Round Cut March Birthstone Natural Aquamarine Engagement Ring Set Birthstone
Located in New York, NY
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Aquamarine, Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$15,639Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Round Brilliant Natural Diamond 3.53 CT Split Shank Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic engagement ring features a natural round brilliant cut diamond at the center, accented by a diamond-set split shank design for balanced brilliance and structure. The ce...
Diamond, Platinum
Unisex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Cut Amethyst Solitaire Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex amethyst solitaire ring in 14K gold is a perfect minimalist jewelry to match with every outfit of your wardrobe. It's just a simple ring and simplicity is the ultimate form of...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ralph Masri Arabesque Deco 18kt White Gold Emerald Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elegant 18kt white gold ring with emeralds from Ralph Masri's Arabesque Deco collection, inspired by Middle Eastern patterns and motifs infused with an Art Deco touch. Available in...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Round Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 14 Karat white gold showcases 0.50 carat of sparkling 88 round diamond set in prong and pave setting, H-I color I2 clarity. Featuring a fab...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Round Cut 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 0.50 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Jewelry Type: Solitaire Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire Rin...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
0.50 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Ring. Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum H SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: H Color Center Diamond Clarity: ...
Diamond, Platinum
18k White Gold 3.20ct Natural Fancy Color Round Diamond Engagement Ring IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 3.20 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the des...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ralph Masri Arabesque Deco 18kt White Gold Diamond Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
18kt white gold ring with diamonds from Ralph Masri's Arabesque Deco collection, inspired by Middle Eastern patterns and motifs infused with an Art Deco touch. Can be made in any r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 1.50 Ct Round Tanzanite Floral Halo Diamond Ring - Size 8.5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This spectacular ladies' ring features a breathtaking 1.50-carat round-cut tanzanite gemstone at its center. The vibrant violet-blue gem measures 7mm, radiating incredible depth and ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold
1.35 Carat Sapphire White Gold Diamond Three-Stone Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Old European cut white Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. 1 AGL certified center sapphire with 2 halfmoon cut side stones in a 14k white fold setting. Circa 1930-1940. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Amwaj Jewellery Marquise and Round Cut Diamond Ring with Tanzanite
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
This 18K white gold ring by Amwaj jewellery features seemingly random arrangements of pear and round cut white diamonds which magnify the vibrant beauty of the 1.41ct oval tanzanite ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
GIA-Certified 0.50ct Natural Round Diamond Seven-Stone Cluster Engagement Ring
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Gold Weight: 3 grams Setting Style: Cluster Band Style: Cluster / Seven-Stone Band Width: Approx. 2mm Ring Size: US 7 (Resizable & Custom Made To All Sizes) 🎨 Design Inspir...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ralph Masri Arabesque Deco 18kt White Gold Emerald Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elegant 18kt white gold ring with emeralds from Ralph Masri's Arabesque Deco collection, inspired by Middle Eastern patterns and motifs infused with an Art Deco touch. Available in...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine and Ruby Halo Ring. 2.60ct Round Aquamarine Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 2.60 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Rubies, Diamonds Ruby Weight: 0.75 carats total Ru...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Yellow Gold Round diamond Wedding Band Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Yellow Gold Round diamond Wedding Band Gift. Diamond Weight :0.08 cts Approx Diamond Size:1.2 mm Approx A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.55ct Alternate Cut Wedding Ring.Round Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.55 carats Secondary Stone Cut: Baguette Cut and Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Bezel Set Jewelr...
Diamond, Platinum
Moissanite Three Stone Wedding Ring 925 Sterling Silver Round Cut Ring For Her.
Located in Chicago, IL
Moissanite Three Stone Wedding Ring 925 Sterling Silver Round Cut 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 Halo Bay Leaf Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Solitaire Ring For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Halo Bay Leaf Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Solitaire Ring For Women Main Stone Moissanite Material 925 Sterling Silver, Gemstone A P P R O X T I M E All items ar...
