Sold|$14,125
Ideal Cut Diamond Halo Pink Gold Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
, with extra diameter and a little less depth. Circa 1940. Not done any more because of less weight
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$1,876
18 Karat White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
18 karat White Gold Ring with Diamonds 18 karat White Gold Ring with 23 Diamonds mounted on a
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
dress ring in the Art Deco style; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections This
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1940s 1.30 Carat Aquamarine Old European Cut Round Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 7.0 grams Color Stone Details: Type
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage French Platinum GIA Oval Opal & Diamond Halo Low Profile Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent fancy vintage ring was crafted in France from solid 950 platinum and features a
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Sold|$7,000
1940s Buccellati Baroque Pearl Diamond Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES. Designed as a dome featuring three grey baroque pearls measuring approx. 17 x 10 mm (the centr...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,750
Diamond Platinum Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant vintage engagement ring crafted in solid platinum weighs 3.5 grams. It is centered
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Cocktail ring with large cut aqua rhinestones, 1940s USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A very attractive cocktail ring with a large cut aqua rhinestone stone, 2 small rhinestones on each
Crystal, Base Metal
Important Elmer Seidler Ring A Masterpiece of Vision and Craftsmanship
By Elmer Seidler
Located in Northampton, MA
creativity of the design. It is Art Deco inasmuch as it was created in the Art Deco era. The Art Deco
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s Vintage 2.83 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring has been crafted in platinum. The millegrain decorated Art Deco style contemporary setting
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Antique Cushion Cut Aquamarine 40 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite handmade in Italy vintage 40 carat authentic aquamarine and diamond ring has been
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Vintage Antique Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and full of brilliant sparkle, this vintage style engagement ring’s classic design is
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Sold|$41,475
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
All original 1940's Tiffany + Co 14k yellow gold ring with fine near colorless near flawless full
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Oscar Heyman 1950 New York Eternity Ring in Platinum with 2.10 Ctw in Sapphires
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
Eternity ring designed by Oscar Heyman. Beautiful vintage eternity ring, created in New York city
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.93 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring with Black Onyx White Gold Square Halo Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have a excellent example of a late Art Deco style ring! This genuine 1940's ring features a
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$3,450
2 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
gallery design, true to the late Art Deco era. The ring sits flush when worn and on a thin platinum band
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.87 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: Approximately 7.1 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond
White Diamond, Platinum
1943 Ring solid 23K Gold Ø US8.75 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
23K Wedding Ring with a bit of convex-shaped body. Made in Sweden. Unknown workshop, city of
24k Gold
Sold|$1,200
Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Crossover Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
shape ring with calibre cut ruby and rose cut diamonds. Mounted in silver and gold. Size: 6 1/2 Weight
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Natural Light Blue Star Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
All original 1940's hand made platinum ring with a high dome cabochon natural light slightly purple
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 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
1942 Wedding Ring Unisex solid 20K Gold Ø 8.75 US / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Wedding ring in solid 20K Yellow Gold. Plain band 3 mm wide x 1.5 mm deep. Hand-made in Sweden
22k Gold
Estate 14k and Palladium Two Tone Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful vintage ring is a combination of 14K yellow gold and white palladium. It features a
Diamond, 14k Gold, Palladium
Mid-Century Carved Natural Green Jadeite Jade and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade ring Mid-Century 1940-1950 with natural untreated GIA certified pierced green Jadeite Jade
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,080
1940s Retro Era Natural Jade Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This affordable authentic 1940s vintage Retro cocktail ring is a true collector's item. Crafted in
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
G.I.A. Certified 1.27 Carat Old Mine Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Mark of Authentic Vintage Platinum Age: Circa 1940-50, An Era of Classic Elegance This ring embodies
Diamond, Platinum
1942 Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 7 / 2 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with plain band and carved acanthus leaves on the shoulders featuring a claw set lab made
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Amethyst and Diamond Black Starr and Frost Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A great Vintage Amethyst and Diamond Platinum Ring. A great emerald cut deep 35 ct amethyst is
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
