Hand Engraved Platinum GIA Certified Round F Color Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond is Laser Inscribed GIA Report Number 2427108192 Handmade, hand engraved platinum engagement ring. Ring Comes With GIA Dossier Size-6. Handmade Art Deco Inspired Diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning band holds a cherry red ruby at the centre measuring 45pts and a trio of diamonds either side. The diamonds total 30pts. The ring is modelled in 18carat gold and has de...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Art Deco Inspired Hand Engraved Platinum Diamond Eternity Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Classic This piece is made to order. Please allow 5-8 working days once order is placed. I will also need your specific size when placing the order. This band canno...
Diamond, Platinum
Tacori Platinum 1ct Diamond & Bufftop Sapphire Deco-Inspired Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A classic Tacori engagement ring that blends vintage-inspired detailing with timeless elegance. Crafted in platinum, it is centered by an approximately 1.00 carat natural round brill...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
0.25 Carat Round Diamond Cluster Petal Engagement Ring By NOOI JEWELRY
Located in Dueville, IT
Its unique design captures a timeless Art Deco aesthetic, offering a perfect, low-profile alternative for the modern bride.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14KYG, Zuri Ring with Turquoise and Natural Round Diamonds , USA
Located in Houston, TX
Turquoise Zuri Ring is the hue inspired by open skies and calm waters, symbolizing balance, clarity, and effortless style. Authenticity Guarantee: SĀMAÁ Diamonds guarantees that ea...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1.86 carat Round Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
This contemporary cocktail ring features a wide pavé-set surface of natural round emeralds in rich green tones. Four tapered, diamond-set forms sweep across the open centre, creating...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,395Sale Price / item|30% Off
Ralph Masri Arabesque Deco 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
18kt yellow gold ring with diamonds from Ralph Masri's Arabesque Deco collection, inspired by Middle Eastern patterns and motifs infused with an Art Deco touch. Available in yellow...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.20 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Round Cut n Diamond Accent 18k Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: Approximately 1.20 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Center Aquamarine Color: Teal Color Secondary Stones: ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12mm Cultured South Sea Pearl & Round Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
12mm Pearl and Round Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum. The shiny white pearl is bezel set into the traditional style ring shank and 6 cluster set, round-cut diamond side stones appear on...
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco-Inspired Geometric 18K Yellow Gold with Pavé Diamonds
Located in Covington, LA
The combination of geometric symmetry, mixed metals, and pavé detailing makes this an ideal statement cocktail ring for collectors drawn to architectural and Art Deco–inspired jewelry.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deco Mined Diamond Engagement Ring .45ct I/SI1 Platinum Genuine 1930s Antique
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from 1930s Vintage .45ct Diamond Platinum Solitaire Art Deco Engagement Ring Featuring a Spectacular .45ct I/SI1 Genuine Transitional Cut Natural...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Deco 0.25ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1940s comes this classic solitaire ring set with a 0.25 carat, round brilliant diamond at it’s centre. The diamond has a colour of F and clarity of VS11 and has been c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Aquamarine and Sapphire Diamond Ring. 1ct Round Aquamarine Double Halo Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Centered around a luminous Approx 1.20 carat round cut aquamarine, the design showcases a striking balance between soft brilliance and structured Art Deco-inspired detail.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond with Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Two Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Indulge in timeless sophistication with this luxurious Art Deco-style engagement ring. A dazzling round diamond, flanked by deep blue sapphires, creates an exquisite interplay of br...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Interwined Round Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Women Promise Ring for Her
Located in Chicago, IL
Interwined Round Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Women Promise Ring for Her A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our approx time is about 6 - 10 business da...
Sterling Silver
2 CT Round Cut Moissanite Engagement Ring 925 Sterling Silver Solitaire Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
2 CT Round Cut Moissanite Engagement Ring 925 Sterling Silver Solitaire Ring. A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our approx time is about 6 - 10 business days....
Sterling Silver
Round Moissanite Ring For Her 925 Sterling Silver Promise Ring Anniversary Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Moissanite Ring For Her 925 Sterling Silver Promise Ring Anniversary Gift A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our approx time is about 6 - 10 business da...
Sterling Silver
Round Brilliant Cut Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Band Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stylish Band ring with a beautiful line of Rare Natural Yellow diamonds, made in 18 K Gold Round Brilliant Cut Yellow Diamonds - 0.16 cts Made in Gold HYT Jewelry is a Fine Diamond...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Classic Solitaire Moissanite Ring 14k yellow gold Round Shaped Ring For Her.
