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
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
Vintage Platinum Dome Ring with 11.3mm Tahitian Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Brunswick, ME
Vintage exquisite estate large silver grey Tahitian pearl and diamond ring. 11.3mm natural color silver gray Tahitian, high luster and few blemishes in a platinum setting with 6 roun...
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Peridot Double Halo Ring. 3.40ct Peridot Sapphire Diamond Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Peridot Center Peridot Weight: 3.40 Carats Center Peridot Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Sapphires and Diamonds Stone Setting: Halo of Sapphires...
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Platinum
5 carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring. Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Platinum Ring M VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 5.20 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: M Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stone...
Diamond, Sapphire, 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
$23,600Sale Price|20% Off
EGL Certified 1.89ct Old European cut diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Fall in love with timeless elegance—this original vintage engagement ring features a stunning 1.89ct Old European cut diamond set in a classic platinum design with diamond-accented s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GRS Certified 6.78 Carat Colombian Emerald & Baguette Diamond Platinum Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A true one-of-a-kind, handmade ring. Center stone is mounted in an elaborate baguette-cut diamond halo..This ring is for those with a refined and sophisticated taste in fine jewelry....
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
Platinum and 1ct Diamond Ring. Old European Cut and Old Mine Accent Ring K VS2
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: VS2 Clarity Seco...
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
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
Platinum 10.40tcw Vintage Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring, Dark Green
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring, a timeless masterpiece that captivates with a breathtaking 9.10-carat emerald cut emerald sourced from Zambia, sh...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1938 Soviet Union Ring Diamonds solid Platinum Ø US7 / 3 gr
Located in SE
A ring with radiant slightly convex shaped crown decorated with old mine cut natural Ural Diamonds. Metal parts in solid Platinum. Soviet Union's hallmarks : head of worker,950 f...
Diamond, Platinum
2 Carat Ring. GIA 2ct Old European Cut Diamond 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 Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Center Diamond Sett...
Diamond, Platinum
1.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring. Diamond Accent Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.50 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Stone Setting: Prong-Set Center wi...
Diamond, Platinum
1.80 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Round Aquamarine Round Diamond Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.80 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamond Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Set...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$5,015Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Oval Cut 1.75 Carat GIA Eternity Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Diamond Oval Cut 1.75 Carat GIA Eternity Engagement Ring Platinum. This engagement ring features a natural oval cut diamond center complemented by round diamond accents in an...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique French 21.02 Carat Aquamarine 1.90 Carat Onyx Platinum Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique French 21.02 carat aquamarine, 1.90 carat onyx and platinum ring; part of our Art Deco style jewelry collection.
Aquamarine, Onyx, Platinum
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1.70 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring F VS2
Located in Chicago, IL
original vintage engagement ring features a substantial 1.70ct emerald cut diamond in and utterly classic platinum setting with tapered baguette diamond accents. It is a high quality...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Handmade Platinum French U Pave Halo Diamond Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are six round diamonds French U Pave on each side of the shank. There is a beautiful Art Deco inspired gallery which gives the ring a graceful finish.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
GIA 1.05 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Octagonal Halo Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.05ct Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
1.58 Carat Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 1.58 Carat Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire and 0.18 CTTW Round-Cut Diamond Filigree Setting in Platinum 900 Ring Size 6. Details: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Size: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Half Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Ring. French Ruby Halo Ring Platinum J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Asscher Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certif...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.25 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
The exquisite design of this 1920s ring has stood the test of time, and it's simply divine. A stunning transitional cut diamond weighing 1.25 carats is set in a beautifully simple 8...
Diamond, Platinum
0.88 Old Mine Cut Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Style Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This platinum ring is an estate piece. This solitaire style ring features an antique Old Mine cut diamond in the center. Old Mine cut diamonds are often times similar to the modern c...
White Diamond, Platinum
1 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Ring. Diamond and Sapphire Halo Platinum Ring J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Elongated Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Eternity 0.55ct Baguette and Round Band. Diamond Wedding Ring Platinum 2mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.55 Carats Total Center Diamond Cut: Baguette Cut and Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Bezel-Set with Milgrain Detai...
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
Ruby and Diamond Ring. 1.10ct Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: Approximately 1.10 carats Center Ruby Cut: Oval Cut Center Ruby Setting: Prong Set Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
1.70 Carat Round Aquamarine Ring. Baguette Diamond Accent Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.70ct Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Baguette and Single Cut Stone Set...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Beauvince Antique Engagement Ring 6.20 Carat Oval KVVS2 IGI Diamond in Platinum
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A stunning large oval with delicate antique halo, this ring is mesmerizing and dreamy as if from a different era. Center Diamond Shape: Oval Center Diamond Weight: 6.20 ct Diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1 Carat D Color Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carat Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: D Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Certification:...
