Cluster Natural Diamond Open Cuff Two Finger Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This striking trio of gold rings features diamond clusters set in 14k solid gol...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1920s White Gold 1.05tcw Diamond Three-Stone Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless expression of Art Deco elegance, this Antique 1920s White Gold Diamond Three-Stone Ring showcases classic proportion and exceptional brilliance.
Diamond, White Gold
Deco Style 18K Gold 0.70c Emerald 0.32c Black Diamonds Handcrafted Stacking Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Deco Style 18K Gold 0.70Carats Emerald Stacking Ring with 0.32 Carats Black Diamonds: Handcrafted Elegance and Versatility Design by Rossella Ugolini. Indulge in the timeless allure...
Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.25 Carat Blue Zircon & Diamond 18K Gold Two Tone Bypass Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
5.25 carat oval cut greenish blue Zircon and round cut white diamond ring. Set in 18k white and yellow gold two-tone bypass style ring setting. The center stone features an extremely...
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold & Platinum, Deco Style Black Opal and Diamond Oval Shaped Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Black Opal Cluster Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 2000s This exquisite Art Deco-inspired ring showcases a striking oval-shaped cluster design, expertly crafte...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Amethyst Rubelite Cabochon Candy Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Amethyst Rubelite Cabochon Candy Cocktail Ring The character of the Amethyst Candy ring is almost tangible, thanks certainly to the size of the purple ...
Amethyst, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2 stones Ring natural 0.6 Sapphire Diamond solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US6 / 2.3 g
Located in SE
Beautiful Two - stones Ring with bezel set natural Blue Sapphire stone oval cut 5.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 3.2 mm deep / ca. 0.6 ct. and square pave set old diamond cut natural Diamond Ø 2mm ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Amethyst Cabochon Candy Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Citrine Amethyst Cabochon Candy Cocktail Ring. The character of the Citrine Candy ring is almost tangible...
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.81 Carat Detachable Two-Piece Toi Et Moi Ring in 18K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A two-piece detachable engagement ring in 18k solid gold. Each band contains a GIA-certified center stone and can be stacked or worn in unison. Featuring 3.81 carats of natural diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold Two-Finger Ring with 3.5ct Fancy Radiant Shape Diamond - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
Introducing a stunning two-finger ring adorned with a captivating Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond. Weighing 3.50 carats, this diamond showcases a mesmerizing Fancy Yellow color grade an...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...
Antique Deco Diamond Ring Platinum 14 Karat Gold Engagement OEC Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 900 platinum & 14k white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Two Tone Wedding Natural Diamond Band Ring For Men in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This two-tone diamond ring features a sleek gold band with a polished white gol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Rossella Ugolini Deco Style 18K Gold Pyramid Cut Amethyst Tourmaline Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 18 Karats Rose & White Gold Pyramid Cut Amethyst Green Tourmaline Design Ring. The bezel is available also in 18 Karats yellow gold. A beautiful c...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Deco Style 18 Karat Rose Gold Amethyst 0.40 Karat White Diamonds Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Here there is a beautiful design ring handcrafted in 18 karats rose gold and embellished with 0.40 karats brilliant cut white diamonds and a deep purple amethyst stone. Available si...
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$820Sale Price / item|20% Off
Two Pear Shaped Blue Topaz Halo Diamond Open Ring in 14 Karat Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Blue Topaz & Diamond Open Ring in 14K White Gold Add a touch of timeless elegance to your jewelry collection with this breathtaking Two Pear-Shaped Blue Topaz Halo Diamond Op...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Deco Style 18 Karat Gold Blue Topaz Rubelite Cabochon Blue Candy Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Art Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Topaz Rubelite Cabochon Cocktail Design Modern Ring
Rubelite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$233,600Sale Price|20% Off
18k W&Y Gold Two-Finger Ring with 9.35ct Fancy Radiant Shape Diamond - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
Introducing a truly remarkable two-finger ring, featuring a captivating Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond. This extraordinary ring showcases a stunning 9.35 carat Fancy Yellow diamond wit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gol...
