1.50 Carat Ruby Engagement Ring. Oval Ruby Old Mine Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 1.50 Carats Center Ruby Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 Carats Diamond Cut: Old M...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
$2,775Sale Price / item|25% Off
Ruby Diamond Geometric Halo Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by Art Deco elegance, this refined Ruby Diamond Ring offers striking collector appeal and the timeless sophistication of a distinguished Ruby Cocktail Ring.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Oval Ruby and Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby and Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring Description: This striking cocktail ring is crafted in a combination of platinum and 14k gold. It features a prominent 2.53-carat ova...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring. 1.6ct Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 1.60 carats Center Ruby Cut: Oval Cut Center Ruby Type: Natural Center Ruby Setting: Bezel Set Secondary Stones: Diamond Seco...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 0.20 ct diamond and ruby ring, 1920s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An old gold ring in the Art Deco style made of yellow gold (approx. 0.700) with silver elements (0.990).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco 1.15ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco show stopper features a wonderful red ruby in its centre with multiple diamond halos surrounding the stone. The central ruby is and old cushion cut, 1.15 carat stone an...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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...
Diamond, Ruby, Aquamarine, 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
Large Cabochon Ruby and Old Mine Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large Cabochon Ruby and Old Mine Diamond Halo Ring Description: This statement ring features a significant 27.12-carat oval cabochon ruby with a high-domed profile and a saturated ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Old Mine Cut Diamond, Ruby, and Rectangular Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Old Mine Cut Diamond, Ruby, and Rectangular Diamond Art Deco Ring Description: This striking antique-style target ring is crafted in 14k gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
10K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring, 0.60 Carat Ruby Center, Size 7
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ladies' ring is crafted in 10K yellow gold and features a beautiful oval genuine ruby as the centerpiece. Measuring 6 x 4 mm and weighing approximately 0.60 carats, the ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 10k 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
0.50ct Diamond and Ruby Halo Ring. Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond and ruby ring has a classic Art Deco style target design ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This chic Art Deco style ring features a 1.5 carat diamond surrounded by a glamorous octagonal double halo of vibrant diamonds and rich red rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Baguette Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* Art-deco looking exceptional Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Baguette Halo Ring in 18K White Gold Elevate your fin...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
1 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite engagement ring showcases a stunning 1 carat Old European cut diamond at its center, beautifully complemented by a vibrant halo of rich, red rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$2,500 / item
Opal Ruby Diamond Double Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 3.19 g.
Ruby, Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Art Deco Style Pink Red Ruby & Diamond 18K White Gold Shield Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
18k white gold ring centering 0.76 carat oval ruby framed by a halo of diamonds, with French cut rubies punctuate on west and east side.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Three stone White Diamond Ruby Halo RIng in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Experience timeless elegance with this exquisitely crafted halo ring, designed to captivate with its refined aesthetics and flawless detailing. At the center, a radiant round ruby (0...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.59ct Oval Ruby Ring in 14K Rose Gold with Diamonds
Located in Bangkok, TH
Radiant, romantic, and beautifully timeless—this 1.59 Carat Ruby Ring is a stunning expression of elegance and refined craftsmanship. The vibrant oval ruby at its center captivates w...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Platinum Ring with 2.18ct GIA Yellow Diamond and Calibrated Rubies
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An elegant Art Deco ring crafted in platinum and set with a certified 2.18-carat yellow diamond in a bezel mount.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Kunzite and Ruby Halo Ring. 9.90ct Cushion Cut Kunzite Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Kunzite Center Kunzite Weight: 9.90 carats Center Kunzite Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stones: Rubies, Diamonds Ruby Weight: 1.00 carat total Ruby Cut: ...
Kunzite, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Kunzite and Ruby Ring. 2.50ct Round Kunzite Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Kunzite Center Kunzite Weight: 2.50ct Center Kunzite Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Rubies and diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: Rubies ~0.45ct Total...
