1.40 Carat Old European Engagement Ring. French Sapphire Halo Platinum Ring VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.40 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: L Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Center Diamond Sett...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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
GIA 1.45 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Engagement Halo Ring Platinum LSI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.45 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: L Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Certification: GIA ...
Diamond, Platinum
1 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Geometric Halo Engagement Platinum Ring H Color
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carat Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Secondary Stones: D...
Diamond, Platinum
4 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring L VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 4.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: L Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond Sett...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 0.50 Carat Emerald Cut Ring. Baguette Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring H VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: GIA Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 0.70 Emerald Cut Diamond Ring. Old Euro Halo Engagement Ring Platinum H VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.70ct Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Secondary...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1 Carat D Color Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carat Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: D Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Certification:...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring. GIA 2ct Euro Diamond Ring Platinum L VVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00ct Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: L Center Diamond Clarity: VVS2 Certification: GIA Cert...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.05 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Octagonal Halo Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.05ct Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald And Diamond Halo Ring. 1ct Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: Approximately 1.00 carat Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Center Emerald Type: Natural Center Emerald Setting: Bezel Set ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
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
GIA 1 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Ring. Old European Cut Halo Ring Platinum J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Asscher Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond Setting: ...
Diamond, Platinum
1 Carat Old European Engagement Ring. French Sapphire Halo Platinum Ring K SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00ct Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Secondary Stones: Sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring. 1.10TCW Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: Approximately 1.10 carats Center Emerald Type: Natural Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Center Emerald Color: Deep Green ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
1.50 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Diamond Ruby Halo Ring Platinum K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Cente...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cushion Cut Diamond Ring. 0.60ct and Old European Cut Halo Platinum Ring I VS
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.60 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Classic Engagement Ring. 070ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring J SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.70 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Center Diamond Sett...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 1 Carat Diamond Ring. Cushion Cut and Old European Halo Platinum Ring H SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Certification: GI...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Yellow Gold Ring. 0.50ct Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring L VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: L Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary Stones: Diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 0.80 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Dome Engagement Ring Platinum H I1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.80 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: H Color Center Diamond Clarity: I1 Certification:...
Diamond, Platinum
Zambian Emerald Engagement Ring. GIA 4.90ct Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 4.90 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Center Emerald Type: Natural Center Emerald Setting: Bezel Set Certification...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Old Mine Engagement Ring. 1.30ct Diamond Halo Ring Platinum J VS2 Fleur De Lis
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.30 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old Mine Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: Approximately J Color Center Diamond Clarity:...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Turquoise Cabochon Ring of 10k Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Turquoise Cabochon Ring in 10k Gold Delicate and timeless, this antique ring features a vibrant blue and brown turquoise cabochon set in warm 10k gold. The stone's natural m...
Turquoise, 10k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Gypsy-Set Rhodolite Garnet Ring, 0.92 ct
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant vintage ring is crafted in solid 14-karat yellow gold and features a classic gypsy-style setting with a richly textured bark finish. At its center is a beautifully bezel...
Garnet, Rhodolite, Yellow Gold
Yellow Diamond Ring. Fancy Round Yellow Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Yellow diamonds Center Diamond Cut: Round brilliant cut Secondary Stones: White diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: 0.30 carats total Yellow Diamond Weigh...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring. GIA 1.80ct Emerald Diamond Cluster Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.80 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: GIA Gemstone Origin: Colombia Secondary Stones: Diamonds Dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Marquise Cut Aquamarine Ring. French Sapphire Halo Diamond Shoulder Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 0.70 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Marquise Cut Secondary Stones: Sapphires, Diamonds Sapphire Cut: French Cut St...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
0.25 Carat Round Diamond Cluster Petal Engagement Ring By NOOI JEWELRY
Located in Dueville, IT
Its unique design captures a timeless Art Deco aesthetic, offering a perfect, low-profile alternative for the modern bride.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Aquamarine and Sapphire Diamond Ring. 1ct Round Aquamarine Double Halo Platinum
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Stone Weight: Approx 1.20 Carats Gemstone Cut: Round Cut Accent Stones: Sapphires, Diamonds Total Sapphire Weight: Approx 0.50 Cara...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.90ct PLAT Colombian Asscher Emerald Solitaire Ring for Men or Unisex
Located in Jupiter, FL
This striking emerald solitaire ring, designed with a bold masculine aesthetic yet perfectly unisex, features a remarkable Asscher-cut Colombian emerald. Showcasing a vivid medium gr...
Emerald, Platinum
1.70 Carat Topaz Ring. London Blue Topaz 10ct Diamond Halo Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Blue Topaz Center Topaz Weight: Approximately 1.70 carats Center Topaz Color: London Blue Saturation Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight:...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Bezel Set Ring
Located in New York, NY
Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Bezel Set Ring Description: This ring features a round old European cut diamond in the center. The diamond is secured in a smooth bezel setting. T...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring. GIA 1.60ct French cut and Sapphire Halo
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.60 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique French Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Certification: GI...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18K White Gold Five-Stone Diamond Ring — 0.70 ct Total
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This elegant five-stone ring in 18K white gold features a harmonious row of brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.70 carats. The central diamond is slightly larger, framed ...
