1920s Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Deco 0.37 carat diamond, 0.16 carat sapphire and 14 karat gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1920s this stunning cluster ring features a natural sapphire at its centre. The oval cut sapphire weighs 1.50 carat and is claw set within a halo of old cut diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco 2.42 Carat Unheated GIA Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Sapphire Details: GIA Report #5212416100 Weight: 2.42ct Measurement: 9....
Sapphire
Oval Shape Blue Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Style Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Charming Art Deco style engagement ring featuring a 1.6 carat (approx) Ceylon sapphire center surrounded by total of .45 diamonds and French cut sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.70ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A lovely Art Deco sapphire and diamond cluster ring which dates back to the 1920s.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Style Diamond & Sapphire .73 Carat Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning vintage Art Deco style .73 carat Old European Cut diamond & 1 carat sapphire engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Three Stone Platinum Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FREE SIZING!!!! Classic and Timeless Art Deco Inspired Ceylon Blue Sapphire Oval Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Sapphires
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage Art Deco European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Sapphires - The center European cut diamond weighs .83ct with I color and SI3 clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire, Old Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring, 1.30 Carats
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring, with a central old cut diamond, weighing an estimated 1.30 carats, in our opinion the colour is I and our opinion of the clarity is VS, in a mi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 18kt White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Art Deco 18kt white gold Sapphire and Diamond three stone ring centered with an rectangular faceted sapphire.
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Art Deco Ring in Platinum Sapphire and Diamonds 1920 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Marquise ring circa 1920-1930 in platinum set with calibrated diamonds and sapphires. This ring with a typical geometric pattern from the 1920s-1930s is adorned with 3 larger diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond & Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A fabulous antique old mine diamond Art Deco revival engagement ring features a dynamic 0.82 carat cushion cut from the 1800s.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Diamond & Sapphire Floral Motif Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An exquisite art deco style floral inspired engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 2 Carat Princess & Round Diamond Channel Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Art Deco 1930s Channel Cut Sapphire and Princess Cut & Round Brilliant Diamonds Platinum Ring ; Diamond Princess Cut/Round Cut=~2 CTW, PT-7.1g (9x23mm ring) size 7.5 An...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Saddle Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Saddle Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art déco 1 Carat diamond and calibrated sapphire ring
Located in Uccle, BE
18Kt White-Gold Ring. Old-Cut center diamond of +/- 1,00 Ct (H-Si) surrounded by 18 Calibrated Sapphires. it's a very well made ring. You can see at the back of the ring that it is ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 2.40ct Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Three old cut diamonds, each grain set within a box collet, comprise the horizontal centre of this unmistakably Art Deco cocktail ring. A graduating pair of grain set, old cut diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring with 0.5ct Diamond & Blue Sapphire, Size 6.25
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring Platinum Weight 7.7g Center Diamond Approx. 0.5ct Total Approx. 1ct European Cut, White Sapphire Accents, Blue Ring Size: 6.25 Face measur...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
French Art Deco Sapphire and White Gold Stylized Bombé Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco sapphire and white gold stylized bombé ring in the industrial style, featuring graduated collet-set sapphires on both sides, in 18k.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mauboussin Paris Art Deco 3.47ct Cushion Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed Art Deco period ring features a 3.47ct cushion-cut unheated Thai sapphire of excellent color and clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, Approx. 4.00 ct
Located in Braintree, GB
An Art Deco platinum ring centred on a cabochon natural sapphire of approximately 4.00 ct, encircled by twenty two old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring with 5.25-Carat Sapphire and Diamond Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A spectacular Art Deco platinum ring showcasing a magnificent 5.25-carat deep blue sapphire at its center, framed by elegant diamond accents that epitomize the geometric glamour of t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Blue Sapphire Ring, 5.76ct No Heat, Diamonds, 1930
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This striking Art Deco ring centers on a magnificent emerald-cut blue sapphire of 5.76 Carats NO HEAT with certificate, its rich, velvety cornflower-blue hue radiating depth and bril...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.81 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped sapphire bullet cabochon weighing approximately 1.11 carats Transparent dark blue in color and bezel set with a square shaped surround Bead set with a double...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Aquamarine Art Deco Ring features a round-cut aquamarine at the center, accented by French cut sapphire and diamond in a balanced geometric arrangement.
Diamond, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Egyptian Revival sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1935.
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Egyptian Revival sapphire and diamond ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Scrolling Bombé Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped cabochon weighing approximately 1.57 carats total - transparent dark blue in color Bezel set with a halo surround of single and old European cut diamonds for...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Yellow Diamond Pink Sapphire Ring 18k Vintage Art Deco (#7)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Ring Elegant with a statement Center is natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Pink Sapphire (somewhat puple) sides have natural white Diamonds All stones are Natural...
