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
1.40 Carat Emerald and Baguette Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Style: Contemporary / Three-Stone / Art Deco Style / Engagement Ring Condition: New / Excellent contemporary condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 4.70 Carat Zambia Emerald 1.10 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive design ring, so refined and elegant, a very chic style. Adorn your hands with this radiant green emerald, and add a touch of charm and grace on your outfit. Exquisite ri...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Lovely Emerald, Diamond & Platinum Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
It's hard to find an emerald that is both beautiful in color and clean - this platinum emerald ring covers all the bases! Featuring a rectangular-cut emerald weighing 1.27 carats and...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald Diamond Ring. 1.40ct Natural Emerald Diamond Accent Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.40 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.25 carats total Diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.68 Carat Emerald and Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The design draws subtle inspiration from Art Deco geometry, reinterpreted through a bold and contemporary lens.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Emerald and Diamond Ring. 2ct Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 2.00 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.65 carats total Diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$2,636Sale Price / item|20% Off
Cushion-Cut Green Emerald & Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The clean lines and geometric symmetry lend a subtle Art Deco charm, making this ring a standout statement of luxury and style.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, 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
Art deco GIA 2.04 carat diamond platinum white gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Art Deco diamond engagement ring is a timeless 1930’s design, centered by a GIA-certified emerald cut diamond weighing 2.04 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Style Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains one center square shape sapphire 3.11ct, two trapezoid cut diamonds and two tapered baguettes, 0.70tcw. Center sapphire is GIA certified. Diamonds are G in color and VS...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Sophia D Art Deco Mosaic Diamond Ring Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
The design features an emerald cut center diamond framed by graduating step cut and baguette diamonds, creating a structured mosaic layout inspired by classic Art Deco geometry.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco diamond ring, American, circa 1935.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco emerald-cut diamond ring. Set vertically with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond to centre in an open back rubover millegrain setting, with a weight of 0.85 carats, accompanie...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco-Style Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Illusion Halo Ring in Solid 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
An illusion-set diamond center anchors this Art Deco-Style Ruby & Diamond Illusion Halo Ring, crafted in cool, lustrous 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Antique French Platinum Colombian Emerald and Daimond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Late Art Deco Platinum & 2.20cts Baguette and Old European Cut Diamonds and a 2.10ct Colombian Emerald cut Emerald. c1930s Material: Platinum, Emerald, Diamonds Weight: 6 Gram...
Emerald, Platinum
Gorgeous Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Eye-catching color and clarity! The platinum ring features an intense green emerald cabochon weighing 1.69 carats, surrounded by marquise, round brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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
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
$6,212Sale Price|20% Off
1 Carat Natural Red Spinel Diamond Art Deco Style Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Art Deco style cocktail ring showcases a stunning natural red spinel as its centerpiece, framed by brilliant diamonds in a sophisticated platinum mounting.
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Vintage 2.20 Carat Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant Finely detailed Vintage Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Emerald-Cut Emerald, weighing approx. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Baguette Blue sapphire and natural diamond ring in platinum950
Located in Singapore, SG
Baguette Blue sapphire and natural diamond ring in platinum950 Natural unheated Burmese baguette-cut blue sapphire set in platinum. A timeless unisex design that celebrates rarity, ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Inspired Rock Crystal, Diamond And Black Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* Set in rock crystal, the centerpiece features features an illusion set diamond, framed by a lustrous b...
Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Art Deco GIA 12.18ctw Green Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Original Art Deco GIA 12.18ct Green Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Art Deco 4.38 Carat Step-Cut Diamond Flanked Solitaire Ring, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Art Deco step-cut diamond flanked solitaire ring. Centrally set with a rectangular step-cut diamond, G colour, VS1 clarity, with a weight of 4.38 carats in an open back claw setting,...
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Green Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Estate Green emerald and diamond ring, feature 2.15 Carat Emerald cut Emerald set with 2.05 Carat GIA Certified Emerald cut diamond, surrounded by 1.95 carats of baguette di...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.70 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a platinum Art Deco style diamond engagement ring. The focal point of this piece is a certified 1.70 carat emerald cut diamond which sits slightly risen in four-clawed s...
Diamond, Platinum
Blue Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Art Deco Style Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 9.60 g.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$22,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified 2 Carat Emerald Cocktail Ring
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 Carat certified emerald with a halo of pave emeralds or diamonds and "hidden" diamond baguette and princess cut diamonds set baguette.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.40 Ct. Certified Pink Sapphire 1.04 CT Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Gorgeous Art Deco Pink Sapphire Diamond ring Traditional cluster design with a rectangular crown taking inspiration by the main stone Hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold/ Platinum Princ...
