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
Vintage 3.08 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.08 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning vintage diam...
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine and Sapphire Double Halo Ring. 3ct Aquamarine Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 3.00 carats Center Aquamarine Type: Natural Center Aquamarine Cut: Emerald Cut Center Aquamarine Color: Lively Tea...
Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
2.45 Carat Baguette Cut Wedding Ring. Eternity Diamond Band Ring Platinum G-H
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 2.45 carats total Diamond Cut: Baguette Cut Diamond Color: G–H or better Stone Setting: Channel-set Jewelry Type: Band Style:...
Diamond, Platinum
0.50 Carat Baguette and Round Wedding Ring. Platinum Band Ring Alternate Cut
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.50 carats Secondary Stone Cut: Baguette Cut and Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Bezel Set Jewelr...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Sapphire Ring. 0.60ct Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
The combination of geometric diamond arrangement and sapphire accents gives the ring a beautifully balanced Deco character. Handcrafted in platinum, the Georgetown Ring is an elegan...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Engagement Ring. 3ct Round Transitional Cut Diamond Ring Platinum L VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 3.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Transitional Cut Center Diamond Color: Approximately L Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Cente...
Diamond, Platinum
1.10 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Engagement Halo Ring Platinum J VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.10 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Clarity Seco...
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine and Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring. 2.70ct Aquamarine Platinum Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: Approximately 2.70 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamond, Blue Sapphire Diamond Wei...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.60 Carat Diamond Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Ring Platinum J VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.60 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Clarity Seco...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Old European Cut Diamond Ring Platinum JSI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Clarity Certific...
Diamond, Platinum
Halo Engagement Ring. 0.60ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Platinum J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.60 carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 S...
Diamond, Platinum
0.65 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Ring. Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.65 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: ...
Diamond, Platinum
0.75 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum J SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.75 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Clarity Seco...
Diamond, Platinum
2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring. Baguette Halo Engagement Ring Platinum I VVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VVS1 Certification: GIA Sec...
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine and Sapphire Ring. 1ct Aquamarine Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: Approximately 1.00 carat Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Center Aquamarine Color: Lively Teal Saturation Seconda...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 4 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring KSI1
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1920 Material: Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 Resizing: Can be resized to any finger size at no extra cost.
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco Diamond Full Eternity Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
There is a total of 3.00 carats in this wonderful deco eternity ring. The diamonds are transitional cut diamonds, which are hand cut stones, and there are 20 of them in total. They a...
Diamond, Platinum
Beautiful Brazil 10.85 Aquamarine & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
A sensational vintage aquamarine ring, probably 20-30 years old, in a solid platinum setting. The star of the show is that gorgeous Brazilian aquamarine weighing an extraordinary 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Cushion Cut Amethyst and Diamond Ring. 6ct Platinum Ring Ribbon Bow Filigree
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Center Amethyst Weight: 6.00ct Center Amethyst Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: ~0.60ct Total Diamond Cut:...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.65 Carat Cushion Cut Engagement Ring. Diamond Accent Ring Platinum I SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.65 carats Center Diamond Cut: Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Certification: GIA Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
Cushion GIA Diamond Engagement Ring. 2.10ct Diamond Accent Platinum Ring H SI2
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certified Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 2.10-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clari...
Diamond, Platinum
0.75ct Alternate Cut Wedding Ring. Marquise and Roud Eternity Band Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.75 carats Secondary Stone Cut: Marquise Cut and Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Eternity Setting ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Australian Olive Green Parti Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
The sapphire is framed by a sparkling halo of sixteen natural brilliant-cut diamonds (total 0.32ct), held by a stunning hand-pierced filigree gallery underneath, highlighting the fin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Amethyst Ring. 1.90ct Round Cut Amethyst Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Center Amethyst Weight: 1.90 Carats Center Amethyst Cut: Round Cut Stone Setting: Six-Prong Setting Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Prong Engagemen...
Amethyst, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.80 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Emerald Onyx Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds accent the corners of the center stone and continue along the shoulders and gallery, creating additional sparkle while reinforcing the ring's strong Art Deco-inspired symmet...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Antique Aquamarine Ring. 16ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine Diamond Accent Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco Era, circa 1920 Material: Platinum Ring Size: 8, can be resized at no extra cost This spectacular Art Deco ring centers an impressive 16.00-carat emerald-cut aquamarin...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage GIA 3.40 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Accent Ring Platinum K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 3.40 Carats Certification: GIA Certified Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Center Diamond Cut: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Mid Century 2 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Ring Platinum KVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stones: ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 0.95ct 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
Antique 1.30 Carat Old Mine Cut Rings. Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.30 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old Mine Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: Approximately J Color Center Diamond Clarity:...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany 1 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Platinum G VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: G Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 0.80 Carat Emerald Cut Engagement Ring. Sapphire Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in platinum, the Boston Ring balances Art Deco-inspired geometry with the romance of antique diamond cuts and richly colored sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Halo Engagement Ring. GIA 1.10ct Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring G SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 1.10 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: G Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Cer...
