Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.8 grams Ring Size: N (54) Face Dimensions: 23mm x 11mm Principal Diamonds: Approx. 0.72 carats (0.18 carats each), Colour: G-H, Clarity: VS Furt...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum This antique cocktail ring is crafted in 900 platinum and features a circular ruby and diamond design with rich red rubies total...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco style GIA 1.63 old European cut diamond ruby platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Art Deco style engagement ring centers on a 1.63 carat old European cut diamond, certified by GIA #2536480081, showcasing a warm K color paired with crisp VS2 clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art deco natural Burmese ruby and diamond ring, circa 1935.
Located in London, GB
Art deco natural Burmese ruby and diamond ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 0.80 Carat Cabochon Ruby and 1.30 Carat Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Cabochon Ruby weighing approximately 0.80 carat, and Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.30 carats. Circa 1930s Size 5 1/2...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Burmese 2.08 carat ruby diamond ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set with a cushion shape step cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 2.08 carats, flan...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 2ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A truly remarkable three stone ring, dating back to the 1920s. In the centre is a 2.00 carat oval cut Ruby. It is held within refined claws, and wonderfully highlighted by two old cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum 1.85ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF01-020526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The symmetrical Platinum setting offers Art Deco elegance, while Diamond accents totaling 1.85 carats provide the perfect finishing touch.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby & Diamonds in Platinum Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
A beautiful art deco design ring, featuring rubies and diamonds, beautifully set in Platinum Platinum Oval Ruby: 0.47ct Colour: strong, Medium Pinkish Red Dimensions: 6.0 x 4.75 x ...
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 6.00 Carat Star Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Cabochon Star Ruby weighing approximately 6.00 carats, accented by a halo of Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.00 carats...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1920s is this trilogy ring featuring a natural ruby to the centre set between a matching pair of old cut diamonds. The unheated central ruby weighs 1.00 carat, whi...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.76 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.76 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Ring A platinum ring centering a GIA-certified cushion-cut diamond flanked by two round-cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ruby cluster ring holds a central ruby measuring 75pts. The ruby held in this ring is a deep pink colour and the sparkle of the diamonds compliment the stone beautifully. The di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sophia D. Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A three stone ring with 0.92 carat cushion cut center ruby flanked with 1.03 carat pear shaped diamond and accentuated with 0.43 carat small diamonds set in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Platinum Cocktail Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Diamond and Ruby Platinum Vintage Art Deco Revival Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.70ct Diamond and Ruby Halo Ring. Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 8.25 US, Resizable Color: I Color Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Weight: Approx 0.70ct Ruby Stone...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
.25 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .25 Carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS Ru...
White Diamond, Platinum
15.83 Carat Natural Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Art Deco 1935 natural untreated Aqua, ruby and diamond cocktail ring.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring. GIA 1.20ct Old European Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certified Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx 1.20-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: F Color Primary Stone Clarity: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art-Deco Platinum & 18K Gold, rubis and old cut diamonds Target Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An elegant Art-Deco ring marrying cool platinum with warm 18K yellow gold accents, centered by a 1.00-carat old-cut diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.75ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A natural, unheated ruby sits central in this beautiful Art Deco trilogy ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Stone Details: Type: Ruby (Created) Size: 1.00ct Color: Red Shape: Cabachon Diamond Details: We...
Diamond, Platinum
Ruby 1.63cttw Diamond Platinum Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This platinum engagement ring radiates with a vintage charm, featuring a central 1.05-carat round European-cut diamond, SI1 clarity, and G-H color, elegantly framed by calibrated nat...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 3.00 Carat Star Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Cabochon Star Ruby weighing approximately 3.00 carats, and small Old European cut Diamonds on the setting weighing approximately a total of 1.60 car...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Sophia D 2.22 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Sophia D platinum ring that features a 2.22 Carat ruby stone accentuated with 5.14 carats of round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond and Ruby Band Ring. Princess and Round Diamond Wedding Band Platinum 6mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Princess Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 6.00mm This exquisite vintage estate-s...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Aquamarine and Ruby Halo Ring. 2.60ct Round Aquamarine Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Aquamarine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 2.60-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stone: Ruby Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.70-Carats Secondary Stone Cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Aquamarine, Platinum
Antique Ruby & Diamond Scalloped Cross Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Ruby & Diamond Scalloped Cross Ring in Platinum This antique ring is crafted in 900 platinum and features a scalloped cross-style design with bezel-set red rubies totali...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring. 0.9ct Cushion Cut Ruby FIligree Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite platinum ring showcases a captivating approx 0.9-carat cushio...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum Oval Ruby and Baguette Diamond Architectural Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Oval Ruby and Baguette Diamond Architectural Cocktail Ring Description: This architectural cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and centers on a substantial oval-cut ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Myanmar Star Ruby Diamond Ring: Platinum White Gold, Burma Ruby
Located in Kowloon, HK
Introducing our exquisite handcrafted natural star ruby ring, featuring a stunning 1.04 Ct star ruby sourced from Myanmar, elegantly set in high-quality Pt900 platinum and accented w...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Estate 2.75 Carat Vintage Ruby Diamond Ring Platinum and 18K
Located in Brunswick, ME
This distinguished vintage ruby ring presents a 2.43-carat natural ruby of pinkish-red hue in an elegant oval cut, complemented by two baguette-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0....
