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
Natural Round, Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Emerald Cocktail Fine Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Pear Cut Emerald Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Natural Baguette, Round Diamond Cocktail Ring Jewelry Details:- Item Code:- RIMJ-1035 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Weight - 1.6...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 1.56 Carat Long Emerald Cut Diamond Vintage Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Art Deco-style diamond ring centered by a GIA-certified 1.56-carat rectangular step cut natural diamond, graded K color and SI1 clarity. The elongated center diamond is set ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum Portuguese 1940s/1950s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum, by Portuguese goldsmith Carlos Joaquim Xavier, 1940s/1950s.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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
2.15 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set 2.15 Carat Emerald surrounded by Round and Baguette Diamonds, weig...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 1.05ct Diamond and Emerald Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Art Deco era, this beautiful cluster ring centres around a single old cut diamond, flanked by emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Platinum
Cocktail Ring - Art Deco 5.50 Carat Emerald & 2.85 CTW Diamond Platinum.
Located in Miami, FL
This is an extraordinary, museum-grade Art Deco statement ring masterfully sculpted in solid platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Alternate Baguette Emerald with Round Diamond Half Eternity Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Inspired by the Art Deco period, this Aimée ring features 0.62 carats of alternate round brilliant cut diamonds and baguette emerald, elegantly framed by a millgrain edge.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco style 4.48 carat emerald diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Art Deco style emerald and diamond ring is a sophisticated vintage-inspired design from the 2000’s, centered by an impressive emerald cut emerald weighing 4.48 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 9.39 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Emerald cut Diamond weighing 9.39 carats, K color, VS1 clarity, GIA #14894473. The ring also features 4 accenting Baguette cut Diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
Zambian Emerald 14k Gold Natural Diamond Art Deco Fine Ring Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
7.88 cts Natural Emerald Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Baguette, Round Diamond Cocktail Ring Fine Jewelry.
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Art Deco Single Cut Diamond Elongated Gia Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Handmade Art Deco Oval Emerald and Diamond Ring. Metal- 14K Yellow Gold, .583 Stones- GIA Certified Elongated Octagonal Colombian Emerald 1.99 Carats, 14 Si...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art-Deco Emerald Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring Pear Shape
Located in Brunswick, ME
Antique Art Deco 1940s fine pear shape Colombian emerald and diamond three-stone engagement ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GRS Certified 6.78 Carat Colombian Emerald & Baguette Diamond Platinum Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A true one-of-a-kind, handmade ring. Center stone is mounted in an elaborate baguette-cut diamond halo..This ring is for those with a refined and sophisticated taste in fine jewelry....
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$2,280Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Inspired 1ct Emerald & Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14K Gold Stackable
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This eternity band features a 1 carat baguette cut emerald and diamond set in 14K yellow gold. Each emerald measuring approx. 2.5 × 1.5 mm and secured in a channel setting. The cente...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Style 14k White Gold Green Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant and striking, this 14K white gold ring showcases a 1.00 carat square emerald-cut emerald at its center.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 14.75 Carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Classic Art Deco ring set with a sugarloaf cabochon emerald, with an AGL certificate stating its weight is 14.76 carats and the emerald is Colombian with minor traditional treatment.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 2.50 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Intricate art deco architecture encircles a 2.50 carat emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1925.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond flanked solitaire ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
6.51 ct Natural Zambian Emerald 14k Gold Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
14k Solid Yellow Gold Natural Baguette, Round Diamond Zambian Emerald Gemstone Cocktail Ring Jewelry Details: SKU: RIMJ-1034 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gross Wt: 8.68 gms Gold Wt: 6.99...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum 7ct Carved Emerald & Diamond Ring Brazil F1 GIA
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptional and original Art Deco ring crafted in platinum and centered by an extraordinary carved marquise emerald of approximately 7 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.65 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring. Baguette Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 1.65 carats Center Sapphire Cut: Emerald Cut Center Sapphire Type: Natural Center Sapphire Color: Deep Blue Center Sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$3,048Sale Price / item|20% Off
Baguette Emerald Diamond Eternity Band Ring for Engagement in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Baguette Emerald Diamond Eternity Band Ring for Engagement in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 2.25 carats and diamonds of 0.68 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with e...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D Art Deco Mosaic Emerald and Diamond Ring Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
The clean symmetry, defined edges, and contrast between the emeralds and diamonds reflect a strong Art Deco style with a refined, architectural feel.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A wonderful 1920s antique cocktail ring with classic Art Deco styling is centred by a chunky-faceted Old European 85 point (approx) diamond of J/K color and SI2 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Style Colombian Emerald And Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Gainsboro Art Deco revival Colombian emerald and diamond 3 stone engagement ring is a bespoke treasure.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Classic Vintage Platinum Emerald Engagement Ring with Baguette Diamonds, 2.22ct
Located in San Francisco, CA
LOVE this Classic Vintage Natural Emerald Engagement Ring! Crafted in Platinum, the engagement ring features an Emerald Cut Natural Emerald, approximately 1.50ct in weight, of excell...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald-Cut Ruby and Tapered Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald-Cut Ruby and Tapered Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring Description: This dramatic ballerina-style ring is crafted in a striking combination of yellow and white gold. At its ce...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,040Sale Price / item|20% Off
