GRS-Certified 2.06ct Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GRS 18K 2.06 ct Pigeon Blood Ruby&Diamonds Antique Art Deco Engagement Ring* GRS-Certified natural pigeon blood ruby as the center stone weighing 2.06 ct set on the 18K white gold ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver A bold expression of vintage glamour and refined craftsmanship, this exceptional Bochic “Orient”...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Cut Zambian Emerald SI/H Diamond Halo Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Cut Zambian Emerald SI/H Diamond Halo Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold This pear-shaped emerald ring is surrounded by a radiant halo of brilliant-cut diamonds, creating a luxur...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.34 Ctw Heart-Cut Emerald Natural Diamond Halo Ring 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
A captivating blend of romance and refined luxury, this 18K white gold emerald and diamond ring showcases a stunning heart-shaped natural emerald at its center, radiating rich green ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.85Ct Pear Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo SI/H Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
2.85Ct Pear Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo SI/H Engagement Ring 18k White Gold This ring features pear and baguette cut diamonds halo around pear cut blue sapphire making a perfect S...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$2,976Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.85Ct Pear Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo SI/H Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
2.85Ct Pear Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo SI/H Engagement Ring 14k White Gold This ring features pear and baguette cut diamonds halo around pear cut blue sapphire making a perfect S...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Spectrum 18K White Gold 4.6-Ct Heart-Shaped Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Express timeless affection with the Spectrum Heart-Shaped Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring. This enchanting piece centers on a bold 4.6-carat heart-shaped blue sapphire, celebrate...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
AGL Certified 1.76 Carat Pigeon's Blood Red No Heat Classic Burma Ruby Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 1.76 Carat Cushion Cut Pigeon's Blood Red No Heat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold. Set with a round cut diamond halo and two trillion cut side stones. The ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,492Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver A bold expression of vintage glamour and refined craftsmanship, this exceptional Bochic ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Round Diamond & Ruby Art Deco Style Floral Halo Set Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Information Style: Art Deco Width: 10 mm. Length: 10 mm. Weight: 3.70 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,556Sale Price|20% Off
14k Ring Solid Gold Ring Diamond Ring Emerald Ring Emerald Oval Ring Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
14K Ring Solid Gold Ring Diamond Ring Emerald Ring Emerald Oval Ring Gold Fancy Ring This 14K solid Gold Emerald / Diamond contemporary ring. The fine Quality gold finishing wi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,026Sale Price|20% Off
18k Ring Solid Gold Ring Diamond Ring Emerald Ring Emerald Oval Ring Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring Solid Gold Ring Diamond Ring Emerald Ring Emerald Oval Ring Gold Fancy Ring This 18K solid white Gold Emerald / Diamond contemporary ring. The fine Quality gold fini...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Rose Gold
$8,094Sale Price|24% Off
Platinum Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring 4.56ct Emerald Cut Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Exceptional Zambian emerald and diamond ring crafted in luxurious PT900 platinum, featuring a stunning 4.56 carat natural emerald cut Zambian emerald measuring approximately 11.1 x 8...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Art Deco Style Round Diamond & Ruby Fancy Cut Halo Stud 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone is specialty cut to surround the excellent round brilliant cut center diamond, which is in a thin bez...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a unique necklace taken from the Art Deco era. This platinum piece features a square calibrated ruby halo pendant at the centre boasting a perfectly matched striking red...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
1.90 Carat Oval Cut Pink Tourmaline Ring. Diamond Cluster Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Tourmaline Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.90-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Primary Stone Color: Pink Color Secondary Stone: Ruby Secondary Stone Weight: Approx....
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Halo Interchangeable Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Earring Set with Ring
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Interchangeable earring diamond set which is accompanied with a timeless triple halo diamond ring. Our hand crafted set is staring GIA certified Interchangeable Double...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 40 Carat Natural Unheated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Certified 40-carat natural unheated Ceylon (Sri Lankan) yellow sapphire, ruby and diamond cluster cocktail ring in 14kt yellow gold. Made in an unusual warm alloy that is in between ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Negligeé Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite negligeé necklace showcasing the elegance of Art Deco design. Crafted from platinum, the pendant features a ruby and diamond set loop atop which plays host ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified cushion Natural Green Diamond and Pink Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This striking statement ring centers a rare cushion-cut fancy green diamond, brilliantly framed by a dual-tone double halo. An inner circle of delicate rare fancy pink diamonds set i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified cushion Natural Green Diamond and Pink Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A captivating celebration of color and craftsmanship, this extraordinary ring showcases a mesmerizing cushion-cut natural fancy green diamond at its center. Surrounding the vivid cen...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified cushion Natural Green Diamond and Pink Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This masterfully crafted 18K gold statement ring centers on a rare GIA Certified cushion-cut natural Green Diamond. The central stone displays a soft, refreshing verdant hue, meticul...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
From $4,992 / item
Spectrum 18k White Gold Cushion-Cut Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Command attention with the Spectrum Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring. This opulent design features a significant 3.45-carat cushion-cut natural emerald, radiating a lush, verdant d...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Cocktail 3.44TCW Blue Sapphire Gemstone Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Solid Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cocktail 3.44TCW Blue Sapphire Gemstone Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Solid Gold This ring features a prominent, deep blue, natural oval-cut sapphire at its heart, exhibiting a mesmeri...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cocktail 3.44TCW Blue Sapphire Gemstone Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Solid Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This ring features a prominent, deep blue, natural oval-cut sapphire at its heart, exhibiting a mesmerizing gradient of color. The central sapphire is magnificently framed by a brill...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,310Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 18k White Gold Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Make a commanding statement with the Spectrum Emerald and Diamond Statement Ring. This opulent design features a magnificent 2.67-carat emerald-cut natural emerald, celebrated for it...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Certified Cocktail Ring with Natural Fancy Color Mix Cut Diamonds in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant cocktail ring highlights a pear-shaped rose-cut natural yellow diamond as its captivating centerpiece, framed by a halo of pear-shaped natural fancy color diamonds. Fini...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Certified Cocktail Ring with Natural Fancy Color and Rose Cut Diamonds 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A bold cocktail ring centered with a cushion-cut natural Fancy Brown Diamond in rich cognac-chocolate tones, framed by a crisp halo of natural white diamonds that intensifies its dep...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Cushion cut Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite cocktail ring is a masterclass in intricate design, featuring a captivating 4.02 carats cushion-cut yellow diamond as its focal point. The center stone is cradled in a...
