Retro 19 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Ring. Diamond Accent 18K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Center Amethyst Weight: Approximately 19.00 carats Center Amethyst Cut: Emerald Cut Center Amethyst Setting: Prong Set Secondary Stones: Diamo...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Round Chrome Diopside & Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : This elegant 14K white gold solitaire ring features a vivid, round-cut forest green gemstone—likely chrome diopside, tourmaline, or emerald—held securely in a classic four-pr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring. 2.10ct Old European Diamond Ring Platinum K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.10 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Center Diamond Sett...
Diamond, Platinum
2.50 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Platinum I VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond S...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 3 Carat Diamond Ring. Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Halo Engagement Ring IVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 3.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Center Diamond Setting: ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$5,687Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear & Marquise Diamond Scatter Bypass Wrap Ring 1.62 Ct 18K Gold Open Ring
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Pear and marquise-cut diamonds disperse across a wide, multi-row bypass face in a deliberately unstructured scatter — no two stones share the same axis, ensuring that light enters an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$602Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Round Chrome Diopside & Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : This elegant 14K yellow gold solitaire ring features a vivid, round-cut forest green gemstone—likely chrome diopside, tourmaline, or emerald—held securely in a classic four-p...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.90 Carat Round Pink Sapphire Ring. Diamond Accent 14k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Pink Sapphire Pink Sapphire Weight: Approx 0.90 Carats Pink Sapphire Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.15 Cara...
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 3 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring. GIA Round Brilliant Diamond Ring I SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 3.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Center Diamond S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Ring natural Diamond Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Ring 8.75US / 3.8gr
Located in SE
Old Classic German cluster Ring decorated with three natural old European Diamond cut Diamonds and two natural Rubies. Band with engraved shoulders , clusters in Platinum. Ca. 1920s...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring. Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Platinum Ring M VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 5.20 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: M Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stone...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
3 Carat Diamond Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 3.80 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K–L Center Diamond Clarity: SI1–SI2 Certification...
Diamond, Platinum
1.10 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Round Aquamarine Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.10 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Center Aquamarine Setting: Prong Set Secondary Stones: Diamond Secon...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA 5.51ct G VS1
Located in Fairfield, CT
Inspired by the timeless elegance of Art Deco design, the ring offers a refined and enduring aesthetic.
Diamond, Platinum
2.62 Carat Aquamarine 0.96 Carat Sapphire 0.28 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive contemporary 2.62 carat aquamarine, 0.96 carat sapphire and 0.28 carat diamond and platinum Art Deco style dress ring; part of our diverse collection ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
12.50 Carat Burma Ruby Ring. Rare Natural Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 12.50 carats Center Ruby Cut: Cushion Cut Center Ruby Type: Natural, Heated Center Ruby Origin: Burma Certification: AGL Certi...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA 2.10 Carat Old European Ring. Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring I SI1 Plat
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.10ct Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Certification: GIA Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
Peridot Ring. 3.40ct Oval Cut Peridot Cluster Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Peridot Center Peridot Weight: 3.40ct Total Center Peridot Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Peridot and diamonds Diamond Weight: ~0.05ct Total Diamond ...
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1.50 Carat Pear Shape Sapphire Ring. Moon Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 1.50 carats Center Sapphire Cut: Pear Shape Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.60 carats total Diamond Cut:...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring. 2.20ct Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 2.20ct Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: ~0.40ct Total Diamond Cut: Ol...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
1.90 Carat Oval Cut Pink Tourmaline Ring. Diamond Cluster Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Pink Tourmaline Center Pink Tourmaline Weight: 1.90 Carats Center Pink Tourmaline Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds, Rubies, Spinel Diamond Weig...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mauboussin Vintage Ring. Diamond and Ruby Sapphire Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1980
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Rubies and sapphires Ruby Weight: ~0.40ct Total Ruby Cut: Cabochon Cut Sapphire Weight: ~0.40ct Total Sapphire Cut: Cabochon Cut Secondary Stones: Di...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Retro Enamel Red Corallium Rubrum And Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Weight: 11,4 gr. This retro ring from the 1960s has a geometric shape, that recalls the Art Deco period, with a cabochon-cut oval coral in the center and a black enamel border.
