Late Deco 1.30ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This classic Late Deco three stone ring beautifully showcases a trio of round brilliant-cut diamonds. The central diamond sits the largest, at 0.50 carat, with the flanking pair weig...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco Diamond Full Eternity Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
There is a total of 3.00 carats in this wonderful deco eternity ring. The diamonds are transitional cut diamonds, which are hand cut stones, and there are 20 of them in total. They a...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 0.60ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Central to this beautiful Late Deco cluster ring is a glittering 0.60 carat transitional cut diamond. Encircling the centre stone a further eight diamonds of the same cut set, totall...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Deco 0.52ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
An unbroken ring of old cut diamonds are on display in this Late Deco eternity ring. It features twenty six old cut diamonds, each weighing 0.02 carat a piece for a total of 0.52 car...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 0.90ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This timeless solitaire ring dates back to the 1940s and features a sparkling round brilliant diamond at its centre. Weighing 0.90 carat, the diamond comes fully GIA certified with a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Deco 2.80ct Sapphire Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A real eyecatcher, this unique Late Deco solitaire ring holds an impressive 2.80 carat sapphire as it’s centrepiece. An emerald cut stone, this deep blue sapphire is completely natur...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 0.76ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the end of the Late Deco period, this beautiful solitaire ring is set with a sparkling old cushion cut diamond. Weighing 0.76 carat, the diamond has a colour of I and ...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 0.70ct Diamond Solitaire ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Classic in it’s design, this is this Late Deco solitaire features a 0.70 carat round brilliant diamond. The diamond has been graded as an F in colour and SI2 in clarity and has been...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 0.76ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Late Deco full eternity ring features a total of 19 round brilliant diamonds, each weighing 0.04 carats for a total of 0.76 carats. The glittering diamonds all match in...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 1.05ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This timeless Late Deco solitaire ring showcases a sparkling transitional cut diamond at its centre. The 1.05 carat diamond is of I colour and VS clarity, and is claw set in 18 carat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Deco 1.76ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Eight glistening round brilliant cut diamonds encircle a central 0.50 carat diamond in this Late Deco daisy cluster ring. The surrounding diamonds total to 1.20 carat, with an additi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Deco 0.25ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1940s comes this classic solitaire ring set with a 0.25 carat, round brilliant diamond at it’s centre. The diamond has a colour of F and clarity of VS11 and has been c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 3.75ct Star Sapphire Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A stunning cabochon cut, star sapphire takes centre stage in this late deco solitaire ring. claw set into a ring crafted in 18 carat white gold, the deep blue sapphire is an impressi...
Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late Deco 1.00ct Diamond Half Eternity Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful half eternity ring dates to the 1940s and features a collection of transitional cut diamonds. The diamonds weigh 0.10 carat a piece for a total of 1.00 carat and are m...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 0.82ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This Late Deco solitaire ring features a captivating transitional cut central diamond. The diamond weighs 0.82 carats, with a colour of I and clarity of VS2. Claw set into platinum, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Deco 1.01ct Diamond and Onyx Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1940's is this exquisite platinum and diamond ring featuring a halo of prominent French cut black onyx's, totalling to 0.24 carats. Highlighted by the black onyx's...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Late Deco 0.90ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Late Deco solitaire ring showcases a 0.90 carat, transitional cut diamond at its centre. Claw set into platinum, the central stone is flanked by two 0.05ct marquise cut...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 1.90ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
An impressive 1.90 carat sapphire sits enveloped in a cluster of round brilliant diamonds in this Late Deco cluster ring. The oval cut sapphire has a beautiful deep blue tone which, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Gold Ring Blue Sapphire and pearls 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Vintage ring Circa 1940's Has a dramatic look and feel Truly Feels Vintage from a different "Era" Finger size 7 size from top area size approx 18 x 12 mm 14k Yellow Gold 11....
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
A classic diamond solitaire, this engagement ring features a 0.40 carat diamond in the centre. It is a round brilliant diamond estimated as an F in colour and SI in clarity. It has b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 1.20ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1940, this stunning trilogy ring features a central ruby flanked by a pair of glittering diamonds. The 1.20 carat central ruby has a beautiful pinky red colour and...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late Deco 0.80ct Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This late deco diamond cluster ring was hand made during the 1940s in 18 carat white gold with all of the intricate openwork and millegrain flourishes you so often see in a piece dat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Classic Wedding Band - Size 9 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Classic Wedding Band - Size 9 1/2. This classic Art Deco wedding band is crafted in 14k yellow gold. This ring features a classic plain des...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Deco 0.45 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This classic and timeless ring dates to the 1940s. The square setting work holds a round brilliant diamond weighing 0.45 carat. It has been estimated as an E in colour and SI1 in cla...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 3.65 Carat Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
A sparkling array of round brilliants and baguette cut diamonds make up this stunning cocktail ring. The round brilliants have a combined weight of 3.10 carat and the remainder are b...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late Deco 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Late Deco period, this beautiful cluster ring features an intense blue sapphire at it’s centre enveloped by a collection of diamonds and additional sapphires. The ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring, 1940s Art Deco
Located in Wallkill, NY
14k Rose and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Center round brilliant bezel set diamond approximately .30 carats, surrounded my 4 smaller round brilliant cut diamonds approx...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Late Deco 0.80ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A luscious red ruby is flanked by transitional cut diamonds in this three stone ring from the 1940s. The ruby is an oval cut stone weighing 0.80 carat. The transitional cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late Deco 0.60ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful cluster ring dates back to the 1940s. At its heart sits a delightful 0.60 carat sapphire. The sapphire is a natural stone cut in an oval shape and is claw set into pla...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 1.70ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1940s, this stunning Late Deco halo ring features a vibrant natural blue sapphire at it's heart. The round cut stone weighs 1.70 carat and is unheated. The surrounding ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Deco 0.40ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1940s, this beautiful cluster ring centres around a 0.40 carat blue sapphire. The old cut sapphire is claw set into platinum and surrounded by a cluster of round b...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 3.20ct Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1940s, this Late Deco aquamarine & diamond cluster ring is a real beauty. The central aqua is a lovely light blue toned gem, it is an emerald cut stone and weighs ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 0.60ct Diamond Solitaire Twist Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Elegantly twisting shoulders frame a central transitional cut diamond in this wonderful take on the classic solitaire design. The 0.60 carat diamond has a colour of I and clarity of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Rose-Cut Diamond Ring.