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
1.50 Carat Ruby Engagement Ring. Oval Ruby Old Mine Diamond Halo 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
Fine Art Deco Period 2.47 Carats GIA Toi et Moi Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Media, PA
Estimated Total Carat Weight (TCW): ~2.75 to 3.00 ctw Ring Size: 5.5 US (Resizable) Total Weight: 3.91 grams Primary Metal : Platinum Condition & Notes This piece displays classic Ar...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Platinum 0.75ctw Center Old European Cut Diamond & 0.32ctw Sapphire Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite antique ring showcases timeless elegance with its 0.75-carat Old European cut diamond (JK Color & SI2 Clarity) at the center, celebrated for its romantic sparkle a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 34.22 Carat Aquamarine and 1.28 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and large Art Deco 34.22 carat aquamarine and 1.28 carat diamond, 15 karat white gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery collections.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 3.18ct Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Art Deco style, 1950's engagement ring features a natural royal blue oval sapphire weighing 3.18ct in a four claw open, back setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
4 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring. Cushion Halo Platinum Ring J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 4.00ct Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: L Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary Stones: Sa...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
GIA 0.80 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Dome Engagement Ring Platinum H I1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.80 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: H Color Center Diamond Clarity: I1 Certification:...
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
Vintage Old European & Old Mine Cut Diamond Bypass Style Band Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The center stone is complemented by a continuous band of old European, old mine, and single cut diamonds that encircle the shank in a seamless river of antique diamond sparkle, creat...
Diamond, Platinum
2.96 Carat Blue Sapphire and 0.30 Carat Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Warszawa, PL
Sapphire ring, 2.96 carats, diamond ring, 0.30 carats, platinum, vintage-style engagement ring. This elegant platinum ring features a natural cushion-cut blue sapphire weighing appro...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.58 Carat Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 1.58 Carat Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire and 0.18 CTTW Round-Cut Diamond Filigree Setting in Platinum 900 Ring Size 6. Details: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Size: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Natural Emerald Diamond Halo Ring. 2.60ct Emerald Diamond Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Green Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 2.60 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Center Emerald Color: Natural Green Center Emerald Setting: Be...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Estate 2.75 Carat Vintage Ruby Diamond Ring Platinum and 18K
Located in Brunswick, ME
This distinguished vintage ruby ring presents a 2.43-carat natural ruby of pinkish-red hue in an elegant oval cut, complemented by two baguette-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0....
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA 2.75ct Pear Shaped Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring. Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Fancy Yellow Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.75 carats Center Diamond Cut: Pear Shape Center Diamond Color: Fancy Yellow Certification: GIA Certificat...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.60 Carat Asscher Cut Aquamarine Ring. Diamond French Sapphire Halo Platinum
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Aquamarine Weight: Approx 1.60 Carats Aquamarine Cut: Asscher Cut Secondary Stones: Sapphires, Diamonds Sapphire Cut: French Cut Diamond C...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
3.54ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Edwardian Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
It’s impossible not to fall in love with this breathtaking antique engagement ring - a perfect choice for a romantic and unforgettable proposal. At the heart of this exquisite piece...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Three-Stone 9 Carat Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Three diamonds sit fabulously on top of a simple setting modelled in 9ct gold and stones set in platinum. The central round diamond measures 4pts and the rose cut diamonds either sid...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Rose Diamond Halo Ring Platinum H VS1 Fleur De Lis
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certificate Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: approx. 1.00 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Rose Cut Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Cla...
Diamond, Platinum
Old Mine Engagement Ring. 1.30ct Diamond Halo Ring Platinum J VS2 Fleur De Lis
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
Art Deco 18K Gold Ring with Old European Cut Diamonds and Calibrated Sapphires
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This Art Deco ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold with a platinum-topped setting and features a refined geometric design characteristic of the 1920s–1930s era.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Platinum Diamond 9.70 Carat Cushion Cut Indicolite Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Our latest design! An elegant Pear Shaped GIA Certified Paraiba Tourmaline surrounded by Beautiful Diamonds in a Double Halo Setting. Metal- 90% Platinum,...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 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
0.70ct Diamond and Ruby Halo Ring. Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.70 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary Stone...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco 1.02 Carat Emerald and 1.05 Carat Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.02 carat emerald and 1.05 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our diverse emerald jewelry collections.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany and Co Comfort fit Wedding Ring. Polished Band Platinum 3.1mm Size 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Stone Setting: Polished Finish Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Style: Plain Design: Classic Tiffany & Co. platinum wedding band featuring a smooth polished finish and ...
Platinum
Cushion Cut Diamond Ring. 0.60ct and Old European Cut Halo Platinum Ring I VS
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.60 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: ...
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.