Art Deco 0.75ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timelessly elegant Art Deco diamond solitaire ring features a beautifully claw set 0.75 carat old cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.90ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
The diamond is of good quality with a colour grading of F and clarity of SI1. This timeless ring has been crafted entirely in platinum and dates back to the Art Deco period.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 5.00ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Art Deco solitaire ring showcases a breath taking 5.00 carat old cushion cut diamond at its heart, certified by EDR.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.20ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Sitting proud on the finger, this Art Deco solitaire features a stunning 2.20 carat diamond at its centre.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.75ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Centring around a beautiful 1.75 carat old cut diamond, this classic solitaire dates to the 1920s. The diamond has a colour of H and clarity of SI1 and is claw set into a platinum co...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco diamond solitaire ring, French, circa 1935.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco diamond solitaire ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond, K colour, SI2 clarity, with a weight of 2.80 carats, in an open back fancy claw setting to a stylish intr...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.65ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
A unique twist on the traditional solitaire is seen here in this ring dating back to the Art Deco era.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This classic diamond solitaire ring dates to the 1930s. At its centre sits a 0.40 carat transitional cut diamond. This glittering diamond is of good quality with colour of G and clar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 2.97ct Rubellite Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Sitting proud on the finger, this Art Deco solitaire features a stunning 2.20 carat diamond at its centre.
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum
Art Deco 2.05ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A stunning 2.05 carat old cushion cut diamond is showcased in this timeless 1920s solitaire ring. With colour of I and clarity of VS1 the beautiful white diamond is claw set into an ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.78ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Sitting to the centre of this Art Deco solitaire engagement ring is a 0.78 carat transitional cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.91ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire dates back to the 1920s. Held within platinum claws sits a wonderful 0.91 carat old cushion cut diamond. The diamond has an estimated grading of H in clarity ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.60ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco solitaire ring features characterful old cut diamond at its centre.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1934
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco take on the timeless solitaire engagement ring features a charming old cut diamond at its centre.
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.97ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
With a timeless design, this beautiful solitaire ring dates back to the Art Deco era. A single old cut diamond is on display at its centre.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 7.60ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
With a stunning emerald cut diamond at its heart, this awe inspiring piece dates to the height of the 1920s. Weighing 7.60ct, the diamond has been graded by IGI as an I to J in colou...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 2.30ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A stunning old European cut diamond takes centre stage in this classic Art Deco solitaire. The sparkling stone weighs 2.30 carat and is of high quality, with colour of G and clarity ...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.62ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
A timeless classic, this Art Deco era solitaire ring features a 1.62 carat old cut diamond at its centre.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
The collet is seamlessly attached to a band of 18 carat white gold for a truly elegant piece and a quintessential engagement ring from the Art Deco era. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Sha...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This intricate Art Deco platinum ring, dating back to the 1930s, centers a breathtaking 5.50-carat emerald cut emerald, prong and bezel set, with a GIA Report confirming its Colombia...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art-Deco c1930's 1.60ct Old Cut Diamond Solitaire 18K White Gold Platinum Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of timeless & visually striking solitaire design this piece is dating back to an Art-Deco period - c1930’s, crafted with refined elegance & great attention to details Centrally cl...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.08 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
An alluring solitaire ring dating back to the Art Deco era is set with a beautiful 1.08 carat old cut diamond in the centre.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1930s is this classic solitaire ring set with a 0.50 carat, old cut diamond at it’s centre. The diamond has a colour of F and clarity of SI1 and has been claw set ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.28 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring Art Deco, circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.28 carat diamond and platinum solitaire style engagement ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, f...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.78 Ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, C.1920s
Located in London, GB
A captivating solitaire ring, crafted entirely in platinum, features an old cushion cut diamond claw set to the centre weighing 0.78 carat.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Art Deco Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely Platinum diamond Filigree Engagement ring. Old European cut .53 Ct center stone. VVS-2 Color G Measuring 5.20 x 3.08. Handcrafted in. Platinum containing 8 side Round brillia...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Citrine and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This Art Deco solitaire holds a round citrine stone held in a platinum claw setting.
Citrine, Diamond, Platinum, Gold
Vintage Pearl & Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring GIA
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage pearl ring! She would make for a very unique engagement ring!! Ring Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Width: 11mm Head Height: 8.9...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco 1.25ct Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Art Deco era comes this wonderful emerald cut solitaire ring.
