Half Carat Engagement Ring. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring HSI1 Plat
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50ct Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Stone S...
Diamond, Platinum
1.50 Carat Ring. GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Prong I VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine in Platinum Engagement Ring. 1.60ct Round Natural Aquamarine Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.60 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Stone Setting: Prong-Set Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Prong Engagement ...
Aquamarine, 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
Vintage Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring Platinum
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Natural vintage square 0.71 carats Intense deep green Colombian emerald, VS clarity, set in a vintage platinum solitaire engagement ring. Diamond accent approx. 0.20 carats G-SI1. Th...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring. 1ct Old European Cut Diamond Platinum GSI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: G Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Clarity Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Signed Sterling Onyx Marcasite Rectangular Silver Ring 1921
Located in Chicago, IL
On this antique early Art Deco period solitaire silver cocktail ring, a long rectangular mirror-cut black onyx is surrounded by 28 faceted marcasite stones.
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
5 Carat Engagement Ring. Cushion Diamond Accent Platinum Engagement Ring M VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 5. Carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: M Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Clarity Cert...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Engagement Ring. GIA 1ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Platinum H VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: G...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.25 Carat Burma Ruby Engagement Ring Solitaire Pigeon Blood Red
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Beaumont natural ruby engagement ring is centered by a vivid, pigeon blood red oval ruby certified by the Gemological Institute of America. A classic, 3 stone platinum mount feat...
Ruby, Platinum
Roman Malakov 0.91 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An antique roman-style engagement ring showcasing a 0.91 carat round diamond E-F Color and VS2 in Clarity. Made with 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Size 5.5 US Roman Malakov is a cus...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.50 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Natural Cushion Aquamarine Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.50 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Cushion Cut Center Aquamarine Type: Natural Center Aquamarine Color: Lively, De...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
0.50 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Ring. Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum H SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: H Color Center Diamond Clarity: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Engagement Ring. GIA 1.10ct Round Cut Diamond Accent Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.10 carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: F Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Center Diamond S...
Diamond, Platinum
0.38 Carat Vintage Art Deco Old Euro Diamond Wedding 18K Yellow Gold Plat Ring
Located in New York, NY
A RARE Authentic Antique Art Deco CIRCA 1935 Handmade 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum (traces of stamp) Solitaire Engagement ring dazzles with 0.35CT OLD EUROPEAN Diamond Gemologic Cert...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.30ct Old Mine Cut Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Art Deco inspired ring is beautifully centred with a striking 1.30ct old mine cut diamond, securely held in place by a six claw, open back setting, allowing the light ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany and Co Platinum Engagement Ring. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring H VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.30 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: H Color Center Diamond Clarity: VVS2 Clarity ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Dainty Engagement Ring. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Platinum H VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.30 carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VVS2 Center Diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 4 Carat Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Accent Ring K VS1 Platinum 1930
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1930 Material: Platinum Ring Size: Resizable to any finger size at no extra cost This exceptional antique Art Deco ring, dating to circa 1930, centers a rem...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Engagement Ring. 3ct Round Transitional Cut Diamond Ring Platinum L VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 3.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Transitional Cut Center Diamond Color: Approximately L Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Cente...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Old European Cut Diamond Ring Platinum JSI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Clarity Certific...
Diamond, Platinum
0.55 Carat Old European Cut Engagement Ring. Diamond Accent Ring Platinum G SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.55 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: G Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Center Diamond Sett...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Engagement Ring. GIA 1.10ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Platinum G VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.10 carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: G Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond S...
Diamond, Platinum
2.50 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Rose Cut Diamond Accent Ring Platinum I VVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.50ct Center Diamond Cut: Rose Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VVS2 Certification: GIA Certificate ...
Diamond, Platinum
18k White Gold Amethyst Ring. 1.90ct Round Cut Amethyst Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Center Amethyst Weight: 1.90 Carats Center Amethyst Cut: Round Cut Stone Setting: Six-Prong Setting Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Prong Engagemen...
Amethyst, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1.21 Carat Radiant Solitaire Cathedral Tulip Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The slim, brightly polished band adds elegance and grace, making it an ideal choice for those drawn to Art Deco influences. Brand new and crafted with precision, this ring exemplifi...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.95 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very good Era: Art Deco Year: 1915-1935 Metal: Platinum Diamond: Carat Weight: 4.95 Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: I Clarity: SI1 2 Accent Diamonds: 0.50 carats tota...
Diamond, Platinum
Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. 2.20ct Stone Accent Platinum Ring J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.20 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond S...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique GIA 1.50ct Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum J SI2
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1925 Material: Platinum Ring Size: Currently sized at 5.75, it can be resized at no extra cost.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Solitaire Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An antique Late Edwardian / Early Art Deco platinum and diamond solitaire engagement ring with an elegant, streamlined shape, filigree tapered band, geometric details.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1.2 Carat Radiant Solitaire Cathedral Tulip Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The slim, brightly polished band adds elegance and grace, making it an ideal choice for those drawn to Art Deco influences. Brand new and crafted with precision, this ring exemplifi...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.2 Carat Emerald Solitaire Cathedral Tulip Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The slim, brightly polished band adds elegance and grace, making it an ideal choice for those drawn to Art Deco influences. Brand new and crafted with precision, this ring exemplifi...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.85 Carat Radiant Solitaire Cathedral Tulip Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The slim, brightly polished band adds elegance and grace, making it an ideal choice for those drawn to Art Deco influences. Brand new and crafted with precision, this ring exemplifi...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 0.9 Carat Emerald Solitaire Cathedral Tulip Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The slim, brightly polished band adds elegance and grace, making it an ideal choice for those drawn to Art Deco influences. Brand new and crafted with precision, this ring exemplifi...