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Solitaire Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Round Shaped Ring For Her. Main Stone Moissanite Material 14y yellow gold , Gemstone A P P R O X T I M E All items are c...
Yellow Gold
Vintage art deco 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Natural Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pre- Owned as new condition Center Diamond + cluster Diamonds Unique layout design. Center diamond approx 0.55 carat (5mm) H-I-SI-I Total all diamonds approx 3.0 carat 14k W...
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic cluster ring holds a central sapphire and diamonds around the edges. The sapphire is a deep blue colour and measures 1carat and the diamonds total approximately 70pts. F...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Aquamarine Ring. 0.90ct Round Cut Aquamarine Diamond Accent Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 0.90 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Center Aquamarine Setting: Prong Set Secondary Stones: Diamond Secon...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 0.90 Carat Round Pink Sapphire Ring. Diamond Accent 14k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Pink Sapphire Pink Sapphire Weight: Approx 0.90 Carats Pink Sapphire Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.15 Cara...
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified .81 Carat Diamond Ruby Halo Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful and dramatic square top Art Deco 1930’s ring. The center diamond is graded L color with just a hint of warm color from the top.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late Deco 0.25ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1930s, this charming solitaire ring centres around a transitional cut diamond. The 0.25 carat stone has a colour of G and clarity of VS2 and is grain set into a square ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
White Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Ring in 18 White Gold
By Kothari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful white diamond round and blue sapphire square ring. Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 3.5.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
1.60 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Round Cut Aquamarine Solitaire Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: Approximately 1.60 carats Center Aquamarine Type: Natural Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Center Aquamarine Setti...
Aquamarine, Platinum
14K White Gold Art Deco Diamond Band, 0.54 Carats, Size 8.5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stunning, heavy channel-set diamond band is expertly crafted from 14K white gold, combining durability with elegant design. The ring features nine round diamonds, each 2.5mm, to...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Five Stone Diamond Platinum Engagement Band
By DeKaraDesign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Entirely Handmade Vintage Style Art Deco Inspired Beautiful Five Stone Diamond Engagement Band Made in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Round Diamond & Emerald Edwardian Style Floral Engraved 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This diamond and emerald engagement ring is set with 0.35 carat round brilliant cut diamonds. The center diamond is bezel set and surrounded by French cut emeralds to form a flower. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Saffron Radiance - GIA Certified Fancy Deep Yellow Orange Round Diamond Ring 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings sparkle. Saffron Radiance glows with warmth and golden fire. Inspired by the richness of saffron and the first light of dawn, this exquisite creation celebrates the rare ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Filigree Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Filigree Wedding Band. This beautiful wedding band is crafted in platinum. The top of the ring holds single cut diamonds in a b...
Diamond, Platinum
$956Sale Price / item|25% Off
Art Deco Style 14 Karat Rose Gold Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Art Deco" style 14k rose gold pink tourmaline and diamond ring, 1 round pink tourmaline of gem quality weighing .80pts. and 8 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing ....
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Eternity 0.55ct Baguette and Round Band. Diamond Wedding Ring Platinum 2mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.55 Carats Total Center Diamond Cut: Baguette Cut and Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Bezel-Set with Milgrain Detai...
Diamond, Platinum
DGL Certified Round Brilliant Cut White Diamond Cluster Platinum Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Two certified round diamonds, perfectly paired and set in a unique, stylish design that celebrates eternal bonds and unmatched brilliance. - Center White Diamonds- 1.16 CT (DGL Cert...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
EGL Certified .86 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco diamond engagement ring. Transitional cut round center diamond set in platinum, three-stone stetting with two straight baguette cut accent diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
1.20 Carat Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K White Gold Size 7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Ring Size: 7 Ring Weight: 4.0 Grams Band Width: 1.98 mm Top Height: 7.48 mm Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.20 Carat Diamond Cut: Nat...
Diamond, White Gold
5.00 carat round sapphire 1.56 carat natural diamonds statement ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A timeless sapphire and diamond engagement ring should exude sparkle and grace from top to bottom: our Renée does so with stunning success. This beautiful ring starts with a limpid ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ralph Masri Arabesque Deco 18kt Yellow Gold Yellow Sapphire Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Statement 18kt yellow gold ring with yellow sapphire pavé, from Ralph Masri's Arabesque Deco collection inspired by Middle Eastern motifs infused with an Art Deco sensibility. Can a...
