Edwardian Platinum Peruzzi Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This platinum diamond ring is on the cusp of the Edwardian and Art Deco eras.
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum Peruzzi Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This platinum diamond ring is on the cusp of the Edwardian and Art Deco eras.
Diamond, Platinum
$756Sale Price / item|30% Off
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style moissanite halo ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum, 1920s 9 Carat Aquamarine & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine Ring Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the 1920s with this stunning Art Deco ring, expertly crafted from platinum.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 9k White Gold Step Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The center stone’s broad, ordered facets complement the linear arrangement of the surrounding diamonds, creating an architectural composition with Art Deco inspiration.
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Antique and Vintage 4.55 Carat Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This platinum three stone ring is supplied with three IDGL diamond grading certificates.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Square Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s A striking example of 1920s craftsmanship, this elegant Art Deco ring showcases a rich arrangement of...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
1.18 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This platinum and diamond solitaire ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate for the feature diamond, in addition to an independent diamond grading report car...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.80 Karat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The impressive and unusual ring has a tapering, asymmetric lobed design displaying a tactile Art D...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Antique 1.18 carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is supplied with three independent diamond grading certificates for the feature diamonds in addition to an independent diamond grading report card for the supporting stones.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1.20 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 0.38 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring 1968
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The principal stone is flanked on either side with three individually claw set diamonds, in a combination of baguette and square cuts, all in an Art Deco style stepped formation.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
5.22 Carat Aquamarine and 1.10 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage aquamarine and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated, stepped Art Deco design displays a feature 5.22ct r...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.95ct Burma Ruby And Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The ring also features an openwork gallery and a yellow gold stem on which rest two platinum cheniered shoulders adorned with three diamonds on each side, details that contribute to ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.01ct G SI1 Pear Diamond and 0.33ctw Tapered Baguette Platinum Ring
By Premier Gem Corp
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century elegance finds its sharpest expression in this three-stone arrangement, a design that prioritizes geometry and clean lines. At the heart sits a pear-shaped diamond weighi...
Diamond, Platinum
Step-Cut Amethyst & Diamond Accent Ring – 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Currently a size 6.5, and resizable, it’s a versatile piece perfect for stacking or wearing solo. Details: Center Stone: Rectangular step-cut amethyst (~0.50 ct) Accent Stones: 6 ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French 2.10 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated Art Deco ring setting is ornamented with an impressive vertical linear formation of three circular shaped designs in swirl formations.
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ring Coral Diamond 18k Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Press used to call the power couple union “The Maison based on love.” Before Art Deco was pronounced as a style, VCA brand was known for their skillfully made, bold geometric pieces.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Dinner Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by art deco diamond ring heirlooms, this 14k gold diamond ring makes a treasured luxury statement piece.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry 11.68 Carat Zambian Emerald Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The cathedral setting creates a seamless flow of light, uniting the three stones in a mesmerizing display. With a size of US 6.5, resizable, this ring weighs approximately 10.52 gram...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
$632,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.19 Ct. Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Flanked by striking Cadillac-cut side diamonds totaling 2.00 carats, this platinum masterpiece exudes refined Art Deco glamour. Center Diamond Details: Carat Weight: 10.19 carats ...
Diamond, Platinum
.82 Carat Old European Diamond Sapphire Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Unveil the timeless elegance our vintage 1920s Art Deco Platinum Diamond and sapphire filigree engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Two-Tone 18K Gold Old-Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1940s, France
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
By the 1940s, jewelry had moved away from the flat geometry of Art Deco. Rings became heavier and more sculptural, with curves, scrolls and substantial volumes of gold increasingly i...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.76ct Diamond And Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring - Antique Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The tapering, pierced decorated Art Deco style ring shoulders are each further embellished with five pavé set eight cut diamonds, integrating with the main setting and blending seaml...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,103Sale Price / item|20% Off
Handmade Oval Emerald Natural Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold HRD Certified
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Lush, vivid, and unmistakably luxurious, this handmade Oval Emerald and Natural Diamond Three-Stone ring in 18 karat yellow gold is a masterpiece of coloured gemstone fine jewellery.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Covington, LA
The vivid royal blue sapphires contrast beautifully against the colorless diamonds, giving the ring a timeless Art Deco-inspired aesthetic with modern refinement.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Cut 1.07 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring shoulders each incorporate three Dutch cut diamonds in Art Deco style geometric settings, melding with the plain ring shank.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Nathalie Jean Diamond Emerald Tourmaline 18k Gold Microcrock Triple Stack Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Microrock Three Multi-Stone Rings are devised as a game, a construction or a sophisticated aerial mobile.
