Antique 0.25ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful antique three stone ring dates back to the 1930s and features a beautiful central emerald, flanked by transitional cut diamonds. The emerald cut stone weighs 0.25 cara...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1939 Ring natural 0.6ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS9 / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period Three Stones Ring decorated with natural Emerald stone and rose - cut Diamonds. Plain band, openwork bridge and part of the crown in solid 18K. Tops of crown and s...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 16.10 Carat Colombian Emerald and Transitional Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
This absolutely breath-taking Art Deco Emerald ring is definitely one to be admired. With a simply stunning centre Emerald, origin Colombian and a lovely sea green colour to it, it h...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
$2,520Sale 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. **IN STOCK** Weight: 9.16 grams Diamonds: Simple cut, 0...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald Cut 1.07carat Diamond Engagement Ring with Baguettes GIA cert
Located in New York, NY
A classic Art Deco Diamond Emerald Cut Engagement Ring 1.07 Ct set in Platinum with a pair of tapered baguette diamonds flanking the center stone. Certificate from EGL Gemological La...
Diamond, Platinum
French Art Deco Certified No Heat Burmese Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. Sublime Art Deco ring, it is closed set in the center, of a degree-cut sapphire surrounded, on a hexagonal mount, by 8/8- cut diamonds. The baske...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Colombian Emerald and Diamond Two-Stone Cluster Ring, American, circa 1935
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond two stone cluster ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald cut natural Colombian emerald with no colour enhancement and minor clarity enhancement i...
Diamond, Emerald
Antique Emerald Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive emerald cut 0.97 carat emerald and 0.36 carat diamond ring in yellow gold; part of our antique emerald jewellery collections. This stunning, fine and impressiv...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
15.83 Carat Natural Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Art Deco 1935 natural untreated Aqua, ruby and diamond cocktail ring. At the center of this 14k yellow gold ring is a stunning 15.83 Carat Natural emerald cut Aquamarine, frame...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Toi et Moi Ring natural 0.4ct Emerald 0.4ct. Diamond 14K Gold Ø5.75/2.2g
Located in SE
German Toi et Moi Ring made ca. 1930s. Hallmarked 585 and logo of maker. Crown part is 9.6mm x 5 mm x 4 mm deep. Solid 14K Yellow Gold twisted band 2.2 mm at widest. Top of the crow...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Platinum Charm on Platinum Ring "Melon Man"
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Occasionally I put a few charms on rings such as this one. Weights 6.4 grams, Diamond, Emerald, Jade and Rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco 1cttw Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum 900
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Metal: Platinum 900 - Weight: 2.83 grams - Style: Art Deco - Era: Circa 1930 - Size: 6 - Ring Face: 2.3 x 1.9 cm Center Stone Details: - Type: Diamond - Carat: 0...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.79 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural antique cushion cut bluish violet Sapphire and diamond three-stone platinum ring. GIA certified natural sapphire center stone, no enhancements. 2 Emerald step cut accent diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Double Platinum Band
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous double wide Platinum band with asymmetric opposition of an approximately 1.10ct Emerald cut Diamond and a Sapphire Baguette and an approximately 1.30ct Emerald cut Blue Sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 2.71 Carat Violet Sapphire Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's GIA certified bluish violet to purple color change Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. Emerald step cut center sapphire set in platinum with 2 straight baguette side stones.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1.50Ct Sapphire and 0.24Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.50 carat sapphire and 0.24 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse sapphire jewellery collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous diamond cluster ring from a time when the Art Deco style was the pioneering approach to design. A single emerald cut diamond sits rub-over set at the centre...
Diamond, Platinum
ART DECO 1935 Cocktail Ring In Solid Platinum With 4.11 Ctw Mixed Cuts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco cocktail ring with diamonds. This is a gorgeous, bold and substantial cocktail ring, created in in America during the late art-deco period, back in the 1935's. The ring ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Natural Unenhanced Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Ring, circa 1935
Located in London, GB
Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring. Centrally set with a rectangular emerald-cut natural unenhanced Kashmir sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 2.12 ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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
Vintage 2.15 Carats Old European Cut Diamond & Emerald Five-Stone Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A vintage wedding band, featuring three old European cut diamonds weighing 2.15 carats total, elegantly alternating with square cut emeralds weighing 0.97 carat total. Accented by a ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
CARTIER Paris Tutti Frutti St Petersburg Ring In Platinum With Carved Gems &
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The St Petersburg ring was masterfully crafted in solid .950/.999 platinum with high polished finish and embellished accents of black enamel and with a great assortment of natural ea...
