$24,462Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2.02ct Marquise Three-Stone Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Marquise Carat: 2.02 Color: H Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 6399-01
Diamond, Platinum
1900s 1.57 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This antique 1900s marquise shaped ring is fine quality set with old cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 0.8 Carat Marquise Vintage Milgrain Channel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.80 Color: F Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Metal: Platinum DID: 7229-03
Diamond, Platinum
0.22ct Diamond Marquise Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 18kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.22ct Natural Diamond • Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G Color VS/SI C...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$13,240Sale Price|20% Off
6.00ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Teal Enamel Marquise & Round Diamond 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
A dramatic, one-of-a-kind piece ideal for collectors of fancy color diamonds, marquise diamond rings, and rare enamel high jewelry.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Plat...
GIA 2.46 Carat Marquise Curved Bypass Leaf & Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Clustered atop the ring, marquise diamonds are arranged in a captivating leaf design that elegantly frames the vibrant center, drawing the eye and enhancing the overall allure.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.5ct Marquise Three-Stone Split Shank Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of marquise diamonds weighing 2.5 and graded G and SI1.
Diamond, Platinum
$13,019Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Solitaire Marquise Halo Infinity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified marquise G SI2 1.51 center diamond, ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.21 Carat Solitaire Marquise Halo Infinity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified marquise H SI1 2.21 center diamond, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Marquise Twisted Braided Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning showcase of craftsmanship and elegance, this diamond ring features a breathtaking center stone that...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.8ct Marquise Halo & Round Brilliant Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A striking diamond ring, featuring a captivating marquise center stone of 0.8 , showcases an enchanting F and SI1 grade that promises exceptional brilliance and clarity.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2 Carat Marquise Halo Multi-Row Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** An exceptional diamond ring featuring a stunning solitaire center diamond, this piece showcases a captivating marquise diamond weighing...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2 Carat Vintage Marquise Milgrain Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating marquise G SI2 2.10 center stone, exquisitely prong-set to e...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.80 Carat Marquise Three-Stone Anniversary Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.8 Color: J Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.1ct Marquise Classic Prong Set Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with elegance, This exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking marquise diamond at its heart, weighing 2.1 and radiating a captivating sparkle.
Diamond, White Gold
0.80 Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.30ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.50ct Natural Marquise Diamond ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 0.8ct Marquise Halo & Round Brilliant Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** A striking diamond ring, featuring a captivating marquise center stone of 0.80 ct, showcases an enchanting F and SI1 grade, promising e...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.8 Carat Vintage Marquise Milgrain Band Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating marquise F SI1 0.8 center stone, exquisitely prong set to en...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.1 Carat Solitaire Marquise Halo Infinity Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified marquise G SI2 2.1 center diamond, e...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.01ct Marquise Three-Stone with Diamond Shank 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that exemplifies timeless beauty and sophistication, featuring a captivating marquise center stone weighing 2.01 with a striking G an...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Marquise Round Diamond Bypass Ring 0.80 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold fashion bypass ring featuring two Marquise diamonds weighing 0.62 carats and 14 round brilliants down the band weighing 0.18 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2 Carat Marquise & Baguette Three-Stone Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with extraordinary artistry, this exquisite diamond ring showcases a breathtaking centerpiece of a marquise diamond weighing 2.10 carats, radiating with dazzling brilliance.
Diamond, Platinum
3.59 Carat Amethyst Marquise Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Horizontal Ring The ring is 14K Rose Gold The center stone is an Marquise Amethyst 3.59 Carats There are 0.16 Carats in Diamonds H/I VS2/SI1 The top of the ring measures...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$25,160Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Braided Band Marquise Halo Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features an exquisite central stone of marquise G SI2 weighing 2.01 , enveloped in ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Natural Marquise Cut Three Stone Diamond Ring 0.83 Carat in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Defined by elongated proportions and remarkable symmetry, this three-stone marquise diamond ring presents a refined interplay of brilliance and silhouette.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 2ct Marquise Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Marquise Carat: 2.10 Color: G Clarity: SI2 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gol...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 4.01ct Marquise Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Marquise Carat: 4.01 Color: H Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/EX Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gol...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 0.8 Carat Marquise Vintage Milgrain Channel 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Details: Certificate: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.8 Color: F Clarity: SI1 Cut/Pol/Sym: -/EX/VG Ring Details: Karat: 18K Metal: White Gold...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.46 Carat Marquise Halo Anniversary 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
At its center, the ring showcases a stunning marquise diamond of 2.46 , graded F and VS2.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage GIA 5.95ct Marquise Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring Gold Diamond Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamond Engagement Three Stone Marquise Diamond Platinum Ring With Fitted 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Jacket The 'Era of Excess', when bold and daring fashion, daring styles emb...
