Art Deco Style Diamond French Cut Halo Set Green Emerald Shield White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Weight: 4.0 g.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14ct Gold Art Deco Emerald Cut Blue Tanzanite Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring P / 7.5
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Impressive Art Deco style ring featuring a large 4.52 carat, emerald cut, royal blue Tanzanite, bezel set into a black enamel border with a diamond halo.
Tanzanite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Diamond & Green Emerald Bezel Halo Set Art Deco Style Shield 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A truly stunning Art Deco style ring! An amazing 1.00 carat (approx.) round cut diamond radiates from within bezel setting, fancifully outlined by bright lively green French cut emer...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Halo Set Diamond with Emerald & Blue Sapphire 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Simple and dainty, with just a touch of geometric patterns to add interest and sparkle. This delicate Art Deco-inspired engagement setting is made to order to fit the exact size with...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking cluster ring crafted during the Art deco movement and showcasing a harmonious blend of diamonds and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$3,280Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Cut Peridot Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Radiate vibrant elegance with this breathtaking Art Deco-style halo ring, where bold design meets captivating color.
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco 16.10 Carat Colombian Emerald and Transitional Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
This absolutely breath-taking Art Deco Emerald ring is definitely one to be admired.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Opal Diamond Green Emerald Fancy Cut Halo Vintage Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A round bezel-set opal at its center, radiating an ethereal glow. Surrounding the opal is a vivid French cut emerald, adding a rich contrast and vintage charm. A dazzling diamond fra...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Emerald-Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco-style ring features a 0.8 ct emerald-cut pink sapphire, set in 14k white gold. The center stone measures 6.5 × 5 mm and is surrounded by 0.14 ct of diamonds measuring a...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$247Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Art Deco Inspired Emerald & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This bold octagon cut emerald and diamond halo ring is handcrafted in 925 sterling silver, showcasing an octagon cut emerald measuring approximately 4 x 6 mm, with a total gemstone w...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.98 carats and diamonds of 0.25 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,352Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style 1.06ct Emerald Diamond Halo Split Shank Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking 1.06 carat emerald-cut emerald and diamond split-shank ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold. The emerald measures approximately 7 x 5 mm and is secured in a classic prong...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald Ring. Gubelin 1.80ct Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Platinum 1960
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.80 Carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: Gubelin Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 1.60 Cara...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Style Square Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A breathtaking grass-green Colombian emerald engagement ring wows with a striking Art Deco style.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$1,272Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Natural Emerald Diamond Halo Ring with Enamel in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Natural Emerald Diamond Halo Ring with Enamel in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.61 carats and diamonds of 0.31 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. 1.50ct Emerald Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Green Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.50 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.75...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Ruby and Emerald Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite dress ring crafted during the Art Deco movement. This platinum piece features a single round faceted old European diamond at the centre of an open face.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Emeralds Maravellous 6.31 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A beautiful oval cut no heat natural sapphire diamond halo engagement ring set in 18k white gold. The ring design highlights an oval-cut 5.31 carat no heat sapphire midnight blue col...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Engagement Ring. GIA 5.60ct Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 5.60 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: GIA Certificate Secondary Stones: Diamond Diamond Weight: 1....
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Emerald Diamond Halo Ring. GIA 2.50ct Emerald Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 2.50 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: GIA Certificate Secondary Stones: Diamond Diamond Weight: 0....
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Zambian Emerald Ring. GIA 4.30ct Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: Approximately 4.30 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Center Emerald Type: Natural Center Emerald Color: Vivid Green...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Sophia D Art Deco Style Ring with 2.44 Carat Round Diamond and Emerald Halo
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Platinum Ring set with a 2.44 carat round diamond at the center, framed by 1.09 carats of vivid French-cut emeralds and 1.09 carat of accent diamonds. A bold geometric silho...
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring. 1.50ct Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.50 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Center Emerald Color: Natural Green Secondary Stones: Diamond Baguette Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring. AGL 1ct No Oil Emerald Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.00 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: AGL Treatment: No Clarity Enhancement Gemstone Origin: Colomb...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Design Old Mine Diamond Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The center diamond is surrounded by vibrant, calibre-cut green emeralds, forming a striking geometric halo that reflects the bold symmetry of Art Deco design.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Pear Shaped Emerald Ring. 0.40ct Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 0.40 carats Center Emerald Cut: Pear Shape Secondary Stones: Baguette-cut diamonds, Secondary Weight: 0.45 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
At the centre of the sparkling halo of diamonds and platinum beaded frame is a beautiful size emerald. The diamonds total approx 50pts and the classic square cut emerald measures app...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Green Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. 2.6ct Emerald Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Green Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 2.60 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.85...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 2.97ct Emerald and Diamond Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous ring dates back to the grand Art Deco era. Gemstone: Emerald Stone Shape: Asscher Cut Carat Weight: 2.97 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1920s Size: N 1/2
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. 1.10ct Emerald Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: Approximately 1.10 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Old European Cut and S...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.90 Carat Emerald Diamond Halo Two Tone Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This exceptional 1915-1925 Art Deco ring features a vivid 1.90 carat emerald, accompanied by a GIA certification, and surrounded by a dazzling diamond and emerald halo.