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950 14K White Gold .10cttw Round Transitional Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1950 Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Diamond Details: Natural Diamonds, Round Transitional Cut, .10ct total ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Ralph Masri Arabesque Deco 18kt White Gold Diamond Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
18kt white gold ring with diamonds from Ralph Masri's Arabesque Deco collection, inspired by Middle Eastern patterns and motifs infused with an Art Deco touch. Ring Size 55 (7 US)...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ralph Masri Arabesque Deco 18kt White Gold Diamond Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
18kt white 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, White Gold
Ralph Masri Arabesque Deco 18kt White Gold Diamond Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
18kt white gold ring with diamonds from Ralph Masri's Arabesque Deco collection, inspired by Middle Eastern patterns and motifs infused with an Art Deco touch. Can be made in any r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Simply stunning engagement bridal ring features 0.45ct center stone and 0.05 ct diamond on frame. This ring is handcrafted in 18 kt Yellow gold and embellished with 13 round diamond ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Brilliant Peach Pink Morganite & Diamond Classic Style 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Weight: 2.20 g.
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Rose Gold 16.44cttw Natural Black and Pink Round Diamonds Engagement Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A once in a lifetime opportunity to become the proud owner of this amazing ring. The ring has tremendous brilliance and shine and excellent clarity level which makes it an unforgetta...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Ring 3 Round Brilliant Diamond 18K White Gold Size 3.75 W/Paper
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Band Width is 5.55 MM. The height on top is 2.08 MM. Ring Size: 3.75 Metal: 18K White Gold Diamond: *Approximately* 0.22 Carat Total Weight of Natural Colorless Round Brilliant Cut D...
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Style White Diamond and 18 Karat/22 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It is a very special ring for a special couple, who appreciate the Art-Deco style designs and also like the subtlety of it.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Blue Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The sparkle continues to its upper and lower edges with diamonds, that also decorate the shoulders of this beautiful ring. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total wei...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Ring 3 Round Brilliant Diamonds 18K White Gold Size 7.75 Full Set
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Band Width is 5.55 MM. The height on top is 2.08 MM. Ring Size: 7.75 Metal: 18K White Gold Diamond: *Approximately* 0.22 Carat Total Weight of Natural Colorless Round Brilliant Cut D...
Diamond, White Gold
Oscar Heyman Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, England
A breath-taking one-of-a-kind Art Deco Style diamond and sapphire twist cocktail ring set in platinum. THis particular piece was designed by the expert jeweller Oscar Heyman for Davi...
Sapphire, Platinum
$1,223Sale Price|20% Off
1.05 Carat Round Cut Natural Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A radiant expression of brilliance and modern romance, this Double Halo Natural Diamond Engagement Ring is masterfully crafted in luminous 14 Karat White Gold. Designed to maximize s...
Diamond, White Gold
Round Peach Orange Morganite & Diamond Vintage Style Floral Halo Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The center gemstone is expertly secured in bezel setting and surrounded by six brilliant diamonds boasting a combined approx. weight of 0.09 carats and sparkling effortlessly from ev...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,956Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Round Cut 2.50 Carat Eternity Wedding Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Diamond Round Cut 2.50 Carat Eternity Wedding Ring 14K White Gold. This eternity band features natural round cut diamonds set in a continuous design, crafted in solid 14 kara...
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style Octagonal Jewelry Set in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Celebrating the bold geometry of the Art Deco period, this elegant jewelry set features a matching ring and earrings centered with brilliant diamonds framed by polished black onyx an...
Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,663Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Round Cut 3.00 CT GIA Solitaire Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Diamond Round Brilliant 3.00 Carat GIA Solitaire Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold. This engagement ring features a natural round brilliant cut center diamond accented by addit...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
You'll adore the petite touch of shimmer these diamond engagement ring add to your attire. Beautifully hand-crafted by our inhouse experts in 14 karat White gold and embellished with...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1.25Ct Round & Baguette Diamond 18KT White Gold Curved Shank Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This engagement ring features in 18 Karat white gold with 1.0 ct of center stone and 0.25 ct shank lined diamonds is beautifully designed and studded with 20 round and 16 Baguette di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.75 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Crossover Fashion Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Crossover Wedding Band is expertly crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and features 105 Round and 38 baguette diamonds set in a beautiful design in prong, pressure and channel setti...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Round Cut Navette Ring 20m Marquise Shape Vintage Style
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Breathtaking diamond studded cocktail ring is elegantly designed with artistic and elegant navette style. The diameter of the ring is 20.1mm, this charming vintage style ring makes a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Art Deco Inspired Emerald and Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Inspired by the Art Deco era, this 14k yellow gold broad ring features a beautiful ornamental design.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Angara Natural Art Deco Inspired Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Inspired by the Art Deco era, this 14k rose gold broad ring features a beautiful ornamental design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Round Blue Aquamarine & Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Set 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning halo engagement ring has a refined Art Deco appeal. The oval round aquamarine is framed in French cut deep blue sapphire and further set with a border of diamonds with ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1 CT Round Moissanite Engagement Ring 925 Sterling Silver Promise Ring For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
1 CT Round Moissanite Engagement Ring 925 Sterling Silver Promise Ring 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 da...
