GIA 1 Ct Marquise Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An exceptional example of Art Deco design and hand craftsmanship. The white gold ring is comprised of a center marquise diamond surrounded by sapphires.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Opal Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Marquise Target Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Enchanting vision of fiery brilliance and bold contrasts, this magnificent Art Deco inspired target ring is a masterpiece of vintage symmetry.
Opal, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
An Art-Deco c1930's Natural Marquise Shaped Jadeite Ring in 18K White Gold.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Magnificent Piece of Jewellery is dating from Art-Deco period - circa 1930's & is in excellent condition despite its age.
Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Marquise Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Marquise Diamond Eternity Wedding Band.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.96 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Marquise Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an old European cut diamond weighing 1.46 carat - L color with VS2 clarity Set in a basket style square form head and flanked by navette form shoulders With marquise cut di...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Marquise Single Cut Braid Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Marquise Single Cut Braid Eternity Band.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring with Marquise Diamond & Sapphire Halo, circa 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Step into the elegance of the Jazz Age with this breathtaking Art Deco cocktail ring, masterfully handcrafted in platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.12 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set marquise ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Marquise Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Marquise Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Marquise Shape Engagement Ring. 1.2ct Marquise Diamond Accent Ring Platinum JSI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.20 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Marquise Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Clarity ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Marquise Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Marquise Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Marquise Diamond and Ruby 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This absolute stunner holds approximately 54pts in total of shimmering Diamonds! They have a wonderful sparkle. The ruby at the centre measures 60pts.This lovely shaped ring is a gre...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby & Black Onyx Art Deco Style Marquise Shape White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Unleash bold elegance with this exquisite Art Deco-inspired marquise shape ring. A striking combination of radiant diamonds, vivid rubies, and sleek black onyx creates a mesmerizing ...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Large Marquise White Opal & Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The soft milky white hue of marquise shaped cabochon opal that glows at the center of this alluring Art Deco inspired ring is punctuated throughout with iridescent flecks of green, o...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond Emerald & Sapphire Onyx Marquise Shape 18KW Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A gemstones mix of diamond, emerald, sapphire, and onyx come together to create the Art Deco marquise shape ring. This true Art Deco design with millgrain edge ring is super precious...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco French Marquise Emeralds & Diamonds Ring, 18k gold and platinum
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elegant marquise cluster ring crafted in 18k gold with a platinum-set top. The ring features a brilliant old-cut center diamond of approximately 0.90 carat surrounded by old-cut diam...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 10k Solid Gold Marquise Lapis Lazuli Hand Etched Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Lapis Lazuli - Marquise Cabochon - Bezel Set - Rich Royal Blue Color - 16.9 x 7.83mm (approx.) Material: 10k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Top Total Wei...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco-Style 14K White Gold Marquise Jade Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage Art Deco-inspired ring crafted in solid 14K white gold, featuring a dramatic marquise-cut deep green jade measuring approximately 15.5mm x 6.2mm.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.89ct Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming platinum ring from the Art Deco era. The ring is centered with sparkling marquise cut diamond that weighs approximately 0.89ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1910s–1920s French Art Deco Marquise Emerald & Diamond Ring – Size 60 (US 8)
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A striking example of early 20th-century French Art Deco jewelry, this marquise-shaped cocktail ring centers on an oval-cut emerald (~0.50 ct) flanked by two old European-cut diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Deco Red Coral Ring 14 Karat Gold Navette Marquise Red Coral Cabochon
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent original antique Art Deco Ring with a beautiful natural Red Coral Cabochon set in a stunning Art Deco design in 14 Karat Gold.
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Panel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Deco diamond platinum ring centering upon a marquise shaped diamond, circa 1920.
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Emerald Sapphire Onyx Art Deco Style Marquise Shape Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 3.39 g.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco GIA 5.14 carat diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional Art Deco diamond engagement ring is a remarkable 1930’s design, centered by a GIA-certified marquise cut diamond weighing an impressive 5.14 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco style diamond sapphire platinum navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco-style platinum ring from the 1990s showcases a striking marquise cut diamond, framed by deep blue sapphires and sparkling diamonds for a vintage-inspired elegance.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.64ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A stunning old marquise cut diamond takes centre stage in this Art Deco solitaire ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Ring 3.02 ct Marquise Diamond with 0.50 ct Side Stones in 18K Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
A powerful Art Deco style ring featuring a 3.02 ct marquise-cut diamond at the center, flanked on both sides by 0.50 ct diamonds each.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
.93 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .93carat Cut: Antique Marquise Color: G Clarity: SI2 Side Stone Details...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Emerald Accent Milgrain Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco ring is crafted in platinum and centered by a 0.30ct marquise-shaped old cut diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Diamond Marquise Ring, 14 Karat Wedding Band, 0.20 Carat Marquise Diamond
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Sand finished solid gold band with a diamond marquise stone. Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold Weight: 0.20 carat Stone size: 3x5 mm marquise diamond Color: GHI diamond Clarity: S11 L...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920s Step back into the glamorous 1920s with this fabulous original Art Deco ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$4,088Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This Art Deco-style ring is crafted in 18K gold and features diamonds and rubies. It has a weight of 5.32 grams and is sized ES 18.5 / EU 58.5 / US 8.5 / 18.75 mm. The ring is adorne...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Amethyst and Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A halo of twinkling old cut diamonds framed in platinum encircles the rich, beautiful 1.50 carat amethyst in its 18 carat yellow gold openwork setting at the centre of this classic 1...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,239Sale Price / item|30% Off
Gold Ring with Marquise Emerald. Vintage inspired emerald ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with emerald side diamonds, emeralds and sapphires. Vintage style emerald ring. Marquise emerald ring. Emerald statement ring. Total weight 3 gr - depends from size y...
