Art Deco Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Two Stone Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This is an art deco two stone ring. Modelled in 18 carat gold and stones set in platinum. The diamonds measure 15pts each and have a wonderful sparkle. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 N...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Natural Diamond 1.27 carats 18KT White Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Art Deco-Inspired Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat White Gold, 1.25 Carats Step into timeless elegance with this vintage-inspired diamond cluster ring, exquisitely crafted in 18 Kar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.46 CT Diamond Platinum Vintage Fleur-De-Lis Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.46 carat - H color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a square form head with a pierced fleur-de-lis motif gallery Flanked by ...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond & Green Emerald Baguette Halo Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An absolutely breathtaking diamond and emerald Art Deco inspired ring, featuring French cut emeralds that surrounded a central round diamond like a pool of water in a fountain.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Panel Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous panel holds three sparkly diamonds set in square settings and diamond points in between them. The three diamonds measure 7pts each and the stones are all set in platinu...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Geometric Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This remarkable Art Deco emerald ring showcases an elongated geometric shield design centering a brilliant round diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Pave Set Cluster 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Low set on the finger with elegance and classic design elements. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.50 g.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring Mined 1/2 Carat Original 1947 Platinum .50ct
Located in Dearborn, MI
They Don't Make Platinum Like this Anymore, Proves Its Age Iridium is $4,700 per Ounce Engraved Inside the Shank 100% Natural Mined Diamonds .50 Carat Diamond Weight Platinum ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco 0.28 Carat Diamond and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold, with 14k white gold settings.
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.42 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Specifications: Period: Art Deco Total Carat Weight: 1.42 CTW Center Stone: 1.04 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut Diamond Center Diamond Quality: J Color, VS1 Clarity Center Stone D...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Panel Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous panel holds small but sparkly diamonds set in platinum and the rest of the ring is modelled in 18 carat gold. The stones total 14pts. Size: P 1/2 or 8 Panel Dimensio...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Gold Vintage Square Top Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco Diamond Gold Square Top Cocktail Ring. Securely Hand set with .85tcw Diamonds. Approx. Dimensions .9" l x 0.8 " w x 0.5" h....
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This graceful Art Deco–style engagement ring centers on a brilliant Ceylon Sapphire, radiating its signature luminous blue from a refined round silhouette.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style 3.50 Carat Tourmaline & Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Style 3.50 Carat Tourmaline & Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k Gold. Beautiful ring featuring a 3 carat center tourmaline and approx 0.50 carat in white diamonds. Very shiny ring h...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Panel Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous panel holds three sparkly diamonds set in platinum and the rest of the ring is modelled in 18 carat gold. The largest stone measures 15pts and the two smaller ones meas...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
.70 Carat Diamond Filigree Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This exquisite Art Deco ring showcases .70 carats of sparkling diamonds set within an intricate filigree platinum mounting.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.60 Carat Colombian Emerald 0.30 Carat Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional Art Deco emerald and diamond ring in white gold combines rarity with timeless elegance.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style Target Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the elegance of Art Deco style jewelry, this refined engagement ring showcases a brilliant round diamond center framed by vivid French cut sapphires and a delicate halo o...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Pink Natural Unionidae Pearl Diamond Platinum Antique Dinner Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a mounted near-round button pearl measuring 13.9 x 12.2 mm - very light pink in color Natural freshwater Unionidae in origin and displaying no indications of treatment Moun...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco 1.16 CTW Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Orange Blossom Engagement Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 1.16 carat - G color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a square form head and flanked by pierced buckle motif shoulders With cr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 1.03 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated setting displays a stunning feature six-claw set 0.75ct transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond. The elevated ring shoulders are ornamented with two ba...
Diamond, White Gold
1.10tcw 14K Natural Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegantly displayed is a vintage ruby and diamond ring. Expertly handcrafted in gleaming 14K yellow gold; this ring features numerous natural rubies that lay horizontally across the ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round cut and rosecut Brown diamond and white Diamond 5.64 cts Art Deco Cocktail
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Nature’s finest artistry meets high jewelry design. This captivating cocktail ring features a magnificent, warm brown diamond at its heart, radiating a rich, earthy brilliance. The c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Ladies Ring with 1.50 Carat Diamond and Rubies, 1930s
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco platinum ladies ring with 1.50 ct diamond and rubies Circa 1930's Tested positive for platinum Dimensions - Weight : 4.5 grams Finger Size (UK) = O (US) = 7 1/2 (EU) = 55 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 2.48 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1930's 2.48 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique diamond jewelry collection.
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style Navette Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 4.50 g.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 0.59 Carat Diamond and 14k White Gold Twist Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive Art Deco diamond dress ring has been crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Sophia D Art Deco Style Ring with 1.01 Carat Center Diamond & Blue Sapphire
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco-inspired ring by Sophia D features a 1.01 carat center diamond, surrounded by 0.21 carats of diamonds and a vibrant 1.08 carat blue sapphire. Set in platinum, ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Late Art Deco Platinum Diamond Halo Ring with 0.85 Carat Center Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant late Art Deco platinum diamond ring dating to approximately 1935–1945, embodying the refined transition from geometric Deco design into the softer sculptural lines of the ...
