Vintage Art Deco Blue Zircon Diamond 18ct Yellow & White Gold Flower Ring M 6.25
Located in SYDNEY, AU
The low-profile setting also makes it comfortable and easy to wear.
Blue Zircon, Zircon, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond Cluster Band - Size 8
Located in Great Neck, NY
The ring tapers down to a thinner shank in a low profile setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Wedding Band Circa 1925 - Size 6 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
The inside of the band is engraved "Duncan to Dot 5-16-25". The ring sits comfortably on the finger and is low profile.
Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Wedding Band. 2.50ct Carre Cut Sapphire Eternity Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Sapphire Total Sapphire Weight: Approximately 2.50 Carats Cut: Carré Cut Jewelry Type: Wedding Band / Eternity Ring Wedding Band Style: Eternity Band Era: Art Deco, C...
Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Inspired 1.60 Ruby and Diamond Mosaic Panel Ring Set in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Inspired 1.60 Ruby and Diamond Mosaic Panel Ring Set in 18K White Gold Ruby Weight: 1.60 carats Diamond Weight: 0.66 carats A striking display of symmetry and color, this ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Old European Cut Diamond Ring 0.60 CTW Size 6.25 Estate
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Title: Vintage 14K White Gold Old European Cut Diamond Ring 0.60 CTW Size 6.25 Estate Description: Vintage ring testing as 14-karat white gold, set with old European cut diamonds in...
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Deco Diamond Filigree Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 2.90 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Platinum Mount
Located in Napoli, IT
Love Token Very beautiful 2.90 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamonds trilogy ring Rare old cut Diamonds set to be find, a fabulous, remarkable trio, hand faceted during 1800, reset along the time...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Platinum Notch Band Ring. Polished Finish Comfort Fit 3mm Wedding Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: None Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Style: Plain, Comfort Fit, Notch Band Material: Platinum Ring Size: 4 Sits Above Finger: Approximately 2.10mm Width of Band: Approxima...
Platinum
Diamond and Sapphire Double Halo Ring. Round Cluster Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Stones: Natural Blue Sapphires Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.70 Carats Total Sapphire Weight: Approx 0.80 Carats Diamond Cut: R...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Estate Diamond Octagon Ring Platinum
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Lovely octagon shaped diamond ring with delicate milgrain and scrollwork along the sides of the basket. Low profile and very comfortable on the hand. In very good condition. Size: A...
Diamond, Platinum
Marquise Shape Engagement Ring. 0.50ct Diamond Halo Ring Platinum Bezel Setting
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Marquise Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Clarity Secondar...
Diamond, Platinum
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
Diamond Sapphire Ring. GIA 1ct Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Two tapered baguette-cut diamonds accent the shoulders, adding further symmetry and sparkle while maintaining the ring’s balanced Art Deco–inspired aesthetic. Handcrafted in platinu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 1 Carat Asscher Cut Engagement Ring. Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1. Carats Center Diamond Cut: Asscher Cut Diamond Color: G Color Diamond Clarity: VS2 Clarity Certification: GIA Certifi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring. 1.60ct Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Sapphire Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.60 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.90 Carats Secondary Ston...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. Diamond Accent Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Additional Diamond Weight: Approxi...
Diamond, Platinum
Marquise Shape Engagement Ring. 0.50ct Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring Platinum I SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Marquise Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Clarity ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Halo Engagement Ring. GIA 1.10ct Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring G SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 1.10 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: G Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Cer...
Diamond, Platinum
3 Carat Aquamarine Double Halo Ring. Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 8.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Aquamarine, Sapphire Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite geometric gemstone ring showcases a captivat...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Halo Ring. GIA 0.80ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Certification: GIA Color: H Color Clarity: SI1 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Sapphire Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite double halo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Aquamarine and Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring. 2.70ct Aquamarine Platinum Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Two carré-cut diamonds further accentuate the center stone, enhancing the ring’s refined symmetry and Art Deco-inspired allure.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum and Diamond Halo Ring. GIA 1ct Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring JVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Certification: GIA Certificate Color: J Color Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Asscher Cut Style: Art Deco This ...