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
No Heat Ruby Ring. GIA 1ct Ruby Diamond Halo Accent Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Gemstone Weight: Approx 1.00 Carats Gemstone Cut: Cushion Cut Gemstone Origin: Madagascar Gemstone Treatment: No Heat Gemstone Certification: GIA ...
Diamond, Ruby, 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
Art Deco 1.00 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A deep red ruby sits between two diamonds in this art deco three stone ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring, Circa 1920's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Classic Art Deco Ruby and Diamond cocktail ring in 14K gold and platinum.
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Platinum Charm on Platinum Ring "Melon Man"
Located in North Hollywood, CA
I just love Art Deco Platinum Charms and this is no exception.
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 0.52 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Emerald cut Diamond weighing 0.52 carat and accenting Rubies weighing approximately a total of 1.40 carats. Circa 1920s Size 6 3/4, resizable
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.50 Carat Star Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Cabochon Star Ruby weighing approximately 1.50 carat, and Single cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.60 carat. Circa 1920s Size 6 1/4, ...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 0.50 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous ruby is the centre of this 1930s three stone ring. The old cut ruby is 0.50 carat, and is a deep red colour. To either side of the ruby is a 0.25 carat transitional cut di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.82 E VS2 Diamond and Ruby Deco Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Platinum Art Deco style ring features a stunning E/C diamond weighing 0.82 carats certified by GIA as E color and VS2 clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage French 1940s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage French 0.90 carat ruby and 0.48 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring in the Art Deco style; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Kunzite and Ruby Ring. 2.50ct Round Kunzite Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Total Weight: 4.7 Grams Carat: Approx. 2.50-Carats Stone: Kunzite, Diamond, Ruby Primary Stone: Kunzite Stone Cut: Round Cut Metal: Platinum Style: Doub...
Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, Platinum
Late Deco 0.60ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This elaborate 1930s cluster ring centres around a 0.60 carat, oval cut ruby. Claw set into platinum the vibrant ruby is encircled by intricately patterned metalwork that features an...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Eternity Platinum Band Ring. Princess and Round Diamond Ruby Wedding 6mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Princess Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 6.00mm This exquisite vintage estate-s...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Burmese Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A gorgeous Burmese ruby and diamond three stone engagement ring set in platinum. The piece is centrally set with an incredible cushion cut 3.11ct Burmese ruby that has an amazing lus...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1930s 18K White and Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco ruby, diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising one lozenge shaped ruby, and two rose cut diamonds, in 18 karat white and yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Opal & Burma Ruby Ring
Located in London, England
Overall, this is a pretty fabulous ring! Additional information: Material: Platinum, 18ct White Gold, Opal, Ruby, Diamond Origin: England Date of Manufacture: 1920s-1930s Era: Art D...
18k Gold, White Gold
17.71 Carat Certified Untreated Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Beautiful Estate Platinum Natural Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring!
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring This captivating ring showcases an extraordinary cabochon-cut ruby, weighing an impressive 29.79 carats, radiating with its rich and velvety hue. Surr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Natural Burma Ruby Ring. AGL 12.90ct Cushion Cut Rare Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Approx 12.90 Carats Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Stone: Rare Natural Burma Ruby Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Prong Set Ring Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.75 US...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AGL Burma Ruby Halo Ring. 1.40ct Unheated Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Manufacturer: Cartier Certification: AGL Certificate Primary Stone: Burma Ruby Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 1.4-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Color: F ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.17 Carat Shield Cut Diamond Ruby Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the Art Deco era, this platinum ring centers a sparkling EGL certified shield cut diamond that weighs 1.17ct. and is graded F-G color with SI1 clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1 Carat Ruby Engagement Ring. Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold 18k Primary Stone: Ruby Primary Stone Weight: Approx 1.10ct Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Stone: Diamond, Ruby Secondar...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Platinum Ring with Oval Ruby and Tapered Baguette Diamonds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage men’s ring crafted in solid platinum, centered by a richly colored oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 2.20 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum and 3 Ruby Engagement Ring. 0.70TCW Oval Rubies Round Cut Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Oval Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite three-stone ring showcases a trio of vibrant oval-cut rubies, elegantly set in an east-west...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Stunning Colombian Emerald Ruby Diamond Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and rare Art Deco platinum ring a 4.0 ct emerald cut Colombian emerald of rich and deep green.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
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
Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring GIA Certified
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A captivating vintage treasure, this platinum ring centers on a 2.98 carat oval Burma ruby, certified by GIA Burma origin and noted as heated. The ruby’s rich, velvety red glow is be...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Statement 1.23 Carat Diamond and Ruby Platinum Red Carpet Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Diamond and Ruby Double Octagon Platinum Statement Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 1.23 Carat Old European Cut Diamond. Surrounded by fine Red ...
Diamond, Ruby, 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.
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