14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1940s
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 9.75 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.6 grams
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin, Rare 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond ring, C. 1945
By Mauboussin
Located in Paris, FR
design beautifully illustrates jewellery evolution during the mid-1940s: the strong Art Deco geometry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910 Men Unisex Signet Ring 5ct. Blood stone solid 18K Gold ØUS9 / 3 gr
Located in SE
Unisex type Signet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with plain shoulders and bezel set Blood - stone
Other, 18k Gold
Platinum Retro Emerald Cabochon Diamond Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very chic emerald and diamond ring from the 1940s, centring an important old-mine Colombian
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 0.45ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
ring. The central sapphire an oval cut stone weighing 0.45 carat. The two diamonds are also old cut
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
German Men Signet Ring 5ct. Blood stone solid 14K Gold ØUS12 / 4.55gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring in solid 14K Yellow Gold with plain divided shoulders and bezel set Blood - stone
Other, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Vintage Star Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1940s vintage cocktail ring featuring a large 12.00 carat blue-gray star sapphire that casts a
Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Diamond Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 5.1 grams Diamond Details: Shape
White Diamond, Platinum
1935 Nordic Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø7.25 US /4.8gr
Located in SE
Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with crown being a hidden compartment 13 mm x 11 mm x 5.5 mm
Garnet, 18k Gold
1943 Men Unisex Signet Ring 6ct. Blood stone solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 2.2gr
Located in SE
Unisex type Signet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with carved shoulders and claw set Blood - stone
Other, 18k Gold
GIA Rubellite Diamond Ring 8.36ct Original 1930's -1950's 14K Red Tourmaline
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1930's-1950's Art Deco GIA Certified Rubellite, Red Tourmaline
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
W.A. Bolin 18K White Gold Navette Diamond Ring, 1.50 ct, 1943
By BOLIN
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
its graceful form and drawing attention to its length and brilliance. During the 1950s, the Art Deco
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: 18 karat White Gold Weight: 2.9 grams Finger to Top of Stone
18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14k Karat White Gold Weight: 1.3 grams Finger to Top of Stone
14k Gold, White Gold
1949 Nordic Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US6 / 2.9 gr
Located in SE
Ring with band in solid 18K orange Gold and crown clusters in Silver decorated with mix of four
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1948 Halo Ring natural 2ct Rubellite 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K GoldSilver Ø8US /5.35gr
Located in SE
76-year-old Halo Ring decorated with a Rubellite of fancy square cabochon cut and Diamonds. Swedish
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Silver
1944 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5.5 US / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 11 Diamonds. Swedish hallmarks
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Bow Cocktail Ring, 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Delicate as a spring flower, this ring features prong set rubies and tiny accent diamonds set in
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.65 Carat Three-Stone Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
engagement ring, which dates from the 1940s. These vintage stones, totalling 0.65 carats, are claw set in
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1941 Nordic Channel Ring natural 0.9 ctw Diamonds solid 23K Gold ØUS 7.25 /6gr
Located in SE
Chanel Diamond Ring in solid 23K Yellow Gold. The band is 3.5 mm wide. Platinum or White Gold
Diamond, 22k Gold, Platinum
1943 Martine's Alliance Wedding Ring Diamonds solid 23K Gold Ø 7.25 US/2.4gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Alliance Wedding Ring in solid 23K Gold with lane in Platinum for 9 pave set diamond cut
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
Sugarloaf Cabochon Blue Sapphire & Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Sugarloaf Cabochon Blue Sapphire & Old European Cut Diamond Ring. The ring weighs 6.2 grams
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Total Weight Ruby White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2 grams Ruby Details
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Old European Diamond Green Emeralds 1.80 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage style diamond ring is gorgeously designed and handcrafted with a dazzling 1.89 carat
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1940s Platinum Double Row Baguette and Transitional Round Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Platinum Fancy Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
reads "Eliz*eth Rowland. 6.9.41" *letters missing Ring Size: Q or 8 Band Width: 2mm
Platinum
Certified 40 Carat Natural Unheated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
cocktail ring in 14kt yellow gold. Made in an unusual warm alloy that is in between yellow and white gold
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1942 Finish Ring 0.35 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver ØUS 9.5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Old Finish Ring with 3 old European cut Diamonds, band in solid 14K Rose Gold with White Gold / or
Diamond, 14k Gold
Circa 1943 Engraved Tiffany & Co Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1943 Engraved on inner shank: “June 26th 1943” Item Details: Ring Size: 4 Metal Type
Diamond
Certificated Unheated Burma Natural Pink Sapphire
Located in Firenze, FI
An exquisite ring featuring an Stephen Kennedy BSc FGA DGA certified ,approximately 4,5 carats pink
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
10kt Solid Gold Hand Constructed Art Deco Ring
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's SIZE: 8 This
Unavailable|$6,400
1940's Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Jacksonville, FL
milgrain for a ring that is from the 1920s; What a great example of an Art Deco antique ring. 1.32ct
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,970
Art Deco 18ct Gold French Ruby and Diamond Tank Ring, Circa 1940
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fabulous French Art Deco 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond tank ring dating from circa 1940. The
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Ring Circa 1940 Natural Colombia Emerald Ruby Diamond Platinum
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Exquisite Art Deco ring Circa 1940 of large size, oval format made in different heights and body in
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Unavailable|$17,945
Um 1940 – Art déco Smaragdring mit 40 Diamanten, inkl. Edelsteingutachten!
