Cartier Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, French, 1913.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.80 carats, further set w...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Cartier 5.36 Carats Total Square Emerald Cut 3-Stone Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.5 This stunning Art Deco-era Cartier engagement ring features a striking 4.64 carat square emerald cut diamond at its center, set in a crisp, high-polish platinum sett...
Diamond, Platinum
EGL Certified 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
An Art Deco-inspired engagement ring crafted by Bracken Jewelers in Los Angeles, California.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2.64 Carat Antique Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This charming antique ring centers around a 2.64 carat colombian emerald of exceptional clarity and rich color. The fine crystal is accompanied by a certificate from AGL stating the ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Aquamarine Ring, 6.39 Carats
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
This ring showcases the legendary craftsmanship of Oscar Heyman, America's premier jewelry house. At the heart of the design is a 6.39-carat oval aquamarine, prized for its exception...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1920s Antique Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning Art Deco emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring. Centrally set with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 9.30 carats, flanke...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Ethereal Blue Majesty 1.85 carats Vivid Sapphire & Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Behold a piece of timeless elegance, where the deep allure of the ocean meets the pristine sparkle of the stars. This breathtaking ring is centered around a magnificent, 1.85 carats ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mauve Star Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Mauve star sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced mauve star sapphire with an approximate weight of 27.77 carats in an open back cl...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Ceylon sapphire and diamond octagonal cluster ring, French, circa 1925.
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond octagonal cluster ring. Set with one central oval old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 6.75 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 6.75 carat oval cut natural blue sapphire with a a baguette cut diamond halo in a ballerina style platinum 900 ring setting. Ring size 7, adjustable.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Black Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Black opal and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with an oval cabochon natural black opal in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 13.00 carats, flanked by two re...
Black Opal, Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Mauboussin Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1929
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin cabochon sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with a natural unenhanced cabochon sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 8.40 carats, em...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.68 Carat Old European Cut Diamond K/VS1 GIA Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This edgy Art Deco diamond engagement ring is mounted with a 1.68 carat Old European Cut Diamond of K color VS1 clarity, certified by GIA, and looks very prominent in it's halo with ...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Eternity Elongated Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dekara Design Collection A Breathtaking, Timeless Classic Eternity Prong Set Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Band. This high end piece is handmade to perfection, from the stone sett...
Diamond, Platinum
Boucheron Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1920
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old mine cut natural Colombian emerald with indications of minor clarity enhancement in an open back ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Diamond and Ruby Target Ring, French, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Antique diamond and ruby target ring. Centrally set with a round transitional cut diamond, F colour, VS1 clarity with an approximate weight of 2.46 carats, in an open back rubover se...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Black Onyx and 0.46 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive and unusual Art Deco ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 karat gold and platinum.
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Boucheron 5.03 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1925
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron old cut diamond ring. Set with an impressive round old cut diamond, E colour, VS2 clarity, with a weight of 5.03 carats in an open back claw setting, flanked by two rectang...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA Report Certified 2.07 Carat Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A heady heirloom, this authentic Art Deco Tiffany & Co. emerald and diamond Toi et Moi ring is breathtakingly beautiful.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$2,574,000 / item
20.03 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Ring 18K Gold Iconic Presence
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 20.03 carats, radiant, diamond ring. Designed to feel like a personal signature: refined, wearable, and unmistakably high-end. Colour family: Brilliant White. Metal: 18...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1929 Ring 1ct Blue Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold / ØUS6.5 /1.85gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period German Sapphire and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Gold and Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Bailey, Banks & Biddle 1920s Two-Stone Diamond Ring
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in London, GB
Bailey, Banks and Biddle two stone diamond ring. Set with two round old cut diamonds in open back millegrain collet settings with a total weight of 1.60 carats, the curved bezel also...
Diamond, Platinum
Mauboussin Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1929
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set to centre with a rectangular step cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 0.91...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Old European Cut Diamond 2.24 carats Flanked Solitaire Ring, English, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Old cut diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond, G colour, SI1 clarity, with a weight of 2.24 carats, in an open back claw setting, flanked by six ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 6.73 Carat No Heat Cornflower Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Report Number 2235069303 Latest of my creations. A breathtaking Art Deco Inspired Cornflower Blue NO HEAT Sri Lanka Oval Sapphire and Round Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Handmade...
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 27.25 Carat Round Red Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A Rear Vintage find! This Platinum 27.25ct ound Red Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Ring is truly Gorgeous and one of a kind! Bright Red Rubellite Tourmaline Color is captivating, extr...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Platinum Eternity French U Pave Round Diamond Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Beautiful Art Deco Hand Engraved Eternity Pave Diamond Band. This piece is handmade to perfection, from the stone setting to the engraving. High end band...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,141Sale Price|20% Off
5.65 carat Aquamarine 1.70 carat Sapphires 0.89 carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Elegant platinum ring in Art Deco style, featuring a stunning central aquamarine and a combination of baguette and brilliant-cut sapphires and diamonds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Pearl and 1.15 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pearl and 1.15 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cocktail ring in the Art Deco style; part of our vintage pearl jewelry collections.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.10 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a vintage three-stone diamond ring borrowing from a classic Art Deco style. At the centre of this face we find a chunky 1.10ct old mine cut diamond which sits proud in a...
