14 Karat White Gold Vintage Flower Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold flower band ring. This ring features an carved orange blossom flower
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ladies Ring with Natural Aquamarine and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt white gold ladies ring with natural aquamarine and diamonds. Circa 1940's No hallmark, tested
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late Deco 0.35ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1940s is this delightful three stone ring featuring a beautiful emerald flanked
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage European Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This art deco design Diamond and Sapphire Ring was inspired in a Point of Light motif and crafted
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.94 carat diamond (total) and platinum dress ring in the Art Deco
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$6,327
1940s 1.61 Carat Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Art Deco ring has been crafted in 18 karat white gold. This 1940's ring displays a feature 1.15 carat
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring Set with Old Cut Diamonds
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
18 carat gold ring set with old cut diamonds, 1940/1950 period, named "Tank" ring, set with five
Diamond, Gold
Sold|$4,500
Diamond Gold Architectural Zig-Zag Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold - Deco Style Architectural Ring with 18kt White Gold & Pave set Diamonds boldly
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Vintage 2.37 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated, shaped Art Deco design is ornamented with an
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 2.07 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA, circa 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.36 carat; eye-clean and white Maker's mark and stamped PLAT for platinum Ring Size: 5 1/2
Diamond
Cornflower Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original handmade Platinum ring circa 1940-1950 with bright fine white diamonds and an extra fine
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
White gold ring with an old-cut diamond 0.40ct I-VS2, Scandinavia, 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ring with a diamond and diamonds made of 0.585 white gold. Decorated with a beautiful round
White Gold
Antique 1.5 Carats Diamonds Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique 14K Gold 1.5 Carat Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring. The ring is in excellent estate
Diamond, 14k Gold
1940s 10 Karat White Gold Diamond and Black Onyx Rectangle Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 1940's 10 karat white gold diamond and black onyx rectangle ring. This ring features a black onyx
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$2,875
1940s Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive Art Deco 0.73 Carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Former marquis' navette ring, France, mid-20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful French marquise ring. Made of 18-carat yellow gold and white gold elements, studded with
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s 15.23 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
dress ring in the Art Deco style; part of our jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stunning
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$2,750
Vintage Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage, Circa 1940s Diamond Swirl Ring. The diamonds are cut in two different styles, Baguette
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 3.08 Carat Antique Vintage Old Mine Pear Diamond Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This SUPER RARE Stunning Vintage Handmade Platinum (stamped) Engagement ring dazzles with GIA
Diamond, Platinum
EGL Certified 2.70 Carat Diamond Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage solitaire diamond engagement ring is made of solid 18k gold. It is centered with a
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k 2 Tone Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Purity:14K Diamond Clarity Grade:VS2-SI2 Sizable:Yes Type:Ring Occasion:Anniversary, Birthday
Diamond, 14k Gold
Old European Diamond Blue Sapphire Platinum Floral Open-Work Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This classic diamond and blue sapphire dome ring is crafted in solid platinum 6.1 grams and
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Square Emerald and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage square cut Emerald is a .75 ct natural Columbian Emerald with three fine quality baguette diamonds flanking each side. It is set in 14K gold .It is a classic engagement...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Green Yellow Round Step Cut Diamond Pink Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
18k gold. Natural fancy grayish greenish yellow custom cut diamond ring. The green color is the
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 5 Stone Diamond & Ruby Ring (Approx. 1-Carat), 14k White-Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage five-stone ring is a true testament to timeless elegance, featuring a
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold 2.32ct Old European Bezel Diamond Wide Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is an absolutely gorgeous vintage cocktail ring that is crafted in solid 14k white gold
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro Emerald Diamond Gold Cocktail Mesh Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
: Art Deco 1940 RING SIZE: US 7.5 - IT 16 - FR 56 - UK P, Resizable on request WEIGHT: 5.31 grams
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Sold|$6,500
Quartz Citrine Diamond Rose Gold Ring c1940
Located in Firenze, IT
Disigned as a stylized butterfly with quartz citrine wings and old cut diamond body Size 7 Weight 15.1 gr.
Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold, White Gold
Sold|$5,250
Emerald and Diamond Platinum and Gold Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A beautiful green emerald and old European cut diamond platinum and 18k yellow gold ring. The shank
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$4,200
Ruby and White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful group of 6 rubies surrounding a center stone set in 18 kt gold
Ruby, 18k Gold
1940s 0.78 Carat Emerald and 0.28 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive Art Deco style emerald ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$7,345
Tiffany & Co. Square Diamond Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1942 Tiffany & Co. platinum square diamond Eternity ring from 1942 set with F, VVS diamond
Diamond, Platinum
Old gold ring with 0.30ct diamonds and sapphire, Great Britain, early 20th cen.
Located in Chorzów, PL
The ancient gold ring comes from Great Britain in the first half of the 20th century. Made of 18
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Engraved Wedding Band, Platinum, Ring Size 5.5, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
Ring Size 5.5 Width: 1.5 mm Weight: 1.5 dwts. / 2.3 grams Stamps: 10% IRIDPLAT SC&L CO 1940s A
Platinum
1940s Engraved Wedding Band, Platinum, Ring Size 5.5, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
Ring Size 5.5 Width: 1.5 mm Weight: 1.5 dwts. / 2.3 grams Stamps: 10% IRIDPLAT SC&L CO 1940s A
Platinum
Old gold ring with old-cut diamonds 0.30ct and blue-violet sapphire, UK, 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
The ancient gold ring comes from Great Britain in the first half of the 20th century. Made of
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Antique Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an antique 14k white gold ring with 1 piece old miner cut diamond, approximately 0.20ct, F
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Ring in Sterling Silver by Georg Jensen, Adorned with Cabochon Cut Black Agate
By Georg Jensen
Located in bronshoj, DK
Ring in sterling silver by Georg Jensen, adorned with cabochon cut black agate. In very good
GCS Certified 3.72 carat Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k rose gold with an 18k white gold
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Old Cushion Diamond Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
in a Bed Of Colombian Emerald? This absolutely lovely Vintage engagement ring is full of luster and
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Sold|$50,825
3.69 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Birmingham, AL
This magnificent ring centers a 3.69ct transitional cut diamond, measuring 9.91 x 10.01 x 5.94mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond Palladium Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
seen. It is set in an original 1940's Tiffany jewel correctly stamped and made 1940-1945 in 950
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Palladium
1.25 Carat Marquise Sapphire Diamond Platinum Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
two tapered baguette diamond side diamonds. The center head basket is 14k white gold. Circa 1940's. 1
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Platinum
Sold|$10,950
10.84 Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
. “Stargazingly” beautiful, this unique 900 platinum ring features an approximate 10.84 carat star blue sapphire
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Estate 1.15 Carat Diamond Platinum Filigree Solitaire Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
ring weighs 2.5 grams, and is currently size 7, easily sized up or down as needed. Plenty of sparkle to
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Single Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This beautiful 1920's Art Deco piece contains 5 gorgeous diamonds in a row along the yellow gold
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Italian modernist art deco glass ring pendant chandelier 1940's original
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Italian art deco chandelier from the '50s. Very original "donut" frome with a light yellow round
Metal
Tiffany & Co. Cushion Cut Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
seen. It is set in an original 1940's Tiffany jewel correctly stamped and made 1940-1945 in 950
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1.58 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage engagement ring with notable brilliance and classic distinction is crafted in
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 2.42ct Old European Marquise Baguette Diamond Cluster Wide Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is an absolutely magnificent vintage cocktail ring that is crafted in solid platinum featuring
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2.00 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous 2.00 carat cushion cut sapphire is surrounded by a halo of sparkling diamonds. The sapphire was certified as natural by the Gem and Pearl Laboratory. The halo is made up o...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum Ovaly Cushion Blue Zircon & Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous vintage engagement style ring crafted from solid platinum. It features an
Diamond, Blue Zircon, Platinum
Vintage Estate 14K White Gold Old Euro Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage 14K White Gold Old Euro Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring. This gorgeous ring is
Diamond, White Gold
Sold|$3,914
Gold Ring 1945-1950 with Diamonds 2.14 ct
Located in MADRID, ES
This beautiful ring from the 1940s-1950s features a stunning combination of brilliant and trapezoid
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Estate Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solid Wedding Band
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 4.4 Grams Ring Size: 11 Measurements: 3 mm width Layaway: For your
Yellow Gold
Victorian 3.10ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This elaborately carved three stone ring dates back to the Victorian era. A 1.20 carat old cut
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Oval Chrysoberyl Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Late Art Deco 1940 handmade Platinum ring with all natural greenish Chrysoberyl 2.61ct center and
Chrysoberyl, 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 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.