Diamond, Platinum
1 Carat Diamond Ring. GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum G VS2
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: 1 Carat Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Primary Stone Color: G Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certified Secondary St...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Ring. 0.20TCW Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring Platinum Filigree JVS2-SI1
Located in New York, NY
The Jeweler’s Note: The airy structure of the filigree paired with the bezel-set cluster gives this ring a delicate presence that’s hard to ignore. Style it with a dainty antique cha...
Diamond, Platinum
3.80ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring. Accent Halo Engagement Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 3.80 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K-L Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2 Clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
3ct Engagement Ring. GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Accent Platinum Halo Ring H VVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 3.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: H Color Center Diamond Clarity: VVS1 Clarity Certifica...
Diamond, Platinum
$880Sale Price|20% Off
14K Gold Sapphire Ring with Emerald Accents Minimalist Sapphire Emerald Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Emerald Ring – Channel Set Square Blue Sapphire with Natural Emerald Accents Clean, modern, and effortlessly refined, this handcrafted ring showcases th...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring. 1.80ct Old Euro Diamond Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Carat Weight: Approx 1.80 Carats Color: K Clarity: VS2 Cut: Old European Cut Accent Stones: Diamonds (Cluster & Shoulder Accents) Accent S...
Diamond, Platinum
Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring. AGL 1ct No Oil Emerald Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Certification: AGL Certified Primary Stone: Colombian No Oil Emerald Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.00-Carat Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Sto...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Aquamarine and Sapphire Diamond Ring. 1ct Aquamarine Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Stone Weight: Approx. 1.00 Carat Center Stone Cut: Round Cut Center Stone Color: Teal Accent Stones: Natural Sapphire, Diamond S...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$880Sale Price|20% Off
14K Gold Emerald Ring with Ruby Accents Minimalist Ruby Emerald Ring Unisex
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Ruby Ring – Channel Set Square Emerald with Natural Ruby Accents Clean, modern, and effortlessly refined, this handcrafted ring showcases the timeless co...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$880Sale Price|20% Off
14K Gold Ruby Ring with Emerald Accents Minimalist Ruby Emerald Ring Unisex
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Emerald Ring – Channel Set Square Ruby with Natural Emerald Accents Clean, modern, and effortlessly refined, this handcrafted ring showcases the timeless co...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Ring. Carre Emerald Halo Platinum Ring H VS2
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 1.00 Carats Certification: GIA Certified Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond Cut:...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Solitaire Aquamarine Ring. 1.20ct Cushion Cut Aquamarine Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Estate Diamond Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Aquamarine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.2-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Jewelry Type: P...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Infinity in Platinum Ring. 1TCW Old European Engagement Ring H VS1-SI1
Located in New York, NY
The delicate milgrain detailing enhances the geometric design and continues gracefully onto the shoulders of the ring, showcasing the craftsmanship inspired by the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Platinum
0.60 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring. Cushion Cut Cluster Halo Ring Platinum I VS
Located in New York, NY
Expertly hand-crafted in platinum, this ring boasts a refined low-profile setting that ensures both elegance and comfort.
Diamond, Platinum
$4,044Sale Price|20% Off
Romantic Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Its elegant low profile and finely pierced gallery showcase the craftsmanship and refined geometry that define true Art Deco jewelry.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.30 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond with Accent Ring Platinum K SI1
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Carat Weight: Approx 1.30 Carats Color: K Clarity: SI1 Cut: Old European Cut Accent Stones: Diamonds (Tapered Baguette Cut) Accent Stone Weight: Approx 0.25 C...
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine and Sapphire Double Halo Ring. 3ct Aquamarine Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
The sapphires add a rich contrast, while the diamonds lend a dazzling brilliance, enhancing the ring’s Art Deco-inspired design. Expertly handcrafted in platinum, this ring is a tru...
Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
Aquamarine and Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring. 2.70ct Aquamarine Platinum Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Two carré-cut diamonds further accentuate the center stone, enhancing the ring’s refined symmetry and Art Deco-inspired allure.
Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
GIA 0.80 Carat Emerald Cut Engagement Ring. Sapphire Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6. US, Resizable Certification: GIA Color: H Color Clarity: SI1 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Sapphire Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite double ha...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Aquamarine and Sapphire Ring. 1ct Aquamarine Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
**Other Details:** **Primary Stone:** Aquamarine **Aquamarine Weight:** Approx 1.00 Carat **Aquamarine Cut:** Round Cut **Aquamarine Color:** Teal Saturation **Secondary Stones:** ...
Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
Emerald Cut Engagement Ring. GIA 0.50ct Diamond Double Halo Emerald Ring J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certified Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.5-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Primary Stone Color: J Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 C...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
2.50 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Rose Cut Diamond Accent Ring Platinum I VVS2
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Carat: Approx. 2.50-Carats Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Rose Cut Color: I Color Clarity: VVS2 Metal: Platinum Style: Prong Ring Certification: GIA Certificat...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Silver and 18k Gold Ring. Five Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring Shared Prong
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.45 Carats Diamond Cut: Old Mine Cut Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Five Stone Engagement Ring, Low Profile Engagemen...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Vintage Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA 5.51ct G VS1
Located in Fairfield, CT
Inspired by the timeless elegance of Art Deco design, the ring offers a refined and enduring aesthetic.
Diamond, Platinum
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Flower Cluster Ring with Sapphire and Ruby Accents Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Flower Cluster Ring with Sapphire and Ruby Accents A vibrant celebration of color and craftsmanship, this handcrafted flower cluster ring is centered around ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Mosaic Baguette Cut Split-Shank Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Featuring a unique split-shank band, this ring creates a sense of openness and lightness on the finger, while the elevated central setting adds a touch of structural drama. he center...
14k Gold, White Gold
$1,792Sale Price|20% Off
Timeless Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Timeless Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, this ring features 1.00 carat total weight of diamonds in a graceful three-stone design. The center is framed by s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Platinum 0.30ct Old Euro Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Delicately hand-pierced and hand-engraved, the setting features fine lace-like openwork, a hallmark of the Edwardian to early Art Deco era (circa 1910–1925). The Old European diamond...
Diamond, Palladium, Platinum
GIA Emerald Cut Engagement Ring. 0.80 Diamond Emerald Halo Ring Platinum H VS2
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certified Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.8-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
18K White Gold and Topaz Diamond Halo Ring. 1.70ct Blue Topaz Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Metal: Gold, White Gold Stone: Diamond, Topaz Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 1.60mm Sits Above Finger: 5.45mm This exquisite December birthstone ring s...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Cluster Engagement Ring. GIA 1.40ct Old Euro Diamond Ring H SI2
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Carat Weight: Approx 1.40 Carats Color: H Clarity: SI2 Cut: Old European Cut Accent Stones: Diamonds (Old European Cut Cluster) Accent Stone Weight: Approx 1....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Dual Pear-Cut Diamond Open Double-Band Ring 0.73 Ct 18K Gold Anniversary RIng
Located in Deira, AE
Two prong-set pear-cut diamonds rise from a split pavé band, their pointed tips elevated above the shank to catch light from above while the continuous round brilliant pavé below del...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Diamond Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.8-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: K Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 Clarity Secondary Stone: D...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Ring. Old European Cut Halo Ring Platinum J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Certification: GIA Certificate Color: J Color Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Asscher Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 4.76 Gra...
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald And Diamond Ring. AGL 1ct Colombian No Oil Emerald Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Certification: AGL Certified Primary Stone: Colombian No Oil Emerald Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.00-Carat Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Sto...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Mosaic Baguette Cut Split-Shank Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Featuring a unique split-shank band, this ring creates a sense of openness and lightness on the finger, while the elevated central setting adds a touch of structural drama. he center...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Cut Diamond Ring. 0.60ct and Old European Cut Halo Platinum Ring I VS
Located in New York, NY
Expertly hand-crafted in platinum, this ring boasts a refined low-profile setting that ensures both elegance and comfort.
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 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.