Silvorra Retro Oval Cut Cabochon Emerald Ring with Halo Diamonds in Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features a vivid oval emerald totaling 5.2 carats, surrounded by a bezel set center with a sparkling diamond halo in 925 sterling silver. The striking center gemsto...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Black Aventurine Cushion Cabochon Diamonds 14 Karat Rose Gold Halo Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Black Aventurine Cushion Cabochon Diamonds 14 Karat Rose Gold Halo Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold Black Aventurine Cushion Cabochon Gemstones 0.15 cts Diamonds Size 7, Resizable upon reques...
Diamond, Aventurine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise Cushion Cabochon Silver Cognac Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Halo Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Turquoise Cushion Cabochon Silver Cognac Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Halo Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Cushion Cabochon Gemstone 0.15 cts Diamonds Size 7 - Resizable upon request...
Amazonite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Labradorite Round Cabochon Halo Silver Cognac Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Labradorite Round Cabochon Halo Silver Cognac Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Labradorite Round Cabochon Gemstone 0.50 cts Diamonds Size 7, Resizable upon request ...
Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 5.89 Carat Cabochon Pear Shape Emerald and Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A stunning certified 5.89 carat, Zambian Emerald Cabochon center stone with 1.92 carat VS quality ros...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Deco 3.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This stunning cluster ring dates back to the 1930s. At its heart sits an impressive 3.50 carat, cornflower blue sapphire. The sapphire is a natural stone cut in an unusual cabochon s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Platinum GIA Ceylon NO HEAT Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a gorgeous, GIA certified, natural star sapphire stone that displays a very clear and well centered star...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
IGI 14K 4.63 Ct Emerald&Pink Diamonds Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 4.63 Ct Emerald&Pink Diamonds Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring* A natural Zambia green emerald weighing 4.63 ct is set on a 14K white gold arc deco design band with n...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$100Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silver Genuine Cabochon Turquoise and Zircon Promise Halo Ring for Mom Gift
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Cabochon Turquoise and Zircon Promise Halo Ring in 925 Solid Sterling Silver. You shall need these statement ring to make a statement with your look. Each piece features dazz...
Turquoise, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Large Pink Oval Cabochon Chunky Cocktail Ring, US 5
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Textured Large Pink Oval Cabochon Chunky Statement Cocktail Elegant Modenist Ring, Size 5, Gold Tone Very good condition. Vintage. Very light scr...
Gold Plate
5.45tcw Rare Oval Cabochon Cut Emerald & Diamond Accent Vintage Styled Ring 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A vintage-styled, cabochon emerald and diamond accent ring. This treasure features a remarkable cabochon cut oval-shaped emerald with a ravishing medium bluish-green color, followed ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Navy Enamel Black Cabochon Dots Statement Ring, US 5
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Vintage Unisex Cabochon Navy Blue Enamel Black Dots Statement Chunky Cocktail Ring, US 5, Gold Tone Front side is excellent, colour loss at back and band...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Natural Cabochon Emerald & Princess Cut Diamonds in 18K Gold Bezel Set Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
0.34 carat cabochon cut bezel set emerald ring, adorned with channel set princess cut diamond side stones, all set in 18k yellow gold. The emerald is a vibrant bright green hue with ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond GIA Certified 7.83 Carat Cabochon Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750. Stones- GIA Certified Genuine Oval Cabochon Blue Sapphire 7.83 Carats, 54 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS1-VS2 Clarity, 16 Bague...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond and Cabochon Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.08 carats with Cabochon Ruby 0.75 carat and Diamond 0.61 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 11.82 grams "We ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise Cushion Cabochon Halo Pave Silver Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Turquoise Cushion Cabochon Halo Pave Silver Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Cushion Cabochon Gemstone 0.50 cts Diamonds Size 7, Resizable upon reque...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Purple Violet Lace Chalcedony Round Cabochon Halo Diamonds 14k Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Blue Purple Violet Lace Chalcedony Round Cabochon Halo Diamonds 14K Gold Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Purple Violet Lace Chalcedony Round Cabochon 0.30 cts Diamonds Size 7, Resizab...