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Art Deco Natural Untreated GIA 6.60ct Jade Jadeite Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco GIA 6.60ct Natural UNTREATED Green Jade JADEITE Diamond Platinum Ring There are three primary reasons to choose natural untreated JADEITE: they are beautiful, rare, and sup...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Green Amethyst Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Showcasing a distinctive Art Deco inspired aesthetic, this elegant engagement ring features a luminous green amethyst in a sophisticated emerald cut, framed by shimmering baguette di...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,517Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco with Platinum Accents, Diamonds, and Sapphires 18k Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Elegant Art Deco-style ring crafted in 18k gold with platinum accents, featuring diamonds and sapphires in a timeless design.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
$17,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Antique Art Deco Platinum Royal Blue No Heat Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rare Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Platinum 2.15ctw GIA Ceylon No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Emerald Cut - Channel Set - Certified...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Aquamarine & Diamond Baguette Solitaire 14K White Gold Engagement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Featuring a baguette diamond on each shoulder. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Weight: 3.55 g.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Band Staggered Baguette Diamond Stackable Eternity Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This is a yellow gold staggered baguette and round diamond zigzag ring, widely favored as an artistic wedding band, a stackable companion ring, or a geometric fashion piece. Details...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Staggered Baguette Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Stackable Dainty Ring Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This is a yellow gold staggered baguette diamond wave ring, which serves as an avant-garde anniversary band, a stackable ring, or an artistic everyday statement piece Details:- Item...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman 0.80ct Diamond & Ruby Ring in Platinum, Art Deco, USA
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Wailea, HI
Elevate Your Style with the Oscar Heyman Diamond and Ruby Ring in Platinum 💍 Indulge in the epitome of luxury with our spectacular Oscar Heyman creation, crafted by the most esteem...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco flanked solitaire diamond ring, early 20th Century.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco flanked solitaire diamond ring. Set to centre with a single rectangular emerald-cut diamond, H colour, VVS1 clarity with a weight of 3.02 carats in an open back claw setting...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.38 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 1.38 carat emerald cut Colombian emerald and 1.63 carat total diamond platinum 900 ballerina halo cocktail ring, set in a yellow gold prong basket surrounded by a round...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
4.5 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Ring in Thin 18k Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Carat weights, gold weights, and measurements are subject to a slight variance. Natural Art Deco 4.5 Carat Natural Emerald ring. Center stone is mounted in a smooth 18k white gold ...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Sophia D. 1.10 Carat Emerald Platinum Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite ring set in platinum by Sophia D with emerald center stone in baguette cut weighing 1.10 carats surrounded by two beautiful side half moon diamonds weighing 0.89 carats and...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald Éclat - Fine Columbian Emerald set in Classic Diamonds in Ring 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings shine. Emerald Éclat performs — a luminous symphony where brilliant light and deep color rise together in breathtaking harmony. At its center rests a premium 3.90‑carat C...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Aquamarine Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning Art Deco-style target engagement ring, where serene aquamarine meets vibrant blue sapphire allure. The tranquil aquamarine centerpiece is beautifully complemented by da...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 1.51tcw Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your jewelry collection with our exquisite Emerald and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring. This stunning piece showcases a captivating emerald cut emerald from Colombia, weighing over 0...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Staggered Baguette Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Stack Band Eternity Gift Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This is a yellow gold scattered double-row baguette diamond band, which serves as a highly fashionable cocktail ring, an avant-garde wedding band, or a distinctive stackable statemen...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 0.73CT Colombian Emerald + 0.75CT Diamond Ring Sz 6.25
Located in Addison, TX
Surrounding the center stone is an elegant combination of round brilliant and baguette-cut natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.75 carat, creating exceptional brilliance and a d...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Full Eternity Band Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Natural Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Full Eternity Band Handmade Fine Ring Jewelry Details:- (Details will change according to ring size) Item Code:- RIMJOS-734-YG Material - 14...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.12 Carat Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring with Emerald Cut Center Diamond
Located in New York, NY
1.12 Carat Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring with Emerald Cut Center Diamond Emerald Weight: 1.12 carats Diamond Weight: 0.68 carats A captivating display of color and brilliance, this...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
No Oil Colombian Emerald Ring. 2.60ct GIA Gubelin Emerald and Diamond Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Center Diamond S...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
4.50 Carat F2 Zambian Emerald Ring. GIA Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 4.50 Carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: GIA Certificate Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond W...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Art Deco 3.9 Carat GIA Certified D Natural Diamond Sapphire Plat Ring circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Rare Art Deco Natural Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
9.60 Carat Emerald in 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bold, regal, and breathtakingly elegant—this 9.6 Carat Emerald Ring is a true statement of luxury and refinement. At its center, a magnificent 9.6 carat emerald displays a deep, vivi...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 4.58 Carats Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, featuring a bezel-set 4.58 carats emerald cut emerald. Surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds and accented by tapered baguette and graduatin...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D Art Deco Mosaic Sapphire and Diamond Ring Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Clean lines, symmetry, and strong contrast reflect a classic Art Deco style with a refined, architectural presence.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.01 Carat Diamond and Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: Approximately 5.40 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.8 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.01 carat Color: L-M Clarity...
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 4.50ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This vintage cluster ring features a stunning 4.50 carat emerald at its centre, encircled by a halo of glittering diamonds. The natural emerald is an emerald cut stone rub over set w...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.06ct Baguette & Round Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Key Features: Center Stone: Approx. 0.58ct natural baguette-cut diamond E color, VS clarity – sleek and refined brilliance Side Stones: Approx. 0.48ct natural round-cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
Certified 1.18 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A classic, art-deco 1.18 carat Colombian Emerald and 1.34 carat Diamond baguette ring, set in platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tacori Diamond Certified Zambian Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Miami, FL
With an Eternity design, this Tacori piece with GRS-certified Emerald & Diamonds is an exquisite acquisition. Crafted in solid heavy Platinum, the center is adorned by a GRS certifi...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
White Blue Opal & London Blue Topaz Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This Art Deco style opal ring features a 2.38 emerald cut authentic opal with baguette cut London blue topaz and diamond on either side.
Diamond, Opal, 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.
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