1920s Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated, rectangular Art Deco design is ornamented with a feature 0.18 ct Old European round cut diamond, bezel set to the center of the ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite Art Deco–style ring features a striking oval Sapphire at its center, embraced by bold geometric lines that echo the glamour of the era.
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Filigree Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring centering a Brilliant cut Diamond, approx. 0.45 carat; wonderful H color and VS2 clarity, milgrain setting; shank is 18K and top mounting i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond & Emerald Art Deco Style Halo Sunburst 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 5.10 g.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 1.07 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage 1950s diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The Art Deco style spherical design is embellished with thirty-two pavé set transitio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Emerald Deco Art Style Floral Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Diamond and Emerald Art Deco floral ring is a stunning blend of elegance and intricate artistry.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold, Diamond, & Camphor Glass Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco white gold, diamond, and camphor glass ring. In 14 karat white gold. With camphor glass cabochon in a filigree setting with a small single cut, center-set d...
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond French Cut Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond French Cut Engagement Ring - GIA. This incredible antique engagement ring is crafted in platinum. This ring features a beautiful w...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Vintage Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: platinum Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.82ct Color: H Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 6 round single cut = 0.12cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Dimensions: ring top ...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond & Black Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Flower White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Whether worn as a statement or a keepsake, it’s a piece that resonates with the harmony of opposites—a true reflection of your unique style. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total we...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Deco Platinum GIA 0.97ctw Burma No Heat Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 10.2mm (0.40") (top of the ring - north to south) -1.5mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5mm rise off the fi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Style Band 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A lovely Art Deco inspired half eternity band ring! The band is meticulously design with horizontally set baguette blue sapphire and round cut diamonds with color H and clarities SI1...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Cluster 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Made entirely of white gold, this charming Art Deco inspired ring is elegant and timeless.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 2.05 Carat Pink Tourmaline 0.55 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 2.05 carat tourmaline and 0.55 carat diamond, platinum ring; part of our diverse collection of gemstone rings.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
$1,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Art Deco Style Diamond Filigree Ring with .65 Points
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat Art Deco Style diamond filigree ring, containing 16 rose and single cut diamonds of good quality weighing .65pts. ring is 6 and can be size to fit for free.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Floral Engagement Ring, Art Deco, 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 3.82 g.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s Art Deco 18K White Gold .60ct Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Diamond Details: Natural Diamond, .60ct, Transitional Round, F Color, VS ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond & Blue Sapphire 14K White Gold Dome Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning ring displays the outstanding workmanship famous inspired by Art Deco era.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1925 Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Pearl Bypass Ring - Platinum Over Gold
Located in Lexington, KY
Diamond & Pearl Bypass Ring - Size 5.5 - 1.86 Grams - Platinum over gold - Art Deco 1925 - 4.15mm round pearl - .16 ct G color VS2 clarity diamond
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
$1,489 / set
18K Art Deco Filigree Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 18K white gold filigree ring featuring a round blue sapphire.
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Aquamarine & Sapphire Diamond White Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This Diamond, Aquamarine, and Sapphire Art Deco-style ring exudes elegance and sophistication.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Green Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Ring Art Deco Style Flower
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural green Tourmaline and Diamonds tourmaline origin - Mozambique stone measurements - 0.16 х 0.28 х 0.28 in / 4 х 7 х 7 mm stone weight - 1.30 carats rin...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Diamond Flower Ring, Circa 1980, 0.40ct
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 14K yellow gold flower ring features a radiant floral design adorned with sparkling diamonds. At its center is a single round diamond measuring approximately 0.38mm, wit...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond Sapphire Target Platinum Engagement Cocktail Dress Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Style diamond and sapphire target stylized engagement or cocktail/dress ring in platinum, 2000s.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 0.40 Carat Emerald 1.52 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated, convex design is ornamented with a feature four-claw set 0.40ct round f...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$1,481Sale Price / item|25% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring "The Cindy" Art Deco Style Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k rose gold ruby and diamond ring, containing 4 round cut ruby of fine quality weighing .90pts. and 5 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .13pts. in an "Art Deco"...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Ring Diamond & Emerald Vintage Pinky US Size 3.5
Located in Greer, SC
"Lady's Art Deco ring is platinum, stamped 5% Irid Plat, weighs 2.2 pennyweights, good condition.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco 18K White Gold Light Blue Topaz Solitaire Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This is a beautifully detailed vintage-inspired solitaire ring with classic Art Deco influence. Crafted in 18K white gold, this ring features a round faceted light blue Topaz at its ...
Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18K White Gold Thalassa Ring with Blue Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, US
A round brilliant diamond is bezel-set in the center and there is some space between each of the ring's sections, typical of the Art Deco style in jewelry.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Target Engagement Ring in Platinum 950
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Target Engagement Ring showcases a brilliant round diamond at its center, surrounded by a vibrant of rich rubies, and further encircled by sparkl...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$13,248Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 14K Gold Two-Tone Diamond Crest Ring, 1.28ct Center Stone
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking two-tone diamond crest ring is crafted in rich 14K gold, combining a warm yellow gold band with elegant white gold settings for refined contrast and brilliance. At the ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
The emerald is prong-set and framed by intricate hand-engraved details with classic Art Deco influence. Crafted in white gold, the band showcases elegant milgrain and geometric engra...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Floral Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This captivating Art Deco-style floral ring features a brilliant diamond at the center, radiating timeless elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Ring Material: 14K White Gold Condition: 14K White Gold Diamond: 1.50ctw Clarity: VS1 Color: F Ring Dimension: This ring resizable Size: 7 Length: 26.7mm Width: 22.2mm ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Aquamarine & Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.50 g.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A captivating Art Deco–inspired ring featuring a brilliant round-cut diamond at its center, radiating timeless sparkle.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco platinum and 14k gold ring with aquamarine and diamonds, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Item weight: 2.81g The ring has a geometric shape typical of the Art Deco period.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
14K White Gold Art Deco Filigree Sapphire Onyx Diamond Aquamarine Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Stunning 14K white gold Art Deco filigree statement ring featuring a 1 carat natural round aquamarine, 1.7 carats total of hand-cut blue sapphires, 2.5 carats total of hand-cut onyx,...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 4.50 g.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1920 Platinum Eternity Band Ring with 1.20 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
The precision-cut facets and continuous diamond setting capture the pure essence of luxury and vintage refinement. Period: 1920s, Art Deco Metal: Platinum Stones: Natural Diamonds R...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond 18K Solitaire Engagement Ring .50ct Filigree Flowers 1930's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1930's Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring .50ct Diamond 18K White Gold Featuring a Genuine .50ct Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Center Pierced ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond, Sapphire 14K Yellow Gold, Platinum Circle Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Deco period diamond and sapphire Circle ring composed of four diamonds and five blue sapphires set in platinum and 14K yellow gold. Early 20th Century Fine quality, cl...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
$6,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total weight: 6.83 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Filigree White Gold & Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco engagement ring. In 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Convertible Fly Ring & Pin with Ruby Eyes
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This unique detachable fly design offers both artistry and versatility in a single finely crafted piece. Made in 14K yellow gold, the sculpted fly features textured wings and a textu...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Two-Tone 14K Gold Art Deco Bypassing Diamond Ring, 0.9ctw, Size 9
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite two-tone 14K bypassing ring showcases a harmonious blend of yellow and white gold for a modern yet timeless look. The yellow gold band gracefully curves around the fin...
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 0.25ct G VS1 Art Deco Style Ring by NOOI JEWELRY
Located in Dueville, IT
GIA Certified 0.25ct G VS1 Art Deco Style Ring by NOOI JEWELRY Capturing the romance of bygone eras, this exquisite ring features a brilliant 0.25ct G VS1 GIA-certified diamond set ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Round Onyx and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s This bold cocktail ring features a large circular, matte-finish onyx with an old-cut diamond at its centre. The central dia...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco PSI Upsilon Fraternity Badge Ring, Black Enamel, Seed Pearls
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vintage Upsilon fraternity badge is a distinguished piece of collegiate history, crafted from 10K yellow gold and weighing 2.7 grams. Measuring 9.9mm by 5.9mm, the badge feature...
Pearl, Enamel, Yellow Gold
0.49 Carat Brownish Yellow Diamond Woven Pavé Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
An exquisite 1930s Art Deco engagement ring featuring a woven design and intricate milgrain detailing with a 0.49 carat brownish yellow natural diamond (VVS2) at center, complemented...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Certified 1.50 Carat No Heat Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum cocktail ring, set with center C. Dunaigre of Switzerland certified 1.50ct no heat Thailand ruby. Stone measures approx. 7.85 x 6.45 x 3.35mm. Surrounded with a total of app...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.00 Carat Total Weight Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Stones: Pearls, 1.00 Carat Total Weight, Pinkish Luster Finger to Top of Sto...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Bailey Banks & Biddle Art Deco Diamond Enamel 19K Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carat total - G color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a grooved square form head with fanning flourish Flanked by engrav...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Filigree 3-Stone Diamond Spinel Ring 18 Karat
Located in Brunswick, ME
1940 raised top filigree Art Deco Style ring centering a sparkly round cut diamond weighing approx. 0.30 carat color N, VS.
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are three rubies totalling 50pts and four diamonds totalling 8pts. The stones are set flush within the panel. Ring Size: J 1/2 or 5 Face Dimensio...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Art Deco 18K Gold Gray Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18th Century
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stunning cocktail ring is crafted in 18K gold and features an elegant combination of diamonds and gray pearls. The design includes three sparkling diamonds, each measuring appro...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
French Art Deco Style 0.80 Carat Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful French Art Deco Style Diamond and Emerald Ring made Platinum. The Center Diamond weighs 0.80 cts. and the other diamonds weigh 1.50 carats. Ring Size US 6.50.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 0.65 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond Engagement Gold Ring Circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent Art Deco white gold & 0.65 carat natural diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is gorgeous and holds deep blue sapphires and sparkling diamonds. The sapphire at the centre measures 70pts and the surrounding sapphires measure approx 2pts each. The diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 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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