Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring .60ct Transitional Cut 1930-1940
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1930's-1940's Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring .60ct Transitional Cut Featuring a Genuine Natural Mined .45ct Transitional Cut Diamond Center 90% Pla...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This is an art deco panel ring. Modelled in 18 carat gold and stones set in platinum. The diamond total of this ring is approx 36pts with the central diamond meauring 10pts. Ring S...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Late Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This stunning engagement ring is a diamond solitaire on an 18 carat yellow gold band. The dazzling stone has been estimated as a G in colour and SI1 in clarity, which is a typical qu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Style Platinum Art Deco Pave Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ring has a beautiful Art Deco inspired gallery.
Diamond, Platinum
$3,283Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Solitaire Ring with Sapphires, 0.82 ct Total
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Solitaire Ring An elegant platinum ring featuring a central diamond framed by additional brilliant diamonds and accented with richly coloured square-cut sa...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This is a twist style panel ring. Modelled in 9carat gold and stones set in platinum. the central diamond measures 2pts. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Panel Dimensions: 12x7mm Weight: 2.6g
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
$3,950Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Art Deco Inspired Sapphire & Diamond 18k Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Looking for something unique that is sure to turn heads? Look no further! This 18 karat white gold stunner features a gorgeous design combining high quality sapphires and diamonds. T...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Ring Art Deco Shield 18K White Gold Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Art Deco Sapphire Ring Shield 18K White Gold Cocktail This spectacular vintage ring is finely crafted in luxurious 18K White Gold for the top and solid 14K White Gold (carefully tes...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D Art Deco Round Diamond and Emerald Halo Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A luminous 2.01 carat round brilliant-cut natural diamond takes center stage in this radiant design, encircled by a vibrant 0.45 carats of calibre-cut emeralds and a halo of 0.40 car...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Diamond Details: .15ct, Transitional Round, G color, VS Clar...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.14 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Bombé Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.64 carat - G color with VS2 clarity Set low in a bombé style mounting via wide prongs with pierced shoulders and gallery...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Diamond & Sapphire Floral Motif Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An exquisite art deco style floral inspired engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in Two Tone Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A pure and beautiful Art Deco inspired diamond ring boasts a total diamond weighing approx. 0.35 carat, with the central round brilliant cut diamond alone weighing approx. 0.20 carat.
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Arrow Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carat - G color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a square form head and flanked by grooved arrow motif cathedral shoulder...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Description: This 18K white gold ring showcases a softly contoured diamond cluster design centered around a bright round diamond, framed by three...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1 Carat Fancy Brown Diamond Vintage Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring setting is an original Art Deco era mounting.
Brown Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum and 18 Carat Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous panel ring holds a total of 9 diamonds. The stones are set in platinum and the ring modelled in 18 carat gold. The central diamond measures 5pts and the other diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.14 TCW Diamond Ring Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 4.0 Grams Stone: Approx 1.14 TCW (1.10 ct center & 0.04 tcw side) K SI Diamonds Face of Ring: 16.0 x 6.9 x 6.5 mm Size: 6 Hallmark: Platinum ITEM #:BR-1042-083123-18
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This is an art deco cluster ring modelled in 18 carat gold and stones set in platinum. The diamond total of this ring is approx 75pts. Ring Size: U or 10 Panel Diameter: 9mm Height ...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Topped 14k White Gold Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique Art Deco dinner ring is a beautifully refined example of period design, set with 0.98ctw of diamonds in a striking platinum topped 14k white gold mounting. Art Deco ring...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring with Old Cut Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This refined Art Deco platinum ring displays a striking geometric composition, centered on a beautiful old-cut diamond framed by calibré-cut sapphires set in a cross formation. The ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco platinum ring, with center 11.7mm x 9mm x 4.2mm sapphire, surrounded with approx. 1.40ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 5.75, ring top - 20mm x 18mm. Tested plat. Weight - 5.4 gr...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A beautiful Art Deco style Diamond and Sapphire 14 karat white gold fashion ring. The ring is designed with the two center Diamonds are bezel set with a single row of sapphires, whi...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.33 carat diamond and 18 carat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our diverse range of Art Deco jewelry/jewelry. This fine a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco revival Platinum Ring with Onyx, Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
This beautiful Art Deco revival ring is crafted in platinum and showcases a striking sugar loaf natural black onyx with approximately 4.50 carats total weight, accented with 34 natur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1932 Transitional Diamond Platinum Vintage Stepped Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.58 carat - H color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a square form head and flanked by cathedral shoulders Accented by groove...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
What a stunning ring this is. Encrusted with diamonds, this ring has a lovely sparkle. The centre stone measures 7pts and he surrounding stones measure 4pts. The face of this ring ha...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central ruby in this ring is absolutely stunning. It is bright pink in colour and measures approx 60pts and either side of it are four smaller diamonds each measuring 5pts each. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Art Deco Platinum 1.04 carat Sapphire and Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum Art Deco blue sapphire and diamond ring. The ring features a genuine earth mined round brilliant cut blue sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified .78 Carat Round Yellow Diamond White Gold Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's Art Deco round diamond engagement ring. GIA certified .78 round brilliant cut light yellow center stone accented by two step cut baguette diamonds in a 18k white gold setting....
