Vintage 2 Carat Brilliant Wedding Ring. Eternity Diamond Band Platinum Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 2.00 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Setting: Prong Set Jewelry Type: Band Style: Eternity Wedd...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1 Carat Brilliant Wedding Ring. Eternity Diamond Band Platinum Size 5
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 1.00 Carat Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Setting: Box-Prong Set Jewelry Type: Band Style: Eternity W...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2ct Round Brilliant Wedding Ring. Eternity Diamond Band Platinum Sz 5.75
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 2.00 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Setting: Box-Prong Set Jewelry Type: Band Style: Eternity...
Diamond, Platinum
Art-Deco Nine-Stone Grain Set Rose Cut Diamond Band in 18K Yellow Gold Platinum
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! This exquisitely crafted original Art-Deco 1930’s band is grain set in platinum wi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Platinum Infinity Eternity Band. Diamond Pave Set Wedding Band H-I VS 3mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.60 Carats Center Diamond Color: H-I Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS Clarity Stone Setting: Micro Pavé-Set Jewelry Ty...
Diamond, Platinum
Half Eternity Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring. Alternate 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Ruby, Diamond Ruby Weight: 0.30 carats Ruby Cut: French Cut Diamond Weight: 0.15 carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Channel Set ...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Eternity Platinum Band Ring. Princess and Round Diamond Ruby Wedding 6mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Stones: Rubies Diamond Cut: Princess Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Ruby Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Set Between Two Rows of ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
From $2,444 / item
Natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Long Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Long Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold features a diamond pave set shank with solitaire diamond ring, has two pear cut emeralds set on the top and belo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.85 TCW Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3.85 TCW Oval Natural Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring 18k White Gold features oval cut ruby set in the center with three diamonds cluster set on left and right making a ruby wedding ring. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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 Pe...
Diamond, Platinum
Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 14 Karat White Gold features pear cut emerald set in center with diamond halo around and on half of the shank making a emerald wedding ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring with 0.040ct Natural Diamonds
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate your special moments with this elegant wedding band, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. It features 18 natural round diamonds set in a delicate prong setting, offering subtle...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Wedding Ring. alternate Pattern Half Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Sapphire Weight: 0.80 carats total Sapphire Cut: French cut Secondary Stones: Diamond Diamond Cut: Round cut Secondary Stone Weight: 0.40 car...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
7.58 Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
7.58 Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold features emerald cut emerald in center with trillion cut diamonds set beside the emerald and round cut diamond encrus...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.58 Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
7.58 Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring 14 Karat White Gold features emerald cut emerald in center with trillion cut diamonds set beside the emerald and round cut diamond encrus...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.35 Carat Round Brilliant Wedding Ring. Eternity Diamond Band Platinum HVS 4.3m
Located in New York, NY
Color: H Color Clarity: VS Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 4.3mm Size: 7.5 Resizable This exquisite platinum wedding ba...
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald Illusion Wedding Natural Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This eternity ring features a seamless row of alternating baguette and round-cu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Wedding Band. 1.80ct Carre Diamond Wedding Band Platinum 2.7mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Total Diamond Weight: 1.80 carats Stone Setting: Channel Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Style: Eternity Band Design: A classic eternity band featur...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Floral Wide Wedding Stackable Band 18K White Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: Yellow Gold (white top diamond part) Total weight: 12.20 g.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Brilliant Cut Wedding Ring. Eternity 0.35ct Diamond Band Platinum GVS1-VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Diamond Weight: 0.35 carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 overall Stone Setting: Pavé-set eternity...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
Glamorous Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring Gift in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring Gift in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 2.45 carats and diamonds of 0.65 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1/2 Carat Round/Baguette Diamond 14KT Yellow Dome Shape Art Deco Style Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond Wedding band. The wedding band is crafted from 14 karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features 124 round and 13 baguet...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,672Sale Price / item|20% Off
AAA Marquise Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
AAA Marquise Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.69 carats and diamonds of 0.42 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unique Wedding Ring with Marquise Diamonds and Round Diamond Full Eternity
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An eternity ring set with marquise cut diamond and round brilliant cut. Don’t miss this opportunity to own this beautiful gemstone ring crafted in 14k gold filled Product Specificat...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
7.05 Carat Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Destiny Wedding Band Cocktail Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
This 9mm wide band absolutely dazzles with 7.05 carat of the highest quality micro-set round brilliant cut cubic zirconia in perfect formation all the way around. The design is both...
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
Tiffany and Co Platinum and Diamond Band. Round Brilliant Accent Wedding Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.20 carats total Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Bezel-set Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Style...
Diamond, Platinum
Moissanite Solitaire Engagement Ring Set 925 Silver Women Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Moissanite Solitaire Engagement Ring Set 925 Silver Women Ring. Base Material: 925 Sterling Silver. Main Stone: Moissanite. Moissanite Color & Clarity: D Color & VVS1 Clarity. Hallm...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Contemporary 1.26 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds bezel set fully around Weighing approximately 1.26 carats total - K color with VS2 clarity Completed by engraved scroll motif pro...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 1.26 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds bezel set fully around Weighing approximately 1.26 carats total - J color with VS2 clarity Completed by engraved scroll motif pro...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eternity Platinum and Diamond Chevron Band. 0.60ct Round Cut Wedding Ring 2.22mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.60 carats Stone Setting: Pavé-set eternity band in a soft chevron shape Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Style: Eter...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Eternity Wedding Band. 0.60ct Diamond Band Pave Set Twist link G-H VS
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.60 Carats Center Diamond Color: G/H Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS Clarity Stone Setting: Pavé-Set Jewelry Type: Ba...
