$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 1.50 Carat Solitaire Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite diamond ring features a phenomenally brilliant 1 carat old European cut diamond center complemented by a richly detailed diamond encrusted platinum setting. Fiery, beautifu...
Platinum
$194,792
X Midnight Sun Eclipse
Located in Stockholm, SE
Inspired by the celestial ballet of nordic midnight skies, this magnificent 12-carat oval-cut diamond captures a solitary star suspended in eternal motion. Its generous form is embra...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 2.33 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Engagement ring centers a prong set 2.33 carat old mine cushion cut diamond - F in color with SI1 clarity Flanked by cathedral shoulders Tested with partial stamp for platinum Cir...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.14 Untreated Blue Sapphire Emerald Cut 100% eye clean
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
his exquisite ring showcases a stunning GIA certified, untreated natural blue sapphire in an elegant emerald cut. The sapphire displays a vivid, velvety blue hue and is completely ey...
Sapphire, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The Emerald in this ring measures 1ct and is a great colour. Either side sit a baguette and round diamond on the shoulders. The diamond total of the ring is 20pts. The ring is modell...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Altrincham, GB
A stunning diamond engagement ring, set with a 0.80 carat transitional cut diamond. It's a particularly sleek and stylish example, and the main stone rests in fine claw settings, fla...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1 Carat Art Deco Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are thrilled to have acquired this stunning vintage solitaire style engagement ring!! Ring Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Width: 6.5mm Head Height: 5.2...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic and stunning diamond solitaire ring dates back to the 1920s, and is expertly made. The stone is 1.02 carats. The Old European cut diamond (H - VS2) is beautifully claw s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$29,120Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring. 2.80ct Old European Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Art Deco engagement ring, meticulously handcrafted in platinum circa 1920, showcasing timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship. At its center, a captivating old Euro...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco PLATINUM Diamond Solitaire Ring. Platinum diamond Square setting
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1930s Size: 6 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Gold Style: Art deco Amazing Art Deco Solitaire ring. Diamond set in a square ...
Platinum
Art Deco Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an Asscher cut diamond weighing 1.45 carats H color with VS2 clarity - set with wide prongs in basket With a decorously pierced profile Flanked by cathedral shoulders Notch...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.20 Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamond Allure This superb Art Deco period Diamond solitaire ring is 1925 ca.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.56 Carat Diamond Solitaire Filigree Vintage Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An elegant art deco engagement ring featuring a 0.56 Carat European-cut diamond, set in a detailed platinum band. The center diamond is of VS2 clarit...
Diamond, Platinum
$32,240Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring. GIA 2.30ct Old Euro Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco-era ring, circa 1920, showcases timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship. At its heart is a dazzling 2.32-carat old European cut diamond, GIA-certified w...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.29 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 2.29 carats - K color with VS1 clarity Set in a six prong basket with a pierced gallery Depicting a geometric pattern fully around Test...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1920s Platinum 0.78ctw Diamond Solitaire Ring with Diamond Shoulders
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A platinum and diamond ring, comprising one round transitional cut diamond, and six rose cut diamonds, set in platinum, to a platinum band. This show-stopping ring is striking in i...
Diamond, Platinum
French Art Deco 1.90 Ct Diamond Solitaire Plus Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Ultra Deco This marvellous Art Deco Diamond solitaire ring is French origin Finely hand-fabricated in gleaming platinum during the 20’s – bearing French marks Traditional ever loved ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Style .60 Ct Cushion Diamond Solitaire Plus Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamond Target This fantastic Diamond solitaire ring has been hand fabricated in solid Platinum, following the highest standards of crafting in a classy traditional target design Art...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,728Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Art Deco Diamond solitaire ring, Engagement ring, 18k gold and platinum
Located in NEWARK, GB
You cannot help but be enchanted by this superb Vintage Art Deco Diamond solitaire ring. This beautiful piece is what engagement rings are all about, it is a wonderful, stunning vin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Filigree Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring centering a Brilliant cut Diamond, approx. 0.45 carat; wonderful H color and VS2 clarity, milgrain setting; shank is 18K and top mounting i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Round Brilliant-Cut 1.01 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond ring, set with a round brilliant cut diamond, weighing 1.01 carats, G colour, VVS2 clarity, accompanied by GIA certificate 312554, in a square setting, with three...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco .28ct Old Cut Diamond 18ct Gold & Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Circa 1920s, this exquisite original Art Deco engagement ring showcases a 0.28ct early brilliant-cut diamond at its centre. The diamond displays a bright white G–H colour, with a cle...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art-Deco 0.35ct Diamond Solitaire with Accents 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! Of timeless Solitaire with Accents design this piece is Art-Deco, from 1930’s Cen...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Art Deco 3.90ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Taking centre stage in this beautiful Art Deco solitaire ring is a 3.90 carat, baguette cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.22ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A mesmerizing pear cut diamond takes centre stage in this Art Deco solitaire ring. Weighing 2.22 carat, the central diamond is a K in colour and SI1 in clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Patterned Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning ring, with a centre stone which weighs 2.34 carat. It is a beautiful old cut diamond which is expertly and professionally set within this unique and hand crafted m...