Diamond, Platinum, Gold
GIA Certified 0.8 Carat Braided Band Marquise Halo Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features an exquisite central stone of marquise J SI1 weighing 0.8 , enveloped in a...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.58 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Marquise Shaped Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This Stunning, fine and impressive marquise-shaped diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 4.01ct Marquise Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** This sophisticated diamond ring features a striking centerpiece of a marquise diamond, weighing 4.01 and boasting a rich H and SI1.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 0.8 Carat Marquise Curved Bypass Leaf & Vine 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Clustered atop the ring, marquise diamonds are arranged in a captivating leaf design that elegantly frames the vibrant center, drawing the eye and enhancing the overall allure.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.8 Carat Marquise Halo Multi-Row 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional diamond ring featuring a stunning solitaire center diamond, this piece showcases a captivating marquise diamond weighing 0.8 , graded F and SI1.
Diamond, White Gold
$38,684Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2.01 Carat Marquise Twisted Pave Braided Band 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** The remarkable diamond ring features a stunning marquise 2.01 center stone, radiating with a captivating brilliance.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.02ct Marquise Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of marquise diamonds weighing 2.02 and graded H and SI2.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.01ct Marquise Three-Stone Split Shank Pave 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of marquise diamonds weighing 2.01 and graded J and SI2.
Diamond, White Gold
Marquise Diamond Pear Shape Sapphire Bypass Ring 1.95 CTTW 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Details: • Metal: 18K White Gold • Weight: 3.1 grams • Gemstones: 5 Pear-Shape Blue Sapphires totaling approximately 1.45 carats • Diamonds: 5 Marquise-Cut Diamonds totaling appr...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Emerald And Diamond 1.15ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.28ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.87ct Natural Emerald • Diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
GIA 1.00ct Oval Marquise & Round Milgrain Bezel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking oval diamond at its center, weighing 1.00 , with a strikin...
Diamond, Platinum
$17,696Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.51ct Oval Marquise Flower Halo Cluster Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this captivating diamond ring features a stunning centerpiece of a oval diamond weighing 1.51 , showcasing an ...
Diamond, Platinum
$7,216Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.01ct Oval Marquise Flower Halo Cluster Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this captivating diamond ring features a stunning centerpiece of a oval diamond weighing 1.01 , showcasing an ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.01 Carat Round Brilliant & Marquise Vintage Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating round 2.01 center stone, radiating elegan...
Diamond, Platinum
$32,346Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2.5ct Radiant Marquise & Round Milgrain Bezel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking radiant diamond at its center, weighing 2.5 , with a strik...
Diamond, Platinum
$5,570Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 0.9ct Emerald Marquise & Round Milgrain Bezel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking emerald diamond at its center, weighing 0.9 , with a strik...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,214Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Oval Marquise & Round Milgrain Bezel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking oval diamond at its center, weighing 1.2 , with a striking...
Diamond, Platinum
$12,664Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.7ct Radiant Marquise & Round Milgrain Bezel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking radiant diamond at its center, weighing 1.7 , with a strik...
Diamond, Platinum
$30,225Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2.2ct Emerald Marquise & Round Milgrain Bezel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking emerald diamond at its center, weighing 2.2 , with a strik...
Diamond, Platinum
$5,465Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.25ct Pear Marquise & Round Milgrain Bezel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking pear diamond at its center, weighing 1.25 , with a strikin...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,512Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.4ct Oval Marquise & Round Milgrain Bezel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking oval diamond at its center, weighing 1.4 , with a striking...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,388Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 0.94ct Cushion Marquise & Round Milgrain Bezel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking cushion diamond at its center, weighing 0.94 , with a stri...
Diamond, Platinum
$30,766Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2ct Radiant Marquise & Round Milgrain Bezel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking radiant diamond at its center, weighing 2 , with a strikin...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.3 Carat Round Brilliant & Marquise Vintage Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating round 1.3 center stone, radiating eleganc...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 0.81ct Round Multi-Level Marquise Trellis Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a magnificent round diamond, meticulously set in a prong setting.
Diamond, Platinum
6.48 Carat Marquise Tanzanite Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Huge & Stunning The ring is 18K White Gold There are 1.52 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS The Tanzanite is 6.48 Carats Marquise Shape The top portion measures 0.75" x 10/16" The ring is a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.02ct Marquise H VS2 Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; this GIA certified, natural 3.02 carat marquise diamond is available loose and can be mounted in the solitaire ring...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.00ct D IF Marquise Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting into the pictured solitaire ring is available upon request.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.8 Carat Marquise Halo Multi-Row 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** An exceptional diamond ring featuring a stunning solitaire center diamond, this piece showcases a captivating marquise diamond weighing...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.46 Carat Marquise Twisted Pave Braided Band 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** The remarkable diamond ring features a stunning marquise 2.46 center stone, radiating with a captivating brilliance.
Diamond, Yellow 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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
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Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.