Art Deco 3.00ct Full Eternity Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A total of twenty diamonds adorn the platinum band of this beautiful Art Deco full eternity ring. Each diamond is measured at 0.15 carats, totalling to 3.00 carat. They have been est...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.00ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Art Deco full eternity ring features a collection of twenty old mine cut diamonds. Each diamond weighs 0.10 carats for a total of 2.00 carat. The diamonds are grain s...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.52ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This charming Art Deco full eternity ring features a collection of twenty-six old cut diamonds. Each diamond weighs 0.02 carats for a total of 0.52 carat. The diamonds are grain set ...
Diamond, Platinum
TJD 1.50 Carat Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Fashion Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and classic, this diamond split shank wedding band is crafted in 14KT yellow gold. This wedding band is studded with sparkling 33 round white diamonds in secured Bezel setti...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.05ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This elegant Art Deco full eternity ring features 21 carre cut diamonds, each weighing 0.05 carats for a total of 1.05 carats. The glittering diamonds all match in quality at G in co...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Ring Eternity Band Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With the diamonds being accentuated with the whiteness of platinum, this Art Deco ring is your perfect wedding band. This classy Art Deco eternity band ring is made of platinum (tes...
White Diamond, Platinum
Wedding Band Set - Pair of Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Bands 14K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A pair of matching wedding band with eight princess cut diamond on each ring. The total weight of diamond is approximately 1.92 carat (0.12 carat each) with G-H color and VS2-SI1 cla...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Eternity Platinum Diamond Band Ring. 0.50TCW Wedding Ring Alternate Cut 2.6mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Baguette Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.56mm Band Style: Eternity Band This exquisite...
Diamond, Platinum
Eternity Engraved Platinum Band Ring. Comfort fit Fine Milgrain Wedding Ring 2mm
Located in New York, NY
Whether you're seeking a wedding band that stands apart or a meaningful addition to your collection, this Art Deco-inspired design offers a blend of history, elegance, and craftsmans...
Platinum
Art Deco 1.25ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Twenty-five old cut diamonds glitter across this 1920s full eternity ring. The diamonds, totalling 1.25 carat, match in colour at H and range in clarity from VS to SI. Each stone is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum 1.12tcw Euro Cut Diamond Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco eternity band is crafted in platinum and set with a continuous row of sparkling European cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Style Platinum Three Stone Diamond Ring, 1.4 Carats, 2020s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 31 Old European, Round Brilliant and Single Cut Diamonds Weight: Approximately 1.4 Carats Color: G Clarity: SI Metal: Platinum Era: Modern Circa: 2020s in The Style of ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.56 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Ribbon Eternity Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a two rows of bead set single cut diamonds designed as swagged ribbon motif Weighing approximately 1.08 carat total - G/H color VS2 clarity Cinched by bezel set marquise ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Band, Single Cut, Circa 1930, Women's Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco diamond band is a timeless expression of understated elegance and precise craftsmanship. Set with a continuous row of single cut diamonds, the design offers a soft, res...
Diamond, Platinum
2 Carat French Cut Natural Sapphire Wedding Ring. Platinum 3.10mm Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Natural Sapphire (French Cut) Sapphire Weight: Approximately 2.10 Carats Sapphire Cut: French Cut Jewelry Type: Eternity Band / Wedding Band Style: ...
Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Engraved Half Band Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This classic Art Deco wedding band is crafted in platinum. The ring features single cut diamonds set on top of the band.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond & Synthetic Sapphire Engraved 1 Carat Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning Antique Art Deco diamond & synthetic sapphire engagement ring. The band is platinum. This is a gorgeous ring with lovely engraving around the shoulders of the band...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
4.25 Carat French Cut Sapphire Wedding Ring. Eternity Band Ring Platinum 4.60mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Sapphire Stone Cut: French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 4.60mm Band Style: Eternity Band This exquisite platinum eternity ...
Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage White Gold 0.60ct G VS Center Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
A refined and beautifully balanced vintage white gold diamond engagement and wedding ring set, designed to sit together in seamless harmony.