Diamond, White Gold
1.60 Carat Asscher Cut Aquamarine Ring. Diamond French Sapphire Halo Platinum
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Aquamarine Weight: Approx 1.60 Carats Aquamarine Cut: Asscher Cut Secondary Stones: Sapphires, Diamonds Sapphire Cut: French Cut Diamond C...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
0.70ct Diamond and Ruby Halo Ring. Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.70 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary Stone...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 0.70 Carat Round Cut Amethyst Ring. Floral Motif 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Center Amethyst Weight: 0.70 carats Center Amethyst Cut: Round Cut Center Amethyst Setting: Prong Set Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Vintage, Flor...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear-Cut Blue Sapphire Bypass Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful celebration of fluid lines and vibrant color, this contemporary bypass ring offers a sleek, asymmetrical silhouette that effortlessly frames the finger. The design brings...
Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
0.70 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring. Sapphire Engagement Platinum H VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.70 carats total Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: H Color Overall Center Diamond Clarity: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
4.30ct Diamond Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Platinum L VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 4.30 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: L Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Clarity Seco...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum and Diamond Halo Ring. GIA 0.70ct Emerald Cut Engagement Platinum H VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.70 carat Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certif...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Solid 18K White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Pavé Shield Statement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
This striking shield-style statement ring is a masterclass in geometric contrast and modern sculptural form. Forged in high-polish 18k white gold (750 hallmark), the design features ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Two Stone Engagement Ring. 0.50 TCW Old Euro Cut Diamond Geometric Platinum JVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 Carats Total Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarit...
Diamond, Platinum
0.40 Carat two Round Brilliant Diamond Ring. Elongated Halo Engagement I VS2-S1
Located in New York, NY
Its vintage-inspired styling makes it an especially distinctive choice for those drawn to antique and Art Deco-influenced jewelry. The ring is currently a size 7 and can be resized t...
Diamond, Platinum
Gia Engagement Ring. 1.00ct Cushion Cut Diamond Old European Halo Platinum H SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Certification: G...
Diamond, Platinum
Contemporary Solid 18K White Gold 0.23ct Natural Diamond Heart Bypass Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
This delicate bypass ring is a masterful expression of modern romance and Swiss artisanal precision. The piece features a graceful "S" curve or bypass silhouette, where two diamond-e...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.25 CTW Natural Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring 14K White Gold Size 6.5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bandwidth is 3.80 MM. The height on top is 4.62 MM. Ring Size: 6.75 Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Ring Weight: 3.9 Grams Center Gemstone: 2.65 carat of Gorgeous Emerald MOST OF EMERALD...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Emerald And Diamond Ring. GIA 1.80ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Cluster Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.80 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Center Emerald Type: Natural Center Emerald Color: Green Center Emerald Orig...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.70 Carat Round Aquamarine Ring. Baguette Diamond Accent Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.70ct Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Baguette and Single Cut Stone Set...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Exceptional 2.78ct Old Euro 18k White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Old world charm at its finest! This truly gorgeous ring features a remarkable 2.78 carat Old European Cut Diamond (Circular Brilliant), expertly set with 10 delicate prongs in an 18...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum and GIA Half Carat Ring. Emerald Cut Diamond Accent Engagement H VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 carat Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: GIA Certif...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Blue Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Single Line Band Stack Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstone Solid 14k Yellow Gold Full Band Ring Jewelry Details: ( It's approximate details, product details change according to ring size). Item Code :- RIMJ-1...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,500 / item
18K Rose Gold 1 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Low profile rose cut diamond set on 18k solid rose gold. Cut: Rose Cut Metal: 18k rose gold Carat Weight: 1 ct Natural Diamond Color: I Clarity: VS1
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum and Diamond Dome Ring. GIA 0.80ct Old European Cut Geometric Accent HI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.80 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: I1 Certification: GIA C...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Emerald Diamond Halo Ring. 2.60ct Emerald Diamond Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Green Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 2.60 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Center Emerald Color: Natural Green Center Emerald Setting: Be...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA 1 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Ring. Baguette Halo Engagement Platinum H VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Asscher Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: GIA Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,112Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Ring of 14k and 18k Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Rhodium-Plated White Gold and 14k Yellow Gold A graceful blend of vintage elegance and contemporary craftsmanship, this two-tone ring fe...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Genuine H/Si White Diamond Band Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Eternity Gift Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This is a Yellow Gold Diamond Grid Signet Ring featuring a contemporary, low-profile band design with structured geometric embellishments. Details:- Item Code :- RIMJ-1071 Material ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 1.34-Carat Mixed-Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Make a refined and imaginative statement with the Diamond Floral Cluster Ring. This exquisite piece showcases an artful arrangement of a central emerald-cut diamond framed by radiati...
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 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.