Diamond, Platinum
$835Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat White Gold "Art Deco Style" Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold "Art Deco Style" Blue Sapphire and diamond ring, containing 1 round Blue Sapphire of gem quality weighing .80pts. and 8 round full cut diamonds of fine quality we...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style Square Shape Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bold Art Deco–inspired ring featuring a brilliant round-cut diamond at its center, radiating timeless sparkle.
Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This triple cluster has three sapphires. Th central sapphire measures 6pts and the smaller stones are 4pts. The diamond total is 22pts. Ring Size: R or 8 1/2 Clusters Dimension: 16...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Panel Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous panel holds small yet very sparkly rose cut diamonds set in platinum and the rest of the ring is modelled in 18 carat gold. The diamond total of this ring is 23pts. S...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Panel Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous panel holds a smaller yet very sparkly diamond set in platinum and the rest of the ring is modelled in 18 carat gold. The diamond total of this ring is 27pts. Size: K...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Diamond & Ruby Halo Set Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An exquisite Art Deco style diamond and ruby ring, crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Green Emerald & Diamond Cluster Vintage Inspired White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Art Deco style emerald and diamond square cluster ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style Shield Shape 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The elaborate design of this Art Deco era inspired ring is a masterful work of art.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco old cut diamond synthetic sapphire navette 18k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A distinctive jewel from the Art Deco period, this elegant navette ring showcases three antique Peruzzi cut diamonds arranged in a graceful elongated design.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baguette Emerald & Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Thin White Band Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A lovely Art Deco inspired half eternity band ring! The band is meticulously design with horizontally set baguette emeralds and round cut diamonds with color H and clarities SI1-SI2.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Hexagon Shape Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking, almost architectural flavor to this Art Deco inspired target ring. The hexagonal head features concentric rows of round cut diamonds and French cut emeralds around a cent...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Floral Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This Art Deco style Diamond and Ruby Ring is absolutely divine.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This fun and flower-esque Art Deco style ring effervesces at its center with a bright white and sparkling ..carat round diamond, set in a lovely openwork surround aglitter with Frenc...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Green Emerald Fancy Cut Art Deco Style Unique White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Art Deco inspired, with center H color SI clarity, round brilliant cut diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Octagon Shape Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A white gold Art-Deco design diamond and emerald target ring, a center diamond with an outer ring of round diamonds an inner one of French cut emeralds and finished with millgrain ed...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cluster & Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Step into the dazzling world of glamour with our Art Deco inspired diamond and ruby marquise ring a true celebration of style and sophistication!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pink Red Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Filigree 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A spectacular Art Deco design ring. Crafted in cool white gold, the filigree open-work on the face of the ring is just breathtaking.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Black Onyx Art Deco Style Oval Shape 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A fine piece jewelry you will cherish in your collection. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.30 g.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 1920s Art Deco Platinum 1/6 Carat Diamond American Filigree Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Certified 1920s Artdeco Platinum 1/6 Carat Diamond Sapphire Ring American Filigree Work Finger Size 4.75 Certified In excellent condition considering the age, certified, see pictures...
Diamond, Platinum
EGL-USA Certified 1.4 Carat Old Cut Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite engagement ring showcases a brilliant 1.4 carat EGL-USA certified Old Transitional Cut diamond, elegantly set in a captivating Art Deco inspired design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 3.8 g.
Blue Sapphire, Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Art Deco Filigree Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 round cut= 0.29ct Color: H Clarity: I1 Diamonds: 6 Old Mine Cut= 0.18cttw Color: H-I Clarity: I1-I2 Dimensions: the ring m...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.82CTW Diamond Ring Crafted in Platinum
Located in Webster, NY
Beautiful Art Deco Platinum diamond ring with 1.82CTW of diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
5.00 Carat Moon Face Carved Moonstone Vintage Art Deco Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Art Deco Solitaire Carved Moon Face Moonstone Vintage Solitaire Gold Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely nestled 5 Carat Carved Moon Face Moonstone Hand set...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond & Black Onyx Shield Halo Set White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Surrounded by a boarder of millgrain-set diamonds to create a stylish and elegant emerald cluster/cocktail ring. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 5.65 g.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Art Deco Diamond ring. 18k White Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1920s Size: 8 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Silver Style: Art deco Beautiful Filigree ring. 18k white gold. Amazing piece...
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Three-Stone Navette Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This early Art Deco two-tone ring features a round transitional-cut diamond center stone weighing approximately 0.44 carats, F color and I1 clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the elegance of Art Deco design, this Diamond Cocktail Ring features a brilliant round diamond framed by intricate filigree and vibrant emerald accents.
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Filigree Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 2.50 g.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Old Cut Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Old Cut Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous engagement ring is crafted in platinum. The center holds a beautiful natural...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Morning Glory Blue Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Weight: 4.00 g.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
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.
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