Tourmaline, Black Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Platinum Halo Diamond 1.19 Carat Marquise Tsavorite Garnet Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 6 1/2. Art Deco Inspired Handmade Platinum Halo Diamond Marquise Tsavorite Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Platinum
$140,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.06 Carat D Internally Flawless Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The setting is crafted in platinum, providing both durability and a bright white backdrop that highlights the diamond’s exceptional color. This sophisticated three-stone design bala...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Cert. 3.93 Carat No Heat Ruby & Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Six yellow gold prongs hold the ruby securely while allowing light to penetrate the translucent stone. The white gold diamond rows sit flush with the yellow gold band, creating clean...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$48,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 6.14 Carat Vivid Green Minor Oil Emerald Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A magnificent statement of refined luxury, this exceptional three-stone ring features a 6.14 carat vivid green emerald, certified by GRS as natural and of Zambian origin.
Emerald, Platinum
1.40 Carat Emerald and Baguette Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Style: Contemporary / Three-Stone / Art Deco Style / Engagement Ring Condition: New / Excellent contemporary condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 6.04 Carat Orange Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Spectacular sapphire and diamond Art Deco three stone engagement ring. The center stone is a octagonal emerald step cut orange and yellowish 6.04ct sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.06 Carat Ceylon Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Late Art Deco Light to medium bright Ceylon blue oval 3.06ct cushion Sapphire and diamond three-stone engagement ring.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Vintage Cocktail Ring Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Some of its most celebrated pieces include dazzling orchid brooches, starburst style earrings, and sophisticated geometric designs from the Art Deco period. Their mastery of invisibl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Halo Diamond Marquise Turquoise Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Opal Engagement Ring Made in 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Rose Gold
AGL Certified .80 Carat Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's late Art Deco ruby and diamond three-stone engagement ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.80 Carat Natural Green Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1930's, Sapphire and Diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
1.50 Ct Aquamarine Gold Engagement Band Antique 18K White Gold Aqua Diamond Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
Elegant and luminous, this 18K White Gold Aquamarine Diamond Ring features approximately 1.50 carats of natural aquamarine in a refined combination of oval and pear cuts. The centerp...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
0.70 Ct Emerald Diamond Delicate Band 14K Gold HI VS Diamond Emerald Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Natural Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Dainty Ring – 0.76 Carat Emerald and Diamond Stackable Band Delicate, timeless, and effortlessly elegant, this 14K Yellow G...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
0.90 Ct Sapphire Diamond Delicate Band 14K Gold HI VS Diamond Sapphire Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring – 0.90 Carat Natural Sapphire Dainty Band Elegant, timeless, and effortlessly wearable, this 14K Yellow Gold Three Stone...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Diamond Platinum Ring GIA 5.11-carat D VVS2 VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In terms of settings, the solitaire remains a classic, while halo settings and three-stone designs symbolize the past, present, and future of the couple.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Halo GIA Certified E Color SI1 Clarity 1 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Art Deco Inspired Extremely Elegant Halo Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
1949 Signet Men Ring 5.5 ct natural Jade solid 18K Gold Ø 10.75 US / 10 gr
Located in SE
ϟiignet Ring for Men Art Deco styled in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Jade stone stone rectangular cut and polished 16 x 12 mm x 2.6 mm deep/ about 5.5 ct .
