Sophia D. 8.16 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Sophia D 8.16 Carat Emerald stone accentuated with two 1.18 carat diamond surrounded with 1.00 carat small diamonds platinum ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$6,160Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum and Aquamarine Diamond Ring. 3ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine 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
18KT Yellow Gold Diamond Sunburst Star Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Capture the radiance of the celestial sky with this exquisite 18KT Yellow Gold Sunburst Ring. This piece features a captivating "split sun" or "exploding star" motif, characterized b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Sapphire Engagement Ring. 4.60ct Sapphire Trillion Cut Diamond Platinum
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Secondary Stones: Diamonds Center Sapphire Weight: Approx 4.60 Carats Center Stone Cut: Oval Cut Accent Diamond Cut: Trillion Cut Jewelry ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Reddish Orange Sapphire Ring. GIA 2ct Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Reddish Orange Sapphire Gemstone Weight: Approx 2.00 Carats Gemstone Cut: Oval Cut Gemstone Certification: GIA Certified Accent Stones: Diamonds Total...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sophia D. 1.10 Carat Emerald Platinum Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite ring set in platinum by Sophia D with emerald center stone in baguette cut weighing 1.10 carats surrounded by two beautiful side half moon diamonds weighing 0.89 carats and...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$1,358Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Asscher cut ruby silver zircon engagement ring
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Exquisite and very refined ruby engagement ring for women, high Italian jewelry, Natural dove, red blood, ruby as a central stone in Asscher cut, great clarity and brilliance wi...
Ruby, Zircon, Silver
$8,480Sale Price|20% Off
12 Carat Rubellite Ring. Emerald Cut Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Halo Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Rubellite Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite ring showcases a striking approx. 12.10-carat emerald-cut rubellite at its center, ra...
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Peridot Double Halo Ring. 3.40ct Peridot Sapphire Diamond Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite platinum ring showcases a breathtaking approx 3...
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Platinum
1.30ct Old Mine Cut Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Art Deco inspired ring is beautifully centred with a striking 1.30ct old mine cut diamond, securely held in place by a six claw, open back setting, allowing the light ...
Diamond, Platinum
Retro Enamel Red Corallium Rubrum And Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Weight: 11,4 gr. This retro ring from the 1960s has a geometric shape, that recalls the Art Deco period, with a cabochon-cut oval coral in the center and a black enamel border.
Diamond, Enamel
2 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Cut 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
2 carat (approx.) emerald cut Colombian emerald with minor oil treatment, set in a four-prong 14K yellow gold crown mounting flanked by stepped white gold milgrain-edged diamond-cut ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Eternity 0.55ct Baguette and Round Band. Diamond Wedding Ring Platinum 2mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Baguette Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Wedding Band Style: Eternity Band Band Width: 2mm This e...
Diamond, Platinum
IGI Certified 2.30 Carat Diamond and Emerald Floral Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.30 Carat Diamond Natural Emerald Floral Ring – 8K Gold, 4.12g / 0.13 t oz
Where the brilliance of diamonds meets the saturated color of natural emeralds, this flo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
IGI Certified 4.27 Carat Diamond and Moonstone Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 4.27 Carat Diamond Natural Moonstone Ring – 14K Gold, 4.32g / 0.14 t oz
Ethereal, luminous, and touched with mystery, this moonstone and diamond ring draws its beau...