Diamond, Enamel
Vintage 1.71 Ct Diamond and 18 Ct White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone. Condition This diamond art deco style ring is excellent quality, set with impressive...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Carved Emerald Melon & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary statement ring crafted in 14K yellow gold, showcasing three carved melon-cut light green emeralds. Each carved emerald centerpiece is crowned with a brilliant diamon...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$3,280Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond Band Ring, 1.71ct Marquise & Baguette, 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
In polished white gold, the repeated pattern stays in focus, giving the ring its Art Deco-inspired character without relying on a single center stone.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Verdant X – Canopy - Designer Zambian Emerald Ring made with Diamond & Gemstones
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings glow. Verdant X – Canopy ascends. The sister piece to our multi‑gem Verdant Majesty collection, this creation centers a commanding 4.04‑carat Guild‑certified Vivid Green ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
TIMELESS 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This ring belongs to the Timeless collection by Vitale 1913, an Italian house known for its fine jewellery craftsmanship. Crafted in white gold, it features three parallel rows alter...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.62 Carat Oval Green Alexandrite & Diamond Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 2.62 carat oval cut natural green alexandrite measuring 8.6 x 7.5mm is set in a four-prong platinum 900 mounting flanked by stepped baguette diamond clusters on each sh...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2.05Ct Tourmaline and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage tourmaline ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The three dimensional, layered Art Deco design displays a feature two claw set 2.05Ct baguette ...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Old European & Old Mine Cut Diamond Bypass Style Band Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum, the metal of choice for the finest jewelry of the Art Deco and Edwardian eras, provides the ideal setting for this collection of antique diamonds, its naturally cool, brigh...
Diamond, Platinum
Oval Cut Sapphire Engagement Ring. 4.60ct Sapphire Trillion Cut Diamond Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 4.60 Carats Center Sapphire Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Trillion Cut Diamond Setting: Prong...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
5.87 Carat Apatite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
5.87 Carat Oval Cut Apatite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. The bright ocean blue apatite gemstone, sits in the center with a glistening eye-clean finish. The stone is prong-set ...
Diamond, Apatite, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Silver
Vintage 0.70ct Diamond and Sapphire Target Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage octagonal target ring dates back to the 1960s. It features an emerald diamond at its centre, weighing 0.70 carat. Graded highly at F in colour and VS2 in clari...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 0.56 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Style Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The principal stetting is flanked with stepped shoulders, each incorporating three eight cut diamonds, pavé set in a tiered Art Deco formation.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Platinum Halo Diamond Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Made in Platinum.
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Halo Diamond Platinum Marquise Turquoise Australian Opal Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Opal Engagement Ring Made in Platinum.
Opal, Platinum
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Jade Ring with Diamonds Certified Untreated, Circa 1950s
Located in Northampton, MA
This sleek and slender ring has Art Deco lines but was actually made in the Mid-Century (circa 1950s).
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
47.81 Carat Lemon Topaz and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring in Victorian Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
47.81 Carat Lemon Topaz and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring in Victorian Style This Victorian era art-deco style incredulous lemon topaz and diamond ring is marvelous.
Diamond, Silver
3 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14K Gold Mens Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 3 carat total weight round brilliant and baguette diamond cluster statement ring in 14K yellow gold, featuring a pave-set square face, channel baguette shoulders, and a fully...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Reddish Orange Sapphire Ring. GIA 2ct Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Reddish Orange Sapphire Gemstone Weight: Approx 2.00 Carats Gemstone Cut: Oval Cut Gemstone Certification: GIA Certified Accent Stones: Diamonds Total ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, French, 1913.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.80 carats, further set w...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
5.87 Carat Apatite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
5.87 Carat Oval Cut Apatite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. The bright ocean blue apatite gemstone, sits in the center with a glistening eye-clean finish. The stone is prong-set ...