1933 Alliance Ring solid 23K Yellow Gold Diamonds ØUS9 /4.4gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Alliance Wedding Ring for Men or Women. Built of two solid 23K Yellow gold wedding rings
Diamond, 22k Gold, White Gold
1942 Nordic Ring 9ct Amethyst solid 18K Gold Silver Size Ø 6.5US/6gr
Located in SE
A Ring with Amethyst, Art -Deco styled and custom-made in Sweden in 1942. Being neutral this
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Silver
18 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Old European Cut Diamond Engraved Ring
Located in Addison, TX
18 karat white gold ring with a beautifully engraved gallery and shank featuring an Old European
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1949 Signet Men Ring 4ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 11.5US / 4.25 gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone stone
Onyx, 18k Gold
1944 Nordic Men Signet Ring Hematite solid 18K Gold Ø 8.75 US / 6.7 gr
Located in SE
Men Signet Ring in elegant design decorated with highly reflective stone. Full set of Swedish
Hematite, 18k Gold
1943 Ring 2ctw Emerald 0.4ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6.75 / 5.75 gr
Located in SE
Nice cluster Ring with wide shoulders and square crown holding natural Emeralds stone and Diamonds
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1946 Poison Ring natural 1ct Green Sapphire Garnets solid 18K Gold Ø US6.5 / 5gr
Located in SE
Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Flower crown decorated with natural Green Sapphire 6.5 mm
Garnet, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.1 grams Finger to
Yellow Gold
1.50 Carat Total Weight Diamond Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2 grams Diamond Details
White Diamond, Platinum
Georg Jensen Ring in 18 Carat White Gold Adorned with Emerald and Diamonds
By Georg Jensen
Located in bronshoj, DK
Georg Jensen ring in 18 carat white gold adorned with emerald and numerous brilliant-cut diamonds
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1.00 Carat Total Weight Ruby White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 10.35 Metal Type: 18 karat White Gold Weight: 1.9 grams Color Stone Details: Type
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Total Weight Sapphire White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14 karat White Gold [Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Color Stone Details
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful ruby and diamond Art Deco style eternity boasts a total of 12 10pt rubies and 13 7pt
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1949 Ring Pearl Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US5 / 2gr
Located in SE
A ring with navette or boat-shaped crown with Platinum top on solid 18K Yellow Gold set with
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1943 Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.28ctw Diamond 18K Gold Ø US 5.75/ 2.85 gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period three stones Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Ring hand - made in 1943. This design
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 0.16 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Floral Milgrain Band, circa 1940s
Located in Addison, TX
Description: This beautiful 1940's late Art Deco piece features an elegant scroll design accented
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.0 Carat Diamond Platinum 5-Stone Band, circa 1940s
Located in Addison, TX
scheme to this simple but exquisite 1940s wedding ring. This is a true antique piece, and we are honored
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$600
White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 3.4 grams Width of band
18k Gold, White Gold
1.11 Carat Vintage Old Cut Diamond Wedding Set Matching Band, circa 1940s
Located in Addison, TX
our 1st Dibs family. This ring can be sized up or down 3 sizes. If you wish to have a ring sized
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Balancing Bronze Seal Sea Lion Paperweight Ring Holder by Richard Rohac, Austria
By Richard Rohac
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sensational balancing bronze seal sea lion paperweight ring holder Richard Rohac, 1940s Solid
Bronze
Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Tank Ring, Circa 1940
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A super stylish and bold, late Art Deco 18ct rose gold ring and old mine cut diamond tank ring
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco 18ct Yellow Gold Six Stone Diamond Ring, Circa 1940
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A very pretty and unusual Art Deco 18ct yellow gold and platinum six stone bright diamond ring
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$12,500
1940's Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Jacksonville, FL
This three stone diamond ring set in platinum is uniquely designed with a Asscher diamond in the
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco circa 1940, Certified 4.74 Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
A natural diamond of 4.74 ct weight takes centre stage in this French Art Déco ring. The diamond is
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$2,200
Art Deco Oval Moonstone Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
C.1940 18kt gold and oval cabochon moonstone ring. Approximate total carat weight of moonstone is
Moonstone, 18k Gold
Sold|$10,925
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Declare your love with this stunning Art Deco reproduction style engagement ring crafted in
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$5,200
Aquamarine and Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent aquamarine and diamond period art deco ring. The center aquamarine measures
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco 0.60 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1940
Located in Essex, GB
A smashing vintage engagement ring. The old European cut diamond in the centre is bright and full
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful Art Deco Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Art Deco, circa. 1940.
Emerald, White Diamond, 18k 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 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.