Two Pear Shaped Blue Topaz Halo Diamond Open Ring in 14 Karat Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Blue Topaz & Diamond Open Ring in 14K White Gold Add a touch of timeless elegance to your jewelry collection with this breathtaking Two Pear-Shaped Blue Topaz Halo Diamond Op...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Solid White Gold Floral Halo Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring Gift for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Floral Halo Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring Gift for Women in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 0.91 carat and diamonds of 0.49 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes wi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Bridal Set in 18k White Gold and Platinum
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage diamond bridal set includes an 18k white gold engagement ring paired with a platinum diamond wedding band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Victorian Jelly Opal and Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Nashville, TN
This Victorian opal cluster ring began life as a stickpin, its flower-like head worn on a lapel or cravat in the late 19th century. At its center is a translucent round jelly opal of...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9k White Gold Step Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A rectangular step cut diamond weighing 0.50ct anchors this vintage 9k white gold ring, framed by a geometric halo of baguette cut diamonds totaling 0.96ctw. The center stone’s broad...
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage, 1950's Diamond and Natural Brown Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring, Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking platinum two-stone diamond ring featuring an exceptional pairing of colorless and fancy-colored diamonds. The design showcases two prominent round brilliant-cut diamonds i...
Diamond, Platinum
Estate 6.75 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Eternity Band Platinum Size 6.5
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A full eternity band of rare substance and beauty, set with seventeen square cushion-cut diamonds, totaling 6.75 carats. The cushion cut gives each diamond a soft, pillowy warmth tha...
Diamond, Platinum
Eternity Ruby Band. 1.30ct French Cut Natural Ruby Eternity Band Platinum 2.40mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 1.30 Carats Total Center Ruby Cut: French Cut Center Ruby Color: Red Stone Setting: Channel-Set with Fine Milgrain Detailing ...
Ruby, Platinum
IGI Certified 0.95ct Baguette-Cut Diamond Half Eternity Band in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Embodying the streamlined sophistication of the Art Deco era, this 18K White Gold Wedding Band is a masterwork of geometric precision.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Stacking Chevron Diamond Platinum Two Bands
Located in beverly hills, CA
Two vintage stacking chevron shaped bands crafted in platinum and each set with a center ribbon of 18 round diamonds. The two bands have a total diamond weight of approximately .70 c...
Diamond, Platinum
From $3,276 / item
Spectrum 18k White Gold Mixed-Cut Diamond Bypass Cluster Band
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Radiate timeless sophistication with the Spectrum Mixed-Cut Diamond Bypass Cluster Band. This artistic piece features a fluid, open-bypass design, elegantly set with a harmonious ble...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Engagement Wedding Diamond Ring Set. Antique DELICATE Wedding Ring Set.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1940s Size: 5 1/4 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Gold Adjustable Style: Art deco About this item Antique Engagement Set. ...
Diamond
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond Ring in Platinum with a spectacular .20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond of gorgeous F-G-H color (white!) and VS clarity. The diamond s...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Aquamarine Ring Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring Antique Solitaire
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Deco 1 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Aquamarine Solitaire Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring in a 10 Karat Yellow Gold ornate open work setting of great beauty.
Aquamarine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Jade Diamond Platinum Ring Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco Jade, Diamond and Platinum atop 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Platinum Ring Wedding Engagement Ring Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
The ring dates to circa 1920. We love the Art Deco jewels and this ring is such a perfect example.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco OMC Diamond Pearl Platinum Ring Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Antique Victorian - Art Deco Wedding Engagement Ring with gorgeous pearls and sparkling antique Old Mine Cut Diamonds set in Platinum atop 14 Karat Gold in a...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Diamond & Platinum Orange Blossom Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco period band ring. In platinum. Prong set with 7 small round cut white diamonds and engraved with orange blossom decoration around the band. Simply a wonderful peri...
Diamond, Platinum
3.59 Carat Cubic Zirconia Gold Plated Art Deco Fancy Pavé Set Wedding Band Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
Unique and ornate in design, this ring is both charming and eye catching. Featuring 3.59ct of round brilliant cuts, set in 925 sterling silver with either a 14kt yellow gold, a 14k...