Diamond, Platinum
French Platinum 2.50 Carat Unheated Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elegant French sapphire and diamond entourage ring crafted in 950 platinum, centered with a beautiful unheated Ceylon sapphire weighing approximately 2.50 carats. The cushion-shaped ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 2.94 Carat Natural Orange Tourmaline & Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Platinum 2.94 Carat Natural Orange Tourmaline & Diamond Double Halo Ring An exceptional 2.94-carat natural Orange Tourmaline from the renowned Umba River Valley, Tanzania, maste...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
GIA 1.40 Carat Diamond Ring. Old European Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum I SI1
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in platinum with an Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, the Burton Ring balances the warmth and character of an old European cut diamond with refined geometric accents.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco-Style Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Illusion Halo Ring in Solid 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
An illusion-set diamond center anchors this Art Deco-Style Ruby & Diamond Illusion Halo Ring, crafted in cool, lustrous 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Cushion Cut Diamond Ring. 1.30ct Diamond Emerald Halo Platinum Ring K VS2
Located in New York, NY
The combination of antique-inspired proportions and rich emerald accents gives the design a timeless yet distinctive presence. The Sulham Ring is a graceful choice for those drawn t...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Ring. GIA 1.20ct Mozambique Ruby Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 1.20ct Center Ruby Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: 0.55ct Total Diamond Cut: Baguette and...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. 1.70ct Oval Cut Emerald Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.70ct Center Emerald Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: 0.60ct Total Baguette Diamond We...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany Engagement Ring. GIA 1.10ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Platinum G VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.10 carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: G Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond S...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.09 Carat Round Diamond Platinum 950 Solitaire Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 4.09 carat, H color, VS1 clarity, no Fluorescence set low in a low setting style, platinum 950 solitaire ring. Custom options for diamonds and settings are always avail...
Diamond, Platinum
Eternity 1.50ct Diamond Band Ring. Round Cut Wedding Ring Platinum HVS1-VS2 2.6m
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.50 Carats Total Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Color: H Color Diamond Clarity: VS1–VS2 Clarity Stone ...
Diamond, Platinum
0.55 Carat Old European Cut Engagement Ring. Diamond Accent Ring Platinum G SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.55 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: G Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Center Diamond Sett...
Diamond, Platinum
Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. 2.20ct Stone Accent Platinum Ring J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.20 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond S...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Yellow Diamond Halo Ring. 1.10ct Radiant Yellow Diamond Ring Platinum VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.10 carats Center Diamond Cut: Radiant Cut Center Diamond Color: Fancy Intense Yello...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Platinum H SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: H Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Certificat...
Diamond, Platinum
W.A. Bolin 2.70ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring, 1933
By BOLIN
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
This Art Deco ring by W.A. Bolin belongs firmly to the latter category.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.80 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Pear Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.80 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Pear Shape Secondary Stones: Sapphires and Diamonds Sapphire Weight: 0.60 cara...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
French 1930s Pessis et Frères Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique jewel - French work of the 1930s. Art Deco ring, stamped by the Paris jeweler Pessis et Frères.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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18K Yellow Gold Textured Bark Ring with Platinum Diamond Accents
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking 18K yellow gold ring features a textured bark-inspired design, blending organic artistry with refined luxury. At its center, a brilliant 6.4mm round diamond weighing 0....
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique GIA 2.30 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Accent Ring Platinum JSI2
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco, circa 1920 Material: Platinum Ring Size: Currently a size 7.75, it can be resized to any finger size at no extra cost, This elegant antique engagement ring centers a...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Emerald Cut Engagement Ring. 0.80 Carat Diamond Halo Ring Platinum H VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.80 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Seco...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 9.46 Carat Green Cats Eye Chrysoberyl 14K Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco-style gallery features geometric openwork with diamond accents and milgrain detailing in white gold or platinum.
Chrysoberyl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 3 Carat Champagne Diamond Ring. Cushion Cut Engagement Ring Platinum VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Champagne Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 3. Carats Certification: GIA Certified Center Diamond Color: Fancy Yellow-Brown Center Diamond Clarity:...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
10.91 Carat Oval Jadeite Jade & Baguette Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Miami, FL
10.91 carat oval cabochon cut natural jadeite jade and baguette diamond side side stone ring in platinum 900 filigree setting. Handmade, with all natural gemstones and an adjustable ...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1 Carat Old European Engagement Ring. Diamond and Sapphire Halo Platinum Ring
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: L Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stones: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 2 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Accent Engagement Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Clarity Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Burma Ruby Ring. AGL 12.90ct Cushion Cut Rare Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 12.90 Carats Center Ruby Cut: Cushion Cut Certification: AGL Certified Gemstone Origin: Burma Treatment: Heated Secondary Sto...
Diamond, Ruby, 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.