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
$6,049Sale Price|20% Off
5.65 carat Aquamarine 1.70 carat Sapphires 0.89 carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Elegant platinum ring in Art Deco style, featuring a stunning central aquamarine and a combination of baguette and brilliant-cut sapphires and diamonds. A timeless design with geomet...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Tourmaline Peridot and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.12 carat peridot, 1.94 carat tourmaline and 0.80 carat diamond 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. ...
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
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
Late Deco 5.00ct Blue Zircon and Diamond Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1930s this late deco ring features a vibrant natural blue zircon at its centre. Weighing an impressive 5.00 carat the blue zircon has been cut in an emerald cut enhanci...
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring natural 12ct Citrine Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø US 7.25 / 7.5gr
Located in SE
A Citrine Ring, band with divided shoulders and crown in solid 14ct Greenish Yellow Gold featuring claw set natural Yellow - Orange Citrine stone oval cut 21 mm x 13 mm x 7.75 mm d...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Seaman Schepps Sapphire, Diamond and Rock Crystal Ring, circa 1940
By Seaman Schepps
Located in London, GB
A platinum and white gold ring vertically set with two hexagonal cabochon sapphires of differing sizes in collet settings with an approximate total weight of 4.00 carats, each encirc...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Emerald Platinum Vintage Sailfish Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized sailfish with fanning dorsal fins Channel set with calibré cut sapphires on fins Weighing approximately 0.70 carat total Pavé set with single cut diamonds thro...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby Emerald Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Vintage Clown Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized platinum clown with yellow gold details and articulating legs Centering a round shaped ruby cabochon weighing approximately 0.72 carat Transparent medium purpl...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald Pearl and Diamond Lavalier Necklace
Located in London, GB
Colour: G, Clarity: SI Total Remaining Old Cut Diamond Weight: Approx. 1.20ct Rose Cut Diamond Dimensions: 112 (1mm - 0.05mm) Chain Length: 15 inches Chain Width: 1mm Fastening:...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Multi-Gem Platinum Vintage Man With Balloon Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a man in a bowler hat holding a bunch of balloons Featuring a bezel set oval shaped tourmaline cabochon body Measuring 5.0 x 7.0 mm - transparent deep purplish pink Bead ...
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Platinum
Antique Aquamarine Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.59 carat aquamarine,1.59 carat diamond and seed pearl, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
An Art Deco emerald and diamond bombe cluster ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond bombe cluster ring, the oval shaped sugarloaf-cut emerald weighing 5.62 carats accompanied by GCS report stating to be of Colombian origin, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
An Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, the square emerald-cut emerald weighing 3.26 carats and accompanied by GPL report stating to be of Colombian origin, with mino...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco cabochon emerald and diamond ring, the central cabochon cut emerald estimated to weigh 1.1 carats accompanied by GCS Report stating that is of Colombian origin, flanked b...
Diamond, Emerald
An aquamarine and diamond brooch by Hennell, 9x6cm, 55.9 grams
By Robert Hennell
Located in London, GB
An impressive aquamarine and diamond brooch by Hennell, the rectangular radiant-cut aquamarine weighing 66.02 carats, within a diamond-set lozenge-shaped frame of scroll design with ...
Aquamarine, Platinum
EGL Certified .50 Carat Round Diamond Emerald Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Our exquisite 1930's EGL certified .50ct round diamond emerald halo platinum engagement ring is a masterpiece of elegance.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1930s French Platinum Art Deco Emerald Diamond "You and Me" Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog's head hallmark. Called "you and me", this ring is set with a brilliant- cut diamond and a round emerald. On both sides, on the departure of the ring is set a l...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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.