1910 Edwardian Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1910 Edwardian Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring.
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1910 Edwardian Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1910 Edwardian Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Edwardian Openwork Filigree Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.3 grams Diamond Details: .50ct total weight, old European cut diamonds, G ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Shield Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum 0.84ctw Old European & Old Single Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - G-Cape Color - VS2-I2 Clarity - 0.660ctw (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Old Single...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Edwardian 1.25 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.25 carats - K color with SI1 clarity Set by wide foliate prongs and a finely striated gallery With scrolled volute shoulders and en...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This stunning Edwardian diamond engagement ring features approximately 2.5 carats of Old European Cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian French Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian French Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
GIA Edwardian 4.45ctw Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Vintage GIA 4..45ctw OLD EUROPEAN Diamond Platinum Edwardian Ring. Edwardian Rings represent some of the finest examples of diamond, platinum jewelry in existence.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum 0.47ct Old European Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 7mm (0.2") (top of the ring) - 1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.2mm rise off the finger Condition: Antique, Edwardian.
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1900s Edwardian Old European Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.8 grams Center Diamond Details: .85ct, Old European Brilliant, I color, ...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum 2.70ct Old European-Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
- Edwardian antique diamond solitaire engagement ring - 2.70ct Old European-cut diamond - Eight-cut diamond accented shoulders - Antique Edwardian, circa 1901-910 - Platinum - Ring...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Dinner Ring, circa 1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Edwardian platinum dinner ring featuring approximately 2.02 carat total weight old European cut and single cut diamonds in a setting adorned with engraving and milgrain metal...
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Edwardian .95ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#203a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Edwardian .95ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#203a Year: 1910 Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight:...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum 3.1ctw Old European Cut Diamond Bezel Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Bezel Set- H Color - VS2 Clarity - Gorgeous Diamond - 1.70ct (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1900s 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat and 6 additional accenting old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Era 2 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are in love with this Edwardian era beauty!! Ring Details Material: Platinum Era: Edwardian 1900 - 1920 Head Width: 20.5mm Head Height: 4.6mm Shank Width: 2.1mm Weight: 6.8 Grams...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 1.30 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Antique Foliate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.10 carats K color with VS2 clarity - set with engraved wide tab-like prongs Featuring a pierced scrolling foliate motif...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1910s 1.60 Carat Old European cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.60 carats, G color, SI1 clarity. The ring features accenting Single cut Diamonds weighing a total...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1910s 5.02 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Old European cut Diamond weighing 5.02 carats, H color, VVS2 clarity, GIA #14288963. The ring features small accenting Single cut Diam...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Old European Brilliant Diamond White Gold Edwardian Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Description: Here we have an absolutely stunning antique enagagement ring. The prongs are something to be in awe of, as we do not often see the elevated prongs often in an antiq...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian Mixed Metals Four Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Signs of wear are consistent with age. 4-Prong Set with: Four (4) old European cut natural diamonds: Measurements: 4.00mm - 4.50mm in diameter x ~2.98mm in depth.
Diamond, Gold, Palladium, Silver, Mixed Metal
Antique Edwardian Gold & Platinum 2.5ctw Old European Diamond Long Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This majestic antique Edwardian era diamond dinner ring features 2.50 carats of large and fiery old European cut diamonds that are pave and bezel set throughout the elongated floral ...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.45 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Bow Basket Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.45 carat - G color with VS2 clarity Bead set in an octagonal form head with an ornately pierced openwork gallery Depic...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1910s 1.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.30 carats, G-H color, SI1 clarity. The ring features smaller accenting Diamonds and Emeralds on t...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian 2.68 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 2.48 carats - H color and VS1 clarity Set in an eight prong mount with a pierced navette motif basket flanked by cathedra...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Era 18KT Gold & Platinum Top Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique Edwardian ring features a beautifully preserved old European cut diamond bezel-set into a square platinum top.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.53 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum ring from the Edwardian era, centers a sparkling GIA certified old European cut diamond that weighs 1.53ct. and is graded J color with VVS2 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1900s 1.79 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing 1.79 carats, H color, SI2 clarity. The ring features 2 accenting Round cut Diamonds on the setting. Circa early 1...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1915 1.15 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.15 carat, K color, SI clarity. The ring features accenting Single cut Diamonds weighing a total o...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1910s 2.17 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Old European cut Diamond at the center weighing 2.17 carats, K color, VS1 clarity, GIA #14591642. The ring also features filigree det...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1910s 0.79 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 0.70 carat. Circa 1910s Size 7, resizable
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1910s 1.70 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with filigree detailing and a GIA certified Old European cut Diamond weighing 1.70 carat, J color, SI1 clarity, GIA #6187750774. Circa 1910s Size 7 1/4, re...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1910s 0.90 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K white gold with an Old European cut Diamond at the center weighing approximately 0.90 carat, G color, SI1 clarity, and accenting Square cut Sapphires. Circa 19...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 1910s 2.01 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Old European cut Diamond weighing 2.01 carats, I color, VS2 clarity, GIA #14590444. The setting features filigree. Circa 1910s Size 6 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1910s 1.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond at the center weighing approximately 1.20 carats, G color, VS2 clarity. The ring features several smaller accenting Round ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1900s 0.80 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 0.80 carat and a pair of accenting Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximate...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Old European Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1900s 0.94 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an Old European cut Diamond weighing 0.94 carat, J color, VS2 clarity. Circa, early 1900s Size 6 1/2, resizable
