Eternity French Cut Diamond Band Ring. 6ct Channel Wedding Ring 4.6mm Platinum H
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 6.00 carats Secondary Stone Cut: Antique French Cut and French Cut Secondary Stone Color: H Color Seco...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Emerald Cut Engagement Ring. 0.80 Diamond Emerald Halo Ring Platinum H VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.80ct Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certificat...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
AGL Burma Ruby Halo Ring. 1.40ct Unheated Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 1.40 carats Center Ruby Cut: Cushion Cut Center Ruby Type: Natural, Non-Heated Center Ruby Origin: Burma Center Ruby Setting: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Ring 3.5 Carat Navette Wedding Engagement Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic Antique Edwardian Diamond Ring in Platinum with 3.5 Carats of spectacular G color (white white white) and VS clarity (clean) Old European Cut Diamonds. This monumental an...
Diamond, Platinum
$9,176Sale Price|20% Off
3.34ct Fancy Cut Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum PT950 Round Center
Located in Great Neck, NY
This elegant Platinum PT950 cocktail ring is a refined example of classic Winston-style high jewelry, designed with timeless proportions and exceptional diamond presence. At its cent...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Three Stone Engagement Ring. 1TCW Euro Diamond Platinum Ring I-J VS1-VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.00 carat each Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: I–J Overall Center Diamond Clar...
Diamond, Platinum
2.50 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Platinum I VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond S...
Diamond, Platinum
1 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Halo Ring. Old Euro K VS1 Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Seco...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Platinum Engagement Ring. GIA 2.20ct Old Euro Diamond Halo Ring 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
1.30 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring. Emerald Halo Platinum Ring K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.30 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary Stone...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Diamond Halo Ring. 2.20ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum L VS1
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: L Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Center Diamond Sett...
Diamond, Platinum
Certified 0.79 ct fancy deep brown slightly orange diamond, platinum ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Fancy brown diamond ring. Fancy brown diamond ring: a solitaire diamond fancy cognac ring in platinum. This ring is centered on a magnificent brilliant cut fancy diamond, whose brown...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
0.80ctw sapphire & 0.60ctw I SI1 Handmade Diamond Ring Set In Platinum
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite handmade platinum ring is a stunning example of timeless craftsmanship and Art Deco elegance.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Marquise Cut Aquamarine Ring. French Sapphire Halo Diamond Shoulder Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 0.70 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Marquise Cut Secondary Stones: Sapphires, Diamonds Sapphire Cut: French Cut St...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Old European Cut Halo Ring. 1.50ct Diamond French Ruby Halo Ring Platinum K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stones: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
4 Carat Engagement Ring. Cushion Cut Diamond Sapphire Halo Platinum Ring J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 4.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: L Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Clarity S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
5.40 Carat Pink Tourmaline 1.75 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1945
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage Art Deco 5.40 carat pink tourmaline and 1.75 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our tourmaline jewelry collection.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Emerald And Diamond Ring. AGL 1ct Colombian 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 Center Emerald Type: Natural, No Oil Center Emerald Origin: Colombia Certifi...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
J. Birnbach 0.92 carat Cushion Brilliant Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
The baguettes are framed by delicate milgrain and taper details which give the setting its Art Deco feel. The setting is crafted in platinum and sits low to the hand.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage GIA 1.15ct Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum J SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.15 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Center Diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
Cushion Cut Aquamarine Ring. 1.50ct Natural Aquamarine Diamond Eternity Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.50 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.30 Carats Total Jewel...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
8 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Ring. Natural Sapphire Diamond Halo Platinum Ring G VS
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 8.30 carats Center Sapphire Cut: Round Cut Center Sapphire Type: Natural Center Sapphire Origin: Ceylon Secondary Sto...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1 Carat Ruby Engagement Ring. Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 1.50 Carats Center Ruby Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 Carats Diamond Cut: Old M...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
1.15 Carat Old European Cut Engagement Ring. Diamond I SI2 Cluster Ring Platinum
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 Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI2...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.45 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Engagement Halo Ring Platinum LSI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.45 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: L Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Certification: GIA ...
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine and Diamond Halo Ring. Platinum Asscher Aquamarine Engagement Floral
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 0.80 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Asscher Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.50 Carats Total Diamo...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
7.04 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This magnificent ring is crafted from platinum 900 featuring a cathedral style band and gorgeous filigree. Displayed as the center stone is a dazzling cabochon cut star sapphire weig...
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
1.85 Carat Untreated Jadeite Jade and Diamond Platinum Ring HK Certified
Located in Miami, FL
The perfect blend of luxurious design and fine craftsmanship. Adorned with a stunning 1.83 carat untreated green jade, certified by HK Jade & Stone Lab. Embracing this lush green pre...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1.15 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: 1.15 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary Stones: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald-Cut 2.09 Carat Diamond Baguette Flanked Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco emerald-cut diamond flanked solitaire. Centrally set with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond, E colour, VS1 clarity, with a weight of 2.09 carats in an open back four claw set...