Diamond, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Gypsy Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The two sapphire stones are set in flush settings and are a deep blue colour. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold. The sapphires measure 20pts each and the diamond at the centre measur...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Blue Tanzanite Oval Cabochon Diamonds Tsavorites Pave 18k White Gold Unique Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Tanzanite Oval Cabochon 50.00 Carats Dark Sea Blue Color & Hues Tsavorites 1.25 ctw Diamonds 1.25 ctw 18K White Gold 26.80 grams Ring Size 7 31.50 mm length of front ring 24.00 m...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.81 Carat Pear Shaped Cabochon Emerald Ring with Round Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold ring featuring a7.81 carat pear shaped cabochon cut natural green emerald as the center stone. The 7.81 carat emerald showcases a beautiful green hue, and smooth cabo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Featured in Vogue Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Men Ring with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Deco style men ring is in 18 karat rose gold with 15x15x8 mm grown dark vivid amethyst. It was published in Harper's Bazaar and Vogue UA. This piece can be personally signed...
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rutilated Pink Quartz Round Cabochon Halo Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Rutilated Pink Quartz Round Cabochon Halo Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rutilated Quartz 0.50 cts Diamonds Size 7, Resizable upon request Important Inform...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.24 cts Diamond Rosecut and Emerald Round Cabochon Ring Handcrafted in 18k Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A ring with a large beautiful cushion shape diamond rose cut weighing 2.24 carats with good clarity surrounded by Emerald Round Cabochons. The whole ring is handcrafted in 18K Yellow...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Diamond Red Coral Cabochon Carved Onyx Band Ring G Vs Sz 9
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Refined and tasteful, done in a very Art Deco style. This ring is crafted in platinum and inlaid with natural red coral and polished onyx. Bead and bezel set through is approximately...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
18 Karat Rose Gold 0.87 Karat Brown Diamonds Cabochon Turquoise Wave Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Deco" Collection a wave Ring handcrafted in 18 Karat Rose Gold with 0.87 Karat Brown Diamonds and three Cabochon round cut Turquoise. A ring that recalls the wave o...
Brown Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Lapis Lazuli and Blue Enamel Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Blue Enamel Ring The ornate bezel encases an oval cabochon lapis lazuli that elegantly curves close to your finger. Engraved down either s...
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2.30 ct Black Opal Cabochon Ring with Pear Diamond Accents in 18K White Gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A luminous cabochon-cut black opal of 2.30 carats, displaying exceptional play-of-color with vibrant flashes of pink, red, blue, violet, yellow, and green. The opal is elegantly fram...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold
Art Deco 14K Gold, Diamond, Seed Pearl, Rock Crystal, and Onyx Filigree Cocktail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco gold, diamond, seed pearl, and rock crystal inlaid with an onyx band cocktail ring. In 14 karat white gold with rose and yellow gold elements. By White, Wil...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond and Cabochon Blue Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 5.71 carats with Diamond 0.38 carat and Cabochon Blue Sapphire 1.22 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
4.56 Carat Cabochon Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon ruby diamond cocktail ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality. Designed with oval cut ruby in ce...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Quartz Round Faceted Cabochon Diamond Halo Pave 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Rose Quartz Round Faceted Cabochon Diamond Halo Pave 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Quartz Cabochon Gemstones 0.60 cts Diamonds Size 7, Resizable upon request ...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deco Style 18 Karats Gold Pyramid Cut Amethyst Green Tourmaline Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karats Rose & White Gold Pyramid Cut Amethyst Green Tourmaline Design Ring . Size 6 Usa RESIZABLE. The bezel is available also in 18 Karats yellow gold. A beautiful cocktail ring ...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
3.9 Cabochon Oval Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Woven-Look Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece of this ring is Coral, This organic gemstone is a unique and timeless piece of nature's artistry, showcasing the beauty and warmth of the ocean. The natural coral i...
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond and Cabochon Blue Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.49 carats with Blue Sapphire 1.96 carats, Diamond 0.11 carat and Cabochon Blue Sapphire 0.15 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1....
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.35 Carat Old European Cut Diamond with Cabochon Sapphire Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The fascinating hammered gold randalls throughout the ring setting holding the sapphires and diamonds both is the art-deco style used in the old times for strength and depth highligh...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Rossella Ugolini Deco Style 18K Gold Pyramid Cut Amethyst Tourmaline Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 18 Karats Rose & White Gold Pyramid Cut Amethyst Green Tourmaline Design Ring. The bezel is available also in 18 Karats yellow gold. A beautiful c...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Deco Style Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Art Deco style ring, it is decorated in the center of a radiant calibrated ruby pattern, of a cabochon sapphire in closed setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Rossella Ugolini Deco Style 18K Yellow Gold 2 Carats Emerald Leafs Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
details : Rossella Ugolini Art Deco 18K Gold Cocktail Ring with Ivy Leaves and Sugar-Loaf Cabochon Green Agate
Agate, Tourmaline, Rock Crystal, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow G...