Sterling Silver
0.25ct Round-Cut Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Minimalism for Everyday
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
The 2mm band offers a sleek and comfortable fit, while its clean, minimalist silhouette allows the diamond to take center stage—making it the perfect pairing for an engagement ring o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Round Cut Natural Emerald Gemstone Cluster Dome Ring with Carved Leaf
Located in Miami, FL
Natural round cut emerald cluster ring with a carved leaf detail is a stunning piece of jewelry that combines classic elegance with a leaf-inspired design. The ring features a cluste...
Emerald, 18k Gold
0.12 CT 4-Round Cut Diamonds Women's Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A masterwork of geometric precision this 18K Yellow Gold Women's Engagement Ring channels the architectural glamour of the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alternate Baguette Emerald with Round Diamond Half Eternity Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Inspired by the Art Deco period, this Aimée ring features 0.62 carats of alternate round brilliant cut diamonds and baguette emerald, elegantly framed by a millgrain edge.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Style 5.90 Carat Round-Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A statement of timeless elegance, this magnificent diamond engagement ring is expertly crafted in platinum At the center is a breathtaking 5.70-carat Round-cut diamond, bezel-set. Th...
Platinum
12-14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring Size 8 #21527
Located in Washington Depot, CT
12-14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring Size 8 Capture the beauty of the past with this exquisite Art Deco style ring crafted in 12-14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late Deco 3.65 Carat Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
A sparkling array of round brilliants and baguette cut diamonds make up this stunning cocktail ring. The round brilliants have a combined weight of 3.10 carat and the remainder are b...
Diamond, 18k Gold
11.68 Carat EGL certified Round Cut Diamond Ring with Diamond Halo in Platinum
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
11.68 carat round cut diamond with over 3 carats a round cut diamond halo. Accented with 0.95 carats in baguette-cut diamonds and set in platinum. Ideal for both special occasions an...
Diamond, Platinum
Ring Gold Diamond Engagement Bezel 14K Yellow Set Cut Round Wedding Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring Gold Diamond Engagement Bezel 14K Yellow Set Cut Round Wedding Band Material Gemstone, Gold Metal Gold Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Base Metal Yellow Gold Band Width 2 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 0.70 Carat Round Cut Amethyst Ring. Floral Motif 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Center Amethyst Weight: 0.70 carats Center Amethyst Cut: Round Cut Center Amethyst Setting: Prong Set Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Vintage, Flor...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Curved Diamond Wedding Band 14K Gold Round diamond Stacking Ring Valentine Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Curved Diamond Wedding Band 14K Gold Round diamond Stacking Ring Valentine Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Number of Gemstones 7 Main Stone Diamond Metal Yellow Gold Secon...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
18K While Gold Dragonfly Ring with Turquoise and Round Cut Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
This dragonfly inspired ring is a delicate marvel crafted from white gold of platinum. Its wings, intricately detailed with filigree or engraving, showcase round-cut diamonds that sp...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
6.36 Carat Round Black Opal and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Charles Schwartz & Son Jewelers
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A stunning round Black opal and Diamond fashion ring. The Opal shows a vibrant display of all colors, and weighs 6.36 carats, set with round single cut Diamonds, and baguette Diamon...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage Round Brilliant Diamond Navette Ring in Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking diamond ring features an elegant marquise-shaped silhouette that immediately draws the eye. The elongated center is formed by a sparkling cluster of round diamonds, cre...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.50 Carat Total Weight Platinum Ring With Round, Marquise, And Baguette Diamond
Located in Naples, FL
This ring has3 rows of diamonds 7 round brilliant diamonds .75 carats, 6 marquise cut diamonds .81 carats and 12 tapered baguettes .94 carats. This ring is in excellent condition and...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Gold Ring 14K Engagement White Cut Solitaire Round diamond Twist Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Gold Ring 14K Engagement White Cut Solitaire Round diamond Twist Band Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Metal Yellow Gold Band Width 0.5mm Approx Material 14k Solid Gold, Natu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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.