Crimson Embrace - Natural Burma Ruby Vivid Red Pigeon's Blood GRS Cert Ring 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings glow softly. Royal Ember radiates like a sovereign flame. At its heart rests a commanding 5.04‑carat Vivid Red Burmese ruby, certified by GRS, glowing with the unmistakab...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Donkey Mule Horse Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco platinum charm pendant designed as a donkey, mule or horse carrying a pannier of gems, set with 20 round brilliant cut white diamonds, three rubies, two sapphires and two...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Sapphire Unheated Purple Diamond GIA Ring Antique Old Mine 17.37 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
BEST OF THE BEST... GIA BREATHTAKING PLATINUM HUGE 17.37 CARAT UNHEATED PURPLE SAPPHIRE DIAMOND VINTAGE RING & BOX!
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Round brilliant cut Argyle Pink Diamond and White Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This delicate Platinum ring band features a row of lustrous natural Argyle Pink Diamonds at the forefront of its design. The spectacular hues of the Pink Diamonds are perfectly accen...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1.5ct Natural Oval-Cut Red Ruby Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Gold Weight: 4.2 grams • Band Width: Approx. 2mm · Durable & Refined Design & Fit • Ring Style: Double Halo · Engagement or Statement • Band Style: Sleek & Straight • US Ring Size 7...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,988Sale Price / set|20% Off
GARRARD & CO 1930 Art Deco Platinum Clips Earrings 4.38 Cts VS Diamonds & Rubies
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
The earrings have been crafted in solid .900/.999 platinum and embellished with a great selection of sixty-two natural earth mined gemstones, such; white colorless diamonds and vivid...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Sophia D. Three-Stone Ruby Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Sophia D. Three-Stone Ring, featuring three rubies totaling 1.78 carats, surrounded by 0.62 carats of round diamonds, all set in platinum.
Ruby
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooch Black Onyx Ruby 1920s Vintage Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking Art Deco platinum and diamond brooch, featuring black onyx and ruby; circa 1920s.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby Emerald Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Vintage Clown Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized platinum clown with yellow gold details and articulating legs Centering a round shaped ruby cabochon weighing approximately 0.72 carat Transparent medium purpl...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.70 Carats Total Baguette Cut Sapphire & Ruby Versatile Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
An antique art deco eternity wedding band, showcasing baguette cut sapphires and rubies weighing 1.70 carats total, set on a channel setting. Accented by round brilliant cut diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Baguette Diamond Halo GIA Certified 5.08 Carat Oval Burma Ruby Engagement Ring
By DeKaraDesign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue hue The platinum, diamond, and ruby combination gives the ring an amazing look.
Handmade Platinum GIA Certified 18.90 Carat Cushion Cut Pink Topaz Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium, 18K Yellow Gold, .750. Stones- 1 Cushion Cut Purple Pink Topaz 18.90 Carats, 6 Round Diamonds .09 Carats, 4 Marquise Emeral...
Topaz
1.06ct Baguette & Round Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Key Features: Center Stone: Approx. 0.58ct natural baguette-cut diamond E color, VS clarity – sleek and refined brilliance Side Stones: Approx. 0.48ct natural round-cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Baguette Diamond Band Ring, Round Brilliants 1.73 Carat
Located in Great Neck, NY
Baguette and Round Diamond Wide Band Ring 18K White Gold Natural White Diamonds Diamond Cuts: Baguette Cut & Round Brilliant Diamond Color: E–F Diamond Clarity: VS Setting: Prong Set...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris No-Heat Burma Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created in the late 1930s by Van Cleef & Arpels Paris, this Burma sapphire and diamond ring is mounted in platinum. The ring centers three vertically-set cushion-cut sapphires, weigh...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
305.13 Total Carat of Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Necklace in Platinum
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Listed separately are matching Sapphire and Diamond Earrings set in Platinum as well as a Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Ring set in Platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Lacloche Ruby and Diamond Ring
By LaCloche
Located in New York, NY
Lacloche Ruby and Diamond Ring This exceptional ring by Lacloche Frères is a brilliant example of Art Deco-inspired design and meticulous craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco 14K Gold and Platinum Diamond and Gem Set Charm Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
We love these Art Deco charm bracelets because the charms of the era were so special, and usually diamond and gemstone encrusted.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
2 Carat Halo Style Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Art Deco Style Engagement Ring 2 Carat Light Fancy Yellow with Rubies and Diamonds Main Diamond Details: The main diamond weighs approximately 2.02ctw.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Boucheron Ruby Bracelet Diamond Gold Platinum Burmese Ruby GIA, French
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamond-set platinum ribbons curve across the ruby clusters, creating a flowing sculptural design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Animal Charm Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 13.4 grams Chain Length: 7.2 inches Chain Width: 2.5mm Charm Dimensions: 5 (20mm - 16mm) Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.28ct Ruby Dimensions: 5 (...