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Marquise Shape Engagement Ring. 0.50ct Diamond Halo Ring Platinum Bezel Setting
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Marquise Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Clarity Secondar...
Diamond, Platinum
4.29 carat marquise diamond ring, French, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
4.29 carat marquise diamond ring. Set to centre with a marquise shape old cut diamond, J colour, VS2 clarity, with a weight of 4.29 carats in an open back claw setting, encircled by ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Opal and Diamond Ring of Platinum, Circa 1920
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A breathtaking example of Art Deco elegance, this antique ring (circa 1920) centers on a luminous marquise-cut white opal, its surface alive with shifting flashes of color.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Sophia D. Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Platinum Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco platinum ring with 1.22 Marquise Cut center stone complemented with 0.97 carats blue sapphires and 0.06 carats round diamonds made by Sophia D.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Ring. 2.10ct Marquise Shape Ballerina Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 2.10 Carats Center Sapphire Cut: Marquise Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 2.90 Carats To...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sophia D. Blue Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Style Platinum Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed Art Deco Ring by Sophia D that features 1.02 marquise cut center stone complemented with 0.56 Carat blue sapphires and 0.61 carat small round diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late Art Deco GIA 1.50 carat ruby diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional Late Art Deco engagement ring is a beautifully distinctive jewel from the 1930’s, centered by a GIA-certified marquise cut ruby weighing approximately 1.50 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Marquise Ruby Round Diamond Wedding Ring. Alternate Eternity Band Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Secondary Stones: Diamonds Stone Setting: Bezel-set rubies with milgrain detailing and prong-set diamonds in box settings Jewelry Type: Ring Styl...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Eternity Band Ring with 2.00ct Burmese Rubies
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This one-of-a-kind eternity band Art Deco style is a celebration of rare color and exceptional design.
Ruby, Platinum
Marquise Shape Engagement Ring. 0.50ct Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring Platinum I SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Marquise Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Clarity ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$16,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat Antique Marquise Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Maze Ring - A statement maze motif cocktail ring set with 1ct natural antique marquise diamond handcrafted in 18k recycled solid gold. The maze rings from LÖF's debut collections...
Diamond
$2,218Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco with Sapphires and Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Elegant Art Deco-style ring crafted in 18k gold, featuring brilliant diamonds and stunning sapphires. Weight: 5.25 grams Size: ES 14 / EU 54 / US 7 Diamonds: Brilliant cut and navet...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Marquise Diamond Calibrated Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Deco design Marquise Diamond and calibrated Sapphire Platinum Ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Late Art Deco Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Lotus Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.51 carat - K color with VS2 clarity Set with tri-split prongs in a square form basket and flanked by geometric cathedral...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.50 Carat Diamond Dinner Ring with Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Marquise and Old European cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.50 carats, and accenting French cut Diamonds. Circa 1920s Size 3 1/2, resiz...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Amethyst Solitaire Filigree Vintage Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A solitaire ring from the 1920s. Crafted in 18k white gold, this piece features a 6.00 carat marquise-cut amethyst as the primary stone. The amethys...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Style Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Art Deco 0.65 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amazing Ballerina Diamond & Platinum Ring Marquise Center Stone 2.25 Apprx CTW
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Amazing Ballerina Diamond & 600-750 Platinum Ring Marquise Center Stone Approx 2.25 Carats Total F-HColor , VS-SI Clarity Comes with insurance appraisal for $12,400.00
Diamond, Platinum
Marquise Natural Diamond Chevron Center Ring 1.49 Ct 18K White Gold Open Ring
Located in Deira, AE
A prominent center marquise diamond anchors a curved chevron shank lined with graduating marquise stones — the cut's elongated geometry amplified by repetition across the full arc of...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1.85 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Cocktail Platinum East-West Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage marquise cut natural diamond cluster east-west set cocktail ring in platinum 900. Set with a stunning handmade two prong setting fastening the diamonds. This ring has a charm...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.68 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 1.41 carats - H color with VS1 clarity Bead set in a basket style square form head flanked by stylized cathedral shoulders Accented by ...
Diamond, Platinum
3.55ct Marquise Australian Sapphire and Diamond Scalloped Cluster Ring
Located in Armadale, Victoria
This exquisite Australian Sapphire and Diamond Scalloped Cluster Ring is a true statement of elegance and sophistication. At its heart, a mesmerizing 3.55ct deep royal blue marquise...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
0.53tcw 14K Marquise Sapphire & Diamond Dainty Vintage Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
0.53 TCW Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Natural Genuine Blue Sapphire & Diamonds Cocktail Ring. The piece was hand made with solid yellow gold. The pear and marquise shape sapphires are 100...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Cut Aquamarine Ring. French Sapphire Halo Diamond Shoulder Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 0.70 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Marquise Cut Secondary Stones: Sapphires, Diamonds Sapphire Cut: French Cut St...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sophia D, 1.51 Carat Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
The platinum Art Deco style ring by Sophia D features a total of 1.51 carats rubies and 4 marquise cut diamonds that weigh a total of 1.85 carats and .37 carats of small round diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Van Cleef Arpels Marquise Cut Ring. 1.20ct & 4.10TCW Colorless Diamond Platinum
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 1.20 Carats Color: E Clarity: VVS1–VS1 Cut: Marquise Cut Secondary Stones: Dia...
Diamond, Platinum
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.