A Geometric ring with 0.5 Carat Emerald Baguette set in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Astor Ring: Step into the golden age of glamour with The Astor Ring, a refined yet striking testament to modern elegance with an Art Deco soul.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.70 Carat Emerald and 2.42 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 0.70 carat emerald and 2.42 carat diamond, platinum navette shaped cluster cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and est...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Inspired Emerald Cut 1.40ct Diamond 18K Yellow Gold 3 Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
- Art Deco inspired emerald-cut diamond engagement ring - 1.01ct emerald-cut centre diamond - 2 x trapezoid-cut diamonds totalling approx 0.40ct - 1.40ct approx total - Art Deco-i...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Asscher Green Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A fabulous Art Deco inspired emerald and diamond engagement ring in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.5ct Natural Emerald & Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Set in luminous 18K white gold, the richly saturated emerald is complemented by approx. 0.95ct of natural baguette-cut diamonds (G color, VS clarity), arranged with architectural pre...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.5ct Natural Emerald & Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Bold Elegance. Art Deco Inspiration. A Ring That Redefines Regal Romance.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum and Emerald Cut Engagement Ring. GIA Diamond Baguette Halo Ring I VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carat Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certif...
Diamond, Platinum
Octogen Shaped Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring With Baguette Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.053g,D:1.36ct, Emer:11.64ct,
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
2.5ct Natural Emerald & Tapered Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
This regal center stone is accented by approx. 0.22ct of natural tapered baguette-cut diamonds (G color, VS clarity), positioned on either side in a minimalist, Art Deco-inspired lay...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Alternate Green Emerald & Diamond Eternity Band 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Inspired by the Art Deco period, this Aimée ring features 0.86 carats of alternate round brilliant cut diamonds and baguette emeralds, elegantly framed by a millgrain edge.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI 18K 1.91 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 18K 1.91 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 1.91 ct set on an 18K white gold Art Deco desig...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 4.00 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Square Emerald cut Diamond weighing 4.00 carats, K color, VS1 clarity, GIA #12729816 The setting features four Baguette cut Diamonds w...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Round Brilliant-Cut Diamond & Emerald Art Deco Platinum Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural Round Brilliant-Cut Diamond & Emerald Art Deco Platinum Ring Material: Platinum Diamond Details: There are approximately 1.46 carats of natural, round brilliant-cut diamonds...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.19 carat old mine cut diamond emerald platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Art Deco engagement ring centers on a captivating 1.19 carat old mine brilliant cut diamond, certified by GIA #1232903910, radiating a soft, romantic glow with its warm...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring. Baguette Halo Engagement Ring Platinum I VVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VVS1 Certification: GIA Sec...
Diamond, Platinum
IGI 18K 2.00 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 18K 2.00 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 2.00 ct set on an 18K white gold Art Deco d...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI 18K 2.60 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 2.60 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 2.60 ct set on an 14K white gold Art Deco d...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
IGI 18K 2.07 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 18K 2.07 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring* IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 2.07 ct set on a 18K yellow gold Art Deco desi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
IGI 14K 10.62 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 14K 10.62 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 10.62 ct set on an 14K white gold Art Deco...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning Art Deco-style engagement ring features a vivid emerald at its center, symbolizing elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
IGI 18K 3.22 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 18K 3.22 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring* An IGI-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 3.22 ct set on an 18K white gold Art Deco d...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$10,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 18K 12.00 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 12.00 Ct Natural Vivid Green Emerald&Diamonds Art Deco Engagement Ring* GIA-certified natural vivid green emerald weighing 12.00 ct set on a 18K white gold Art Deco des...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring. Baguette Halo Engagement Ring Platinum I VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carat Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA ...
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald Cut Peach Orange Morganite & Baguette Diamond Solitaire White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Weight: 4.00 g.
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, White Gold
French Art Deco 1.72 Carat Emerald 3.51 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique French 1.72 carat Colombian emerald and 3.51 carat diamond, platinum Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our antique emerald jewelry collection.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$1,123Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Baguette Cut Ruby White Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Oval Shape Emerald & Diamond Halo Set 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A classic Art Deco inspired halo design ring with an oval shaped emerald and a halo of grain set round and baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
An art deco recreation, this ring weighs 3.6 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
4ct Natural Emerald & Baguette Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Timeless Art Deco Splendor in a Statement of Love. Exude regal sophistication with this captivating 4.1ct natural emerald, the centerpiece of a ring designed for those who appreciat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Halo Natural Emerald & Diamond Baguette Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This emerald ring features an emerald-cut green center stone secured in a raise...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.