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 1.20ct 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 1.64ct 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 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 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 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 1.20ct 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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 1.15ct 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 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
Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to approximately the 1920s, this solitaire has an old cushion cut, weighing 0.64 carat, set to centre. Estimated as I in colour and SI1 in clarity, the stone has proudly been ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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
Late Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This stunning engagement ring is a diamond solitaire on an 18 carat yellow gold band. The dazzling stone has been estimated as a G in colour and SI1 in clarity, which is a typical qu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1930s English Art Deco old mine diamond solitaire ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco old mine diamond solitaire ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old mine diamond, G colour, VS1 clarity in an open back fancy claw setting with a weight of 3.01 carats, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.40ct Sapphire and Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Taking centre stage in this beautiful Art Deco solitaire ring is a dazzling blue sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Platinum and White Gold .62ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Vintage Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring. The top part of the ring was made mid-century and boasts a transitional cut diamond, the shank was later replaced and is made in 14k...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1 Carat Old European Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This 1 carat Art Deco engagement ring is a stunning solitaire with a 100 year old history.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.67 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This lovely art deco engagement ring features a 0.67 carat old cut diamond. It is great quality, with a grade of G colour and VS1 clarity. Two old cut diamonds sit to either side of ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.80ct Diamond Solitaire Flower Blossom Motif Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An art deco period engagement ring featuring a 0.80 carat Old European cut diamond, set in a classic prong setting. The diamond boasts an H color gr...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 5.28 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This rare and unique Art Deco engagement ring presents an opulent IGL certified, 5.28 carat, old european cut diamond within its original handmade platinum setting. The diamond is c...
Diamond, Platinum
$26,396Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite authentic Art Deco period engagement ring features a magnificent, natural old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 2 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.45 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 0.45 carat transitional cut diamond is showcased in this Art Deco Engagement Ring. The diamond is F colour and VS2 clarity. It is claw set in the patterned platinum shoul...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
French Art Deco 1.50 Ct Diamond Twin Solitaire Buckle Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Art Deco ring is 1935 ca Substantially hand crafted solid 18 KT gold with Platinum portions It bears French hallmarks Masculine and strong character is expressed by ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco flanked solitaire diamond ring, early 20th Century.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco flanked solitaire diamond ring. Set to centre with a single rectangular emerald-cut diamond, H colour, VVS1 clarity with a weight of 3.02 carats in an open back claw setting...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.15ct Diamond Solitaire, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This striking Art Deco solitaire ring proudly features a 1.15 carat transitional cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.91ct Diamond Solitaire, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful take on the classic solitaire design was handcrafted in the 1920s. The Art Deco piece showcases a 0.91 carat old cut diamond at its centre. The diamond has a colour of...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 4.23ct Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A stunning 4.32 old cushion cut carat diamond sparkles in this late art deco engagement ring. The diamond is certified by WGI as a K colour, and VVS2 clarity, making it great quality...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Amethyst Ring. 4.50ct Round Cut Amethyst Ring Platinum Engraved
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco, circa 1930 Material: Platinum Ring Size: Currently a size 7, it can be resized at no extra cost, This striking antique ring centers a substantial 4.50 carat round-cu...
Amethyst, Platinum
Art Deco 4.38 Carat Step-Cut Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Art Deco step-cut diamond flanked solitaire ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 7...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
$16,240Sale Price|20% Off
EGL Certified 1 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Art Deco Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Art Deco engagement ring showcases a stunning center diamond, meticulously hand-crafted in a timeless platinum setting. The focal point of this heirloom piece is a mag...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Art Deco 1.50 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A lovely transitional cut diamond shines in this late art deco ring. The diamond was certified by EDR as G colour and SI2 clarity, and has lovely fire. It is claw set in platinum, on...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1945 Ceylon Sapphire 2.55ct & Diamond 0.20ct Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.55 carat Ceylon sapphire and 0.20 carat diamond, platinum Art Deco ring; part of our diverse collection of sapphire engagement rings.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
French 1930s Diamond 18 Karat Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog-head hallmark. Antique platinum solitaire ring, set with an antique cushion-cut diamond on the front, secured by high prongs, accompanied on either side by 2 x ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.25 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This ring dates to the 1940s but has strong influences from the Victorian era. The classic and timeless design centres a 0.25 carat round brilliant diamond. It has been estimated as ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring - Transitional Round .48ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 Era: Art Deco Date: 1930s - 1940s Metal Content: Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .35ct Cut: Transitional Round Col...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Solitaire Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A stunning Diamond solitaire ring supported by lovely deep blue sapphires, this ring is completely art deco.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Emerald Ring. 1ct Natural Emerald Cut Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.10 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Stone Setting: Prong Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Solitaire, Prong Eng...
Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 1.21 Carat Diamond Solitaire, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A classic solitaire engagement ring featuring a 1.21 carat diamond. The sparkling diamond is a transitional cut diamond, I in colour and VS2 in clarity. It has held within a platinum...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Ring I VS2
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1925 Material: Platinum This elegant antique Art Deco engagement ring centers an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40 carats.
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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