Diamond, Platinum
TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
You'll adore the petite touch of shimmer these diamond engagement ring add to your attire. Beautifully hand-crafted by our inhouse experts in 14 karat White gold and embellished with...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.20 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Twisted Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Wow her with the scintillating look of this twisted wedding band ring. This wedding band is beautifully designed and studded with 112 round diamond set in micro prong setting. We onl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Half Eternity Brilliant Cut Diamond Band. 0.10ct Wedding Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Diamond Weight: 0.10 carats total Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Prong-set inside square bezels with milgrain detailing Jewel...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
TJD 0.30 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond Yellow Gold Crossover Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your every moment with this exquisitely crafted diamond wedding band, designed to radiate refined brilliance from day to night. Fashioned in 14 karat gold—available in white,...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faceted Zambian Emerald Pave Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Faceted Zambian Emerald Pave Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold features pear cut emerald set in the center with diamond halo around and on shank making a wedding ring. Em...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Square Burma Ruby Wedding Ring. Eternity Band Platinum Engraved 2.80mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Ruby Weight: Approximately 2.00 carats Ruby Cut: Square Cut Stone Setting: Channel-set eternity band Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Style: Eternity D...
Ruby, Platinum
$1,492Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Women 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Women in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.26 carats and diamonds of 0.2 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. E...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old European Cut Eternity Band. 4.30TCW I VS1-SI1 Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 4.30 Carats Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Diamond Color: I Color Diamond Clarity: VS1–SI1 Overall...
Diamond, Platinum
TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Halo Engagement Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely designed diamond engagement wedding ring studded with 0.75ct of round center stone and 0.25ct of 13 diamonds set on frame in Prong setting, crafted in 18 karat White gold...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Eternity Yellow and White Diamond Band. H VS1 Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: White Diamonds Center White Diamond Weight: 0.30 Carats Total Center White Diamond Color: H Color Center White Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stones: ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold features pear cut emerald set in center with halo of diamonds around and on shank making a wedding ring. Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,272Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Natural Emerald Diamond Halo Ring with Enamel in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Natural Emerald Diamond Halo Ring with Enamel in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.61 carats and diamonds of 0.31 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Natural 1.17Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 1.17Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Ring features pear shape emerald in center with diamonds around the pear making a halo design. Two pear cut di...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.50 Carat Diamonds Wedding Ring. Brilliant Diamond Harlequin Eternity Band HVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 1.50 carats Secondary Stone Cut: Brilliant Cut Secondary Stone Color: H Color Secondary Stone Clarity:...
Diamond, Platinum
TJD 1.0 Carat Round & Princess Cut 14KT White Gold Crossover Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Add sparkle to your day or night look with this wide wedding band. The band is crafted from 14 karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features 26 Round and 9 prince...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Eternity Platinum and 3ct Diamond Band. Pricess Cut Wedding Ring H VS1 VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Diamond Weight: Approximately 3.00 Carats Total Diamond Cut: Princess Cut Diamond Color: H Color Overall Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 Overall Ston...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond and Emerald Wedding Ring. Eternity Round Diamond Band 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamonds Center Diamond Weight: 1.10 Carats Total Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Secondary Stones: Green Emeralds Emerald Weight: 0.40 Carats...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.20ct Diamond Full Eternity, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This charming Art Deco full eternity ring features a collection of twenty-four transitional cut diamonds. Each diamond weighs 0.05 carats for a total of 1.20 carat. The diamonds are ...
Diamond, Platinum
TJD 0.50 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14KT Gold Stackable Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Honor your special day with this exceptional diamond band ring. This band ring features a sparkling 21 brilliant cut & baguette diamonds beautifully set in prong setting. The tot...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.05 Carat Round Diamond 14KT White Gold Stackable Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Dazzling and classic, this diamond band ring is anything but ordinary. This band ring features a sparkling 18 single cut diamonds beautifully set in pave setting. The total diamond w...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.25 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14KT Gold Stackable Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Honor your special day with this exceptional diamond band ring. This band ring features a sparkling 36 single cut & baguette diamonds beautifully set in bezel & channel setti...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.33 Carat Brilliant Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Stackable Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Dazzling and classic, this diamond band ring is anything but ordinary. This band ring features a sparkling 22 brilliant cut diamonds beautifully set in pave & prong setting. The ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Hand Engraved Eternity Princess Cut Ruby Men's Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Custom Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750 Stones- 8 Princess Cut Natural Rubies, 1.60 Carats. Size-7-13 Entirely Handmade Art Deco Inspired Hand Engraved 18K Yellow Gold...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Gold Wide Anniversary Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
One Simple Exquisite Wedding band crafted in 14KT yellow gold and captivate in 1.00 carat diamond band ring. Expertly Crafted of sparkling yellow gold in high polish finish and set w...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Half Eternity 0.10ct Round Brilliant Band. Diamond Wedding Ring Platinum G VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.10 carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS1 Stone Setting: Half-eternity o...
Diamond, Platinum
TJD 0.15 Carat Round & Baguette Cut Diamond 14KT Yellow 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 yellow gold and embellished with 18 round diamonds a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $1,995 / item
Natural Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold features 1.7 carats oval cut blue sapphire set in center with 0.39 carats diamond halo around making a weddin...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Platinum Eternity Sapphire and Diamond Band. French and Round Wedding Ring 8.77m
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Sapphire, Diamond Sapphire Type: Natural Sapphire Cut: Elongated French Cut Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Channel Set Jewelry Typ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$1,832Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified Emerald Halo Baguette Diamond Wedding Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified Emerald Halo Baguette Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.53 carats and diamonds of 0.22 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every s...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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.