Located in Berlin, DE
Markenzeichen und sein Qualitätsmerkmal. Man entwickelte während der Art Deco Epoche in den 1920er Jahren einen
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Unavailable|$8,219
Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
A platinum set aquamarine, & diamond cocktail ring containing a baguette cut aquamarine &
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$4,558
Art Deco Natural Saltwater Pearl Solitaire Ring, circa 1940
Located in Essex, GB
weight of 0.04 carat. G to H colour, VS1 to VS2 clarity. Circa – 1940. Size – J (UK) or 4 5/8 (US
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Unavailable|$4,785
Art Deco Rose Gold Ring
Located in Verona, IT
Beautiful Art Deco ring in 18kt rose gold. Italy, 1940's. Size 8
Rose Gold
Unavailable|$2,920
Art Deco Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires Platinum Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a beautiful original art deco ring c.1940's set in platinum. The ring is set with a
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$4,250
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Potts Point, NSW
A round brilliant cut diamond ring, four claw set in platinum with one semi-modern cut diamond claw
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$12,550
Art Deco 1.98 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1940
Located in Essex, GB
An absolutely wonderful Art Deco diamond ring. The old European cut in the centre is internally
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$7,500
1940s Art Deco Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Located in Potts Point, NSW
A diamond ring with 8 graduated baguette cut diamonds and 21 pave set small single cut and semi
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$4,973
Art Deco 0.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1940
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
, Victorian style solitaire ring. Accompanied by an independent jewellery report. Cut – Old mine cut
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$4,885
Art Deco 1.71 Carat Lavender Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Art Deco Platinum Sapphire solitaire features an unusual Natural Lavender colored 1.71 carat
Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable|$683
Art Deco Millgrain 18k Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring is perfectly proportioned, created in the Art Deco
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,900
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring, Handmade Antique 1940s Ring
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
Platinum Art Deco Diamond engagement ring, lovely handmade Antique 1940s ring. Platinum (acid
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$375
Art Deco Carved Black Bakelite Rings
Located in Winnetka, IL
Two beautifully-detailed, carved black bakelite rings. Both rings are a very comfortable fit and
Unavailable|$3,470
Original Art Deco Platinum .90 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a beautiful original art deco ring set with a .90 carat transitional cut diamond in a
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,392
1940 René BOIVIN Silver and Diamond Ring
By René Boivin
Located in Valenza, IT
pure Art Deco style. The ring size is 52 French and corresponds to the size 6.25 American.
Diamond, Silver
Unavailable|$8,885
Art Deco Double Emerald 14 Karat ByPass Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Art Deco Emerald ByPass Ring features two central Cabochon cut [Slightly Opaque] Intense Green
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,450
Art Deco Aquamarine Diamonds Marquise Shape 18K Gold Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a beautiful original art deco ring set with old mien cut diamonds and an oval shape
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$35,000
Art Deco Diamond Ring with GIA 2.05 Carat Diamond
Located in New Orleans, LA
GIA Certified 2.05carat Old Mine Cut Brilliant diamond having K color and VS1 Clarity. There are 6 baguette diamonds that weigh approximately .13carats totaling .78carats. There are ...
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$11,885
Art Deco Aquamarine Platinum Bypass Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Art Deco Platinum Bypass Ring features 2 focal European Pear cut Natural Aquamarines totaling
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,750
Art Deco Designer Filigree Sapphires Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Art Deco Designer Filigree Sapphires Diamonds 18K White Gold Ring. This is a beautiful late Art
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Unavailable|$11,819
Elegant Art Deco 2.85 Carat Sapphire and Pink Diamond Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This period Art Deco ring in a combination of White Gold & Platinum features an Elegant central
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 2.35ct Old European and Baguette Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Circa 1946
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fabulous original Art Deco platinum 2.35ct old European and baguette cut diamond ring with its
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.