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire ring dates to the Art Deco era. A single 1.50 carat old cut diamond takes centre stage, claw set within a platinum collet.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.20ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco take on the timeless solitaire engagement ring centres around a sparkling old cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.20ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art Deco solitaire ring showcases a sparkling transitional cut diamond at its centre.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.80ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art Deco solitaire ring showcases a characterful old mine cut diamond at its centre.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.60ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Taking centre stage in this beautiful Art Deco solitaire ring is a 0.60 carat, old cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.64ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A stunning old marquise cut diamond takes centre stage in this Art Deco solitaire ring. A rare scut of stone to find in an antique piece, this diamond comes fully certified by GIA, w...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.00ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire ring dates back to the 1920s and features a beautiful old oval cut diamond at its centre. Weighing 2.00 carat, the diamond is of J colour and VS1 clarity. It ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art Deco solitaire ring showcases a sparkling transitional cut diamond set within an illusion-style setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco take on the timeless solitaire ring features a sparkling old cut diamond at its centre.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A stunning Asscher cut diamond takes pride of place in this Art Deco take on the classic solitaire ring. The 1.00 carat central diamond has a colour of between H and I and a clarity ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Handmade entirely in platinum, the diamond sits within an illusion style setting, adding a level of grandeur that is iconic of the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.95ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art Deco solitaire ring showcases a sparkling old cut diamond at its centre.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire ring dates back to the 1920s and features a beautiful old cut diamond at it’s centre. Weighing 2.40 carat the characterful diamond has a colour of J and clari...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco take on the timeless solitaire engagement ring is truly beautiful, featuring a sparkling old cut diamond at it’s centre.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.38ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A stunning 1,38 carat old cut diamond sits proudly in this timeless Art Deco solitaire ring. With a colour of G and a clarity of VS1 the claw set diamond is of high quality and sits ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.55ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire ring dates back to the 1920s and features a beautiful old cut diamond at its centre. Weighing 0.55 carat, the diamond has a colour of H and clarity of SI1. It...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.20ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This quintessential solitaire ring dates back to the 1920s and features a sparkling old cut diamond at its centre. Weighing 1.20 carat, the diamond is I colour and SI1 clarity. The d...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a lovely diamond engagement ring dating back to the Art Deco era. The ring plays host to a single round brilliant cut diamond that sits in an 8 clawed mount. It is craft...
Platinum
Art Deco 1.85ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful solitaire design was hand crafted in the 1920s. The Art Deco piece showcases a sparkling 1.85 carat transitional cut diamond at it’s centre. The diamond has been given...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.00ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1920s, this Art Deco solitaire ring is a timeless classic, set with a sparkling Old cut diamond at its centre.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.60ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1920s this beautiful ring is classically Art Deco. A single baguette cut diamond sits at it’s centre flanked by further baguette cut diamonds upon stepped shoulders. T...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 6.00ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Embodying the opulence of the Art Deco era, this engagement ring presents a 6.00 carat old European cut diamond within its handmade platinum setting. Certified by EDR, the beautiful ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.09ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Sitting at the heart of this timeless Art Deco solitaire ring is a stunning 2.09 carat old cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.92ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco take on the timeless solitaire engagement ring features a stunning old cut diamond at its centre.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.20ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A timeless engagement ring set with one old cut diamond. The diamond, set in a gorgeous platinum collet with eight claws, has been estimated as H in colour and SI1 in clarity with a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.15ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire centres around a sparkling 1.15 carat, old cushion cut diamond. The diamond has a colour of H and clarity of VS1 and is claw set into a square platinum collet...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.00ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Centred around a carat sparkling 1.00 carat old cut diamond, this beautiful Art Deco solitaire is a timeless classic. Claw set into a platinum collet, the Diamond has a grading of I...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.75ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A 0.75 carat old cut diamond sits central to this beautiful Art Deco solitaire ring. The claw set diamond has a colour of I and clarity of VS1.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 3.10ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This 1920s ring features a magnificent 3.10 carat old cushion cut diamond. It has been graded as I-J in colour and SI2 in clarity. The mount would have been expertly hand crafted in ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Solitaire Diamond Ring in Rub-Over Setting
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous art deco solitaire diamond ring is timeless. A gorgeous old European cut diamond is rub-over set in platinum, and finished with a millgrain edge to the setting, giving...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful antique solitaire dates back to the 1920s. A 0.50 carat old cut diamond sparkles, at its centre, claw set in a platinum collet. The diamond has a colour of H and clari...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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.
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