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Karat White Gold Engagement Ring. GIA 0.70ct Round Diamond Halo Ring I SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.70 Carat Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Clarity Cer...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$2,620Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Inspired Emerald & Diamond Crossover Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This crossover cocktail ring features a 0.69 carat of emerald set in 18K white gold. The emerald measuring approximately 5.6 mm, securely set in prongs. The center stone is accented ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.70 Carat Round Aquamarine Ring. Baguette Diamond Accent Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.70ct Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Baguette and Single Cut Stone Set...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$881Sale Price / item|25% Off
Art Deco Style Filigree 14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Art Deco" style Filigree 14k yellow gold amethyst and diamond ring, 1 round amethyst of gem quality weighing .73pts. and 8 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .08p...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 7.05ctw Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Pave Wide Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This stunning Gold Diamond Pave Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: The ring features approximately 7.05 ctw of natural Ro...
Diamond, White Gold
18KT White Gold Baguette & Round Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This exquisite 18KT white gold ring features an eye-catching Art Deco inspired design, set with an intricate arrangement of baguette and round diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Solitaire Ring, 16mm Round Gemstone, Size 9
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Make a bold statement with this elegant ladies' solitaire ring, expertly crafted in 14K yellow gold. At its center is a striking 16 mm round smoky quartz secured in a distinctive 12-...
Quartz, Yellow Gold
Vintage Two Round Cut Amethyst Ring. 1.10TCW Ring 18K White Gold Hand Engraved
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Amethyst Weight: 1.10ct Total Amethyst Cut: Round Cut Stone Setting: Two prong-set round-cut amethysts with hand engraving and openwork along ...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Shaped Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Solitare Ring Gift For Women .
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Shaped Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Solitare Ring Gift For Women . A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our approx time is about 6 - 10 business day...
Silver, Sterling Silver
1.5 Ct Round Shaped Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Wedding Ring Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
1.5 Ct Round Shaped Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Wedding Ring Gift. A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our approx time is about 6 - 10 business days. T...
Silver, Sterling Silver
1 Ct Round Shaped Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Solitare Wedding Ring .
Located in Chicago, IL
1 Ct Round Shaped Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Solitare Wedding Ring . A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our approx time is about 6 - 10 business days....
Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,905Sale Price / item|30% Off
Ralph Masri Arabesque Deco 18kt Rose Gold Ruby Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
18kt rose gold ring with rubies from Ralph Masri's Arabesque Deco collection, inspired by Middle Eastern patterns and motifs infused with an Art Deco touch. Available in yellow, ro...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Moissanite Round Ring 925 Sterling Silver Wedding Ring For Her Unique Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Moissanite Round Ring 925 Sterling Silver Wedding Ring For Her Unique Gift. Main Stone Moissanite Material 925 Sterling Silver, Gemstone A P P R O X T I M E All items are cu...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Round Shaped Moissanite Ring 2 CT Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Shaped Moissanite Ring 2 CT Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Gift. Main Stone Moissanite Material 925 Sterling Silver, Gemstone A P P R O X T I M E All items are cu...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Classic Solitaire Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Round Shaped Ring For Her.
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Solitaire Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Round Shaped Ring For Her. Main Stone Moissanite Material 925 Sterling Silver, Gemstone A P P R O X T I M E All items ar...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Round Brilliant Cut Argyle Pink Diamond 18K Gold Band Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stylish Band ring with a beautiful line of Rare Argyle Pink diamonds, made in 18 K Gold Round Brilliant Cut Natural Pink Diamonds - 0.26 cts Made in Gold HYT Jewelry is a Fine Diam...
Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
White Gold Engagement Ring. GIA 0.70ct Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Ring I SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.70 carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Certificat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
0.50ct Natural Round Sapphire Creates A Classic Deep Blue Solitaire Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This charming solitaire sapphire ring features a delicate 0.50-carat round-cut blue sapphire, radiating a vibrant and captivating hue. The gemstone is elegantly bezel-set, providing ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Marquise Ruby Round Diamond Wedding Ring. Alternate Eternity Band Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Secondary Stones: Diamonds Stone Setting: Bezel-set rubies with milgrain detailing and prong-set diamonds in box settings Jewelry Type: Ring Styl...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,995Sale Price / item|30% Off
Ralph Masri Arabesque Deco 18kt Rose Gold Ruby Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
18kt rose gold ring with rubies from Ralph Masri's Arabesque Deco collection, inspired by Middle Eastern patterns and motifs infused with an Art Deco touch. Available in yellow, ro...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose 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.