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Art Deco 18K Gold Shield Ring with Colombian Emerald & Diamond
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings shine. Verdant Shield speaks with contrast. This artistic creation pairs two distinct forces of beauty — a vibrant Colombian emerald (0.76 cts) and a rare shield‑shaped d...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
$18,427 / item
Art Deco 1.15ct Diamond and Emerald Target Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This captivating Art Deco Target Ring features a 1.15 carat emerald cut diamond, rub over set at it’s centre.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 0.65ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A forest green natural emerald sits pride of place in this Art Deco cluster ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring. 2.20ct Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 2.20ct Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: ~0.40ct Total Diamond Cut: Ol...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sophia D Art Deco Round Diamond and Emerald Halo Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A luminous 2.01 carat round brilliant-cut natural diamond takes center stage in this radiant design, encircled by a vibrant 0.45 carats of calibre-cut emeralds and a halo of 0.40 car...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Zambian Emerald Engagement Ring. GIA 4.90ct Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 4.90 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Center Emerald Type: Natural Center Emerald Setting: Bezel Set Certification...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Emerald And Diamond Halo Ring. 1ct Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: Approximately 1.00 carat Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Center Emerald Type: Natural Center Emerald Setting: Bezel Set ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring. 1.10TCW Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: Approximately 1.10 carats Center Emerald Type: Natural Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Center Emerald Color: Deep Green ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Natural Emerald Diamond Halo Ring. 2.60ct Emerald Diamond Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Green Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 2.60 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Center Emerald Color: Natural Green Center Emerald Setting: Be...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald Cut Diamond & Emerald Art Deco Inspired Style 18k White Gold Unique Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A gorgeous emerald cut diamond is presented in classic Art Deco style.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 10.40tcw Vintage Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring, Dark Green
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring, a timeless masterpiece that captivates with a breathtaking 9.10-carat emerald cut emerald sourced from Zambia, sh...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum, Art Deco Style Calibrated Emerald & Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Emerald Target Ring Platinum Tested Circa 2000 This stunning target ring is designed in a deco style and is sure to catch the eye of anyone who sees it. The centrepiece is a natu...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Emerald Cut Engagement Ring. 0.80 Diamond Emerald Halo Ring Platinum H VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.80ct Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certificat...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Emerald Cut Engagement Ring. GIA 0.50ct Diamond Double Halo Emerald Ring J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certi...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
0.50 Carat Diamond Halo Ring.Asscher Cut Diamond Emerald Halo Ring JVS2 Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Asscher Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary Stones:...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald And Diamond Ring. AGL 1ct Colombian No Oil Emerald Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.00 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Center Emerald Type: Natural, No Oil Center Emerald Origin: Colombia Certifi...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
White Gold Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring Description: This exquisite vintage-inspired cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and centers on a...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement White Platinum Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The mounting is in platinum, decorated with fine milgrain and open work under gallery. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 6.82 g.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous emerald and diamond bombe ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald Cut 5.6ct Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Platinum O / 7
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A stunning antique-style emerald and diamond ring, expertly crafted in platinum. The piece is centred with a striking 5.6ct emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald, rub over set within...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. 1.70ct Oval Cut Emerald Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.70ct Center Emerald Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: 0.60ct Total Baguette Diamond We...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
4 Carat F1 Zambian Emerald Ring. GIA Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 4.00 Carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Center Emerald Color: Vivid Green Certification: GIA Certificate Se...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald Halo Engagement Ring. 0.90ct No Oil Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 0.90 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Center Emerald Type: Natural Center Emerald Origin: Colombian Center Emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA 1 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring. Emerald Double Halo Ring Platinum H VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: GIA Seco...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 5.01ct Zambian Emerald & 1.48ct Diamond Ring, 18k Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD gems...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Cartier Signed Art Deco Colombian Emerald Onyx & Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Design Style: Art Deco Halo Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 5, (adjustable) Ring Face: 14mm Setting Style: Bezel and Channel Shank Style: ...
Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A stunning bright green square cut emerald sits at the centre of a gorgeous sparkling diamond halo. The emerald measures 35pts and the diamond total is 24pts. All of the stones are s...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
GIA Diamond And Emerald Ring. 0.50ct Diamond Emerald Halo Engagement Ring H VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Asscher Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: GIA Certi...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Emerald Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A gorgeous emerald and blue sapphires are presented in classic Art Deco style.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White 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.