4.10 Carat Emerald and 2.28 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A cabochon emerald and diamond cocktail ring is a striking choice for bold celebrations.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1.01 Ct TW Diamond white Gold Platinum Engagement Ring Circa 1935
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vintage 1.01 ct tw diamond white gold and platinum engagement ring, circa 1935.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 2.13 Carat Sapphire 1.00 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.13 carat sapphire, 1.00 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set ring; part of our collection of sapphire engagement rings.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 3.81 Carat Aquamarine and 1.56 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique rose gold aquamarine ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1930-1935 with Diamonds and Sapphires Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
A vintage Art Deco ring from the 1930s, crafted in platinum with antique diamonds and custom-cut sapphires. A timeless piece with classic elegance. **IN STOCK** Key Features: Met...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1935 Eternity Band Ring In Platinum With 2.64 Ctw In White Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring band with diamonds. Gorgeous calibrated eternity band ring, created in America during the Art Deco period, back in the 1935.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
ART DECO 1935 Cocktail Ring In Solid Platinum With 3.24 Ctw Mixed Cuts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco cocktail ring with diamonds. This is a beautiful cocktail ring, created in in America during the art-deco period, between the 1930 and1935. The ring has been crafted wit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Ring D Color, IF 'Internally Flawless', circa 1935
Located in London, GB
Art Deco diamond ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond, D colour, IF (Internally Flawless) clarity, with a weight of 1.12 carats, in an open back corner claw sett...
Diamond, Platinum
Round Cut Amethyst Ring (Approx. 3.60-Carats) w/ Diamonds, Platinum, Circa 1935
Located in New York, NY
The total diamond weight of the ring is approximately 0.20-carats, contributing to its overall sparkle and allure.
Amethyst, Platinum
3 Carat Sapphire and 1.83 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 3 carat Burmese sapphire and 1.83 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set dress ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collection...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1935 1.11 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With maker's mark. Circa: Dated 1935. Ring size: 7 1/4 and sizable with loss to inscription.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late Art Deco EDR Certified 1.93 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1935
Located in London, GB
A sophisticated late Art Deco period engagement ring showcasing a dazzling EDR certified 1.93 carat diamond in a split four-claw mounting.
Diamond, Platinum
A.F. Souteyrand French Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum and Gold Ring, Circa 1935
Located in London, GB
A French Art Deco ruby, diamond and gold ring, by A.F. Souteyrand, Paris, with a row of seven square-cut rubies, in a channel setting, with five, graduating, old-cut diamonds either ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
1930-1935 0.20 carat Diamond and Citrine Gold and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This Art Deco ring from the 1930-1935 period is crafted in 18K gold with platinum accents and features Diamonds and a central Citrine.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.23 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Ring, Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive diamond engagement ring is supplied with three independent diamond grading report certificates.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Classic Design 1930-1935 in 18 kt with Diamonds white Gold Endless Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
**IN STOCK** Technical Specifications: Era: Classic ring design from the 1930s-1935 Metal: 18-karat white gold Gems: brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.10 carats Clarity and colour:...
Diamond, White Gold
Raymond Yard 1935 Art Deco Ring Platinum With 2.54 Ctw Sapphires Rubies Diamonds
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Miami, FL
Yard, back in the 1935. This beautiful elegant ring was carefully crafted in solid .900/.999 platinum with high polish finish and embellished with a great selection of natural earth ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Circa 1935 Art Deco Platinum Diamond French Cut Eternity Band
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Art Deco 1935 Platinum 3/4 CTW Diamond French Cut Eternity Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
TUTTI FRUTTI 1935 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 46.81 Cts In Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful Tutti-Frutti jeweled domed cocktail ring. This is an amazing colorful cocktail ring created in America during the late art-deco period, back in 1935.
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...