Ruby, Kunzite, Diamond, Platinum
$1,470Sale Price / item|30% Off
Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the elegance of Art Deco jewelry, this Ruby Engagement Ring features an oval ruby surrounded by brilliant diamonds and accented with geometric ruby details.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby & Pave Diamond Art Deco Inspired Style Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A gorgeous emerald cut ruby is presented in classic Art Deco style. The gemstone radiates from within a sparkling halo of bright round brilliant cut diamonds punctuated east and west...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Fancy Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s A striking example of Art Deco elegance, this exquisite ring is crafted in a refined combination of 18ct white gold...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$3,375Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 6.11 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bold color meets vintage glamour in this striking Art Deco-style engagement ring. At its heart, a vivid ruby glows with passion, surrounded by a sparkling halo of diamonds that add t...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Sophia D Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Oval Platinum Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A striking Art Deco oval design centered with a 1.51-carat natural oval diamond, framed by a vivid halo of calibré-cut rubies totaling 1.01 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K Gold Engagement Ring, Calibrated Rubies and Diamond Paving Art Deco Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Elegant and radiant, this engagement ring in 18K gold features a beautifully executed setting of calibrated rubies totaling 1.20 carats, forming a glowing halo around a center paved ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic romance meets bold design in this dazzling Art Deco-style cocktail ring. A brilliant round diamond sits at the center, set vertically for a unique twist, while vibrant French...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Original Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing an exquisite original Art Deco Target Ring, a true testament to timeless elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
7.70 Carat Cabochon-Cut Emerald, Diamond, and Ruby Cocktail Ring in Art-Deco
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
7.70 Carat Cabochon-Cut Emerald, Diamond, and Ruby Cocktail Ring in Art-Deco Style This Victorian era art-deco style enchanting forest green emerald, brick red ruby and diamond ring...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Original Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Discover the allure of this exquisite original Art Deco ring, meticulously crafted with an elegant triple-tiered plaque desi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
French Art Deco Platinum 2 Carat Old-Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring, circa 1920
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Period: Art Deco, circa 1920s Origin: France Metal: Platinum Stones: Old-cut diamond, calibré-cut rubies and small diamonds Central diamond weight: Approximately 2 carats Weight: 4.1...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.70ct Diamond and Ruby Halo Ring. Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.70 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary Stone...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Round Shape Brilliant Cut Diamond & Ruby Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 6.80 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ruby cluster ring holds a central ruby measuring 75pts. The ruby held in this ring is a deep pink colour and the sparkle of the diamonds compliment the stone beautifully. The di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.50 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Diamond Ruby Halo Ring Platinum K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Cente...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Marquise Diamond with French-Cut Ruby Halo and Diamond Border Ring
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Diamond with French-Cut Ruby Halo and Diamond Ring Description: This ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a vintage-inspired marquise design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond French Cut Ruby Halo Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 5.00 g.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum and 3 Ruby Engagement Ring. 0.70TCW Oval Rubies Round Cut Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 0.70 Carats Total Center Ruby Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Bezel-...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond Illusion Set & Red Ruby Art Deco Style Statement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Step into a world of vintage sophistication with our breathtaking illusion set diamond and ruby Art Deco style engagement ring. This stunning piece features a masterful arrangement o...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Striking Art Deco–inspired dinner ring featuring an oval-cut ruby at its center, glowing with rich, passionate depth.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Art Deco Calibrated Ruby and Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1920s Step back into the elegance of the 1920s with this stunning 18ct yellow gold Art Deco cocktail ring, an original piece that perfe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ruby cluster ring holds a central ruby measuring 75pts. The ruby held in this ring is a deep pink colour and the sparkle of the diamonds compliment the stone beautifully. The di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pear-Shaped Diamond with French-Cut Ruby Halo and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pear-Shaped Diamond with French-Cut Ruby Halo and Diamond Ring Description: This ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a sophisticated pear-shaped design. A central p...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 4.06 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.70 Carat Round Brilliant Ring. Diamond French Ruby Halo Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.70 carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 2.50 Carat Burmese Pink Sapphire and Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful cluster ring crafted during the Art Deco movement. This piece features a centralised 2.50 carat sapphire of Burmese origin radiating a vibrant natural rich ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA 1.25 Carat Emerald Cut Mozambique Ruby Ring. 0.40ct Diamond Halo Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 1.20 carats Center Ruby Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: GIA Certificate Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Cert. 7.40 Carat Purplish Red Star Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Art Deco Ballerina design ring sets a GIA certified 7.40 carat purplish red star ruby and is framed with 1.75 carat of baguette and round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Half Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Ring. French Ruby Halo Ring Platinum J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Asscher Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certif...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2.09 Carat Oval Cut No Heat Ruby & Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
2.09 carat oval cut no heat ruby and diamond halo ring. Adorned with 12 round cut diamonds forming a halo, totaling 1.08 carat. The ruby is prong set in 18k yellow gold and the rest ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 5.58 g.
Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,542Sale Price / item|20% Off
13.93TCW Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
13.93TCW Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Engagement Ring 14k White Gold This masterpiece features a rich, deep-red natural ruby at the center, surrounded by two radiant diamond ha...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$15,678Sale Price / item|20% Off
13.93TCW Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
13.93TCW Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Engagement Ring 18k White Gold This masterpiece features a rich, deep-red natural ruby at the center, surrounded by two radiant diamond ha...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Ruby Art Deco Style Filigree Engagement Ring in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Echoing the geometry of vintage heirlooms, this Art Deco ruby ring showcases exceptional metalwork.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Art Deco Calibrated Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this stunning original target ring, crafted from 18ct yellow gold and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring with 0.39ct Diamond and Rubies, 21st Century
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A bold tribute to the glamour of the 1930s, this Art Deco–style ring centers on a luminous 0.39 carat transitional cut diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 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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