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Platinum Ruby and Diamond Brooch, 7.50ct Total Weight, Unisex
Located in Wailea, HI
1950s Ruby and Diamond Substantial Brooch Looking for a statement piece of jewelry that will turn heads and set you apart from the rest? Look no further than this 1950's Ruby and Dia...
Ruby, Platinum
$3,800 / item
Selection of Vintage Eternity Bands
Located in New York, NY
A Selection of Vintage Eternity Bands from our varied collection.. The cuts include French cut, baguette and round and are good quality. The TiffanySapphire shown is comprised of F...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
1910s Antique Pearl Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco ruby brooch has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sophia D. 10.94 Emerald Cabochon Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
From art deco to antique reproduction, these timeless pieces, when merged with modern manufacturing techniques, create a perfect harmony between old and new.
Emerald
Art Deco Multi-Gem Platinum Vintage Man With Balloon Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a man in a bowler hat holding a bunch of balloons Featuring a bezel set oval shaped tourmaline cabochon body Measuring 5.0 x 7.0 mm - transparent deep purplish pink Bead ...
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Platinum
Contemporary Baguette Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Halo Pendant in 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Metal: 18K White Gold Design: Layered Cushion Pendant with Illusion Diamond Center and Ruby Halo Center Stones: Natural Diamonds Center Setting: Illusion Set Ba...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Demi Parure Suite, USA, 21st Century
Located in New York, NY
A visually intriguing mix of design details comes together in this Contemporary Diamond and Ruby Demi Parure Suite, comprised of three thematically related pieces - a pair of ear cli...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Ruby & Diamond Swirling 18K Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Made in Italy, the 18 karat yellow gold, ruby, and diamond pairing is pure Retro: with platinum reserved for the war effort, federal excise taxes driving up the cost of jewelry, and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Kingdom Bracelet Ram Aries Gold Platinum Gemstones Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The head, the “body”, and the ring are generously embellished with diamonds. The eyes are accented with rubies, emeralds are set at the center of the ram’s head, enhancing the anima...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Tahitian Pearl Diamond Vintage Earrings Fine Antique GIA 15MM Huge 3.02 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Fine Vintage Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Pendants, and Rings from the Art Deco, Edwardian, Victorian eras.
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Pear Cut Vivid Red Teardrop Fine Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Ideal for Fine Jewelry This pear-shaped rubellite is perfectly suited for: • Luxury engagement ring center stone • Statement cocktail ring • High jewelry pendant • Drop earrings...
Tourmaline
17.53 Carat Grey Spinel Asscher Cut Myanmar Loose Gemstone
Located in Monaco, MC
This spinel has been cut in the prestigious Asscher cut—a sophisticated step-cut design that originated in 1902 and reached the height of its popularity during the Art Deco era. Name...
Spinel
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Antique Australian Opal 14K Pendant Natural Vintage Necklace Solid Gold Fine
Located in Sylvania, GA
Fine Vintage Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Pendants, and Rings from the Art Deco, Edwardian, Victorian eras.
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco ruby and diamond dress ring, the ring set with three baguette-cut diamonds, a baguette-cut diamond separating two rows of three calibre-cut rubies set in raised semi-circ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A cabochon ruby weighing approximately 3 carats is set in a platinum mounting accented with old European, round and rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.40 carat. Circa 1920s. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 2.76ct Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring, Platinum, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco ruby and diamond ring, the cushion-shaped ruby weighing 2.76 carats, accompanied by GCS report, stating to be of Burmese origin with no indications of heating, four claw-...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1930s Art Deco 3.88 Carat Mogok Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
It is a wonderful and bright colour and weighs an impressive 3.88 carats. This ring was made in around 1930, and it has a wonderful Art Deco flair to it: the central ruby is flanked ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond Square Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco style ruby and diamond square cluster ring, the central octagonal-cut ruby estimated to weigh 0.6 carats, surrounded by eighteen round brilliant-cut diamonds estimated to...
Diamond, Ruby
$13,309
Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A sophisticated and chic diamond and ruby target ring. This ring comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III, and f...
Diamond, Ruby
An early 20th century Burmese ruby and diamond cluster ring
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century Burmese ruby and diamond cluster ring, to the centre an oval faceted ruby weighing 1.01 carats, accompanied by The Gem & Pearl Laboratory report, stating to...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Carved Jade Ruby Diamond Gold Plaque Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Tested as 18ct Gold and Platinum. A bright and colourful Art Deco bracelet, featuring vibrant jade, vivid rubies, and sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Yellow 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.
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