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This is an art deco panel ring. Modelled in 18 carat gold and stones set in platinum. The diamond total of this ring is approx 27pts. There is a diamond at the centre and one on each...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
$2,096Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Platinum Amethyst and Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Platinum cocktail ring featuring a vivid round-cut amethyst, surrounded by two concentric rows of round-cut diamonds. Each prong of the setting is tipped with a diamond, forming a pr...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Three-Stone 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Three diamonds sit fabulously on top of a simple setting modelled in 9ct gold and stones set in platinum. The central round diamond measures 3pts and the rose cut diamonds either sid...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond & Emerald Art Deco Style Curl 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This Art Deco style Diamond and Emerald Ring is absolutely divine.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This is an art deco panel ring. Modelled in 18 carat gold and stones set in platinum. The diamond total of this ring is approx 27pts. Ring Size: P or 7 3/4 Panel Dimensions: 8x9mm H...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1925 Art Deco 14K Filigree Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning Art Deco ring showcasing 7 gorgeous sparkling diamonds and lovely white gold filigree!
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18K Gold .79ct Sapphire Ring Hand Engraved
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K white gold ring featuring a genuine blue sapphire weighing .79ct. The round sapphire measures about 5.3mm. The setting is hand engraved on 3 sides. There is some wear to the unde...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 1950s 1.89 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive rectangular diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated rectangular, Art Deco style setting is ornamented with three feature ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 0.52 carat diamond and cultured pearl, 18 karat white gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our vintage jewelry collections. Th...
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Mede Ring Material: 18K White Gold Condition: Like New Sapphire: 3.90ctw Center Stone Diamond: 0.25ctw Diamond: 1.0ctw Clarity: VS1 Color: F Ring Dimension: Size: 7.5mm Thic...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Emerald Cluster Ring, Circa 1980, 1.50ct
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ladies’ ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features a refined cluster of round emeralds arranged in a classic prong-set design. The ring showcases 10 round emer...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Platinum Art Deco Ring with 0.5 Ct. Round Center Diamond. (Size 7.75)
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Platinum European Style Art Deco Ring with 0.5 Ct. Old Mind Cut Round Center Diamond and 10 Side 1.05 Ct.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Three-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Three diamonds sit fabulously on top of a simple setting modelled in 18ct gold and stones set in platinum. The central round diamond measures 7pts and the rose cut diamonds either si...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Fancy Colored Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Fancy Colored Diamond Filigree Two Stone Ring. This unbelievable band has two fancy colored diamonds in a pristine art deco mounting. Item #R0801...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Estate Art Deco Platinum Filigree Diamond Openwork Ring Size 4.25 3.3g
Located in Addison, TX
Details: Era: Art Deco Metal: Platinum (Tested, Unmarked) Ring Size: 4.25 Weight: 3.3 Grams Gemstones: Natural Diamonds Diamond Count: 13 Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.28 carats M...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This beautiful ring holds a total of six sapphires with the largest one measuring 25pts and the smalles measuring 7pts. The diamonds scattered in between measure 5pts each. The ring ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is gorgeous has dark blue sapphires running down each side of the sparkling diamonds. The central diamond measures approx 20pts. The diamond total of this ring is 86pts. Mo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is gorgeous a bright blue sapphire and sparkling diamonds. The central sapphire measures approx 40pts and each diamond measures 7pts. The diamond total of this ring is 2.24...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Wide Wedding Band Ring is expertly crafted in 14 Karat White Gold and features 90 Round cut White diamonds set in a beautiful design in stackable prong, pave and prong setting. ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
What a stunning ring this is. Encrusted with diamonds, this ring has a lovely sparkle. There are 7 diamonds which total 14pts. The stones are set in platinum. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Art Deco French 0.90 Carat Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful ring is directly from the Art Deco era circa 1920. It is fully made in platinum. It is set with a transitional cut diamond weighing around 0.90ct with an illusion sett...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Diamond & Green Emerald Art Deco Inspired Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This would make a very special engagement or right hand ring. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.10 g.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 14 Karat Gold 0.56 Carat Diamond Rectangle Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco rectangle cluster ring crafted in 14K gold and 950 platinum.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
French Art Deco Jade Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Jade Diamond Ring Center Diamond approx 1.02 ct Set in Platinum. French Stamp Made In France Circa 1925 Sizable to any size
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring with 5.25-Carat Sapphire and Diamond Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A spectacular Art Deco platinum ring showcasing a magnificent 5.25-carat deep blue sapphire at its center, framed by elegant diamond accents that epitomize the geometric glamour of t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Rhombus Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Mosaic White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
It is an excellent choice for a stylish engagement or right hand ring setting! 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Weight: 2.00 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Filigree Ring 1.50 Carats Platinum 5.2 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco ring featuring 21 diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 carats in a filigree motif mounting. Very Sweet Ring!
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1ctw Diamond Engagement Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 9 stones - old European cut - 5.94 x 5.94 x 3.47 mm - approximately .75 carat - 1.8 - 1.9 mm - approximately .25 total carats - H-I color, SI clarity Ring Size 5...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Maurice Tishman Art Deco 0.40 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a round transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.35 carat - G color with VS clarity Bead set in a square form head atop a fancifully dimensional gallery with pierc...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Art Deco Style Filigree Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Delicately crafted in an elegant floral bloom design, this Art Deco style ring features intricate diamond filigree work that beautifully captures vintage charm.
Diamond, 18k 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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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.