Yellow Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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EGL Certified 3 Carat Marquise Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exuding the timeless glamour of the jazz age, this stunning EGL Certified 3 Carat Marquise Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring represents a masterful blend of vintage aesthetic ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 11.70 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding cocktail ring taken from the height of the Art Deco movement.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This Art Deco ring features a French-cut natural blue sapphire center stone presented between two Old European-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.18 carats, F color VS clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco style sapphire diamond platinum band ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Art Deco style sapphire and diamond band ring is a beautifully crafted contemporary piece with a classic vintage-inspired feel.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 1.25ct Diamond Platinum Filigree Ring, Synthetic Sapphire Accents, Circ
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring sits tall and narrow on the finger rather than flat, a shape Art Deco jewelers favored because it let the eye travel the full length of the design in one glance.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco style sapphire diamond platinum cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Though newly made, the ring is deliberately built in the Art Deco idiom: architectural lines, a low profile, and platinum throughout for durability and a bright white backdrop to the...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
14KT White Gold Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Twist Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ring showcases a distinctive crossover or "infinity" design, where two paths of metal twist around each other. One path is set with vibrant blue sapphires, while the other is ado...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum 2.68ct VS1 Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
This antique Art Deco cocktail ring is crafted in fine metal and features a stunning 2.68 carat diamond graded VS1 clarity, certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Style Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains one center square shape sapphire 3.11ct, two trapezoid cut diamonds and two tapered baguettes, 0.70tcw. Center sapphire is GIA certified. Diamonds are G in color and VS...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum French Sugarloaf Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum French Sugarloaf Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 0.80ct Carre Cut Sapphire Ring. Old European Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: Approx 0.80 Carats Center Sapphire Cut: Carré Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx 3.00 Carats...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Star Sapphire Diamond Ring, Circa 1930s, 0.18ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in platinum for durability and timeless appeal, this beautifully detailed ring is a size 4 1/2 and is a wonderful example of vintage craftsmanship and distinctive Art Deco de...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 0.75ct Diamond and Sapphire Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A wonderful old cut diamond is accompanied by two sapphires in this elegant three stone ring. The central diamond is 0.75 carat, and has been given a grading of I in colour and SI1 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Blue Sapphire Three-Stone Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.08 carats, F color VS clarity, centers this elegant three-stone Art Deco ring. The vibrant diamond is set within a geometric fram...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Circa 1920s Unheated Pink Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.4 grams Sapphire Center Stone Details: Weight: 1.00ct total weight Cut: Old Mine Oval C...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Engagement Ring Platinum Solitaire 1ct Antique Original 1920
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920s Vintage 1.00ct Sapphire Platinum Solitaire Art Deco Engagement Ring Featuring a Gorgeous 1.00ct Genuine Natural Blue Round Sapphire Center 100%...
Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring delightful sapphire and diamond stone ring, truly sparkles The item comes without the box in the photos but will be...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 0.55ct Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
The eye catching geometric symmetry, synonymous with the Art Deco movement is apparent in this beautiful cluster ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Style Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume Creation - Unique piece 18 karat white gold ring, eagle head hallmark. This sublime ring was inspired by the clean cut modern lines of the Art Deco movement.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Ring with 1.72ct Diamond and Sapphire, Size 5.75
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Weight 3.8g Art Deco Single Cut Diamond Approx. 1.72ct Sapphire Ring Size 5.75 Measurements 19.6mm x 17mm
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Raymond YARD Unheated AGL Sapphire Engagement Ring - VEG#68a
By Yard
Located in Hicksville, NY
Art Deco Raymond YARD Unheated AGL Sapphire Engagement Ring - VEG#68a Item Details: Year: 1930s Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.2 grams Cente...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 0.90ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1920s this unique cluster ring features an intense blue sapphire at its centre. The sapphire is an old cut stone weighing 0.90 carat and is claw set. Complementing...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Style Platinum Ring With 1.85 Ct Sapphire and Diamond Baguettes
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage art deco ring has swirls of diamond baguettes that are 3/4 of a carat surrounded by light blue sapphire stone.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is gorgeous and holds an inky but sapphire at the centre of a halo of sparkling diamonds. The sapphire measures 15pts and the diamond total 30pts. The inside of the band ha...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Art Deco Wedderien Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Comet Ring, GIA
Located in New York, NY
Fine Art Deco Wedderien natural sapphire, diamond and platinum Comet engagement ring Early 20th Century Sapphire: Cushion, step cut, natural corundum with no indication of heating, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco inspired diamond sapphire cluster platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An additional twenty-two brilliant cut diamonds add layers of shimmer, totaling 0.61 carat and amplifying the ring’s overall radiance. Crafted in luminous platinum with engraved weig...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Invisible Set Yellow Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Featuring a Multi shape gem, this 14k yellow gold Yellow Sapphire Art Deco Ring presents a seamless frame of invisible-set sapphires and diamond shoulders.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Shield Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum ring from the Art Deco era is centered with a sparkling old European cut diamond that weighs approximately 1.00ct. graded K color with VS1 clarity. The center d...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18 K white Gold Art Déco style Diamond Sapphire Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This beautiful 18 K white Gold Ring is inspired by the Art Déco period/style, the halo ring features round H color SI clarity brilliant cut Diamonds with a total weight of 1 ct and i...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond & Synthetic Sapphire Engraved 1 Carat Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning Antique Art Deco diamond & synthetic sapphire engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond & Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.08 g.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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.
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (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.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire 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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