$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Beauvince Gatsby Engagement Ring '0.95 ct Diamonds' in Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The Gatbsy Engagement Ring is bold and chic. With its strong geometric lines and unique shape it
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Messika 0.29Cttw Spiky Gatsby Diamond Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 52 US 6.25
By Messika
Located in New York, NY
Bold and contemporary, Messika Spiky Gatsby diamond band ring. Crafted in lustrous 18K yellow gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s 1.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
find from the era of The Great Gatsby, this Old European diamond ring is truly a timeless treasure to
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
Art Deco Onyx Diamond Gatsby Ring 1.32 Carat
Located in Perth, AU
Stunning Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold and Platinum set with 5 graduated old european
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Handmade 18ct Rose/White Gold Spinel, Tourmaline, Sapphire & Diamond Gatsby Ring
Located in Brisbane, QLD
Dress Ring with intricate shank detail. TDW 0.10ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
"Jay Gatsby" Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold by Messika
By Messika
Located in London, GB
This beautifully handcrafted "Jay Gatsby" ring by Maison Messika is an incredible timeless piece
Diamond, 18k Gold
Oval Unique Diamond Victorian Engagement ring, Statement Ring, The Great Gatsby
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful and delicate Victorian-inspired Oval diamond unique cluster engagement ring. All my
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Oval Unique Moissanite Dainty Cluster Engagement ring - "Gatsby"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful and delicate art deco-inspired Oval Moissanite unique cluster engagement ring. Handmade
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Pear Diamond Unique Mix Shape Engagement ring - "Gatsby"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful and delicate art deco-inspired pear diamond unique cluster engagement ring. Handmade with
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Diamond 1.0 carat Unique Art Deco Engagement ring, contemporary - "Gatsby"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful oval shape diamond unique engagement ring, "Gatsby." An original design by Silly Shiny
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Oval Unique Moissanite Cluster Engagement ring The Great Gatsby
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful and delicate art deco inspired oval Moissanite unique cluster engagement ring. Hand made
14k Gold
Art Deco Onyx Diamond 1.32 Carat Gatsby Platinum Ring, circa 1920
Located in Perth, AU
Stunning Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold and Platinum set with 5 graduated old european
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Onyx Diamond 1.32 Carat Gatsby Platinum Ring, circa 1920
Located in Perth, AU
Stunning Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold and Platinum set with 5 graduated old european
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Circa 1920 Art Deco Onyx Diamond 1.32 Carat Gatsby Platinum Ring
Located in Perth, AU
Stunning Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold and Platinum set with 5 graduated old european
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Gatsby Multi Bar Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold by Messika
By Messika
Located in London, GB
This Gatsby full pavé ring in 18K white gold, fully handcrafted, is set with brilliant cut diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18ct White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
writings of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. This stunning ring perfectly embodies this unique
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Spectacular Oscar Heyman Diamond and Star Sapphire Art Deco Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
historical house Oscar Heyman. If you feel like your true era is the Gatsby, this ring will be right up your
White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
"The Gatsby" Platinum 2.49 Carat Kite/Lozenge Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
"The Gatsby" Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Kite/Lozenge Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 2.49
Diamond, Platinum
Messika 0.55Cttw Gatsby 6 Row Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Size 53 US 6.5
By Messika
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Messika diamond ring from the Gatsby collection is a perfect stunner for any occasion
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Messika 0.29Cttw Spiky Gatsby Diamond Band Ring 18K Rose Gold Size 53 US 6.5
By Messika
Located in New York, NY
Bold and contemporary, Messika Spiky Gatsby diamond band ring. Crafted in lustrous 18K rose gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the onset of summer at Gatsby's mansion. Circa 1920, this ring is the perfect piece for the person who
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Platinum 1.42 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Wedding Set
Located in Addison, TX
It is impossible not to catch eyes with this dazzling wedding set! The duo looks like a ring Jay
Diamond, Platinum
1.4 Carat 14 Karat Rose Gold Oval Cut Green Emerald Gatsby Style Engagement Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Emerald Engagement Ring, Rose Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, Vintage Emerald Halo Ring, Gatsby
Emerald, Gold
Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Channeling the glamour and sophistication of Great Gatsby, this divine ring captures one’s
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Deco Platinum 1.42Ct Old European Diamond Vintage Illusion Head Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
It is impossible not to catch eyes with this dazzling engagement ring! The piece looks like a ring
Diamond, Platinum
Hirsh Ruby and Diamond Gatsby Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful ruby and diamond cluster ring features 9 rubies weighing approximately 3.45 carats
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Diamond Two-Tone Gold Dress Ring 'Gatsby' Range
By Imp Jewellery
Located in Toorak, Victoria
This two tone wide dress ring is set with forty-four round brilliant cut diamonds, equalling a
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Wedding Band Ring Weight: 2.40 grams Width: 2mm Signed: Tiffany & Co. 950 Size: 5.5 (US)
Platinum
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
L 15.5 in
Edwardian Peridot Old Mine Diamond Pearl Festoon Swag Necklace Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE FESTOON NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL ROUND FACETED PERIDOT GEMS SET WITH PEARLS AND AN OLD MINE DIAMOND IN A GORG...
