Platinum Three Stone Trillion Diamond 4.10 Carat Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Beautiful Modern/Art Deco Ceylon/Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire and Trillion Diamond Three Stone Ring Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium Stones- Genuine Oval Ceyl...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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
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
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
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
Deco 1915 Engagement Ring in 18kt Gold with Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
This exquisite Art Deco engagement ring represents the beautiful elegance and craftsmanship of early 20th-century jewelry artistry, expertly crafted in the 1910s in lustrous 18kt yel...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
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
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
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Ring. 0.70ct Aquamarine Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Aquamarine Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite aquamarine and diamond ring showcases a stunning appr...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
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...
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Yellow Diamond Band. Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Two Tone
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.3-Carats Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Secondary Stone: Yellow Diamond Secondary Stone...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Engagement Ring. 0.90ct Natural Emerald Diamond Baguette Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Emerald Primary Stone Weight: 0.90 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.20 Carats Total Secondary Stone C...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
0.80 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Old Euro Diamond Ring Platinum Engraved
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Aquamarine Stone Cut: Round Style: Art Deco This exquisite aquamarine and diamond ring showcases a stunning round-cut a...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Elongated Platinum Ring. Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Engagement Ring I VS2-S1
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.4-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Color: I Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2-SI1 Clarity Secondary ...
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
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
1.50 Carat Aquamarine Halo Ring. Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 5 US, Resizable Total Weight: 5.43 Grams Carat: Approx. 1.60-Carats Stone: Aquamarine, Sapphire, Diamond Primary Stone: Aquamarine Stone Cut: Round Cut Metal: Platinum S...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$33,000
Platinum Three Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classically Art Deco three stone diamond ring is crafted in solid Platinum depicting filigreed profiles.
Diamond, Platinum
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
Aquamarine and Diamond Sapphire Halo Ring. 2.70ct Aquamarine Platinum Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Encircling the captivating aquamarine is a dazzling double halo of old European-cut diamonds and natural French-cut blue sapphires, creating a breathtaking interplay of light and col...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Sapphire Ring. GIA 1ct Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Channel-set and richly saturated in deep blue, these sapphires provide dramatic contrast while enhancing the diamond’s brilliance. Two tapered baguette-cut diamonds accent the should...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$8,240Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring. 0.9ct Cushion Cut Ruby FIligree Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant masterpiece, it is a testament to enduring style and exquisite craftsmanship—ready to be cherished for generations to come. Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Metal: Plat...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$26,000Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Engagement Ring. Old Euro Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 2.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: J Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 Clarity Secondary Stone:...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$9,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Diamond Ring. GIA 1ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum VVS1
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx1.20 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Color Grade: I Color Clarity Grade: VVS1 Certification: GIA Certified Secondary Stones...
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine Sapphire Ring. 1.60ct Aquamarine Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 5 US, Resizable Total Weight: 5.43 Grams Carat: Approx. 1.60-Carats Stone: Aquamarine, Sapphire, Diamond Primary Stone: Aquamarine Stone Cut: Round Cut Metal: Platinum S...
Aquamarine, Platinum
$20,320Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Transitional Cut Diamond Ring. 1.90ct Engagement Ring Platinum 1950 H SI1
Located in New York, NY
Age: Vintage Era: Retro Era. Circa 1950 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 1.9-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Transitional Cut Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone ...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Halo Engagement Ring. GIA 1.10ct Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring G SI1
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Certification: GIA Certificate Color: G Color Clarity: SI1 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite halo-styl...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Diamond Ring. Fancy Round Yellow Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.30-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Color: Yellow Secondary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stone Color: Y...
Diamond, Platinum
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.
Diamond Platinum Band. Yellow Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Two Tone
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.3-Carats Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Secondary Stone: Yellow Diamond Secondary Stone...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$11,440Sale Price|20% Off
Aquamarine and Sapphire Halo Ring. 7.6ct Aquamarine Diamond Accent Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Art Deco-style ring is a true masterpiece, showcasing a breathtaking approx. 7.60-carat emerald-cut aquamarine at its center.
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine Diamond Engagement Ring. 0.8ct Round Aquamarine Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Aquamarine Stone Cut: Round Style: Art Deco This exquisite aquamarine and diamond ring showcases a stunning round-cut a...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century 2 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Ring Platinum KVS1
Located in New York, NY
Age: Vintage Era: Mid-Century Era. Circa 1950 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 2.10-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: K Color Primary...