Moonstone, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 2.05Ct Tourmaline and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage tourmaline ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The three dimensional, layered Art Deco design displays a feature two claw set 2.05Ct baguette ...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 2.78 Carat Diamond and Ruby Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.78 Carat Diamond Natural Ruby Ring – 14K Gold, 3.71g / 0.12 t oz
Timeless passion rendered in precious materials, this ruby and diamond ring presents one of fine ...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
4 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring. GIA Asscher Diamond Sapphire Halo Platinum GVS1
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certificate Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx 4.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Antique Asscher Cut Primary Stone Color: G Color Primary Stone Clari...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$33,280Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Accent Platinum H SI2
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certified Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 2.10-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarit...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Certified 3.14ct Colombian Emerald and Marquise Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
A sparkly vintage certified Colombian emerald and marquise cut diamond three stone ring set in platinum. The piece is centrally set with a vibrant emerald cut emerald; which is secu...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.69 Carat Marquise Salt-and-Pepper Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Ursula Rickmers
Located in Miramar, FL
The band tapers as it approaches the stones, with a knife-edge profile that gives it an Art Deco sensibility and visual sharpness.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Platinum Diamond Cocktail Ring, Approximately 3 Carats Total, Circa 1940
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural platinum diamond ring from the late Art Deco to Retro period, dating to around 1940.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940's Arthur M. Anderson Sterling Silver Ring US 6 UK L.5
Located in Nashville, TN
his darling 1940's sterling silver ring, with a central statement marquise cut precious stone in the shade of aquamarine, is the perfect statement piece to your jewellery collection....
Sterling Silver
Antique Platinum, Edwardian era Sapphire & Diamond Oval Halo Cluster ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond & Sapphire Ring Platinum Circa 1910 An exquisite Edwardian-era ring crafted in platinum, showcasing the era’s signature elegance, symmetry, and fine detail. At the ce...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 3.08 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.08 carat diamond and platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning vintage diam...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,760Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Eternity Platinum Band Ring. Princess and Round Diamond Ruby Wedding 6mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Princess Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 6.00mm This exquisite vintage estate-s...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2.50 Carat Colombian Emerald Ring. Gubelin No Oil Emerald GIA Diamond Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: No Oil Columbian Emerald Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 2.60-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.70-Carat...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Rossella Ugolini Platinum Rubies Cocktail Ring Made in Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini's Castle of Italy design collection, meticulously handcrafted in Platinum featuring a striking Sugarloaf Cabochon Agathe accented by two cabochon Red Rubies . This e...
Agate, Ruby, Platinum
IGI Certified 1.34 Carat Diamond and Ruby Leaf Motif Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.34 Carat Diamond Natural Ruby Leaf Ring – 18K Gold, 6.5g / 0.21 t oz
Nature's elegance takes center stage in this sculpted leaf-motif ring, where two delicately v...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Antique Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning Art Deco emerald and diamond ring is fine quality, set with ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Halo Diamond Platinum Marquise Turquoise Australian Opal Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Opal Engagement Ring Made in Platinum.
Opal, Platinum
Antique 18k Gold Diamond Toi et Moi Crossover Engagement Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Altrincham, GB
This stunning antique "toi et moi" engagement ring dates from the 1920's and features elegantly curved crossover shoulders with two 0.45ct old cut diamonds (0.90ct total) resting at ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou Ring, Classic Model — 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A striking and bold ring featuring a distinctive nail motif, embodying a provocative elegance. The ring is adorned with twenty-two brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling 0.13 carats, thei...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou Ring, Classic Model — 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A striking and bold ring featuring a distinctive nail motif, embodying a provocative elegance. The ring is adorned with twenty-two brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling 0.13 carats, thei...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.77 Carat Hexagon Salt-and-Pepper Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By Ursula Rickmers
Located in Miramar, FL
This 1.77 carat hexagon salt-and-pepper diamond captures light in unexpected ways, its geometric facets revealing an icy gray depth with subtle opalescent undertones. The hexagon cut...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.00 ct Cushion‑Cut Diamond Double‑Halo Ring in 950 Platinum
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Two precision micro‑pavé halos orbit the center stone, intensifying its brilliance and infusing the design with sculptural Art‑Deco geometry.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Halo Diamond Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Made in Platinum.
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Vintage 18ct Star Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: This fabulous ring is a show stopper! The star sapphire is a beautiful misty blue grey color with a fabulous glow. This ring is from Granat Bros, and is stamped on the insid...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 3 Carat Ring. GIA Round Brilliant Diamond Baguette Side Engagement I SI2
Located in New York, NY
Age: Vintage Era: Retro Era, Circa 1960 Certification: GIA Certified Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique French 21.02 Carat Aquamarine 1.90 Carat Onyx Platinum Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique French 21.02 carat aquamarine, 1.90 carat onyx and platinum ring; part of our Art Deco style jewelry collection.