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$3,500Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 14K White Gold Blue Sapphire and Pear-Cut Diamond Floral Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Indulge in the regal beauty of the Spectrum Blue Sapphire and Diamond Floral Ring. This striking piece is anchored by a deep, 2.28-carat oval blue sapphire that radiates timeless sop...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$11,666Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 14K White Gold Heart-Shaped Blue Sapphire and Mixed-Cut Diamond Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Express timeless affection with the Spectrum Heart-Shaped Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring. This enchanting piece centers on a bold 4.6-carat heart-shaped blue sapphire, celebrate...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
3.15 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.92 Carat SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3.15 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.92 Carat SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring This ring features an oval blue sapphire with halo of diamonds around making a September birthstone enga...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$2,919Sale Price / item|20% Off
Real 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Real 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold This ring is designed to dazzle with classic elegance and refined sophistication. This ring features a...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,368Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold This ring is designed to dazzle with classic elegance and refined sophistication. This ring features ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,377Sale Price|20% Off
5.11 Ct Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.53 Ct SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
5.11 Ct Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.53 Ct SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold This ring is masterfully set with octagon cut emerald in center with round cut diamonds halo around mak...
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$5,839Sale Price|20% Off
3.15 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.92 Carat SI/H Diamond 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3.15 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.92 Carat SI/H Diamond 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring This ring features an oval blue sapphire with halo of diamonds around making a September birthstone enga...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Sophia D. 10.94 Emerald Cabochon Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the emerald is a halo of rubies, totaling 0.95 carats, which enhances its rich tone.
Emerald
Aquamarine and Ruby Earrings. 2.30ct Aquamarine Ruby Halo Stud Earring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Stone: Aquamarine, Ruby Material: Platinum Primary Stone: Aquamarine Primary Stone Cut: Round Primary Stone Weight: Approx 2.30ct Both Earrings Halo Ruby Cut: French Cut Halo Ruby We...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum
Contemporary Baguette Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Halo Pendant in 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Metal: 18K White Gold Design: Layered Cushion Pendant with Illusion Diamond Center and Ruby Halo Center Stones: Natural Diamonds Center Setting: Illusion Set B...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Double Halo Round Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Diamond Ruby Pendant features a brilliant center diamond framed by a vibrant ruby halo and an outer circle of sparkling diamonds in a refined Art Deco-inspired design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum Aquamarine Earrings. 2.30ct Round Aquamarine French Ruby Halo Earring
Located in New York, NY
Stone: Aquamarine, Ruby Material: Platinum Primary Stone: Aquamarine Primary Stone Cut: Round Primary Stone Weight: Approx 2.30ct Both Earrings Halo Ruby Cut: French Cut Halo Ruby We...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Calibre Cut Tapered Baguettes Diamond Art-Deco Circle Gold Dangle Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
We pay tax and shipping expenses. Ruby Calibre Cut Tapered Baguettes Diamond Art-Deco Circle Gold Dangle Earrings This extraordinary art-deco style crimson red ruby earring pair, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Cert Ballerina Halo Interchangeable Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
Interchangeable Double Halo Ballerina style pair of diamond earrings 4.66 Carat total diamond weight. One of a kind earrings are made with detailed craftsmanship and are set with tw...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$225Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Five-Petal Natural Ruby & Zircon Halo Floral Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This 925 sterling silver ring featuring a graceful floral motif adorned with five natural ruby gemstones. The rubies are beautifully arranged in a mix of oval and round cuts, measuri...
Ruby, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Lily Cut Pink Amethyst and Ruby Halo Pendant Necklace in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this refined Halo Pendant Necklace is available in White Topaz with Emerald, Pink Amethyst with Ruby, or Blue Topaz with Sapphire, offering timeless Art D...
Amethyst, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
3.15 ct Ruby & 0.76 ct Diamond Halo Drop Earrings 14K White Gold Bridal Gift
Located in Deira, AE
An oval ruby in a mixed round-and-baguette halo sits above a pear-cut ruby framed the same way, the two linked into a compact drop. The rubies read a deep, vivid red against bright w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K Rose Gold 5.51 CT Pink Sapphire & 1.52 CT Diamond Pear Fringe Drop Necklace
Located in Jaipur, IN
Eleven pear-cut pink sapphires, each crowned with a diamond pavé halo, cascade in a graduating fringe from 14K solid rose gold. 5.51 carats of natural pink sapphire, 1.52 carats of d...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,152Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Multi Gemstone Long Dangle Drop Wedding Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A striking combination of bold color and timeless elegance, these 14K yellow gold drop earrings feature vibrant rubies (4.31 cts) arranged in a graceful vertical line. At the base, d...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Pear Cut Vivid Red Teardrop Fine Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Ideal for Fine Jewelry This pear-shaped rubellite is perfectly suited for: • Luxury engagement ring center stone • Statement cocktail ring • High jewelry pendant • Drop earrings...
Tourmaline
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.