GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Radiant Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating radiant diamond at its heart, weighing an impressive 2.01 and exhibiting exceptional brilliance with its H ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 2.01 Carat Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy Art Deco Inspired diamond engagement ring. 2.01 carat radiant cut center diamond certified by the GIA. Accented by two emerald cut side diamonds, in a platinum setting. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.25ct Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Art Deco era comes this wonderful emerald cut solitaire ring.
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Art Deco Style 2.08 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning Art Deco cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate for the feature diamond in addition to an independent diamond grading report card for...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art-Deco Emerald Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring Pear Shape
Located in Brunswick, ME
Antique Art Deco 1940s fine pear shape Colombian emerald and diamond three-stone engagement ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA 2.9ct D IF
Located in Fairfield, CT
Art Deco Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA 2.90ct D IF This Art Deco engagement ring is centered by a GIA-certified 2.90-carat Asscher-cut diamond graded D color and ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco White Gold .41ctw Old European Cut Diamond Shield Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco shield ring in white gold, set with three Old European cut diamonds totaling approximately .41 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
Certified 3.28ctw Pear Shape Zambian Emerald & Diamond Two Tone Gold Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* Art Deco Style 3.28 Ctw Fine Quality Zambian Emerald & Diamond Pear Shape French Pave Ring in 18k Two-Tone...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 3.82ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This art deco show stopper features a stunning Star Sapphire at its centre. The 3.80 carat sapphire is Cabochon cut and mounted in platinum. Decorative metal work features at the top...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Introducing a stunning 18ct gold and platinum Art Deco ring. This fabulous bombe-shaped design showcases a dazzling diamond centre stone perfectly placed on top.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
EGL Certified .58 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Three-Stone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's EGL Certified .58ct pear shaped Diamond three-stone gold engagement ring. This ring is a harmonious blend of sophistication and romance, perfectly capturing the essence of you...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique Art Deco 2.95 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 2.95 carat diamond solitaire ring in platinum; part of our antique engagement ring collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Garrards & Co Art Deco 2.09ct Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Banbury, GB
This fabulous Art Deco ruby and diamond three stone ring is sure to make an absolutely stunning engagement ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sapphire and Diamond Filigree Three Stone Shield Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by antique romanticism, this exquisite sapphire filigree ring showcases a vertical trio of round blue sapphires held within an elongated shield-shaped frame. Flanked by geom...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Platinum Art Deco Ring. 1.40ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Square Ring Platinum J 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: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stones: ...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Radiant Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating radiant diamond at its heart, weighing an impressive 1.70 and exhibiting exceptional brilliance with its J ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.56 Carat Long Emerald Cut Diamond Vintage Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Diamond Ring Style: Art Deco Style Ring Metal: Platinum Metal Purity: PT900 Weight: 6.20 grams Ring Size: 5 Sizing: Resizable Center Stone: GIA-cer...
Diamond, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 5.03 Carat Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Yellow sapphire and diamond three-strong engagement ring. GIA Certified natural untreated octagonal sapphire circa 1915 from an Art Deco era estate.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 3.01 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Three-Stone Engagment Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular Art Deco estate diamond three-stone engagement ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Three Stone GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Handmade By DeKara Designs. Art Deco inspired, Extremely Brilliant, Entirely Handmade, Beautiful Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement T...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 3.07 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Set in a platinum three-stone setting with 2 Art Deco step cut shield side diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Style 2.76ct Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
A strong Art Deco Style influence is evident in this fabulous circa 1950s sapphire and diamond ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA Certified Three-Stone White & Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional execution by the house of J. Birnbach features an exquisite, natural, GIA certified 0.90 carat Emerald cut diamond of Fancy Intense Yellow color and VS1 clarity as d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 1.39 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive Art Deco ring is supplied with three IDGL diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones, in addition to an IDGL diamond grading report card for the suppo...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 18ct White Gold & Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, England
This ring is a lovely example of an Art Deco solitaire ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Personalized 18 Karat Gold Unisex Modern Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Castle Collection, Art Deco Style 18K Gold "Castel Del Monte" Unisex Handcrafted Modern Design Ring.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 2.18 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a palladium setting.
Diamond, White Gold, Palladium
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Elongated Cushion Cut Color Change Garnet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Art Deco Inspired Color Change Garnet Diamond Engagement Ring Created in Platinum.
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This triple cluster has three sapphires. Th central sapphire measures 6pts and the smaller stones are 4pts. The diamond total is 22pts. Ring Size: R or 8 1/2 Clusters Dimension: 16...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum 8ct Burma Sapphire & Baguette Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Altrincham, GB
Its modelled in platinum throughout, with a slim band and it dates to the Art Deco period, circa 1920. A ring such as this is certainly a stand out. 8.00ct Natural Blue Cushion Cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Hand Engraved Platinum Art Deco Diamond Opal Engagement Ring Bridal Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There is a beautiful Art Deco inspired gallery which gives the ring a graceful finish.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Art Deco 14K White Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k white gold Art Deco ring features a diamond that is older than the ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
An Art Deco 3.3ct Colombian Emerald And Diamond Ring Circa 1930
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring centered with an oval emerald approximately 3.3ct in a multi-lobed frame set with old-cut diamonds. Millegrain-set to a platinum. Numbered 2057. Emerald dimensions: approximatel...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Single Cut Diamond Elongated Gia Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Handmade Art Deco Oval Emerald and Diamond Ring. Metal- 14K Yellow Gold, .583 Stones- GIA Certified Elongated Octagonal Colombian Emerald 1.99 Carats, 14 Si...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco French ring featuring a large emerald-cut citrine quartz, 18k gold
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
The design retains clean, geometric, industrial lines reminiscent of Art Deco, yet combines them with the robustness and three-dimensional volume characteristic of the following deca...