Aquamarine, Onyx, Platinum
Hexagon Grey Diamond White Gold Alternative Engagement Ring, 1.15 Carats
By Ursula Rickmers
Located in Miramar, FL
At the center of this ring by Ursula Rickmers Jewelry sits a 1.15 carat hexagon grey diamond with a rose-cut surface, its broad, flat facets giving you an unobstructed view into the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.85 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Cocktail Platinum East-West Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage marquise cut natural diamond cluster east-west set cocktail ring in platinum 900. Set with a stunning handmade two prong setting fastening the diamonds. This ring has a charm...
Diamond, Platinum
1.56ct Asscher Cut Diamond Men's Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ring showcases an art deco style design on the sides.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.30Ct Sapphire and 0.90Ct Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco sapphire ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire 7.17CT & Half-Moon Diamond 18K Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Own a masterpiece with this extraordinary 7.12 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring. This investment-grade piece features a monumental 7.12CT cushion-cut blue sapphire,...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, French, 1913.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.80 carats, further set w...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
COCKTAIL RING 3.13 CTW Emerald Cut Diamond Filigree Platinum & 18KT Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This magnificent antique Art Deco cocktail ring features a monumental, GIA-certified 3.13-carat emerald-cut diamond center stone, showcased within an exquisite, hand-crafted architec...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
11.97 Carat Sugarloaf Lavender Blue Chalcedony 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is a size 6.25, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Sugarloaf Gemstone Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 6.25 (adjustable) Weight: 15.67 grams Center St...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.19 Carat Cushion Rose Cut Salt-and-Pepper Diamond White Gold Ring
By Ursula Rickmers
Located in Miramar, FL
At Ursula Rickmers Jewelry, we designed this ring to sit in two eras at once. The knife-edge has an Art Deco quality to it, while the rose cut dates back centuries.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 5.70 Carat Amethyst and Rhodolite Garnet Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 5.70 Carat Natural Amethyst Natural Rhodolite Garnet Ring – 14K Gold, 4.49g / 0.14 t oz
A celebration of complementary colors drawn from the earth, this ring brings...
Rhodolite, Garnet, Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 13.75 Carat Hessonite Garnet & Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A GIA-certified 13.75 carat cushion-cut "Hessonite" grossular garnet in orangy red measuring 15.30 x 12.40 x 8.30mm is set in platinum 950 with yellow gold prongs, flanked by 54 roun...
Hessonite, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 3.61 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Art Deco style diamond cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate for the feature diamond in addition to an independent diamond grading report card...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear-Shaped Ruby and Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pear-Shaped Ruby and Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring Description: This elegant bypass-style ring is crafted in platinum and features a "Toi et Moi" (You and Me) design. The center fe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$8,320Sale Price|20% Off
3 Row Diamond Eternity Band. 3 Carats H VS Brilliant Round Wedding Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx 3.00 Carats Diamond Cut: Brilliant Cut / Full Cut Diamond Color: Approx H Color Diamond Clarity: Approx VS Clari...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 3.90ct Cabochon Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Zurich, CH
Set in elegant white gold, this piece is perfect for collectors seeking a bold yet wearable statement ring with Art Deco influences.The emerald's smooth cabochon polish highlights it...
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
0.05 CTW Open Cuff Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, SI1+ Bezel Set Band
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and minimal with a modern edge, this 14K gold open cuff ring features two natural bezel-set diamonds that add a subtle touch of everyday sparkle. The open silhouette creates a ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Moi et Toi cocktail ring: Certified 4 ct yellow sapphire & antique diamonds
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sonne Ring- The ultimate moi et toi cocktail ring. An oval 4 carat no heat Sri Lanken yellow sapphire and two 0.7 carat antique emerald cut diamonds surrounded by diamond and yel...
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k 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.