Oval Ruby Halo Natural Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. NOTE: The color and size of natural gemstones may slightly vary, as no two gems...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 9K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Total weight: 3.14 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Three 0.75TCW Oval Cut Ruby Ring. Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Oval Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite three-stone ring showcases a trio of vibrant oval-cut rubies, elegantly set in an east-west...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$5,023Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.13 Ct Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Pear Engagement Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3.13 Ct Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Pear Engagement Ring in 14 Karat White Gold This design showcases a rich red ruby center stone embraced by a double halo of sparkling pear-cut diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.13 Ct Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Pear Engagement Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3.13 Ct Natural Ruby Diamond Halo Pear Engagement Ring in 18 Karat White Gold This design showcases a rich red ruby center stone embraced by a double halo of sparkling pear-cut diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Ruby Diamond Wedding Band Ring Gift for Her Set in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bold, brilliant, and beautifully structured—this striking ring is crafted in luminous 14k white gold and showcases a captivating row of five vibrant emerald-cut rubies totaling 3.4 c...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
24 Carat Oval Cut Pink Kunzite Ring. French Ruby Halo Cocktail 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Kunzite Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 24.1-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Primary Stone Color: Pink Saturated Color Secondary Stone: Kunzite Secondary Stone Weigh...
Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1.90 Carat Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Gold Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring – 4.90 Carat Ruby Floral Statement Ring Celebrate timeless elegance with this magnificent 14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style 18K Gold Regal Cocktail Ring with 1.08Ct Ruby & Clustered Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco–inspired cocktail ring is crafted in 18K white gold, featuring a vibrant 1.08 carat emerald-cut ruby at the center.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$860Sale Price / item|20% Off
Elegant Round Cut Ruby Ring and Halo Diamond Studded in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Diamond Ruby Ring in 14k gold featuring natural ruby of 0.55 carats and diamonds of 0.39 carat. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Ruby improves mental stre...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Diamond Halo Set Vintage Inspired Style Three Stone Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Three radiant rubies, each surrounded by sparkling diamonds, beautifully arranged to resemble a delicate halo. The rubies serve as the center pistils, while the surrounding diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,280Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unique Ruby July Birthstone Half Band Ring With Halo Diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Radiating vibrant elegance, this 14K yellow gold ring features a striking row of emerald-cut rubies totaling 3.85 carats. Each rich red ruby is framed by a halo of dazzling diamonds,...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$936Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Cut Ruby and Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
this stunning ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features a captivating 0.52 carat pear-shaped gemstone at its center. Encircling the vibrant center stone is a dazzling double ha...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$876Sale Price / item|20% Off
VR Jewels Vintage Inspired Natural Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring showcases an emerald cut natural ruby weighing 0.86 carats, framed by a halo of round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling about 0.2 carats. The stones are securely set ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,496Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.05 Carat Oval Ruby Halo Ring 0.32 Carat SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
2.05 Carat Oval Ruby Halo Ring 0.32 Carat SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold The radiant oval-cut ruby is encircled by brilliant round diamonds, creating a shimmering halo that maximi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 1.75 Carat Round Diamond Ruby Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco inspired Diamond and ruby "bulls eye" engagement ring from the Peter Suchy Jewelers Worship.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$5,191Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond and Ruby Ring Platinum & Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning French Art Deco ring exudes timeless sophistication and expert craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1 Carat Ruby Engagement Ring. Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold 18k Primary Stone: Ruby Primary Stone Weight: Approx 1.10ct Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Stone: Diamond, Ruby Secondar...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this vintage ruby & diamond halo ring!! Ring Details Material: 14K Yellow & White Gold Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Width: 8.3mm Head Height: 3.2mm Shank Width: 2.1m...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold .80ct European Cut Diamond Ring with Ruby Halo size 6.75
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold ring made in Art Deco style featuring diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum This antique cocktail ring is crafted in 900 platinum and features a circular ruby and diamond design with rich red rubies total...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique German Halo Ring natural 0.7 ct Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø3.75US
Located in SE
Beautiful old German Halo Ring from ca. 1920s -1930s, with great stones and parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Crown in Platinum Ø 11mm x 5mm deep with claw set Natural Ru...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Ring. 1.10ct Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum, Gold, 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Oval Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 3.82 Grams This exquisite platinum rin...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
No Heat Burma Ruby Ring. AGL 1.40ct Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certification: AGL Certificate Primary Stone: Burma Ruby Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 1.4-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Color: F Color Primary Stone Cl...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art-Deco Platinum & 18K Gold, rubis and old cut diamonds Target Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical sheet — • Period / Style: Circa 1920s — Art-Deco • Metals: Platinum with 18K yellow gold accents • Centre stone: Old-cut / antique diamond, approx. 1.00 carat • Surrounding...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Baguette Diamond Halo GIA Certified 5.08 Carat Oval Burma Ruby Engagement Ring
By DeKaraDesign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There is a beautiful Art Deco inspired gallery which gives the ring a graceful finish, with hand pulled platinum wire.
