10.15ct L VS2 Victorian Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond Mounted By Hancocks
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Mounted in platinum with single cut diamond shoulders. Hancocks Victorian diamond in Contemporary mounting London 10.15ct Old mine cushion cut diamond HRD certificate L V...
Diamond, Platinum
9.50 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Certain designs from the 19th century are filled with vibrant colors and are part of the romantic period to express the love Queen Victoria had for the King. Featuring a transparent ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The eternally pleasing halo design that has been portrayed through jewelry for many years. Featuring a GIA certified natural pearl that is surrounded by a halo of colorless sparkling...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Sold|$5,750
Antique Amethyst Diamond Cluster Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Antique Amethyst Diamond Cluster Ring. Featuring one oval shaped amethyst weighing approximately 5.25 carat. Accented by 16 old European cut diamonds with a total weight of approxima...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Untreated Burma Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
The beautiful Burma rubies in this classic three-stone ring radiate with the perfect "pigeon blood" red coloring. Weighing 1.96 combined carats, the pair of crimson rarities are cert...
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique English Diamond and Sapphire Fox Head Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique sapphire and diamond ring depicting a relief of a fox head, in 15k gold and platinum. England.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ruby and Opal Ring of 9ct Gold, Circa 1890-1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A delicate and elegant antique ring (circa 1890-1900), featuring a natural, untreated vivid purplish red cushion cut ruby of 0.27ct surrounded by eight opal cabochons. The ruby prov...
Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Platinum
Antique Diamond 18 Karat Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Diamond 18 Karat Gold Five Stone Ring. Featuring five old mine cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.00 carats, graded J-K color, SI clarity. Crafted in 18 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Old European Cut Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring
By Jack Weir and Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jack Weir and Sons GIA Old European Cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring. Featuring GIA certified Old European Cut diamond 1.99 carat, J color, I1 clarity (#6213863562). Accompani...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Enamel and Diamond Shield Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Good (minor losses to enamel) Era: Late Victorian-Edwardian Year: 1895-1910 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold, Platinum Diamonds: 17 Carat Weight: 1 carat total Cut: 1 Old European ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Platinum
3.25 Carat Total AGL Certified Colombian Emerald Antique Ring Old Mine Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
This Victorian era Colombian halo ring is a one of a kind piece of art.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 6.50ct Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910
Located in London, GB
This stunning ring dates to 1910, and is classically Edwardian in design. The natural opal is 6.50 carats, and has lovely play of colour. It is carefully claw set within the platinum...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA 1.76 Carat Pear Shape Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Certificate: GIA #7235227416 Center Stone: Pear Shape Diamond Weight: 1.76 Carat Color: L, Faint Brown Clarity: I1 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Era: Modern Featuring an An...
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Natural No Heat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1900
Located in Aspen, CO
The center ruby weighs 1.3 cts. and displays the an exceptional color red which has made such stones from Burma extremely sought after. This bright ruby, which is very clean, held by...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Single Stone 1.51 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Claw set with an old cut diamond weighing approximately 1.51 cts, to shoulders engraved and plain hoop. Mounted in platinum and 18Kt yellow gold. Weight: 2,2 gr Finger size: 8 1/4
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique French Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Band Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding antique band ring from the later stages of the Victorian era.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique GIA Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique GIA Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one GIA certified oval shaped Ceylon sapphire accompanied with certificate #5221156613 stating the stone has no...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French Louis Philippe Antique Rectangular 5 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinium and 18 carat yellow gold, mascaron and owl hallmarks. This rare antique diamond ring is claw set with 15 antique cut diamonds in 5 rows each of 3 diamonds. Total ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Fine Antique J.E. Caldwell Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum top and Yellow Gold Ring, Signed and Numbered by J.E.Caldwell in Original Box. Set with old Mine Cut Diamonds totaling approximately 2 Carats and centrally set with a Tablet...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 14k Gold
Vintage 1.00ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant 1.00 carat emerald takes centre stage in this vintage cluster ring. The emerald is an oval cut stone and is securely rub over set into 18 carat yellow gold. Surrounding the...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
English Carved Style 2.25 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k white gold ring, traditional English Carved style with a 2.25 carat oval emerald center and flanked by a pair of old European cut diamonds. The emerald is remarkably transparent ...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
French GIA 2.00 carat old mine cut diamond 18k yellow gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite French Victorian ring is a rare and romantic jewel from the turn of the 20th century, embodying the refined elegance and delicate craftsmanship that define the era.
Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA 2.55 Carat Antique Old Marquise Diamond 3-Stone Wedding Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Antique Vintage Late XIX Century 3 Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow gold (traces of stamp) with GIA Certified 1.55ct Old Marquise Diamond in I color SI1 clarity (Near C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Rooster Chicken Bird Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Ring Victorian Edwardian Cockerel
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian - Edwardian Ring with a gorgeous Rooster, Chicken, Hen or Cockerel Bird set with Rose Cut Diamonds in Platinum over 14 Karat Gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Victorian Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Although it is a timeless piece of Victoriana, this stunning sapphire and diamond ring clearly announces the dawn of the roaring twenties, when the Art Deco period flourished. It has...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian Sapphire Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Inspired by one of the most influential time periods of jewelry that changed things forever. Featuring a deep, deep blue oval cut sapphire that is gracefully accented by intricate pl...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Princess Ring
Located in New York, NY
Victorian platinum topped, 14 karat, yellow gold and diamond Princess Ring, 21 diamonds approx. 1.50 cts, size 8.25, sizable ring
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Cameo Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet cameo ring has some wear to it but is still gorgeous! The carved beauty is set in platinum and this is perched upon a 18carat gold shank. The shoulders of this ring each h...