Diamond, Apatite, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Silver
IGI Certified 0.26 Carat Natural Diamond Classic Statement Ring in 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.26 Carat Diamond Trio Ring 8K Gold
This trio ring places 0.26 carats of diamonds in a three-stone arrangement, a classic configuration that amplifies sparkle and s...
Diamond, Gold
Halo Diamond Platinum Pear Shape Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are ten pave set round diamonds on each side of the shank. The ring has an Art Deco inspired gallery. PLATINUM IS FOREVER
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire 7.17CT & Triangle-cut Diamond 18K Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This three-stone ring features a 7.12 carat natural cushion-cut blue sapphire, framed by two triangle-cut diamonds with a combined weight of 1.10 carats. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA certified 6.2ct Burma Type A Jadeite Jade Ring/Pendant (convertible style)
Located in Singapore, SG
Myanmar, historically known as Burma, remains the most legendary source of fine jadeite and the origin most closely associated with important jade in the international market. Burmes...
Jade, 18k Gold
Emerald Trine - Zambian Emerald set with Diamonds in everyday Ring in 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Emerald Trine — Three Flames of Green Light Triple the charm, triple the glow — Emerald Trine brings together a beautifully matched trio of oval Zambian emeralds (1.39 cts total), s...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Platinum Diamond GIA Certified 3.88 Carat Color Change Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Art Deco Inspired Extremely Elegant Handmade Elongated Blue Sapphire Antique Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
11.97 Carat Sugarloaf Lavender Blue Chalcedony 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The sugarloaf stone sits flush within a clean rectangular frame at the center of the ring, with its pyramid tip pointing upward to create a distinctive three-dimensional crown effect...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Wedding Ring solid 20K Gold Ø 6 US / 3.14 gr
Located in SE
Antique or Vintage Wedding Ring in solid orange - tinted /reddish - yellow 20K which has been one of the Swedish conventional Gold Standard alloys since early 19th century but quite ...
22k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Natural Blue Zircon & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Discover vibrant elegance with this exquisite statement cocktail ring, featuring a brilliant oval-cut natural blue zircon as its centerpiece. Flanked by pear-cut accents and framed b...
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond 4.10 Carat GIA Oval Royal Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Beautiful Modern/Art Deco Ceylon/Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire and Trillion Diamond Three Stone Ring Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium Stones- Genuine Oval Ceyl...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Cushion Cut Red Orange Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Magnificent Classic three stone AAA+ quality red orange sapphire and diamond ring in 14k gold. Ring contains 1 center vivid red orange sapphire cushion cut and 2 side pear cut diamo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Black Onyx and 1.68 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive black onyx and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold The pierced decorated, three dimensional Art Deco style frame is ornamented with a feature be...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Made in 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, Rose Gold
IGI Certified 3.71 Carat Diamond, Sapphire and Tourmaline Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.71 Carat Diamond Natural Tourmaline Natural Sapphire Ring – 14K Gold, 4.14g / 0.13 t oz
A triumvirate of distinctive natural gemstones makes this ring an exceptio...
Tourmaline, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
1.17ct Natural Royal Blue Sapphire Ring with Pear Cut Natural Diamonds
Located in Singapore, SG
⚠️ Important Disclosure: Please Read Before Purchase Please note this natural, earth-mined stone is an exceptional case regarding Heated/Unheated status and exact origin. We list Or...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA certified 2.13ct Unheated Ceylon yellow Sapphire and Natural Emerald Ring
Located in Singapore, SG
This oval sapphire captivates with its Sri Lankan origin, transparent orangy yellow hue, 2.13 carat weight, and independent GIA identification. Sri Lanka, historically known as Ceyl...
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
2.50 Carat Colombian Emerald Ring. Gubelin No Oil Emerald GIA Diamond Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 2.60 Carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: GIA Certified, Gübelin Certified Gemstone Origin: Colombian T...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Ready to rock? Some of our favorite jewelry designers and dealers share indispensable advice for choosing that most important ring.
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