Art Deco Platinum Ring with Old-Cut Diamond and Calibrated Sapphire Halo
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
The geometric halo emphasizes the classic Art Deco aesthetic, while the shoulders are accented with two small old-cut diamonds on each side, adding delicate sparkle without overpower...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco old cut diamond synthetic sapphire navette 18k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A distinctive jewel from the Art Deco period, this elegant navette ring showcases three antique Peruzzi cut diamonds arranged in a graceful elongated design.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine Platinum Ring. 2.90TCW Aquamarine with Diamond Ring Three Stone
Located in New York, NY
Don’t miss the opportunity to own this breathtaking piece of fine jewelry. Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Aquamarine, Diamond Stone Cut: Step Cut Style: Art De...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1940s French 1.53 Carat Diamond and Platinum Late Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage Art Deco diamond ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate for the feature diamond, in addition to an independent diamond grading report card for ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Style 18ct White Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Geometric Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Deco Style Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 2000 Embrace the elegance of the 1920s with this stunning 18ct white gold Art Deco-style ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 1920s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s Introducing an exquisite original Art Deco ring crafted from 18ct gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Gold Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Elevate your style with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold art deco ring boasting a captivating tiered geometric design adorned wit...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18K Gold Ring with Old Mine Diamonds and Calibrated Sapphires
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This Art Deco ring in 18K yellow gold features a refined openwork mount centered with two old mine–cut diamonds arranged in a vertical double motif.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum 0.90 Carat Old European Cut Diamond & Natural Emerald Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Art Deco Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Old European Cut Diamond Carat Weight: Approximately 0.90 Carats Color/Clarity: H / VS1 Accent Stone: Eight French Cut Natural...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1940s Late Art Deco Platinum 1+ Carat Euro Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely gorgeous Art Deco ring in platinum with a stunning 1+ carat old Euro cut diamond center accented by two beautiful baguette diamonds!
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Three-Stone Marquise Cut Diamond and Enamel Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful three-stone diamond ring expertly paying homage to the Art Deco style.
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k white gold Art Deco diamond and sapphire 3 stone ring with diamond accents.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified 1.17 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Free Sizing. Handmade Platinum Art Deco influenced princess cut diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.15 Carat Pink Sapphire & .40 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous alternative engagement or wedding ring! Stunning Art Deco period pink violet sapphire and diamond platinum ring.
Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ruby Square Ring Sz 7.25 Platinum Jewelry 1920s
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & ruby square ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 900 platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Original Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing an exquisite original Art Deco Target Ring, a true testament to timeless elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This is a truly stunning original Art Deco ring, crafted from 18ct gold and platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ruby Ring Sz 5.5 Platinum Navette Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & ruby ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 900 platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 18k Gold Ruby Emerald Diamond Pagoda Ring, Circa 1930s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Art Deco pagoda Emerald and Ruby ring was all the rage during the early 1930's.
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An Art Deco ring crafted in platinum, centred with an oval natural sapphire within a double border of old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.10 Carat Sapphire and 2.45 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique French 1.10 carat Basaltic sapphire and 2.45 carat diamond, platinum Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of antique rings.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Men's 14K Gold Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Orlando, FL
Men's Vintage 14K Gold Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring — Art Deco, 0.26ct, Size 8.5 Specifications Metal: 14K yellow gold with white gold octagonal bezel; stamped "R 14K" (m...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Scroll Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 1920’s Fabulous, Art Deco target ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Yellow Diamond Ring 18K Gold Cocktail with Blue Sapphire(#25)0.49
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Art Deco Style Ring Bold Impressive Statement Ring Center is Natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Blue Sapphire.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.66 Carat Diamond and 14 Carat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage Art Deco diamond ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report certificate for the feature stone, in addition to an independent diamond grading ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco 1ct Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum Estate Fine Bridal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era engagement ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Sheild Ring Sz 5.75 Platinum Jewelry 1920s
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & sapphire sheild ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 900 platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Pink Tourmaline Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pink Tourmaline Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1920s This stunning platinum ring features a centre oval pink tourmaline stone, evoking the elegance of the 1920s art deco era.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
1.48 Carat Old Cut Diamond and Tsavorite Vintage Art Deco Filigree Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.48 carat old cut diamond in 18K white gold Art Deco-inspired setting featuring princess cut tsavorite garnet accents and pave diamonds.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,480Sale Price|20% Off
Ceylon Sapphire Three Stone Ring. GIA 3ct Cushion Sapphire Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certificate Primary Stone: Sapphire Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 3.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stone Carat: Approx....