Heart Engagement Ring. 0.80ct Heart Shape Diamond Ruby Accent Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx 0.80 Carats Primary Stone Color: J Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Secondary Stones: Ruby, Diamond Secondary Stone Weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning cluster holds a bright pink ruby at the centre measuring 50pts and around the outside is a halo of sparkling diamonds totalling approx 35pts. The ring is modelled in 18...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Round Diamond and Ruby Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Round Diamond and Ruby Filigree Cocktail Ring This 18 karat white gold ring features an intricate filigree design. A 1.01 carat round brilliant-cut diamond is bezel-set in the cente...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Halo Style Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Art Deco Style Engagement Ring 2 Carat Light Fancy Yellow with Rubies and Diamonds Main Diamond Details: The main diamond weighs approximately 2.02ctw.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Buccellati Ruby Ring. 7.40ct Oval Cut Burma Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold 1970
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Age: Vintage Era: Circa 1970 Manufacturer: Buccellati Country of Origin: Italy Primary Stone: Burma Ruby Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 7.40-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Secon...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Ruby Diamond Octagonal Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 18K White Gold, this Ruby Art Deco Ring captures timeless sophistication with the brilliance of a Diamond Halo Ring, making it an elegant choice for collectors or meaningf...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,942Sale Price|25% Off
Platinum Engagement Ring with GIA Certified 0.50ct Diamond & Rubies
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This captivating engagement ring is a symphony of luxury and elegance, crafted in the finest platinum for lasting beauty and strength. At its heart lies a resplendent GIA certified d...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring. GIA 1.20ct Old European Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certified Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx 1.20-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: F Color Primary Stone Clarity: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Buccellati Burma Ruby Ring. 7.40ct Oval Cut Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Age: Vintage Era: Circa 1970 Manufacturer: Buccellati Country of Origin: Italy Primary Stone: Burma Ruby Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 7.40-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Secon...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Diamond & Red Pink Ruby Edwardian Style Engagement 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This Art Deco style Diamond and Ruby Ring is absolutely divine.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Burma Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions Weight: 4.0 grams Ring Size: UK L / US 5.75 / EU 51.5 Specifications Metal: Platinum Fineness: PT950 Type: Cluster ring / halo ring Style: Art Deco style Era: Modern Gem...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.70 Carat Natural Marquise Diamond, Calibre Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K
Located in Zurich, CH
A Striking Art Deco-Inspired Geometric Shield Ring Featuring an Eyecatching 0.70 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond, Calibre Rubies, and Pavé Accents.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald-Cut Ruby and Tapered Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald-Cut Ruby and Tapered Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring Description: This dramatic ballerina-style ring is crafted in a striking combination of yellow and white gold. At its ce...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art-Deco Original Platinum Green Tourmaline 2.20 cts. and Diamond Ring, Ca. 1920
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art-Deco Original Platinum Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring, Ca. 1920 This exquisite Art Deco ring showcases a vibrant oval-cut green tourmaline, measuring approximately (9.4 × 6.44...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Emerald Cut Pink Amethyst Ruby Diamond Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Rose Gold Total weight: 4.00 g.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond and Ruby Retro Style Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Let your style shine with every glance. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Rose Gold Total weight: 5.25 g.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
