Art Deco diamond and onyx ring 14KT yellow gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
CENTER STONE: NATURAL DIAMONDS (single cut) CARAT: 0.03CT CLARITY: VS COLOR: G CUT: ROUND GRAM WEIGHT: 6.88gr GOLD: 14KT yelllow gold size: 6 Custom onyx pieces WHAT YOU GET AT S...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Morganite Ring – 15mm Round Faceted Stone
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 14K yellow gold ring showcases a striking 15.0mm round morganite in a beautiful medium pink hue. The gemstone is faceted and set in a distinctive half-bezel setting, all...
Morganite, Yellow Gold
Round Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Bezel Diamond Engagement Ring Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Bezel Diamond Engagement Ring Gift. Metal Yellow Gold Main Stone Diamond Ring Size 7 Main Stone Shape Round Base Metal Gold Material 14K S...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,645Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...
Natural Ceylon Sapphire Ring. Round Sapphire Diamond Halo Platinum Ring G VS
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 8.30 Carats Center Sapphire Cut: Round Cut Gemstone Origin: Ceylon Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 1.90 Ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Round Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Bezel Diamond Engagement Ring Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Bezel Diamond Engagement Ring Gift. Number of Diamonds 7 Shape Round Metal Yellow Gold Main Stone Diamond Ring Size 7 Material 14K Solid G...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ring .50 Carats Center Stone Ring Size 8.75 IGI Cert.
Located in Media, PA
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ring – 0.62ct Total, 9 Natural Diamonds, SI Clarity, Size 8.75, 1.90 dwt Description: This elegant Art Deco platinum ring captures the timeless beauty and ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.86 CTW No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round cut sapphire weighing 1.00 carats - transparent medium blue in color Natural Burmese in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment Bezel set in platinu...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 1930 Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 1.55 Ctw In Diamonds And Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco platinum ring. Stunning art deco cocktail ring, created in America back in the 1930.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Alyssa 14K Yellow Gold Round-Cut Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of Round-Cut Pearl (1 pcs) 9.02 carat and Emerald Square-Cut (4 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,638Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Art Deco-Inspired Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring, 1980s
Located in Braintree, GB
Platinum Art Deco-inspired diamond and ruby ring. Ring made in 1980s Makers Mark: JoAq Hallmarked PLAT 950 - D 0.3 - 0.12 - 1.50 Dimensions - Finger Size (UK) = N (US) = 7 (EU)...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco .25 Carat Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring 18K and 14K White Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring set with a spectacular approximately .25 Carat Diamond in a beautiful detailed setting in 18 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.25 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Round Natural Diamond Vintage Art Deco Style Floral Band Ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Bezel diamond Engagement Ring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Bezel diamond Engagement Ring Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Number of Diamonds 7 Base Metal Gold Metal Yellow Gold Certificati...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
Authentic Art Deco Vintage Agl Certified Ceylon Sapphire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Oval Cut Blue Sapphire, Round Brilliant & Baguette Cut Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Platinum Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ruby cluster ring holds a central ruby measuring 75pts. The ruby held in this ring is a deep pink colour and the sparkle of the diamonds compliment the stone beautifully. The di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring Size 4.25 Front of ring is 24 mm in length and 14 mm across Back of band is 1.5 mm wide Ring contains 3 diamonds each about ...
Sapphire, White Gold
Round Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Wedding Band Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Wedding Band Ring For Women. Number of Diamonds 22 Main Stone Color White Metal Yellow Gold Main Stone Diamond Base Metal Gold Material 14K...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,150Sale Price / item|30% Off
Ralph Masri Arabesque Deco Diamond Star Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
18kt white gold ring with diamonds and green quartz from Ralph Masri's Arabesque Deco collection, inspired by Middle Eastern patterns and motifs infused with an Art Deco touch. Ava...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1925s Art Deco Calibrated Emeralds Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : The vivid green emeralds beautifully highlight the diamond's brilliance, all set against the flat, rounded band of this Art Deco solitaire ring. A fine piece of vintage...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2 Carat Round Diamond Halo Baguette 18k White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite pre-owned ring features a captivating design, centered around a brilliant 1.25 carat natural round diamond, complemented by an additional 1 carat of natural round and ...
Diamond, White Gold
.35 Carat Diamond Art Deco Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1940’s three-stone diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
$744Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Mixed Cut 1.2Ct Fancy Sapphire Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A symphony of color and craftsmanship, this vibrant ring is a joyful tribute to individuality. Featuring a curated selection of fancy sapphires totaling 1.20 carats, each stone offe...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold,...
Diamond Gold Ring 14K Engagement White Cut Solitaire Round Quality Thin ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Gold Ring 14K Engagement White Cut Solitaire Round Quality Thin ring Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Metal Yellow Gold Band Width 0.5mm Approx Material 14k Solid Gold, Natur...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Gold Ring Wedding Diamond 14K Engagement 14k Set Round Gold Ring Band.
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Ring Wedding Diamond 14K Engagement 14k Set Round Gold Ring Band. Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Diamond Weight 0.15 Ctw Approx Band Width 1.20 mm Approx Metal Purity 14...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Round Diamond Ring Studded Diamond Stacking Valentines Ring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Round Diamond Ring Studded Diamond Stacking Valentines Ring Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Metal Yellow Gold Base Metal Gold Top Width 3mm Approx Band Width...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Band Ring Gift for Father in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Band Ring Gift for Father in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Geometric 0.11 Cts Round Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Style Name : Art Deco Ring type : Fashion ring Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 1.82 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamond Stone : 15 Nat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.81 Carat Diamond Cushion Cut Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies handmade diamond art deco engagement ring. Platinum setting. circa 1910-1920 set with 10 single cut diamonds approx.