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
3.59 Carat Cubic Zirconia Rose Gold Plated Art Deco Fancy Pavé Set Wedding Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
Unique and ornate in design, this ring is both charming and eye catching. Featuring 3.59ct of round brilliant cuts, set in 925 sterling silver with either a 14kt rose gold, a 14kt ...
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Aquamarine Ring 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Wedding Ring Filigree
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco Aquamarine Wedding Engagement Cocktail Ring in a 14 Karat White Gold filigree open work setting of great beauty.
Aquamarine, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
.75 Carat Diamond Sapphire Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring Art Deco Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning Diamond Sapphire Platinum Antique Art Deco - Victorian Wedding Engagement Ring. The rectangular panel design Platinum setting is gorgeous with exquisi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
.9 Carat Diamond Princess Cut Sapphire Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco Three Stone .9 Carat Natural Old Mine Cut Diamond and Princess Cut Sapphire Wedding Engagement Ring in Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire OMC Diamond Ring Wedding Engagement 14K White Gold Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A VERY FINE AND SPECIAL ART DECO WEDDING ENGAGEMENT RING FROM THE PERIOD, DATING TO C1900-1930!
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 35 Diamond Emerald Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring Edwardian Bow Motif
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond Ring set with 35 Old Mine Cut Diamonds and four Emeralds in Platinum. The Art Deco, Edwardian jewels were characterized by the elegan...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Wedding Engagement Ring Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Edwardian - Art Deco Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring with 3 gorgeous white Old Mine Cut Diamonds set in a classic setting in 14 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Ring And Pin 18K Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Antique Victorian - Art Deco Wedding Engagement Ring parure with matching Ring and Brooch Pin in 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Emerald Heart Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Heart Motif Diamond and Emerald Wedding Ring Engagement Stacking Ring set with a gorgeous .25 Carat Old European Cut Diamond of brilli...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Art Deco Bohemian Garnet Ring Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Are Deco Bohemian Garnet Ring with a stunning oval faceted blood red garnet of approximately 3 Carats set in 10 Karat Gold. The Garnet is an exquisite blood red c...
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Wedding Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold Stacking
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond and Sapphire Wedding Ring Engagement Stacking Ring set with a gorgeous .25 Carat Old European Cut Diamond of brilliant white H color a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 7 Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring Wedding Engagement Cluster Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and dramatic Antique Art Deco Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring in 14 Karat White Gold with seven gorgeous round Diamonds of superb brilliance.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Wedding Engagement Band Ring Five-Stone 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Wedding Engagement Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1.66ct Diamond Men’s Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold – GIA Quality, Art Deco
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
At its center lies a magnificent 1.66ct natural round-cut diamond, exhibiting exceptional brilliance, VS clarity, and a rare E color—a stone chosen for both its visual purity and its...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring Sz 5 Platinum Wedding Band Half Hoop Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Single cut diamonds total an estimated 0.10 carats (estimated at H-I color and VS2-SI2 clarity). The stylish Art Deco era ring features small single cut diamonds set half hoop sty...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
3.59 Carat Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Deco Fancy Pavé Set Wedding Band Ring
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
Unique and ornate in design, this ring is both charming and eye catching. Featuring 3.59ct of round brilliant cut cubic zirconia, set in 925 sterling silver with either a white rhod...
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Silver
Art Deco .5 Carat Diamond Wedding Engagement Stack Ring 14K White Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring set with a spectacular approximately 1/2 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond with six accent diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum French Cut Onyx Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
An attractive Art Deco black onyx wedding band made in platinum. The band has French cut onyx, set next to each other. The milgrain on the rails of the band is crisp, and the engravi...
Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Black Onyx Ring Edwardian White Gold Wedding
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special Edwardian, Art Deco Ring with a rectangular Black Onyx, a central Old Mine Cut Diamond and beautiful 10 Karat White Gold work around the stunning gallery and e...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco GIA 5.07ct Old European Diamond Engagement Wedding 18K White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtaking late Art Deco Vintage HANDMADE 18K White Gold (stamped) Engagement ring dazzles GIA certified 4.01ct Old European center diamond in M color I1 clarity; with measuremen...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Opal 8 Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Wedding Engagement Ring 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the most beautiful Antique Victorian to Art Deco Opal and Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Flower Rings we have seen. The ring is 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The extraordinary ro...