Rossella Ugolini Deco Style 18K Yellow Gold 2 Carats Emerald Leafs Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Crafted in the heart of Rome, the Rossella Ugolini Art Deco-inspired ring is an exceptional creation handcrafted in 18K gold.
Agate, Tourmaline, Rock Crystal, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow G...
Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped 0.80 Carat Single Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
This authentic Art Deco solitaire ring features a breathtaking centre stone held in a distinctive, architectural high-prong setting— a dramatic, elevated open-basket setting that all...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.29 Carat Emerald Three-Stone 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The Cathedral-style setting raises the center diamond, creating a striking silhouette that showcases the alluring sparkle of each stone. This design not only emphasizes the center ge...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Radiant Three-Stone 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The Cathedral-style setting raises the center diamond, creating a striking silhouette that showcases the alluring sparkle of each stone. This design not only emphasizes the center ge...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.3 Carat Radiant Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The Cathedral-style setting raises the center diamond, creating a striking silhouette that showcases the alluring sparkle of each stone. This design not only emphasizes the center ge...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Emerald Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The Cathedral-style setting raises the center diamond, creating a striking silhouette that showcases the alluring sparkle of each stone. This design not only emphasizes the center ge...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.71 Carat Emerald Three-Stone 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The Cathedral-style setting raises the center diamond, creating a striking silhouette that showcases the alluring sparkle of each stone. This design not only emphasizes the center ge...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Radiant Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The Cathedral-style setting raises the center diamond, creating a striking silhouette that showcases the alluring sparkle of each stone. This design not only emphasizes the center ge...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique French 18ct White Gold, 0.34 Carat Single Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Unlike modern mass-produced rings, this piece embodies the soul of the Art Deco movement, making it an ideal choice for brides-to-be who appreciate sustainability and historical sign...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Trabert & Hoeffer-Mauboussin Retro Colombian Emerald and Diamond Two-Row Ring
Located in London, GB
Crafted in platinum, the ring exudes a luxurious feel. This iconic partnership between the American jeweller Trabert & Hoeffer and the Parisian house Mauboussin produced one-of-...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified .93 Carat Yellow Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This 1920's Art Deco GIA Certified .93ct diamond three stone platinum engagement ring is a testament to timeless elegance and precision craftsmanship.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
EGL Certified .64 Carat Diamond White Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Diamond engagement ring. EGL certified Old European cut diamond center stone. .64cts, set in a 14k white gold three-stone setting with two round cut side diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
EGL Certified .58 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Three-Stone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Set in lustrous 14k white gold, the band offers a classic yet contemporary look that enhances the brilliance of each diamond. 1 pear shaped diamond, approx. total weight .58cts, F –...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 2.01 Carat Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy Art Deco Inspired diamond engagement ring. 2.01 carat radiant cut center diamond certified by the GIA. Accented by two emerald cut side diamonds, in a platinum setting. ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Radiant Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The Cathedral-style setting raises the center diamond, creating a striking silhouette that showcases the alluring sparkle of each stone. This design not only emphasizes the center ge...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold and Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18ct and Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this striking five-stone ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 1.52ct Oval Diamond and 1.85ctw Emerald Two-Row Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Green and white have long complemented each other across centuries of design, from Mughal court jewels to Art Deco platinum suites to modern cocktail rings just like this one.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .34 Carat Emerald Diamond Two-Tone 14k Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco emerald and diamond ring. GIA Certified natural octagonal emerald center stone set in 14k white gold top with a halo of 10 old mine cut diamonds with natural brown an...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Three Stone GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Handmade By DeKara Designs. Art Deco inspired, Extremely Brilliant, Entirely Handmade, Beautiful Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement T...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Aquamarine Three Stone Ring 4 Carat Center 14 Karat Gold Antique Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
The Aquamarines create a romantic, vivid ring that epitomizes the style and grace of the Art Deco - Retro periods.