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old European Diamond and Pearl Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old European Diamond and Pearl Three Stone Ring.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Edwardian Swirl Engagement Ring. 0.40ct Old European Cut Diamond Platinum & Gold
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Edwardian Era, Circa 1900 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.40-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: H Color P...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 1900s 0.75 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 0.75 carat, F color, VS clarity. Circa 1910s Size 8, resizable
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Foliate Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.55 carat - L color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a white gold octagonal form head with a pierced yellow gold gallery Bom...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Edwardian Revival 1 Ctw Old European Cut Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Edwardian Year: 2000s Metal: 14k Rose Gold Diamond: Carat Weight: 0.84 Cut: Old European Color: K Clarity: SI1 Accent Diamonds: 12 Round Brilliant Cuts 0....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian 18K Gold Hand-Hammered Rubover Setting Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Venice, CA
The wide band gives the ring a nice presence on the hand and ample room for the 0.9 carat Old European Cut diamond to sparkle in all its glory.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.31 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum Dome Edwardian Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Step back in time with this early 1900's, 1.31ct diamond engagement ring. Set with 5 old European cut diamonds that are beautifully haloed by a cluster of 22 old Eurpean diamonds tha...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 0.55 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum 18K Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.55 carat total - G color with SI1 clarity Set with talon prongs in pierced platinum-topped mounting flanked by tapered ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1910s 1.47 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Two-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with two GIA certified Old European cut Diamonds. 0.71 carat, G color VS2 clarity, GIA #2165991576 0.76 carat, G color, VS2 clarity, GIA 6187042068 Circa 1...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond and Ruby Plaque Ring 14k Rose Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This finely detailed antique Edwardian ring, dating from the early 1900s to 1910s, is a rare and exceptional find. Crafted in rich rose gold, the ring features a shield-shaped plaque...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Antique Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond, Garnet 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Edwardian Old European cut diamond, garnet and 18K yellow gold classic cluster ring Early 20th Century Provenance: from the Greenwich, CT estate of a family whose lineag...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1900s GIA 2.87ctw Antique Edwardian OLD EUROPEAN Diamond Cluster 14KYG Pl Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Edwardian GIA 2.87ctw OLD EUROPEAN Diamond Cocktail Cluster 14K Gold Platinum Ring, Circa 1900s.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian GIA Cert 1.41 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 14k white gold ring centers a sparkling GIA certified old European cut diamond that weighs 1.41ct. graded K color with VS2 clarity. The top of the ring measures 8.5mm b...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Circa 1900s Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: Early 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0grams Diamond Details: Old European Brilliant, .25ct total weight, G Color, VS Clarity.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 14K Yellow & White Gold Five Stone Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold and 5-stone diamond ring. In 14 karat yellow gold with white gold elements. With a central 0.24 Ct± Old European cut diamond (color: H, clarity: VS2) in an illu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 14k Two Tone Gold Old European Diamond Filigree Repousse Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European & Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - White Nice Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 0.10 (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Edwardian Old European Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
The platinum setting, known for its strength and luster, gracefully cradles the stones, enhancing their natural brilliance. This ring is more than just jewelry; it’s a tribute to the...
Diamond, Platinum
EGL 1.17 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Edwardian Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Step into an era of opulence with our 1.17ct Old European cut Diamond, 1900's Edwardian platinum engagement ring, a true masterpiece that harks back to the elegance of a bygone age.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Edwardian jewelry is named for King Edward VII of Great Britain, who ruled from 1901 until 1910. Classic Edwardian necklaces, engagement rings, earrings and other jewelry are often overshadowed by the more popular style of the era, Art Nouveau, which is a shame. At its best, Edwardian jewelry was all about the exquisite diamond, platinum and pearl creations made by such famous names as Cartier and Boucheron.
Edward introduced incredibly formal Buckingham Palace court presentations, balls and soirées, resulting in a huge demand for diamond jewels starting with his coronation in 1902. Dozens of tiaras and formal jewels in an updated 18th-century style were purchased from French jewelers Boucheron and Chaumet and from Russia’s Fabergé. The court jewelers Asprey, Garrard, Carrington and the newly opened London branch of Cartier were all overwhelmed with orders for sumptuous diamond jewelry to be worn at the king’s elaborate coronation.
During the Edwardian era, pearls were more valuable than diamonds. The pear-shaped pearl La Peregrina, for example, belonged to some of the most fabulous and strongest women in history and bounced among royal courts in Spain, France and Russia for several centuries. So while today the scale and clarity of a diamond ring matters, back then the size and quantity of your pearls was more important a declaration of wealth. And just as Victorian notions of propriety and femininity began to change after Queen Victoria died in 1901, jewelry design also evolved but there was some overlap with late Victorian styles.
Women of the Edwardian period sported bejeweled headpieces like tiaras and bandeaus with feathered aigrettes. Another popular piece of jewelry that is said to have been directly inspired by Queen Alexandra were colliers de chien, or dog collars — today's choker necklaces — which consisted of either a ribbon decorated with a brooch, a gemstone or several strands of pearls strung closely together.
Two major jewelry houses, Cartier and Boucheron, were founded in the mid-1850s, and by the beginning of the 20th century, the wealthy considered them household names. The Cartier brand became even more desirable once the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Cartier took this title seriously and designed some of the most innovative jewelry of its day, since it was willing to experiment with new materials like platinum and because it was mindful of fashion trends. Filigree settings also became popular. This saw-piercing technique was decorative and at the same time created a sense of lightness.
Perhaps even more important than Cartier’s use of platinum was the founding of De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited in 1888. The discovery of new diamond mines made the stone more affordable and prompted the introduction of new gemstone cuts. It is not uncommon to see Edwardian jewels with baguette or briolette diamonds.
Find antique Edwardian rings, bracelets, watches 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.
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.