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Engagement Band Stack Ring Size 5.2
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Engagement Band Ring or Stacking Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Ruby Diamond Wedding Band Ring Gift for Her Set in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Wedding Band for Women in sterling silver featuring natural ruby of 0.92 carat and diamonds of 0.46 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted band ring goes with every style. Des...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco .25 Carat Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring 18K and 14K White Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring set with a spectacular approximately .25 Carat Diamond in a beautiful detailed setting in 18 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Half Eternity Wedding Band, Prong Set Stackable Ring
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Refined Radiance. Vintage Glamour. A Ring of Timeless Elegance. Delicately crafted with twelve prong-set diamonds, this half eternity wedding band features a 3 mm pear brilliant dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco .65 Carat G Color VS Old European Cut Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond Ring set with a spectacular .65 Carat Old European Cut Diamond in a beautiful open work setting in 18 Karat White Gold. The O...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
This classic wedding band has single cut diamonds set in an engraved Art Deco band crafted of platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
0.38 Carat Vintage Art Deco Old Euro Diamond Wedding 18K Yellow Gold Plat Ring
Located in New York, NY
A RARE Authentic Antique Art Deco CIRCA 1935 Handmade 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum (traces of stamp) Solitaire Engagement ring dazzles with 0.35CT OLD EUROPEAN Diamond Gemologic Cert...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Hand Engraved Platinum Art Deco Diamond Opal Engagement Ring Bridal Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There is a beautiful Art Deco inspired gallery which gives the ring a graceful finish.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
Late Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Engagement and Wedding Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Set in 14k White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 5.5 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Cut Brilliant Carat Weight: .20 carat Color: F Clarity: VS1 Side Ston...
White Diamond, Platinum
Gold Ring Wedding Diamond 14K Engagement 14k Set Round Gold Ring Band.
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Ring Wedding Diamond 14K Engagement 14k Set Round Gold Ring Band. Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Diamond Weight 0.15 Ctw Approx Band Width 1.20 mm Approx Metal Purity 14...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Single Cut Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Single Cut Engraved Wedding Band.
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum GIA Old European Diamond Engagement Ring & Band Set Ba
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Rings Width: 13mm (0.5") (engagement ring - north to south) - 2.8mm (wedding band - at the sapphires) Rings Height: 8.3mm (...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Circa 1920 Art Deco Platinum Wedding Band - VEG#1871
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1920 Art Deco Platinum Wedding Band - VEG#1871 Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.3 grams Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 1.5mm Condit...
IGI Certified Baguette Half Eternity Wedding Band, Prong Set Stackable Ring
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Refined Radiance. Vintage Glamour. A Ring of Timeless Elegance. Delicately crafted with prong-set diamonds, this half eternity wedding band features a brilliant baguette and round d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified Princess Half Eternity Wedding Band, Prong Set Stackable Ring
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Refined Radiance. Vintage Glamour. A Ring of Timeless Elegance. Delicately crafted with thirteen prong-set diamonds, this half eternity wedding band features a 2 mm princess brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified Radiant Half Eternity Wedding Band, Prong Set Stackable Ring
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Refined Radiance. Vintage Glamour. A Ring of Timeless Elegance. Delicately crafted with seven prong-set diamonds, this half eternity wedding band features a 4 mm pear brilliant diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Ring Wedding Diamond 14K Engagement 14k Set Round White Gold Ring Band.
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Ring Wedding Diamond 14K Engagement 14k Set Round White Gold Ring Band. Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Base Metal White Gold Diamond Weight 0.15 Ctw Approx Gemstone Clarity...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Ruby Wedding Band. Carre Cut Ruby Eternity Band Platinum Art Deco 1920
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in platinum circa 1920, the band reflects the refined craftsmanship and bold use of color characteristic of Art Deco jewelry. With its distinctive ruby design and timeles...
Ruby, Platinum
$2,632Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 1.00 carat 18KT White Gold Art Deco Wedding Anniversary Band
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The sparkling baguette diamonds are set in a unique Art Deco design, making this ring a true work of art.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k 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.