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,038Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Edwardian 14k Two Tone Gold Old European Diamond Filigree Repousse Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European & Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - White Nice Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 0.10 (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold w/ White ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
7.17 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring GIA VS1
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
A true show stopper – this art-deco inspired ring features a gorgeous 7.13 carat natural, fancy yellow radiant-cut diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
GIA 2.01 carat Diamond Art Deco Style Solitaire in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Nashville, TN
The band has two bezel set diamonds in the middle of a delicate pavé split shank and the side profile underneath the center stone has two diamond studded curves.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Ring. 0.70ct Aquamarine Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 0.70 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Diamond Weight: 0.70 Carats T...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Three Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Radiant Cut Tourmaline Engagement
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Art Deco Inspired Entirely Handmade Emerald Cut Yellow Diamond and Golden Tourmaline Three Stone Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified D Color SI1 0.90 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Dossier Number 6431207381 Ring Comes With GIA Certificate. Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired GIA Certified Elongated Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Gold Star Bypass Ring Ruby Diamond Spheres Cocktail Ring Celestial
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Star Bypass Ring Ruby Diamond Spheres Cocktail Ring Celestial Designer: J DAUPHIN The Toi et Moi Ring is handcrafted in gold plated brass, a bypass band with two textured sph...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Emerald Engagement Ring. 0.90ct Natural Emerald Diamond Baguette Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 0.90 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.20 carats total Diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring. 0.9ct Cushion Cut Ruby FIligree Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 0.90 carats Center Ruby Cut: Cushion Cut Gemstone Origin: Burma Secondary Stones: Diamonds Stone Setting: Bezel-set ruby surr...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Emerald Ring. Gubelin 1.80ct Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Platinum 1960
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.80 Carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: Gubelin Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 1.60 Cara...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. Baguette Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Additional Diamond Weight: Approxi...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum and Elongated Halo Ring. 0.40TCW Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.40 Carats Total Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Overall Center Diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
0.80 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Old Euro Diamond Ring Platinum Engraved
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 0.80 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Stone Setti...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Ring. GIA 1ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum VVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Carat Weight: 1.00 Carats Color: I Color Clarity: VVS1 Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: GIA Certificate Secondary Stones: Diamond, approximatel...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Sapphire Ring. GIA 1ct Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Certi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$799Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Art Deco Platinum GIA Square Step Cut Lab Grown Ruby Eternity Stack Band
Located in Montclair, NJ
We can NOT custom size this ring.) Ring Width: 2.3mm (0.09") Ring Height: 1.7mm rise off the finger Condition: Antique, Art Deco.
9 Carat Kunzite Ring. Emerald Cut Natural Kunzite 0.70TWC Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Kunzite Center Kunzite Weight: 9.00 Carats Center Kunzite Cut: Emerald Cut Center Kunzite Color: Vivid Pink Center Kunzite Type: Natural Secondary Sto...
Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
3ct Engagement Ring. GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Halo Ring IVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 3.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Clarity Certificat...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Toi et moi - Functional Rings - Wear 1 or 2 - Burmese Ruby & Diamond Rings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings captivate. Toi et Moi defines the pinnacle of rarity. This masterpiece unites two extraordinary forces of nature — a pairing that symbolizes duality, destiny, and the mee...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring. 1.80ct Old Euro Diamond Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.80 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary Stones: ...
Diamond, Platinum
1.50 Carat Aquamarine Halo Ring. Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.65 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Sapphire, Diamonds Sapphire Weight: Approximately ...
Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
Retro Transitional Cut Diamond Ring. 1.30ct Engagement Ring Platinum 1950 I VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.30 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Transitional Cut Center Diamond Color: I-J Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1 Certifi...
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine and Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring. 2.70ct Aquamarine Platinum Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: Approximately 2.70 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds and Sapphires Diamond Wei...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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.