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Amethyst Engagement Ring. 6.40ct Round Amethyst Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Amethyst Carat Weight: Approx 6.40 Carats Cut: Round Cut Accent Stones: Diamonds Accent Stone Weight: Approx 0.40 Carats Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Prong Set, Geometr...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Bravingtons Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This beautiful solitaire ring is modelled in 9 carat gold and the stone set in platinum. The diamond measures 8pts and is set in an illusion platinum setting. Made by Bravingtons. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Art Deco 1.01 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous art deco engagement ring features a 1.01 carat diamond suspended between diamond set split shoulders. The centre diamond is a G colour and SI1 clarity. Four baguette cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 0.65 Carat Diamond Solitaire Style Filigree Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This stunning antique piece was skillfully handcrafted sometime during the Art Deco design period (1920-1940). The platinum setting is absolutely exemplary of it’s design period; fea...
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.70ct Diamond Solitaire, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Art Deco period, this classic solitaire ring features an old cut diamond at it’s heart.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1925.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond flanked solitaire ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 0.75ct Diamond Solitaire, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
The diamond is of F colour and SI1 clarity and sits proudly within a platinum collet. A simple band of the same metal completing the wonderful Art Deco ring in elegant simplicity.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.65ct Diamond Solitaire, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco solitaire ring showcases a wonderful 0.65 carat transitional cut diamond at its centre.
Diamond, Platinum
1900s Antique Diamond Solitaire Platinum White Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Diamond 0.15 carat Solitaire Platinum and white Gold Ring. Circa 1900. Gross weight: 1.25 grams.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 2.66ct Diamond Solitaire, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
These smaller diamonds total 0.24 carat and add real character to this stunning ring. This classic ring will have been crafted by hand in the Art deco era.
Diamond, Platinum
$68,800Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Platinum & 2.50ct Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Step back into an era of unbridled glamour and architectural ambition. This exquisite platinum ring is a flawless example of Art Deco design, balancing brilliant light with precise, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco 2.53 Carat Marquise Diamond Statement Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring. Centering a Marquise Diamond, weighing approx. 2.53 Carat with 2 Marquise Side Diamonds, approx. 0.30tcw.
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Antique 0.95 Carat Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.95 carat diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our antique collection of engagement rings. This stunning, fine and impressive antiqu...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco, Translucent Vivid, Green 7.5 Carat Jadeite Platinum Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This platinum mid-century men’s signet-style statement ring featuring a large, vibrant green oval cabochon jadeite. The outside diameter of the ring measures 18.30 mm. Approximate ...
Jade, Platinum
0.15ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Engagement Ring In Platinum
Located in London, GB
0.15ct Ruby Burma Solitaire Engagement Ring In Platinum Introducing this stunning 0.15ct Burma Ruby Solitaire Engagement Ring! Made from luxurious Platinum, this ring is perfect for ...
Ruby, Platinum
Hand Engraved Art Deco 0.60 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A beautiful hand engraved Art Deco period diamond engagement ring in platinum. In exceptional condition, this original 1920's piece is centered by a sparkling 0.60 carat G color, VS1...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Filigree Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco solitaire ring. In a handmade filigree platinum setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous Art Deco old marquise cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in platinum. The ring f...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum 0.62ctw Old Diamond All Original Petite Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Circular Cut - Prong Set - H Color - VS1 Clarity - 0.52ct (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut - Pave Set - 0.10ctw...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,755Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.5 grams. Totally is Center diamond 0.45 ct. Totally is side diamond about 0.15 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring si...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 1.65ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A timeless classic, this Late Deco solitaire engagement ring features a 1.65 carat diamond as its centre piece. The round brilliant stone has a colour of I and clarity of SI1, and is...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Orange Blossom 0.75ct Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period diamond engagement ring in the Orange Blossom pattern. Crafted in hand engraved pattern and adorned with beautifully detailed orange blossoms. Centered by a 0.75...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the later Deco period this wonderful solitaire features a single 0.50 carat transitional cut diamond at it’s heart.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.65 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1.65 carat diamond and platinum Art Deco style solitaire ring; part of our collection of diamond engagement rings.
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 0.85ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Taking centre stage in this beautiful Late Deco solitaire ring is a 0.85 carat, transitional cut diamond. The diamond has been estimated as I in colour and SI2 in clarity. Flanking t...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco GIA 1.55ct Diamond Ring Engagement Platinum Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco 1.55ct old European brilliant cut diamond ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in platinum. Center set old European brilliant cut diamond measures 7...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 2.80ct Sapphire Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A real eyecatcher, this unique Late Deco solitaire ring holds an impressive 2.80 carat sapphire as it’s centrepiece. An emerald cut stone, this deep blue sapphire is completely natur...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 0.76ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the end of the Late Deco period, this beautiful solitaire ring is set with a sparkling old cushion cut diamond. Weighing 0.76 carat, the diamond has a colour of I and ...
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.
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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.