Diamond, Platinum
2 Carat Fancy Chameleon Diamond Ring. GIA Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Fancy Chameleon Diamond Primary Stone Weight: approx 2.00 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Color Grade: Fancy Dark Gray-Yellowish Green Certification: GIA...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cushion Cut Aquamarine Ring. 1.95ct Aquamarine Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Aquamarine Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 1.90-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stone: Aquamarine Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.10-Carat...
Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring. 3.20ct Aquamarine Diamond Halo Ring Platinum Accent
Located in New York, NY
Flanking the aquamarine, two baguette-cut diamonds add a touch of Art Deco sophistication, seamlessly blending with the overall design.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1 Carat Diamond Ring. Cushion Diamond Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring IVS1
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx 1.00 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Primary Stone Color: I Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stones: Sapphire Se...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
1.50 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a unique ring taken from the later stages of the Art Deco movement.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late Deco 0.70ct Diamond Solitaire c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1940s is this Late Deco solitaire ring features a 0.70 carat, transitional cut diamond as the showpiece. The diamond has a colour of G and a clarity of SI2 and is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
Round Cut Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Aquamarine Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 US, Resizable Metal: Gold, White Gold Stone: Diamond, Aquamarine Stone Cut: Round Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite gemstone engagement ring showcases a captivatin...
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$13,520Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Yellow Diamond Halo Ring. 1.10ct Radiant Yellow Diamond Ring Platinum VS2
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Cut: Radiant Cut Carat Weight: 1.12 Carats Clarity: VS2 Certification: GIA Accent Stones: Yellow Diamonds (Approx. 0.20 Carats), White Di...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Round Cut Aquamarine Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Aquamarine Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 1.85 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stone: Aquamarine Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.30 Carats ...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,480Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Kunzite Ring. 2.80ct Emerald Cut Natural Kunzite Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite gemstone ring showcases a vibrant, emerald-cut natural kunzite as its centerpiece, weighing approximately 2.80-carats. With its lively pink hue and refined clarity, th...
Kunzite, Diamond, Platinum
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Lab Diamond Ring Designer Stacking Adjustable Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 14K yellow gold "Toi et Moi" bypass ring features two pear-cut lab diamonds positioned in an open-ended, wrap-around design. Details:- Item Code :-LRIMJOS-002 Material - 14K So...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lab Diamond Ring Solid 14k Yellow Gold Designer Jewelry Women Stacking Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 18K yellow gold "Toi et Moi" open-shank ring features two vibrant, pear-cut blue lab diamonds positioned in a modern open-ended layout. Similar pieces, like the Blue Lab Diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond Ring. Round Diamond Elongated Halo Engagement Ring I VS2-S1
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.4-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Color: I Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2-SI1 Clarity Secondary ...
Diamond, Platinum
Rubellite Ring. 12ct Emerald Cut Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
We are happy to provide additional information, images, or assistance to ensure a seamless acquisition of this extraordinary ring. Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Rubellite Stone Cu...
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
Tourmaline Ring. 1.90ct Oval Cut Tourmaline Diamond Cluster Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Exuding timeless charm and radiant color, this exquisite handcrafted ring showcases a striking approx. 1.90-carat oval-cut pink tourmaline, securely held in finely crafted prongs. Th...
Tourmaline, Platinum
$14,560Sale Price|20% Off
Buccellati Ring. 0.70ct Diamond Ring 18K White Yellow Gold Intricate Metalwork
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
A stunning vintage Buccellati ring centering a 0.70-carat round diamond, graded I color and VS2 clarity. The diamond is beautifully framed by Buccellati’s signature intricate metalwo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Burma Ruby Ring. AGL 12.90ct Cushion Cut Rare Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Approx 12.90 Carats Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Stone: Rare Natural Burma Ruby Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Prong Set Ring Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.75 US...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$5,040Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Diamond Ring. 1.40ct Natural Emerald Diamond Accent Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This elegant gemstone ring centers on a 1.35-carat emerald-cut emerald, prized for its rich green depth and refined step-cut faceting. The elongated rectangular shape showcases the s...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
1 carat Emerald Engagement Ring. Diamond Square Halo Ring Platinum 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Emerald Primary Stone Weight: Approx 1-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: Approx 0.70-Carats Secondary Stone Cut...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Gold Halo Ring. 0.50ct Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.50-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Primary Stone Color: L Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Secondary Sto...
Diamond, 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.
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.