Citrine, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Peridot Carnelian Art Deco Style Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Art Deco Style 18 Karats Yellow Gold Orange Carnelian Unisex Sugarloaf Ring Available in any size in three weeks
Carnelian, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 2.05 Carat Pink Tourmaline 0.55 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 2.05 carat tourmaline and 0.55 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our diverse collection of gemstone rings.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ring. 1.40ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Square Ring J 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: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Center Diamon...
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, Gold
GIA 1.85 Carat Oval Green Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's late Art Deco natural green sapphire and diamond engagement ring. This beautiful rich green 1.85ct oval center sapphire is certified by the GIA as natural, no heat, green with...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco old cut diamond synthetic sapphire navette 18k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A distinctive jewel from the Art Deco period, this elegant navette ring showcases three antique Peruzzi cut diamonds arranged in a graceful elongated design.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Original Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this stunning 18ct gold original ring.
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
Art Deco 18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Band Ring, Italy, 1920s
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
A striking example of the Timeless collection by Vitale 1913, this ring pairs the drama of natural emeralds with sparkle of fine diamonds in a design rooted in Italian craftsmanship....
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style 18ct White Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Geometric Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Deco Style Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 2000 Embrace the elegance of the 1920s with this stunning 18ct white gold Art Deco-style ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 3.11tcw Three-Stone Princess-Cut Diamond Statement Cocktail Band
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
💫 Customization Options: • Available in Yellow, Rose Gold, or Platinum • Fully customizable with alternative stones or bespoke design concepts 🎁 Perfect For: • Engagement • An...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Dancing Satyr Goat Signet Ring, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Estate Art Deco period Egyptian Revival 14K yellow gold dancing satyr and goat Tassie signet ring Early 20th Century Provenance: Private East Coast Collection Size: 6.25 US Condition...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Aquamarine Three Stone Ring 4 Carat Center 14 Karat Gold Antique Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
The Aquamarines create a romantic, vivid ring that epitomizes the style and grace of the Art Deco - Retro periods.
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Two-Tone 14K Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond measuring approximately 0.20 carats, F color SI2 clarity, dazzles at the center of this late Art Deco gem set within a geometric frame. The center stone i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
.9 Carat Diamond Princess Cut Sapphire Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco Three Stone .9 Carat Natural Old Mine Cut Diamond and Princess Cut Sapphire Wedding Engagement Ring in Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
EDR Certified 3.17 Carat Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring with Set Shoulders
Located in London, GB
Three graduated, stepped shoulders, each set with a diamond baguette totalling a further .90 carats frame the principal stone to complete this period jewel in high Art Deco style.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Style Solid 18K White Gold Calibré Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
This exquisite Art Deco-inspired ring features three prominent round brilliant-cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.70 carats, flanked by vivid green calibré-cut emeralds that form...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Art Deco 18K White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Ring, 20.04ctw, Size 10
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking example of Art Deco design, this 18 karat white gold ring commands attention with its bold structure and captivating centerpiece.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 2.48 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1930's 2.48 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique diamond jewelry collection.
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Kinsley-Kovsky White Gold Vintage Engagement Ring, Circa 1930s
Located in North Attleboro, MA
A stunning 15-diamond Art Deco vintage engagement ring set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.55 carat emerald and 0.54 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and palladium set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collectio...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ring with Diamonds and Pearl crafted in 14k yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
This exquisite 14k Art Deco ring, crafted in classic yellow gold, features a timeless three-stone design.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Inspired Platinum Old Euro Diamond 1.57 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Art Deco Inspired Extremely Elegant Handmade Vivid Pink Antique Style Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1.32 Carat Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive Art Deco ring is supplied with three IDGL diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones, in addition to an IDGL diamond grading report card for the suppo...
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Plaque Ring, 1.36 Carat Old European Cut Diamonds
Located in Poole, GB
An Art Deco emerald and diamond plaque ring, set with three old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.36 carats in total, vertically arranged within a geometric calibre-cut ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
14K White Gold Three Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Radiant Cut Tourmaline Engagement
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Art Deco Inspired Entirely Handmade Emerald Cut Yellow Diamond and Golden Tourmaline Three Stone Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.70 Carat Cabochon-Cut Emerald, Diamond, and Ruby Cocktail Ring in Art-Deco
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
7.70 Carat Cabochon-Cut Emerald, Diamond, and Ruby Cocktail Ring in Art-Deco Style This Victorian era art-deco style enchanting forest green emerald, brick red ruby and diamond ring...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
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.
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