Diamond, White Gold
1.45 Carat French Cut Tsavorite Wedding Ring. Eternity Band Ring Platinum 2.6mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Tsavorite Garnet Stone Cut: French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.60mm Band Style: Eternity Band This exquisite platinum et...
Tsavorite, Platinum
Vintage White Gold 0.60ct G VS Center Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
A refined and beautifully balanced vintage white gold diamond engagement and wedding ring set, designed to sit together in seamless harmony.
Diamond, White Gold
Platinum Round Brilliant Wedding Ring. 1.50TWC Diamond Eternity Band Ring H VS1
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Color: H Color Clarity: VS1 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 6.50mm Band Style: Eternity Band T...
Diamond, Platinum
$888Sale Price / item|20% Off
Genuine Oval Ruby By Pass Wedding 18k Yellow Gold Ring for Wedding with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Oval Ruby By Pass Wedding Ring for Wedding with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.32 carats and diamonds of 0.23 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring - Size 6
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring - Size 6. This incredible Art Deco single cut diamond eternity band ring is crafted in platinum. This beauti...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum 1ctw Baguette & Single Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - (6) Baguette & (30) Old Single Cut - Bezel & Pave Set - Nice White Brilliant Diamonds - 1.0ctw (approx.) Material: Solid Platinum Total W...
Diamond, Platinum
Classic Art Deco 10K Gold Men's Ring with 0.08ct Diamonds, Unisex
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This men’s ring is crafted in 10K yellow gold and features a clean, classic design with timeless appeal. At its center are three round diamonds set in a row, each held securely in pr...
Diamond, 10k Gold
Tifanny and Co 0.70 Carat Diamond Wedding Ring. Platinum Full Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Total Carat Weight: Approx. 0.70 Carats Setting: Pavé Jewelry Type: Wedding Band / Eternity Band Style: Eternity, Milgrain, Classic Material: Platinum Ring S...
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine Wedding Band. 2.40TCW Asscher Cut Aquamarine Eternity Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Aquamarine Stone Cut: Asscher Cut Style: Art Deco Wedding Band Style: Eternity Band Band Width: 4mm This exquisite wedding band s...
Aquamarine, Platinum
Half Eternity 0.10 Carat Round Wedding Ring. Eternity Diamond Band Ring 2.80mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.72mm Band Style: Half Eternity Band Crafted in ...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Eternity 1.50ct Diamond Band Ring. Round Cut Wedding Ring Platinum HVS1-VS2 2.6m
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Color: H Color Clarity: VS1-VS2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 3.78 Grams Wedding Band Styl...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Filigree Wide Eternity Band Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Filigree Wide Eternity Band Ring. This beautiful Antique Art Deco single cut diamond eternity band is crafted in platinum. The ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1920 Platinum Eternity Band Ring with 1.20 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Step into the world of timeless glamour with this exquisite Art Deco eternity band, expertly crafted in lustrous platinum. A true testament to the elegance and grace of the Art Deco ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Love Band Ring. Diamond Engraved Wedding Ring Platinum 5.4mm Sized 3.75
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 3.75 US, Resizable Signed: Cartier Color: F Color Clarity: VVS Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 5.4mm This exquisite Cartier Love Band is ...
Diamond, Platinum
0.60 Carat Micropave Diamond Wedding Ring. Infinity Eternity Band Ring H-I VS 3m
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 1.8mm This exquisite vintage-style wedding band is a timeless piece of craftsmanship, fe...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Jung & Klitz Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Filigree Wedding Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
TJD 0.25 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Round Natural Diamond Vintage Art Deco Style Floral Band Ring. This ring is beautifully crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and set with 61 round brilliant cut Diamond in pave ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Old European Cut Diamond Wedding Set, 1.37 CTW
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An elegant vintage wedding set crafted in 14K white gold, featuring a beautifully matched engagement ring and wedding band. Together, the rings weigh 4.6 grams and showcase the timel...
Diamond, White Gold
4.50 Carat French Cut Wedding Ring. Diamond Eternity Band Ring Platinum 4mm H VS
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Color: H Color Clarity: VS Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Antique French Cut, French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 4.00mm Band Style: Et...