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.60 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Rings
Located in Stamford, CT
Double diamond wedding band rings. 34 round cut diamonds H-I (Near colorless) color and VS-SI clarity total weight .60cts. Set in two platinum settings. These rings came along with a...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Old European Miner Cut Diamond Band in Platinum & 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
Antique Old European Miner Cut Diamond Band in Platinum & 18 Karat Yellow Gold This classic 5 stone antique wedding band features 5 graduating old mine / old European cut diamonds w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Cartier Old Baguette Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Cartier Old Baguette Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring. This unbelievable Cartier ring is crafted in platinum. There is an elongated baguette cut diamond i...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Faux Pearl Tiara
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Faux Pearl and paste tiara from the 1920's. Paste elements with pearls are attached to a rhodium band and is hinged so that it can expand with wearer. Interior band ...
Art Deco Inspired Platinum Ring with 0.97ct Diamond & 40 Sapphires
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Weight: 0.97 Carat Color: J Clarity: SI Accent Stone: 40 Sapphires Cut: Calibre Cut Weight: Approximately 0.5 Carats Color: Blue Accent...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
French Retro 18K Yellow Gold ‘Spring’ Ring
Located in London, GB
A heavy 18 karat (18K) yellow gold ring designed as a bold, three-dimensional, coiled spring in the Retro style. Stamped with the eagle mark for 18 karat gold and French manufacture....
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring Wedding Engagement
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring. This original Art Deco ring is absolutely stunning. It has spectacular Old Min...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,630
Messika Floral Ring
By Messika
Located in London, GB
This white gold diamond ring was fully handcrafted and set with three brilliant cut diamond flowers. Size US 5/ UK K
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Ladies Art Deco Style Gold Ring with Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Ladies Art Deco Style Gold Ring with Diamonds and Emeralds. Platinum or white gold. Large solitaire has approx. 0.45 carat. US ring size about 7 3/4. Including certificat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Cabochon Emerald Diamond Halo 2 Tone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A classic Princess Diana style gemstone engagement ring. Centered by a glowing near 2 carat oval emerald with a lush, vibrant medium-dark green, complimented by a yellow gold bezel. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Late Victorian Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of late Victorian diamond drop earrings, the old-cut diamonds, weighing 3.14 and 3.23 carats, respectively H colour VS1 and H colour SI1, accompanied by De Beers Report , each...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
A turn of the century emerald and diamond plaque dress ring, the central emerald estimated to weigh 0.35 carat, vertically set with 4 old brilliant cut diamonds on the top, bottom an...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in London, GB
This sumptuous diamond toi et moi ring is perfection. Crafted in 18ct gold, a simplistic and elegant two-tone band measuring approximately 2mm at its widest point and tapering to a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Messika 0.17Cttw Kate Diamond Wide Band Ring 18K Rose Gold Size 53 US 6.5
By Messika
Located in New York, NY
Modern and chic Messika Kate diamond wide band ring crafted in 18K rose gold. This ring is accented with a single row of 10 pave set round brilliant cut diamonds in the center. Total...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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.