Art Deco Black Onyx Diamond Platinum Dinner Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Black & White Elegance Art Deco Black Onyx Diamond striking and dramatic design artfully
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco Black Onyx Diamond Platinum Dinner Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Black & White Elegance Art Deco Black Onyx Diamond striking and dramatic design artfully
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Mid-Century Black Onyx and Diamond Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1950s, this mid-century dinner ring is designed around a navette-shaped black onyx
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold
Estate Natural Coral Black Onyx Diamond Unique Dinner Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
. h. x w. – 14.5 grams A truly unique, ultra chic dinner ring, mid century age, great addition at any
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Diamond & Black Onyx Art Deco Style Dinner 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco style diamond and onyx halo ring. A total of 0.058 carats
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Black Onyx Edwardian Inspired Style Dinner 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
ring. The oval shaped onyx is beautifully embellished with a diamond that sparkles from a milgrain
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
$958Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Yellow Gold Rectangular Black Onyx w/ Diamond Center Platter Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Onyx - Rectangular Cut - Bezel Set - Black- 13.1x11.3mm (approx
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brilliant round diamond at its center, framed by sleek rectangular onyx that adds striking
Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Diamond Emerald Onyx Art Deco Style Geometric Dinner 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Beautiful antique design cocktail ring, created with geometric shape. Mount in the center in a
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant round ruby takes center stage, its passionate hue beautifully contrasted by a sleek onyx
Diamond, Ruby, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Sapphire and Onyx Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant oval shaped yellow sapphire at the center, surrounded by bold onyx accents. The geometric
Onyx, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1920s, Certified 3.10 Carat Diamond Onyx Platinum Dinner Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
, dating to the late 1920s, could barely be a more perfect picture book example of an Art Déco dinner ring
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Green Emerald and Onyx Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This stunning, geometric Art Deco ring set in platinum is designed around an Old European cut
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Dinner Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Deco diamond onyx and platinum dinner ring circa 1925. The rounded design features three larger
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Dinner Ring Circa 1930's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oval shaped dinner ring centers a bezel set old European cut diamond Weighing approximately 0.40
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco 1.80 Carats Diamond Onyx Platinum Dinner Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bezel set in a dinner style ring accented by calibrè cut onyx Set throughout by single cut diamonds
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Onyx 14 Karat White Gold Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Navette shaped dinner ring centers an old single cut diamond weighing approximately 0.03 carat
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Onyx & Diamond Center Filigree Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Onyx - Marquise Cut - Bezel Set - Black Color - 17.71 x 8.41mm
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.4 Ct. Coral Diamond Emerald Onyx Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
dinner ring. The combination of coral, diamond, emerald and black onyx are crafted in 14k white gold
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Crystal, Onyx and Diamond Ring, c1960
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A stunning 18k yellow gold, rock crystal, onyx, and diamond dinner ring. The 1"w x 3/4"h rib-shaped
Rock Crystal
Edwardian Onyx Diamond Dinner Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
cut diamond at the centre of this unique Edwardian era dinner ring. A further smattering of grain set
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Onyx, Diamond and White Gold Dinner Ring
Located in Derby, NY
A TB Exclusive! This old world style Dinner Ring features 2.32 carats of black onyx, with 0.33
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This striking Art Deco navette-shaped dinner ring is composed of black onyx, center-pierced with a
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Dinner Ring, Circa 1930's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oval shaped dinner ring centers a bezel set old European cut diamond Weighing approximately 0.40
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
$5,588Sale Price|20% Off
ITALIAN 1970 Modernist Geometric Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Corals
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian geometric sculptural cocktail ring. This is a very beautiful cocktail ring, created in Italy during the modernist period back in the 1970. The ring has been crafted with ...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Angel Skin Fluted Coral And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 18K Yellow Gold Angel Skin Fluted Coral and Diamond Ring is a captivating piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this ring features...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,188Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Old Euro Cut Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Looking for a pop of color in your antique diamond engagement ring? Look no further! This platinum beauty features a 0.65 carat Old European Cut Diamond (+- K/VS) set with four prong...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Dramatic Large and Impressive Circa 1930 Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
This is a remarkable black onyx diamond ring from the 1930s, crafted from 14kt yellow gold. The ring boasts an impressive size of 1 1/2" length x 1" at its widest part. It features a...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring. This gorgeous navette shield ring has a row of synthetic rubies in the center surrounded by rose c...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1970s Ring in Yellow Gold, Diamond and Onyx
Located in Cattolica, IT
A 1970 ring, handcrafted by a goldsmith artist in 18kt yellow gold. The rectangular-shaped top is composed of a slab-cut Onyx set in a frame. In the central part is a brilliant-cut W...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Coral Diamond Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k gold cocktail ring, with center 15mm coral, surrounded with approx. 0.80ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 5.5, ring top is 20mm in diameter. Marked 14k. Weight - 7.5 grams.
Coral, Diamond, Gold
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Deco Certified Natural Sea Pearl & Platinum Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
A French Art Deco masterpiece! Created in France in the 1920s, this natural saltwater pearl and diamond ring is a geometric tour de force and one of the most gorgeous natural pearl r...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Early 20th Century Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring This geometrically designed, Art Deco antique jewel features a gorgeous, elegantly elongated, crystalline green Colomb...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Fine Estate Art Deco Period Moi et Toi Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, rare Art Deco period platinum Moi et Toi ring featuring an impressive pair of kite cut natural diamond and natural sapphire gemstones framed by Old European cut and single ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
10 Karat Yellow Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
This beautiful ring contains a center oval black onyx that contains a white gold plaque in a diamond shape that contains an old mine cut diamond. The ring is a 10.5 and can be sized ...
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.82 E VS2 Diamond and Ruby Deco Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Platinum Art Deco style ring features a stunning E/C diamond weighing 0.82 carats certified by GIA as E color and VS2 clarity. Adorned with smaller round diamonds totaling 0.15 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14K White Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ring Size 4.75-5 #16945
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ring Size 4.75-5 This gorgeous ring features a black onyx stone set in 14K white gold with a sparkling single cut diamond in the center! Approxima...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Ring of Platinum, Circa 1920
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A striking Art Deco platinum ring from the 1920s, featuring bold stripes of black onyx contrasted with an elegant array of glittery diamonds. The rectangular cocktail ring features ...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Antique 2.0 Ct Fire Opal Diamond 18 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
This more than exquisite antique ring is in transition between the Edwardian and Art Deco period 1910/1920 circa Elegantly designed for a timeless style getting more beautiful and ra...
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 14k White Gold, Diamond and Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Art Deco 14K white gold, diamond and onyx cocktail ring. It depicts a rectangular black onyx top in white gold bezel setting. The onyx has a reeded gold frame. A round cut...
Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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.