ART-DEC0 Ring in Platinum GCS Certified 21.30 Cts No-Heat Ceylon Star Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
Th e ring centers a monumental, high-dome oval cabochon natural star sapphire weighing an impressive 21.30 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Turquoise Natural on Silver Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Significant Pear shape cabochon Natural antique Turquoise on Silver ring. Ring size: 9.
Turquoise, Silver
Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 9carat gold band holds four rubies with a sparkling diamond at the centre. The rubies total 25pts and the diamond measures 5pts. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1993. Ring...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$2,100
Antique Coral Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
With its lush natural coral cabochon and profuse filigree, this fabulous Art Deco ring is all about color and detail.
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,020Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Jade Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
This antique 14K yellow gold ring features a bright green cabochon of natural and untreated apple green jadeite jade. Tye stone measures 8.8 x 7.5 x 3.92mm and is translucent and sl...
Jade, 14k Gold
Turquoise on Silver Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Turquoise Natural pear shape on Silver Ring. Turquoise size: 0.59 inches (15.00 millimeters). 0.47 inch (12.00 millimeters).
Turquoise, Silver
$1,611
Ring with Coral 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with coral - ring size 18.25(57) Detailed description: the top of the ring is 2.1 cm wide by 8.6 mm high ring size 18.25(57), ring can be enlarged or redu...
Coral, 14k Gold
Boulder Opal Silver Ring Australian Opal Wedding Anniversary Statement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
18K gold plated silver ring with natural free form shape Boulder Opal Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.31 x 0.47 in / 8 х 12 mm ring weight - 7.6 grams ring s...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver
Gorgeous Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Eye-catching color and clarity! The platinum ring features an intense green emerald cabochon weighing 1.69 carats, surrounded by marquise, round brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Ring White Gold Charoite Diamond Statement Cocktail ring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural fine quality Charoite ring mounted in 14K white gold and 190 Diamonds Charoite measurements - 0.63 х 1.85 in / 16 х 47 mm charoite weight - 46.43 carats charoite lenght - 10 ...
Diamond, Charoite, White Gold, 14k Gold
Opal Flower Ring Antique Magic Glo Wedding Engagement Cocktail Ring Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Antique ring with seven gorgeous natural round Opals of incredible color and stunning beauty in a flower motif cluster setting. The effect is of a jeweled flower...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Black Opal Gold Diamond Ring Australian Gemstone Engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with Black opal and diamonds opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х 0.16 х 0.28 in / 2 х 4 х 7 mm opal weight - 0.71 carats ring size - 7 US ring weight ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Black Opal Gold Diamond Ring Australian Gemstone Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with Black opal and diamonds opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.079 х 0.16 х 0.28 in / 2 х 4 х 7 mm opal weight - 0.71 carats ring size - 7 US (this ring m...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Greek Moonstone 14K Gold Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Awesome vintage greek moonstone ring. Both shoulders have pierced greek key work. Around the center is also pierced half circles. This surrounds a stunning moonstone! There ...
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Ring Gold Charoite Diamond Cocktail engagement ring Violet Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Natural fine quality Charoite ring mounted in 14K white gold and 190 Diamonds Charoite measurements - 0.63 х 1.85 in / 16 х 47 mm charoite weight - 46.43 carats charoite lenght - 10 ...
Diamond, Charoite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Black opal solitaire ring, circa 1930.
Located in London, GB
Black opal solitaire ring. Set with an oval cabochon natural black opal in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 9.70 carats, to an impressive solitaire design feat...
Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
5.71ct Sapphire 1.20ct Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing 18k white gold ring. The ring is centered with a lovely sugarloaf cut sapphire that weighs approximately 5.71ct. The center sapphire is accentuated by sparkling ro...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Jadeite Jade & Diamond Halo Platinum 900 Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning antique ring features a richly saturated old mine Jadeite Jade cabochon framed by 22 bright round diamonds in a classic halo design. Crafted in platinum 900 with a stra...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
White and Fancy Colour Diamond Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
The oval-shaped opal (5.82cts.)set at the center of this luxurious ring captivates the eyes with its natural rainbow-like glow. The soft radiance and shifting colors of the opal make...
Diamond, Opal, 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 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.