Sold|$5,900
Ruby Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
0.65 Carat Late Art Deco Ruby Halo Ring Circa 1935, this diamond ring centers upon a bezel-set old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.65 carat, approximately J - K colo...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$12,500
Art Deco 21.85 Ct Aquamarine Diamond Ring 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
A Striking genuine Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond ring 1935 circa, imposing mounting beautifully hand crafted during the time of solid 18 Kt gold, delightful underbridge work with s...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Paris 8.06 Carat GIA Cert Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
This Cartier square Asscher cut diamond engagement ring, circa 1935, emanates pure light and love.
Diamond
Sold|$5,560
Diamond Art Deco Ring, c. 1935
Located in Aspen, CO
Diamonds set in a wide hand made ring. The 3 large European cut diamonds are accent with smaller diamonds. All of the diamonds are near colorless, (I) and very slightly included, (V...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold|$1,954
Art Deco 1935 Diamond Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This ring features an Art Deco design from 1935, crafted in 18K gold and adorned with Diamonds arranged in a floral motif.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 2.99 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.99 carat diamond and platinum solitaire engagement ring; part of our diverse Old European cut diamond jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum, Diamond and Ruby Ring, circa 1935
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco Diamond, Ruby and Platinum ring made early to mid 20th century. This is a finely made platinum ring with 62 bead set well matched brilliant cut fine diamonds totaling an est...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1935 Three 0.45ctw Diamonds Ring solid Platinum Ø 6.5US / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Nice ring hand -made in 1935 . Platinum and three natural Diamonds of old European Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
9.53 Carat Aquamarine 0.32 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring by Boucheron Circa 1935
By Boucheron
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The antique Boucheron aquamarine ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Deco Retro 1935 Tank Cocktail Ring Platinum With 2.25 Ctw In European Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Deco-Retro geometric ring from the machine age period. Beautiful chevalier geometric ring, created during the late art-deco and the retro periods, back in the 1935.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Fine Diamond Vintage Well-Made Ring in Yellow and White Gold, c. 1935.
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco diamond ring, crafted in 1935 in the United States.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1935 Two-Tone Engagement Ring Old Mine Cut Diamond .04 Carat in 10k Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This vintage beauty is is the perfect ring for lovers of 1930s charm. A sweet old mine cut diamond is held at the raised center of the four prong top accented with floral details. Th...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1935 Georg Jensen Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Middleton, WI
Made by renown Danish silversmith, Georg Jensen, this rare and stunning solitaire engagement ring features a superb quality diamond center.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum Four-Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1935-1938
By Alabaster and Wilson
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
The head of the ring 11 mm H x 8mm W. WEIGHT – 3.88g DIAMOND GRADE CARAT WEIGHT – 2 x 0.15ct Old European Cut diamonds 2 x 0.04ct French Cut diamonds 6 x 0.02 Eight Cut Diamonds ...
Diamond, Platinum
Certified 5.012 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Art Deco circa 1935 Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
It is rare to find antique engagement rings with diamonds of this size: this ring, made entirely of platinum, holds an emerald-cut diamond of just over 5 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1935
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A top grade diamond in a fine, top grade mount. The 1.50 carat (approx.) old European cut diamond is proudly set in an eight claw open collet with a scalloped back setting. The etche...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.80 Carat Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1935
Located in Essex, GB
Circa – 1935. Measurements – The head of the ring is 14.1 x 11.3mm.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, P...
Art Deco 4.12 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, French, circa 1935
Located in Essex, GB
An awesome solitaire diamond ring. The huge old European cut – weighing in at an impressive 4.12 carat – displays a subtle champagne hue and is alive with fire and brilliance.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Déco circa 1935, Untreated No Heat 22 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
To find large untreated sapphires has become difficult, as nearly all sapphires available on the market today have received heat or radiation treatment or been filled with coloured g...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 5.08 Carat Colombian Emerald & Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1935
Located in Essex, GB
The total estimated diamond weight 1.28 carat Circa – 1935. Measurements – The emerald is 12.2 x 11.3mm.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1935 Platinum Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Lombard, IL
Vintage Art Deco Circa 1935 Platinum Ruby Diamond Ring set with one cabochon ruby and numerous small round diamonds into a platinum mount.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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.
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