Diamond, Platinum
0.50 Carat Round Brilliant Eternity Ring. Diamond Wedding Ring Platinum G-H VS
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.5-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Color: G-H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS Clarity Jewelry Type:...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum and Diamond Eternity Band. 0.50ct Baguette Cut Wedding Ring 2.20mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Baguette Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.20mm Band Style: Eternity Band This exquisite platinum wedding...
Diamond, Platinum
Engraved Platinum Wedding Ring. Eternity Band Platinum Fine Milgrain 2mm Unisex
Located in New York, NY
Whether you're seeking a wedding band that stands apart or a meaningful addition to your collection, this Art Deco-inspired design offers a blend of history, elegance, and craftsmans...
Platinum
Half Eternity 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Ring. Ruby and Diamond Band Ring 2.4mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: French Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Wedding Band Style: Half Eternity Band Band Widt...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
French 1930s Calibrated Rubies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
An elegant Art Deco wedding band, it is made up of calibrated rubies set in a rail setting.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eternity 0.55ct Baguette and Round Band. Diamond Wedding Ring Platinum 2mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Baguette Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Wedding Band Style: Eternity Band Band Width: 2mm This e...
Diamond, Platinum
1.50 Carat Ceylon and 0.70 Carat Diamond Wedding Ring. Eternity Band Ring H VS1
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.7-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Secondary Stone: Sa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1947 Wedding Ring solid 23K Gold Ø US6.25 / 1.26 gr
Located in SE
23K Wedding Ring. Made in Sweden. Unknown workshop, city of Stockholm, hallmarked 23K. Boliden. Year mark: V8 / made in 1947. Worn engraving with names and date. The band is 1.25 m...
24k Gold
Vintage Ruby Wedding Band. Calibre Cut Ruby Channel Set Eternity Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Ruby Primary Stone Cut: Calibre Cut Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 4.5 US, Resizable This exquisite vintage eternity band showcases a timele...
Platinum
$3,552Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Natural Emerald Regalia Ring with Diamonds 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with oval cut emerald set in prong setting in center with diamonds inspired from art deco era that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your occasion or style it with any of...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring - Size 5 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring - Size 5 3/4. This classic Art Deco single cut diamond eternity band ring is crafted in platinum. The ring f...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1 Carat Brilliant Wedding Ring. Eternity Diamond Band Platinum Size 5
Located in New York, NY
"**Other Details:** Primary Stone: Diamond Total Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carat Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Jewelry Type: Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Wedding Band Style: Eter...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2 Carat Brilliant Wedding Ring. Eternity Diamond Band Platinum Size 6
Located in New York, NY
"**Other Details:** Primary Stone: Diamond Total Diamond Weight: 2.00 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Jewelry Type: Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Wedding Band Style: Ete...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2ct Round Brilliant Wedding Ring. Eternity Diamond Band Platinum Sz 5.75
Located in New York, NY
"**Other Details:** Primary Stone: Diamond Total Diamond Weight: 2.00 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Cut Jewelry Type: Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Wedding Band Style: Eternity Band...
Diamond, Platinum
Half Eternity Platinum Band. 0.10TCW Round and Pear Shape Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.10 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Setting: Prong-Set Diamond Pattern: Alternating Round and P...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Wedding Ring. alternate Pattern Half Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Sapphire Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.80-Carats Primary Stone Cut: French Cut Secondary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.4-Carat Secondary Stone C...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$370Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Art Deco Style Natural Deep Blue Sapphire & Diamond 925 Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver and features a refined band design channel-set with rich, natural blue sapphires. 20 square sapphires, each measuring 2x2 mm and...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring - Size 6 3/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring - Size 6 3/4. This classic Art Deco diamond eternity band is crafted in platinum. This ring features beautif...
Diamond, Platinum
TJD 0.12 Carat Natural Diamond 14KT White Gold Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Make your most special and precious day shine with this wedding band ring. Beautifully crafted by our inhouse experts in 14 karat white gold and embellished with 40 round diamond set...
Diamond, Gold, 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.