Located in Firenze, FI
Elevate your style with this vintage Rose-Cut diamond ring, a perfect blend of timeless elegance and modern sophistication. Crafted in luxurious yellow gold with a contrasting white ...
Diamond, Gold
$2,210
Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Solitaire round cut Diamond white gold Ring. Diamond estimated weight: 0.18 carat. Modern cut. Estimated to be J-K color and Vs clarity. Diamond diameter: approximately 3.68 millimet...
Diamond
$4,095
Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Solitaire round cut Diamond on white gold Ring. Diamond estimated weight: 0.54 carat. Modern cut. Estimated to be J-K color and Vvs clarity. Diamond diameter: approximately 5.28 mill...
Diamond
$4,901
Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Solitaire round cut Diamond on white gold Ring. Diamond estimated weight: 0.23 carat. Modern cut. Estimated to be H-I color and Vvs clarity. Diamond diameter: approximately 3.97 mill...
Diamond
Unusual Tricolor Gold Rolling Ring
Located in New York, NY
Tricolor Rolling Ring in 14k gold from the 1940's. Tiny size with 3 bands in white, pink and green gold. Unusual colors. Marked 14k , Maker DFS. Size 4.5-5. Great stackable.
14k Gold, Gold
$3,315
Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond estimated weight: 0.35 carat. Old European. Estimated to be H-I color Vvs-Vs clarity. Diamond Diameter: Approximately 4.58 millimeters. Ring size: 3 1/2. Gross weight: 2.26 g...
Diamond
Vintage Art Deco Woods Sons 18K White Gold Engraved Wheat Pattern Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Art Deco Woods Sons 18K White Gold Engraved Wheat Pattern Wedding Band. This incredible antique Woods and Sons engraved wheat pattern wedding ring is crafted in 18k...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.00 Carat Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4 grams Center Star Sapphire Details: Weight: 2.00 carat Cut: Cabachon Oval Color: Greyish Blue Side Diamond D...
Sapphire, Platinum
Late Deco 3.20ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful deep blue sapphire sits central to this 1940s cocktail ring. The oval cut sapphire weighs 3.20 carat and is claw set into 18 carat yellow gold. Flanking this central ston...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Deco 0.50ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful late deco solitaire ring centres around a sparkling 0.50 carat diamond. The transitional cut diamond has a colour of G and clarity of SI1 and is set within platinum cl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Late Deco 1.10ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Three sparkling transitional cut diamonds are displayed proudly in this Late Deco trilogy ring. To the centre, sits the largest of the three at 0.50 carat with the flanking pair weig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1945 Art Deco Ring natural Diamond 6ct Onyx solid 14K 585 Gold Ø5US / 3.2 gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco styled Ring in solid 585 Yellow Gold decorated with bezel set natural old European cut Diamond : Ø2 mm / ca. 0.04ct / F,G / VS embedded into the center of claw set Black...
Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Late Deco 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1940s is this trilogy ring featuring a natural emerald at its centre, with a matching pair of transitional cut diamonds flanking. The natural emerald is a carre cu...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
.80 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Tested and Hallmarked] Weight: 3.1 grams Center Stone Details: Weight: .80 carat Cut: Transitional Round Color: G Clarity: VS S...
White Diamond, Platinum
.80 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.8 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .80 carat Cut: Transitional European Cut Color: E-F Clarity: SI1 Si...
White Diamond, Platinum
.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight:4.0 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Transitional Cut Carat Weight: .50 carat Color: I Clarity: VS1 Side Stone Details...
White Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 0.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1940s, this Late Deco solitaire ring is a timeless classic, set with a sparkling transitional cut diamond its centre. Weighing 0.40 carat, the diamond is of good q...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late Deco Diamond Three-Stone with Diamond Halo Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Set to centre are three, rub over set, round brilliant diamonds. The centre stone weighs 0.35 carat whilst the two adjacent each weigh 0.30 carat each. The diamonds match in quality,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.58 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.4 grams Center Diamond Details: PGS LAB REPORT #: 44060013 Weight: 1.58 carat Cut: Old European brilliant C...
Late Deco 3.00ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This classic Late Deco three stone ring showcases a trio of beautiful transitional cut diamonds. Each diamond matches perfectly in size at 1.00ct with with colour ranging from F to ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.48 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.48 carat Cut: Old European Color: N Clarity: VS2 Side Diamond Details...
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.31 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA LAB REPORT #: 1453106154 Weight: 1.31ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color...
GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 6.0 grams Center Diamond Details GIA CERTIFIED Center Diamond - Certificate # 110210093954 Shape: Old Mine Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.20 c...
White Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 3.20ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Late deco three stone ring features a trio of sparkling old cut diamonds The central stone sits the largest at 1.90 carat with each of the flanking stones weighing 0.65...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 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.