White Gold Old European Cut Diamond and Calibré Ruby Target Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Old European Cut Diamond and Calibré Ruby Target Ring Description: This Art Deco-style target ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and centers on a 0.65-carat Old Euro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Red Ruby Diamonds Vintage Style Vertical Three Stone 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 2.50 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,008Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Pear Cut Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Cut Ruby Cocktail ring in 18K Gold with diamonds which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality. Designed with pear cut ruby...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 3.30 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Elevate any occasion and make a memorable statement with the IGI Certified 3.30 Carat Cabochon Oval Ruby Ring. Its deep purplish red color, cabochon oval shape, and art deco-inspired...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, White Topaz & Amehtyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, White Topaz & Amethyst Ring — 18K Gold & Silver 12ct Natural Ruby •5 Carat Natural Purple Amethyst • 1ct White Topaz • Signed Masterpiece A c...
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,552Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 1.16 carat 3 Cluster Red Rubies Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This stunning cluster baguette and diamond ring has a colour stone border to give it that extra sparkle in 18KTWhite Gold. Make a commitment to glamour, integrity and style with t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 1.07 Carat Ruby & Diamond Pavé Chevron Cocktail Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This striking Ruby & Diamond cocktail ring showcases a captivating arrangement of marquise and square cut rubies totaling 1.07 carats. The six vibrant red gemstones are artfully ...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Pink Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Pink Sapphire Ring — 18K Gold & Silver 12ct Natural Ruby • 3ct Natural Pink Sapphires • 1ct White Topaz • Signed Masterpiece A commanding jewel of exce...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
GIA Cert. 9.72 Carat No Heat Star Ruby & Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified unheated 9.72-carat purplish red star ruby sits at the heart of this vintage mixed cut diamond platinum ballerina-style ring. Details: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: ...
Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum
Natural Oval Ruby Gemstone Statement Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This oval-shaped natural ruby ring is set in 14k solid gold with a raised prong...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Burmese 12.00ct Star Ruby Cocktail Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, One-of-a-Kind
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This distinctive cocktail ring showcases a 4.00-carat oval cabochon Burmese star ruby as its centerpiece, complemented by a surrounding halo of seven untreated star rubies totaling a...
Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$167Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Minimal Ruby Princess-Cut Mosaic Ring in Sparkle Diamond Jewelry Gift
Located in New York, NY
This 925 sterling silver ring showcases a clean, modern silhouette centered on a square cluster of four natural rubies, each 2x2 mm, for a vivid 0.4 carat burst of pink-red color. De...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Blue Topaz Ring - 18K Gold & Silver Circa “90s”
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Blue Topaz Ring 18K Gold & Silver – Signed Circa 90s A bold expression of color, scale, and artistry, this exceptional Bochic “Orient” ring is a st...
Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Pear Ruby Natural Diamond Eternity Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This half-eternity gemstone ring features pear-cut natural ruby horizontally ar...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Natural Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This regal ring features an oval-cut ruby at the center, surrounded by a double...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,396Sale Price / item|20% Off
Cluster Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.74 carats and diamonds of 0.4 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Oval 1 ct Ruby Trillium Floral Shank Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$1,352Sale Price / item|20% Off
Genuine Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring for Women in Solid 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring for Women in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.25 carats and diamonds of 0.35 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Ruby i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k 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.
Ready to rock? Some of our favorite jewelry designers and dealers share indispensable advice for choosing that most important ring.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.