and sides of the setting are embellished with finely engraved details in the Art Deco manner, integrating with the main setting and continuing seamlessly ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Dainty Engagement Ring. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Platinum H VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.30 carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VVS2 Center Diamond ...
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.