Diamond, Platinum
Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring. 1.30ct Halo Platinum Ring J VS2
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: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary St...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond Engagement Ring. 2.80ct Old European Cut Diamond Bow Ring 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 Center Diamond Sett...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring by Tiffany & Co, American, circa 1935.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. Set with twelve square baguette cut natural unenhanced sapphires in open back rubover channel settings with a combined approximate we...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond
Roman Malakov 1.81 Carats Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful art deco ring, featuring three emerald cut sapphires weighing 1.81 carats total, each set on a four prong setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
9.5mm South Sea White Pearl and Baguette Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
9.5mm South Sea Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ring in Platinum. The white pearl is surrounded by round cut shining diamonds on the top and bottom and 4 tapered baguette cut diamonds on ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
6 Carat Engagement Ring. Rose Cut Diamond Accent Platinum Ring K VS1 Pear Shape
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 6.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Rose Cut, Pear Shape Center Diamond Color: K–L Center Diamond Clarity: VS2...
Diamond, Platinum
5.12 Carat Natural Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
This exquisite ring features a beautiful transparent blue natural unheated emerald cut sapphire weighing 5.12ct in a rub over, open back setting. The incredible stone is surrounded b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring. 2.20ct Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 2.20ct Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: ~0.40ct Total Diamond Cut: Ol...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Zambian Emerald Engagement Ring. GIA 4.90ct Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 4.90 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Center Emerald Type: Natural Center Emerald Setting: Bezel Set Certification...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
GIA 2 Carat Cushion Cut Champagne Diamond Ring. Halo Platinum Engagement Ring VS
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: Fancy Yellow-Brown Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certific...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Old Euro Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring. GIA 1.60ct Platinum Diamond Ring KVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.60ct Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: GIA Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18K Gold – French 57 (US 8)
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Specifications Finger size: French 57 (US 8) – resizable on request Materials: 18 K yellow gold (750‰); white-metal setting (platinum/white gold) Period: Early 20th Cent...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring. 1ct Cushion Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 1ct Old European Cut Engagement Ring. Diamond Solitaire Ring Platinum K VS1
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: K Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Center Diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
1.10 Carat Old European Cut Engagement Ring. Diamond Halo Ring Platinum J VS1
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: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef Arpels Marquise Cut Ring. 1.20ct & 4.10TCW Colorless Diamond Platinum
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 1.20 Carats Color: E Clarity: VVS1–VS1 Cut: Marquise Cut Secondary Stones: Dia...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 1 Carat Cushion Cut Ring. Old Mine Cut Cluster Ring Platinum I SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Center Diamond S...
Diamond, Platinum
4 Carat Diamond Halo Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Ring Platinum K VS1
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: K Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Clarity Seco...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.50 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Diamond Ruby Halo Ring Platinum K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Cente...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring. 2ct Old Euro Diamond Halo Ring Platinum J VS1
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 Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Center Diamond Sett...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Gubelin Certified 2.54 Carat Colombian No Oil Emerald Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
This exceptional platinum ring showcases a rare 2.54-carat Colombian emerald of unparalleled beauty and rarity, certified by Gubelin Gem Lab. Sourced from Colombia, the most prestigi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
GIA 2.50 Carat Yellow Diamond Ring. Pear Shaped Fancy Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.50 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Pear Shape Center Diamond Color: Fancy Yellow Certification: GIA Ce...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 6.03 Carat Oval Ceylon Sri Lanka Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified natural 6.03 carat oval cut Sri Lanka origin heated blue sapphire and 1.36 carat total weight diamond ballerina-style cocktail ring in platinum 900, featuring a vivid r...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Oval Cut Sapphire Engagement Ring. 4.60ct Sapphire Trillion Cut Diamond Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 4.60 Carats Center Sapphire Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Trillion Cut Diamond Setting: Prong...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Rose Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Rose Cut Center Diamond Color: K Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Ce...
Diamond, Platinum
Peridot Double Halo Ring. 3.70ct Peridot Sapphire Diamond Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Peridot Center Peridot Weight: 3.70 Carats Center Peridot Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds and Sapphires Stone Setting: Double Halo of Diam...
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 2.15 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring. Micro-pave Diamond Ring H VS2 Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.15 carats Center Diamond Cut: Rose Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond Setting: Pro...
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine and Sapphire Diamond Ring. 1ct Round Aquamarine Double Halo Platinum
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Stone Weight: Approx 1.20 Carats Gemstone Cut: Round Cut Accent Stones: Sapphires, Diamonds Total Sapphire Weight: Approx 0.50 Cara...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
0.56 carat Diamond and 0.86 carat Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This Art Deco-style ring is crafted in platinum 950 and features diamonds and sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
3 Carat Princess Cut Wedding Ring. Diamond Eternity Band Ring Platinum H VS1 VS
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 3.00 carats Secondary Stone Cut: Princess Cut Secondary Stone Color: H Color Overall Secondary Stone C...
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.