Jade, 18k Gold
Platinum and Sapphire Diamond Wedding Band. French and Round Eternity Band 8.77m
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Cut: French Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Stone Setting: Elongated French-cut natural sapphires are channel-set between rows ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Round Dark Blue and White/Gray Spinel, Marquise Shaped Cluster, 14 Karat White
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Design: Marquise Shaped Cluster Finish: High Polish Finish Dimensions: 20.64mm x 11.25mm x 8.10mm Total Weight: 5.2 Grams Condition: Good vintage/pre-owned condition, exhibiting li...
Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.15 Ct Diamond Bridal Band 18k Gold HI VS Diamond Wedding Band Bezel Set
Located in Jaipur, IN
18K Yellow Gold 1.15 Carat Natural H VS Diamond 7-Stone Bezel Set Band Ring – Brilliant Cut Diamond Wedding Band Celebrate timeless elegance with this 18K Yellow Gold Natural Diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band. Alternate Wedding Band Platinum 3 by 3 2.60m
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Sapphires Center Sapphire Weight: 0.75 Carats Total Center Sapphire Cut: French Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.40 Carats Tot...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$12,368
Galaxy-42
Located in Stockholm, SE
One of a kind classy yet unique cocktail ring. Tahitian peacock green with 18k white gold and real diamonds. Please note, each one from this collection is with unique diamond positi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural 0.45 Ct Ruby Band 0.35 Ct Emerald Band 14K Gold Ruby Emerald Band unisex
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Ruby Emerald Sapphire Wedding Band Ring, Mixed Gemstone Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Band, Mozambique Ruby Ring** A vibrant celebration of color and craftsmanship, this handcraft...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Half Eternity 18K Yellow Gold Band. 3 by 3 Pattern French Sapphire Round Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamonds, Sapphires Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.10 Carats Total Sapphire Weight: Approx 0.30 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Sapphire Cut:...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ruby and Diamond Wedding Band. French Ruby Round Diamond Eternity Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Diamonds and rubies Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.55 carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Ruby Weight: Approximately 0.95 carats Ruby Cut: Fre...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band. Alternate Eternity Band Platinum 3 by 3
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Diamond, Sapphire Diamond Weight: 0.40 carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Sapphire Weight: 0.75 carats Sapphire Type: Natural Sapphire Cut: Fre...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Tri Gold Rolling Wedding Band. 1.90ct Diamond Eternity Band D-F VVS1-VS1
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.90 Carats Total Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Color: D–F Diamond Clarity: VVS1–VS1 Jewelry Type: Ri...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Tri Gold Wedding Band. 1.90ct Round Diamond Eternity Band D-F VVS1-VS1
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 1.90 carats total Secondary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Secondary Stone Color: D–F Color Secondary ...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.97 Ct Diamond Baguette Triangle Geometric Eternity Band Ste
Located in Jaipur, IN
These triangles are rendered as clean, open wire-frame forms — their three sides present in gold, their interiors open to light and air — creating a continuous geometric border of cl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
925 Sterling Silver Natural Tanzanite Three Stone Bridal Pendant Necklace Gift
Located in New York, NY
♥ Welcome to Blue Star Gems Our Joyful and Meaningful Jewelry At Blue Star Gems, we are passionate about providing joyful and statement jewelry for everyday wear. Our collection feat...
Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco 2.86 Carat Diamond and Platinum Necklace, circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Art Deco platinum design suspends from a 18.5" fine belcher chain via two ring loop attachments to the upper border of the frame.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1.23 Carat Diamond and 14k White Gold Pendant Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This antique 1920's multi diamond Art Deco pendant is exceptional quality, ...
Diamond, White Gold
Claudino de Oliveira Art Deco Golden Pearl Old Cut Diamond Necklace 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Claudino de Oliveira Art Deco Golden Pearl and Diamond Lavalier Necklace in Platinum, Portugal, 1940s.
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Rare Art Deco 14K White Gold Suite with Colombian Emeralds & Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A remarkably preserved late Art Deco / early Retro emerald and diamond suite, circa 1935–1945, masterfully crafted in solid 14K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Ready to rock? Some of our favorite jewelry designers and dealers share indispensable advice for choosing that most important ring.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.