Diamond, Platinum
EGL Certified .63 Carat Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's diamond Art Deco engagement ring. EGL certified .63ct center diamond in a handmade platinum engraved setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Round Cut Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Aquamarine Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.10 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Aquamarine Ring. 1.60ct Round Aquamarine Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.60 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.20 Carats...
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Round Blue Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A classic Art Deco inspired cluster design ring with a round aquamarine and a halo of grain set round diamonds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.70 Carat Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920’s Art Deco diamond and chrysoberyl cat’s eye open work ring.
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring .75 Carat
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Ring .75ct Size 3.75 3 diamonds each @ .25 cts each for a total of .75 cts SI clarity, IJ color One stone has a chip to the girdle noticeable ...
Diamond, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Geometric 0.11 Cts Round Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Style Name : Art Deco Ring type : Fashion ring Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 1.82 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamond Stone : 15 Nat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany and Co Platinum Engagement Ring. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring H VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.30 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: H Color Center Diamond Clarity: VVS2 Clarity ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous panel style ring holds five pink rubies and there are also diamonds surrounding them. The Ruby total is 20pts and the diamond total of this ring is 75pts and all the st...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Half Carat Engagement Ring. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring HSI1 Plat
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50ct Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Stone S...
Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Ruby Ring, Vintage Design, Good Condition
Located in Sewickley, PA
Crafted in rich yellow gold, the ring features a structured, almost Art Deco inspired layout centered around a vertical row of square-cut rubies forming a strong central column.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18K White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This Art Deco three-stone ring features a stunning blue sapphire center stone measuring approximately 0.35 carats flanked by two Old European-cut diamonds totaling 0.30 carats, H col...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,680Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 1935 Square Ring In Platinum With 1.89 Ctw In Diamonds And Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco platinum ring with diamonds Elegant antique cocktail ring, created in America during the art deco period, back in the 1935.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Aquamarine Engagement Ring. 1.20ct Round Aquamarine Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: Approximately 1.20 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Center Aquamarine Color: Teal Secondary Stones...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Deco 1.65ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A timeless classic, this Late Deco solitaire engagement ring features a 1.65 carat diamond as its centre piece. The round brilliant stone has a colour of I and clarity of SI1, and is...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,925Sale Price|30% Off
Art Deco Inspired 14 Karat with Diamonds Ring Semi Mount
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco inspired 14k with diamonds ring semi mount, containing diamonds weighing diamonds 48round .75pts., the ring is a size 6 and can be sized to fit for free. the ring can tak...
Diamond, 14k Gold
French Art Deco 4.86 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ballerina Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1930s 2.56 carat diamond and platinum ballerina ring; part of our diverse collection of Art Deco diamond jewelry.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 18kt Gold Three-Stone Diamond Ring, Italy, Circa 1970
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Very elegant Art Deco style three stone ring. 18 kt yellow and white gold, very good make millegrain setting, G VS diamonds. Approx. weight of the center stones : 0,55 ct.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Round Natural Diamond Bezel Band Ring 14k Gold Ring Bridal Full Eternity Band.
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Natural Diamond Bezel Band Ring 14k Gold Ring Bridal Full Eternity Band. Diamond weight: 0.13 CT Number Of Diamonds: 10 A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to orde...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond 4 Stone Round Cut Minimalist Ring 14k Gold Ring Anniversary Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond 4 Stone Round Cut Minimalist Ring 14k Gold Ring Anniversary Gift Diamond weight: 0.07 CT Number Of Diamonds: 4 A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to ord...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Halo Engagement Ring. 0.60ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Platinum J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.60 carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 S...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ruby cluster ring holds a central ruby measuring 75pts. The ruby held in this ring is a deep pink colour and the sparkle of the diamonds compliment the stone beautifully. The di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1920s Art Deco 14K gold 1/2 Carat Diamond American Ring Toi et Moi 5.25
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique 1920s Art Deco 14K gold 1/2 Carat Diamond American Filigree Ring weighting 3.8 gram Size 5.25 one 3.2 mm, one 3.5 mm old cut plus 16 pieces single cut translates to 1/2 C...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.40ct Color: G Clarity: VVS2 Dimensions: ring top measures 8mm wide Ring Size: 7 (complimentary sizing ava...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany Dainty Engagement Ring. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Platinum H VVS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.30 carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VVS2 Center Diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring with 0.39ct Diamond and Rubies, 21st Century
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A bold tribute to the glamour of the 1930s, this Art Deco–style ring centers on a luminous 0.39 carat transitional cut diamond. Its balanced proportions and lively sparkle bridge ant...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
White Gold Diamond Art Deco Dinner Ring Three-Stone Ring 14k Rd 1.05ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Design: Dinner Ring Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .35...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.90 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Round Cut Aquamarine Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.90 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Secondary Stones: Aquamarines Secondary Aquamarine Weight: 0.35 carats t...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Renzite Cocktail Ring, 1.37ct Round Gemstone, Unisex
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This eye-catching ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and showcases a brilliant 7mm round Renzite gemstone, weighing approximately 1.37 carats. The stone is set in a low prong setting...
Diamond
Art Deco 0.12 Carat European Cut Filigree Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920's Diamond filigree Platinum hand pierced and hand engraved ring. European full cut diamonds. Handmade. 5 European cut diamonds, approx. total weight .12cts, H, VS2 - S...
Diamond, Platinum
14KT Yellow Gold Square Shape Round Diamond Pave Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : 14K Yellow Gold, featuring a smooth, polished slender band. A clean, flat square top with soft rounded corners, creating a contemporary minimalist aesthetic. Micro-paved with...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.
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.