Gold, Platinum
Sold|$1,735
Victorian Diamond Pink Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 14k pink gold and old cut diamond ring. 3 old European cut center diamonds, approx. total weight .70cts, I to J, VS – SI. 8 old mine single cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
Victorian Chrysoberyl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This beautiful ring contains a 2.15c chrysoberyl surrounded by 10 Old European cut diamonds (approximately 1.20 carats). The mounting is platinum topped on 18k gold.
Si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Estate Antique Victorian Platinum Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For sale is a beautiful Victorian Era Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Ring!
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold with Platinum Accent Moonstone Ring
Located in New York, NY
A harmonious blend of elegance and mystique. This Victorian ring showcases four luminous round moonstones, each exuding a soft, ethereal glow. The stones are securely set in a warm 1...
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Platinum
Gold Platinum and Gem Set Late Victorian Triple Snake Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Rose Gold and Platinum Triple Snake Ring, measuring 1/2 inch wide and set with an old cut Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby. Nice Detail and in excellent condition. Finger size =...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Victorian Estate Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique platinum 1920s diamond Sapphire ring. Showcasing one round ceylon blue sapphire weighing 0.77 carats. Accented with 36 Old European cut diamonds with various measurements wei...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1880s Victorian .95 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Head Weight: 2.3 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Antique Cushion Cut Carat Weight: .95 carat Color...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Gemstone Ring Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian emerald & diamond engagement ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Pearl Platinum on Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Amazingly well hand-crafted this charming Victorian ring from ca 1880 is crafted in platinum topped 18 karat yellow gold. 8 bright white and sparkly Old European cut diamonds are pro...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold|$1,705 / item
Victorian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Heart Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning ring holds the most gorgeous pink 70pt ruby in the shape of a heart. Surrounding this lovely stone is a halo of sparkling diamonds measuring 2pts each which then carry ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat Platinum 2.10 Carat
Located in MIAMI, FL
This elegant ring is truly breath taking. Crafted in the late 1800's this ring is a piece of history. The ring itself is crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum gallery encasing ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage 18 Karat Gold Platinum Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian diamond cluster ring set with old mine cut diamonds (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 18 karat yellow & gold and 900 platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Full Eternity Platinum Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in platinum. Ring Size: UK Q 1/2, US 8 1/2 Band Height: 2.4 mm Width From Finger: 2.1 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian 950 Platinum Pearl 1.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful flower shape cluster ring crafted in 950 hallmark platinum. It is dating from a Victorian period.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Forget Me Not Antique Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage 18k Gold Platinum
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian forget-me-not ring set with old mine cut diamonds (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and 900 platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Platinum Top Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Victorian ring with old european cut diamonds. Item #R0565 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Top Weight: 2.8 Grams Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.40 cts Diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Platinum Top Old Euro Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning Victorian ring with Old European cut diamonds. Item #R0567 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Top Weight: 3.9 Grams Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 2.00 cts Diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold|$2,495
Victorian Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 French Hallmarked Platinum Top and Yellow Gold Ring set with Old Mine Cut Diamonds totaling .60 Carat and A Natural Pearl measuring 9.5 X 6. Finger Size = 7
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
.60 Carat Old Mine Diamond Gold Platinum Cluster Victorian Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian handmade diamond cluster engagement ring circa 1890-1900 with a 14k gold base and a Platinum top set with bright white old mine brilliant cut Diamonds. 19 old mine cut Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Victorian Five-Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted five stone ring dating to the 1900s. It is classically Victorian in style, from the hand cut diamonds to the wonderful carved shank.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Aqua Marine Gemstone & Diamond Ring
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful design seen on this Victorian treasure. The ring is crafted in platinum and yellow gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Pear Shaped Diamond Ring, circa 1860s-1880s
Located in London, GB
This stunning victorian ring is a total beauty! The centre pear shape stone is an impressive 2.38 carat, and is certified by GIA.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 1.80Carat Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
The stones are held within platinum claws with the remainder of the ring being crafted in 18ct yellow gold, all hand made back in the Victorian era.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Green Tourmaline Filigree Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco early 1900's filigree side gallery handmade ring with a well-polished bright and sparkly green Tourmaline ring. 1 bright green genuine oval Tourmaline, approx. total weig...
Tourmaline, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
A delicate little diamond solitaire dating back to the 1900s. The Victorian design is evident throughout the design of the ring which highlights a 0.20 carat diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Aquamarine Solitaire Ring Engagement Ring in Platinum, 10.00 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous!! This Vintage Aquamarine Solitaire Ring is an amazing, gorgeous piece! Crafted in Platinum, the design is a simple filigree basket, and is really made to show off the gorge...
Aquamarine, Platinum
Sold|$3,600
Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum
Located in Lucerne, CH
Classic diamond cluster ring crafted in platinum 950. Prong set with one old cut diamond of approximate 0.75 carat and of H/I-vs2/si1 quality. Entourage consisting of 12 brilliant-cu...
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Square Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1850 to 1890 early top quality square cut diamond with a one of a kind cut, The surface area is that of most 1.75ct diamonds. Super white. Beautiful late 1800's diamond ring. All ori...
Diamond, Platinum
The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.
The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.
Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — 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.
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.