Diamond, Platinum
Jabel Old Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring, American, circa 1920
By Jabel
Located in London, GB
Jabel old cut diamond three stone ring. Set centrally with a round old cut diamond in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.45 carats, flanked further with two ro...
Diamond, Platinum
1.13 carat I/VS2 GIA Old European Cut Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Step into a world of timeless romance with this enchanting 1.13-carat Old European Cut Diamond engagement ring. The captivating center stone, a vintage delight, boasts a gentle I col...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s 1.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Stamped with the marks "10% IRID-PLAT" and "HAND MADE," this exquisite ring was meticulously handcrafted using techniques from the Art Deco period.
Diamond, Platinum
$4,473Sale Price|30% Off
GIA Certified No Heat Round Cabochon Sapphire In VIntage Engraved Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage cocktail ring, a true masterpiece of fine jewelry craftsmanship. Featuring a stunning GIA Certified No Heat Burma Cabochon Ro...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.94 Carat Cushion Modified Brilliant Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined three-stone diamond ring featuring a GIA certified 2.94 carat natural cushion modified brilliant cut diamond at the center. The diamond is graded K color and VS2 clarity, w...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Roman Malakov 2.01 Carats Total Emerald Cut Sapphires & Diamond Double Halo Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful art deco fashion ring, featuring three bezel-set emerald cut sapphires weighing 2.01 carats total.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine Ring. 1.60ct Round Aquamarine Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Aquamarine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.60-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Cut Primary Stone Color: I Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 Clarity Secondary Stone: Dia...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.50 Carat Pink Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Classic Halo Engagement Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
This classic halo style engagement ring is a breathtaking symbol of romance and elegance. At the center, there is a radiant 1.50 carat pink cubic zirconia, expertly cut to showcase i...
Platinum, Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique Ring 0.65ct Sapphire 0.2 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø3.75 US/ 2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Sapphire and Diamonds Ring,hand - made ca. 1920s - 1930s. Band and part of openwork crown in solid 18 ct Yellow Gold with face and clusters in Platinum. Likely German, h...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Certified 5.16 Carat Fei Cui Type A Jadeite Jade and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Hong Kong Jade and Stone Laboratory Certified 5.16 Carat "Fei Cui" Jade and Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring. Fancy, vibrant, and captivating shade of bright green, round shape, cabochon...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Natural Emerald Diamond Halo Ring. 1ct Emerald Diamond Engagement Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Emerald Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco Shipping Information: This item is shipped with full i...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, VS1 Clarity
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary engagement ring centers a GIA-certified 5.30 carat Old European Brilliant Cut diamond, exuding timeless charm and antique elegance. The diamond is graded L color a...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 4.35 Carat Aquamarine and 1.46 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 4.35 carat aquamarine and 1.46 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold and platinum set cluster ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. Th...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French 1925s Pink Spinel Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangular Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Magnificent antique Art Deco ring with a rectangular setting with cut corners, adorned with a pink spinel in the center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.42 Carats Total Cabochon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Antique Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous fashion ring, featuring a 4.20 carats cabochon blue sapphire certified by GIA as natural, set on an antique art deco style.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
0.8ct Natural Round-Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
The illusion setting amplifies the stone’s brilliance, evoking the elegance of Art Deco design while embodying contemporary sophistication
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.06ct Baguette & Round Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Key Features: Center Stone: Approx. 0.58ct natural baguette-cut diamond E color, VS clarity – sleek and refined brilliance Side Stones: Approx. 0.48ct natural round-cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
EGL Certified 1.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
richly detailed vintage style ring showcases a dazzling 1.52ct old European cut diamond in a classic and timelessly romantic setting! The diamond is bright and lively with a well exe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Wedding Band. Diamond Ruby Sapphire Eternity Platinum Band Movable Side
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.20-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Secondary Stone: Ruby Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.60-Carat...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Rose Gold Tourmaline Ring. 2ct Oval Cut Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Tourmaline Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 2.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Primary Stone Color: Pink Color Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: App...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$18,240Sale Price|20% Off
1.80 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly designed in the style of the Art Deco era, the ring’s under-gallery and shoulders are adorned with additional old European cut diamonds, adding depth and sparkle to its sop...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.63 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Halo Set Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.63 Carat Oval Cut Pink/Orange Padparadscha Sapphire from Madagascar with 1.40 CTW Round Cut Diamond Halo Cluster Setting Ring in Platinum 950. Ring size 7.25. Details: Item Type...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
J. Milhening Inc. Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Chicago, American, circa 1935
Located in London, GB
Star sapphire and diamond ring by J. Milhening Inc., Chicago, American, circa 1935. A platinum and iridium ring set with one central oval cabochon star sapphire in a rubover collet s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1939 Ring natural 0.6ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS9 / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period Three Stones Ring decorated with natural Emerald stone and rose - cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Yellow Gold Ring. 0.50ct Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring L VS2
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: 0.50-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Primary Stone Color: L Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 Clarity Secondary Stone: Diamonds Sec...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
European Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring. GIA 1.40ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certificate Carat Weight: Approx. 1.40-Carats Stone Cut: Old European Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Cluster Ring Color: J Color C...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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.
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