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Edwardian/ Art Deco 14k & Silver Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Orlando, FL
Antique Late Edwardian / Early Art Deco Diamond Dome Ring Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Ca. 1915–1925 Specifications: Metal: Silver & 14K yellow gold Stones: 5 single-cut diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Style Platinum Halo Diamond Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The gallery of the ring is amazing as well with two burnish/bezel set princess cut diamonds on each side with the ring's gallery having a detailed Art Deco inspired finish.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco GIA Certified 4.60 Carat Colombian Emerald Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Report Number 6224040218 Handmade Art Deco Inspired 14K White Gold Halo Diamond GIA Certified Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k European .59ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
For enhanced brilliance and sparkle, an open port on the underside of the bezel-set solitaire allows light to flow freely through the stone. Displaying the artistic skill of its Art ...
Diamond, White Gold
Circa 1930s Art Deco Onyx & Diamond GIA 1.26ct Old European Brilliant Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 6234063629 Weight: 1.26ct total weigh...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1.73 Carat Round Salt-and-Pepper Diamond Yellow Gold Art Deco Engagement Ring
By Ursula Rickmers
Located in Miramar, FL
This Art Deco engagement ring bridges eras, drawing on vintage geometry while feeling entirely current.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.50 carat diamond and platinum Art Deco ring; part of our diverse range of Art Deco jewelry/jewelry.
Diamond, Platinum
French Art Deco 1.72 Carat Emerald 3.51 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique French 1.72 carat Colombian emerald and 3.51 carat diamond, platinum Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our antique emerald jewelry collection.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1960s French Art Deco Style Sapphire 1.72 Carat Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.80 carat sapphire, 1.72 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Deco Ring with Diamonds and Pearl crafted in 14k yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
This exquisite 14k Art Deco ring, crafted in classic yellow gold, features a timeless three-stone design.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1920's Diana Sapphire Diamond in 18K Solid Gold Heirloom Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Art Deco 1920's Diana Sapphire Diamond in 18K Solid Gold Heirloom Ring A symbol of love and unity, this exquisite Art Deco “Toi et Moi” ring meaning “You and Me” in French, dates to...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Bird Ring Conversion Platinum Sz 8.75 Diamond Sapphire Ruby
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Art Deco era stick pin (circa 1920s to 1930s), the diamond ring is crafted in platinum. 21 diamonds total an estimated 0.10 carats (estimated at H-I color and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1.32 Carat Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive Art Deco ring is supplied with three IDGL diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones, in addition to an IDGL diamond grading report card for the suppo...
Diamond, White Gold
5 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring. GIA Cushion Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring L VVS2
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite engagement ring showcases a breathtaking GIA-certified approx. 5.00-carat antique cushion-cut diamond, graded L in color with remarkable VVS2 clarity. The diamond's vi...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct White Gold & Platinum, 0.35 Carat Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing an exquisite and authentic Art Deco ring crafted from 18ct white gold and platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Original 1920s Platinum, Art Deco 0.70ct Diamond and Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Art Deco Onyx Ring Platinum Circa 1920s This stunning art deco cocktail ring features alternating bands of old-cut diamonds and onyx.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 0.75 Carat Diamond and 14k White Gold Art Deco Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Original Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Discover the allure of this exquisite original Art Deco ring, meticulously crafted with an elegant triple-tiered plaque desi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art - Deco Ring 1.2ct Sapphire Diamonds solid Platinum ØUS 7.25 /3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Sapphire + Diamonds + Platinum Ring from 1900s -1920s. All metal parts of this ring are made of solid Platinum. Crown measures 19 mm x 8 mm x 4 mm. Beautifully oval cut n...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Authentic Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1920s This exquisite 18ct gold original Art Deco ring showcases a stunning up-finger symmetrical figure of eight design, embodying the elegan...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Hand Engraved 18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Halo Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Art Deco influenced princess cut diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.41ct Antique Art Deco Flowers 14k Original 1920
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920s Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.41ct Antique Art Deco Flowers 14k Centering on a Natural Mined .10 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Center Two L...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.70 Carat Cabochon-Cut Emerald, Diamond, and Ruby Cocktail Ring in Art-Deco
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
7.70 Carat Cabochon-Cut Emerald, Diamond, and Ruby Cocktail Ring in Art-Deco Style This Victorian era art-deco style enchanting forest green emerald, brick red ruby and diamond ring...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Art Deco style diamond emerald platinum toi et moi ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating Art Deco style toi et moi ring is a beautifully balanced contemporary design, pairing two contrasting center stones in a romantic and architectural composition.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Style Green Chrysoprase & Diamond Pavé Ring in 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant Toi et Moi-inspired cocktail ring features a double-stone design that pairs the electric hue of natural chrysoprase with the classic brilliance of diamonds. The bold, tw...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1925 Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Ring with AGS Report
Located in Lexington, KY
This dazzling Art Deco ring's crowning glory is an icy white round-cut diamond weighing 1.24 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.55 carat emerald and 0.54 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and palladium set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collectio...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
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