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Art Deco Square Cut Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Art Deco Square Cut Emerald Ring approximately 2.5 ct surrounded by square cut and
Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco 18K Gold Square Four Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco beautiful gold cluster ring, set with four diamonds. The gold tests as 18K, and the white
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Square Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1920’s Fabulous, Art Deco ring. A beautiful square
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Square Emerald with Diamond Stepped Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
exquisite ring that will transform any outfit, whatever the occasion Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Square-Shaped Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1920s, this square-shaped Art Deco cocktail ring features a 0.14-carat Old European
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Square Blue Topaz Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gorgeous Art Deco inspired ring, showcasing a square cut sky shade color blue topaz. The ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Black White Diamond Square Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco Style Black White Diamond Square Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 0.65
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Art Deco Square Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
In the centre of this art deco ring is a 0.55 carat transitional cut diamond. It has been claw set
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Square Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Men Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
poshed yellow gold and white rhodium plated on diamond area. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond Square Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A beautiful Art Deco style 14k white gold millgrain and open work square shape ring featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.52 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Lotus Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With maker's mark and stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 6 1/2 & sizable Measures
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Square Shape Art Deco Style Ring in 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
finishing touch to a special gift. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 9K White Gold Total weight: 3.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold

1930s Art Deco Engraved Jade Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 14 karat yellow gold ring. Charming Art Deco ring, it is decorated on the top with a flat
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Pink Pearl Sapphire White Gold Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stylish Art Deco ring is designed as two sapphire set steps leading up to a lovely intense
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Princess Square Cut Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14k Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
and natural Diamond ring set in 14k solid yellow gold. 4 square cut Rubies are bezel set together with
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Square Shape Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 3.48 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.02 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Lotus Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lotus motif With maker's mark and stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 6 & sizable
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Square Shape Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
14k white gold Art Deco style emerald, onyx, and diamond ring, centrally set with a round emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Square Ruby and Diamond Ellipse Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This sensational Art Deco inspired cocktail ring is hand set in a remarkable mosaic-like pattern of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jabel Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Crescent Engagement Ring
By Jabel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clean and bright. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold. Fully signed Jabel. Circa: 1930's. Ring size: 4 1/4 and
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 0.43 Carat Square Colombian Emerald 18 Karat Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring features a central 0.43 carat Square cut Fine Intense Green
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Engraved Squared Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Engraved Squared Wedding Band. This gorgeous wedding band
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.76 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
profile. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold. Circa: 1930's. With partial maker's mark. Ring size: 5 1/2 and
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring holds one sapphire measuring 35pts and the diamond total is 14pts. The glossy gold band
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Yellow Gold Blue Glass Art Deco Solitaire Ring - 10k Square Cut Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 3 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s
Category

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old Art Deco, Messika Faith Allah Carved Emerald Yellow Gold Ring.
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Old Art Deco, Messika Faith Allah Carved Emerald 22K Yellow Gold Ring Emerald - 8.64 Cts For
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

13.00 Carat Amethyst Art Deco Filigree White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
13.00ct rectangle amethyst Art Deco 1940's filigree 14k white gold cocktail ring. 1 bright medium
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Natural Pink Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Deco-inspired ring is made of 14 karat yellow gold and features a natural pink tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Art Deco Amethyst Diamond Ring Square Sz 7.25 Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
). The stylish Art Deco era ring features four separate fancy cut amethysts set into the square mount
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Art Deco Signet Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920’s Fabulous Art Deco Square Faced Signet
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Featured in Vogue Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This art deco style ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with 15x15x8 mm vivid green grown quartz. It
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite Art Deco 18k White Gold Emerald & Diamond Step Cut Ring
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Art Deco 18k White Gold Emerald & Diamond Step Cut Ring Indulge in the allure of this
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s 18K White Gold Art Deco Aquamarine Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight
Category

Vintage 1930s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Orange Carnelian White Gold Art Deco Filigree Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Estate 1930's translucent rectangular carnelian center stone in a 14k white gold filigree setting
Category

Early 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stones are gorgeous in this band. The rubies are square cut and these pink stones are bright
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Old Art Deco, Messika Faith Allah Carved Emerald 22k Yellow Gold Ring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Old Art Deco, Messika Faith Allah Carved Emerald 22K Yellow Gold Ring 22K Gold - 9.35 Gm Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Ring, 20.04tcw. The ring features a large bezel
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco European Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Square Form Scroll Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders Tested as 18 karat gold With maker's mark for H.W. Tisdall Circa: 1930s Ring size: 6 1/2 and
Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Cameo Ring Centurion Tigers Eye Sz 8.75 Square Men's Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era tigers eye cameo ring crafted in 10 karat white & yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Venice, CA
geometric and architectural details of Art Deco, incorporating both eras in its lovely design. The Old
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 18K gold platinum diamond pearl ring
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale an elegant 18K yellow gold and platinum Art Deco ring. The ring shows an unconventional
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.33 carat diamond and 18 carat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 0.35ctw Sapphire Filigree Cocktail Ring, 14K White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
An Art Deco 14 karat white gold sapphire filigree cocktail ring. This September birthstone ring
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold Natural No Heat Cornflower Blue Sapphire 1.50CTW Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Art Deco 14k white gold natural no heat cornflower blue sapphire 1.50ctw ring Era: Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Natural Pink Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Deco-inspired ring is made of 18 karat white gold and features a natural pink tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

White Gold Synthetic Ruby Art Deco Men's Ring - 14k Rect Step Vintage Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $35 or Down 1 size for $30 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Mosaic Cocktail Band 20 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Coomi Ring
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
us for information on the Art Deco style and Mosaic Band Ring. 20K Yellow Gold 7.40cts Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Two Tone Ring
Located in Delray Beach, FL
In the style of Art Deco, this 18K two tone ring is a showstopper. Featuring a vertically arranged
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Inspired 18K White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Dome Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Blue Sapphire ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold and palladium set dress ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
been crafted in 14k white gold. The pierced decorated Art Deco ring setting is ornamented with an
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Ring 1.3ct Aqua
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning 1920s Art Deco ring built around a square scissor cut aquamarine in the centre weighing
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A ruby ring in 18k white gold with diamonds. An exquisite square ruby, weighing 0.46 carats, is set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
At the centre of this ring there is a trio of sapphires and surrounding these are small diampnds
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
A beautiful fancy diamond cocktail ring, made of 18K white gold, featuring the round brilliant-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond Rectangle Shape Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond Ring. The ring is set with four square French cut 0.4 carats in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Colombian Emerald Diamond Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
French, circa 1930 This one-of-a-kind Art Deco ring is crafted in 18K pale yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
At centre of this three stone ring there is a gorgeous deep blue sapphire and sat either side is a
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Art Deco 1.47ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Art Deco square white gold settings. The ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
At the centre of this three stone ring there is a gorgeous bright blue sapphire and sat either side
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

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Square Art Deco Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact square art deco gold ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 136 vintage or 36 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect square art deco gold ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A square art deco gold ring from Coomi, Intini Jewels and Polya Medvedeva Jewellery — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a square art deco gold ring featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a square cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and old european cut alternatives. When shopping for a square art deco gold ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Square Art Deco Gold Ring?

Prices for a square art deco gold ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $368 and can go as high as $39,371, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,100.

A Close Look at Art Deco Jewelry

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.