Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Pearl and Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Pearl and Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous Art Deco pearl engagement ring is crafted in platinum. This ring features a beautif...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond-set Snake Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1929, 18k, London, England. The double snake rings speak of "the two of us", and traditionally signal fidelity, friendship, and trust. Featuring a sleek design underscored by ....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.70ct IGI Certified Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, Women's
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.70 Carat Diamond Ring – 18K Gold, 5.34g / 0.17 t oz
Architectural precision meets sparkling brilliance in this refined ring that combines the geometric clarity of...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Bailey Banks & Biddle Art Deco 0.50 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.38 carat total H color with VS2 clarity - bead set in a square form head with faceted edges Flanked by pierced geometric...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Filigree Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This Art Deco solitaire is a fine example of a filigree solitaire engagement ring crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.35ct - Art-Deco Baguette Diamond Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.35ct Natural Baguette Diamond • Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G Colo...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Step-Cut Diamond Ring, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and architectural vintage diamond cocktail ring crafted in luxurious platinum, showcasing a geometric multi-level design evocative of Art Deco and Brutalist influences.
Diamond, Platinum
IGI Certified 0.72ct Marquise Diamond Ring, 18K Gold, Art Deco Style
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.72 Carat Diamond Ring – 18K Gold, 5.72g / 0.18 t oz
Elongated, elegant, and unmistakably sophisticated, the marquise cut has graced royal collections for centurie...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond Honey Comb Filigree 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond set shoulders add the final flourishes to this delightful ring. 14K White Gold Ring. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.60 g.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 0.38ct Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, Art Deco Style
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.38 Carat Diamond Ring – 14K Gold, 6.26g / 0.2 t oz
Understated confidence and polished elegance define this refined diamond ring, where the quiet brilliance of a ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Mined .80 Carat Original 1940s .80ct
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1940's Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring .80ct Featuring a Genuine Natural Mined .67ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Center We Weighed the ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Diamond-Accented Akoya Pearl Ring, 1980
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite 18K yellow gold ring combines the timeless elegance of a lustrous white Akoya pearl with the sparkling brilliance of twelve round diamonds. The centerpiece, an 8.92mm ...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Glimmering with diamonds and drama, this vintage-inspired Art Deco style ring will have heads turning. Crafted in white gold, this shimmering look features a round center diamonds wr...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 3.51 g.
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$17,160Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Roulette Wheel GIA Certified Diamond Emerald & Onyx Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Monte Carlo Art Deco roulette wheel engagement ring centers on a 1.50 carat diamond GIA certified as D color, the highest grade attainable.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
0.80 Cts Round Brilliant F/VS1 Diamonds Opal Art Deco Band Ring In 18K Rose Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant Art Deco inspired ring is crafted in luxurious 18K rose gold, combining the brilliance of round brilliant cut diamonds with the distinctive beauty of natural opal.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco 14k White Gold, Diamond and Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Art Deco 14K white gold, diamond and onyx cocktail ring.
Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 4.35 Ct Diamonds Onyx Ring White Gold Certified, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco 4.35 Carats Diamond Onyx Ring, 1930 A magnificent Art Deco masterpiece crafted in Europe circa 1930, featuring a bold geometric design and exceptional craftsmanship. This s...
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Art Deco Style Three Stone Diamond Filigree 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 5.00 g.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.14 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Engagement Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Art Deco-inspired engagement ring crafted by Bracken Jewelers in Satna Monica, California, featuring an antique 1.14 carat transitional cut diamond at center surrounded by 16 round a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Palladium, Platinum
Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An exquisite Art Deco inspired engagement ring showcasing a round diamond of H color and SI clarity, framed by richly saturated French cut sapphires and a halo of sparkling round dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Mined Eternity Band 1ct Diamond Original 1930s Platinum Ring Size 7.25
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from 1930s Anniversary Band 1.00ct Eternity Diamond Platinum Ring Features 51 Genuine Natural Mined Antique Single Cut Diamonds Ideal Choice fo...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.47 CTW Diamond Platinum Scrolling Foliate Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.35 carat G color with VS2 clarity - bead set in a milgrain octagonal form head Flanked by pierced geometric shoulders be...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Chalcedony & Sapphire Cocktail Ring, Size 5
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stunning ring showcases a captivating blend of soft elegance and bold design. Crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, it features a smooth, polished chalcedony centerpiece that ra...
Chalcedony, Sapphire
Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bold Art Deco–inspired ring, centered with a brilliant round-cut diamond that radiates timeless sparkle.
Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Platinum Ring with Baguette, Princess, and Round Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite platinum ring features a variety of diamond cuts, showcasing the brilliance and versatility of each stone. The ring includes 12 princess-cut diamonds weighing a total ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 18KT Gold South Sea Cultured Pearl & Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A refined Art Deco period ring dating to the 1920s, crafted in solid 18KT gold and centred with a lustrous South Sea cultured pearl.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Solitaire Diamond and Emerald Target Ring with Milgrain Edging
Located in London, GB
An exquisite Art Deco-style solitaire target ring showcasing a central Old European-cut (or round brilliant-cut) diamond set within a fine milgrain bezel.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,556Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Sapphire Diamond Halo Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite cocktail ring showcases a stunning natural sapphire, weighing approximately 2 carats, set in a sophisticated Art Deco-inspired design.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Burmese Ruby OMC Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a spectacular Antique Victorian - Art Deco Wedding Engagement Ring with three gorgeous natural Burmese Ruby gems surrounded by magnificent Old Mine Cut Diamonds of stunnin...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K White Gold, Art Deco Style
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 3.91 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Art Deco Natural Blue Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k white gold ring features a natural blue sapphire in an Art Deco mount.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco French GIA 3.47 carat Ceylon sapphire diamond platinum cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Few rings distill the Art Deco spirit as precisely as this French cocktail ring from 1935.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Certified 0.25ct Diamond Art Deco 18k Gold Ring Handmade by NOOI JEWELRY
Located in Dueville, IT
The striking design forms a radiant starburst or compass motif, balancing classic Art Deco symmetry with delicate artistry. At its heart sits a certified (GIA or equivalent) 0.25-ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive Art Deco ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold French Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920’s Fabulous French Art Deco Ring. Such a Gorgeous Statement Piece. Set with Natural Rubies & Diamonds. French Stamped on The Ba...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1933 Natural Saltwater Pearl Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a mounted near-round button pearl measuring 10.08 x 9.75 mm Orangy brown body color and displaying a strong iridescence orient Natural saltwater Pinctada in origin with no ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Certified Diamond & Green Emerald Fancy Art Deco Style Halo Set Platinum Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum 950 Total weight: 3.36 g.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Sapphire Diamond Halo Art Deco Style Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Weight: 1.64 g.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Black Onyx Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.50 g.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,500Sale Price|48% Off
Sophia D Art Deco Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This platinum ring centers on a 1.05 carat round brilliant cut natural diamond, set within an octagonal Art Deco inspired frame.
Diamond
Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style Target Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Discover a stunning Art Deco–inspired ring, centered with a brilliant round-cut diamond that radiates timeless sparkle.
Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond & Black Onyx Art Deco Style Dinner 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A stunning piece to match with your everyday look. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Weight: 4.30 g.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Emerald Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 4.13 g.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 0.72ct Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, Art Deco Style
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.72 Carat Diamond Ring – 18K Gold, 6.11g / 0.2 t oz
Classic in its simplicity and luminous in its effect, this all-diamond ring presents a single stone of fine qua...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is gorgeous and holds an inky blue sapphire at the centre of a halo of sparkling diamonds. The sapphire measures 60pts and the diamond total 24pts. Modelled in 18carat gol...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Art Deco Style Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning ring is vintage but created in an Art Deco style. It is modelled in 18carat white gold and the diamonds have a total weight of 45pts. Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Panel Dimen...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18KT White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1970, 3.9ct
Located in Braintree, GB
A classic diamond cluster ring crafted in solid 18KT white gold. The design features a central round brilliant-cut diamond surrounded by six matching round brilliant diamonds arrange...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.71 g.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Platinum London Blue Topaz and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 5.4 grams Color Stone Details: Type: 2 London Blue Topaz Shape: Round Carat Weigh: 2.25 cttw Color: Light Blue Side Sto...
White Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Baby Ring Yellow Gold Antique Vintage Original 1920's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Art Deco Diamond Baby Ring Yellow Gold Antique Vintage Original 1920's Features a Genuine Natural .03ct Old Single Cut Diamond Genuine Baby Ring Not Made for Adult Fingers 100%...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18k Gold Ring with 1 Carat Diamonds, France Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
This beautiful example of an Art Deco ring is made of 18k gold and embellished with approximately 1 carat round cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Rhodolite Garnet Bezel Ring, 2.0 Carats
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This bold men’s ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features a striking 7.3mm round rhodolite garnet, weighing approximately 2.0 carats. The rich, deep reddish-purple gemstone is ...
Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Palladium Antique Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco palladium ring, circa 1930s, featuring a geometric architectural design set with old European cut round diamonds, baguette-cut diamonds, round emeralds, and baguette-cut eme...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
Classic Art Deco 10K Gold Men's Ring with 0.08ct Diamonds, Unisex
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This men’s ring is crafted in 10K yellow gold and features a clean, classic design with timeless appeal. At its center are three round diamonds set in a row, each held securely in pr...
Diamond, 10k Gold
Art Deco Vintage Platinum 2.53ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, Circa 1920, Women's
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A classic Art Deco Platinum Diamond solitaire ring comprising a transitional brilliant cut diamond of 2.53 ct., J color, si clarity in a claw setting with unusual diamond shoulders...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This beautiful ring holds a gorgeous deep blue sapphire which glows in the light. The sapphire measures approx 1.7carat. The diamond halo surrounding this stone totals approx 64pts. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Men's 14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Channel-Set Diamond Ring, 0.52ct
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in rich 14K yellow gold, this men's ring showcases a sleek and timeless design with a bold edge. Set in a clean, linear channel across the top are six round brilliant-cut dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Signed Art Deco 14K White Gold & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco cluster ring. In an 14 karat white gold mounting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.07 Carat GIA Transitional Cut Diamond & Sapphire Navette Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super quality Art Deco era 1.07 Carat "Transitional" Cut Diamond & Sapphire Navette Ring composed of platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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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