Diamond, Platinum
1.56ct Old Cut Diamond & Platinum Antique Engagement Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Introducing an absolutely stunning platinum engagement ring, dating back to around the 1920s The exquisite ring centres a wonderful 1.56 carat transitional cut diamond beautifully m...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage GIA 1.15ct Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum J SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.15 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Center Diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald Ring. 1ct Natural Emerald Cut Ring Blackened Platinum 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.00 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald cut Stone Setting: Prong setting in blackened platinum Jewelry Type: Ring Style...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
Cushion Cut Aquamarine Ring. 1.50ct Natural Aquamarine Diamond Eternity Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.50 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.30 Carats Total Jewel...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Engagement Ring. 2.80ct Old European Cut Diamond Bow Ring Platinum K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.80 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Center Diamond Sett...
Diamond, Platinum
1.80 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Round Aquamarine Round Diamond Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.80 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamond Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Set...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring. Diamond Accent Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.50 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Stone Setting: Prong-Set Center wi...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.15 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring. Micro-pave Diamond Ring H VS2 Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.15 carats Center Diamond Cut: Rose Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond Setting: Pro...
Diamond, Platinum
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Vintage Platinum 1.67ct GIA European Diamond w/ Marquise Accents Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking vintage diamond engagement ring was crafted during the 1940's from solid platinum. It features a fine quality, GIA certified, old European cut diamond solitaire nea...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Old Mine Engagement Ring. GIA 1.3ct Diamond Platinum Bailey Banks Biddle
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in platinum and signed Bailey Banks & Biddle, the ring dates to circa 1930 and reflects the refined craftsmanship of the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Platinum
Mid Century 3 Carat Engagement Ring. Round Transitional Platinum Engraved L VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 3.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Transitional Cut Center Diamond Color: L Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Stone Settin...
Diamond, Platinum
0.75ct Diamond Old Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring In 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
0.75ct Diamond Old Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring In 18ct Yellow Gold 0.75ct Old cut diamond round shaped antique style solitaire engagement ring in 18ct yellow gold and platinum head...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring .40 ct E-F VS1-VS2
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully preserved Art Deco solitaire, entirely hand-fabricated in 14k white gold with an octagonal filigree setting and hand-engraved floral and starburst motifs running the fu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1ct Heart-Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 950 Platinum
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
The 0.30ct of E–F color, VS clarity pavé diamonds continue along the half eternity band, accentuating the fluid elegance of its 2mm profile. Combining Art Deco sophistication with m...
Diamond, Platinum
0.50 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Near Colorless SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: G Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Clarity Seco...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3ct Princess-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Gold Weight: 2.2 g • Split Band Width Approx. 2 mm Ring Style • Solitaire · Hidden Halo · Half Eternity · Split Band Ring Size • US 7 (Resizable · Custom Made to All Sizes) Des...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2ct Cushion-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring with Hidden Halo
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Where Classic Romance Meets Art Deco Glamour Make a timeless promise with Celeste, an exquisite creation that embodies elegance, brilliance, and artisanal mastery.
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2ct Emerald‑Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K WhiteGold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Key Features Center Diamond • 2.00 ct Natural Emerald‑Cut Diamond • E Color, VS Clarity • GIA Certified Side Diamonds • 0.23 ct Natural Pavé Diamonds (Half‑Eternity Shank) • E–...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 0.5ct Princess-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Details: Main Stone: 0.5 carat natural princess-cut diamond Stone Quality: VS clarity, G color (GIA Certified) Side Stones: Approx. 0.15 carats natural pavé diamonds Metal: 18K y...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Cushion-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K WhiteGold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A brilliant marriage of Art Deco inspiration and modern craftsmanship, this ring is an ideal choice for an engagement, anniversary, or cherished luxury gift.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 4.00ct Emerald-Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 950 Platinum
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A Masterpiece of Elegance, Power, and Prestige Command attention with the breathtaking brilliance of the Aurora Ring — an opulent celebration of glamour and timeless Art Deco elegan...
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
J. Birnbach 3.01 carat Cushion East-West Pave Solitaire Engagement Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This east-west pave solitaire engagement ring is a unique combination of Art Deco touches and contemporary flair.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.5ct Cushion-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Where Classic Romance Meets Art Deco Glamour Make a timeless promise with Celeste, an exquisite creation that embodies elegance, brilliance, and artisanal mastery.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.02 Carat H VS2 Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring PLT
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tucson, AZ
This authentic Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring features a beautifully proportioned 1.02 carat emerald‑cut diamond, graded H color and VS2 clarity, set in classic platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring. 18k Yellow Gold Blackened Platinum Engagement
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 1.00 Carats Certification: GIA Certified Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Center Diamond Cut: ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 3ct Cushion-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18K WhiteGold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Bold Glamour. Lasting Legacy. Elevate your love story with this breathtaking 3ct cushion-cut diamond engagement ring, handcrafted in luminous 18K white gold. The exquisite natural c...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k 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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Ready to rock? Some of our favorite jewelry designers and dealers share indispensable advice for choosing that most important ring.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.