Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst 0.40 Karat Diamonds Exagonal Design
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, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 0.80 Carat Diamond Floral Ring 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.80 Carat Diamond Floral Ring – 18K Gold, 4.04g / 0.13 t oz
Graceful and luminous, this floral-motif ring translates the delicate beauty of blooming flowers into a...
Diamond, Gold
Antique 1.65 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The iconic and desirable Art Deco splayed ring shoulders are each embellished with two collet set baguette cut diamonds, conjoining with a collet set rectangular cut diamond to a pla...
Diamond, Platinum
12.50 Carat Burma Ruby Ring. Rare Natural Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 12.50 carats Center Ruby Cut: Cushion Cut Center Ruby Type: Natural, Heated Center Ruby Origin: Burma Certification: AGL Certi...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1 Carat Old European Engagement Ring. French Sapphire Halo Platinum Ring K SI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00ct Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Secondary Stones: Sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Emerald & Diamond Ring 18K France, Antique, GIA Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
This size 10.5 circa 1920s French 18K yellow gold ring is a sleek, timeless classic. Suitable for either a man or woman, this gypsy-style ring features three stones: a pair of diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
4 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Halo Ring. GIA Asscher Diamond Platinum Ring G VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 4.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Asscher Cut Center Diamond Color: G Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: G...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.50 Carat Pear Shape Sapphire Ring. Moon Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 1.50 carats Center Sapphire Cut: Pear Shape Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.60 carats total Diamond Cut:...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1.90 Carat Oval Cut Pink Tourmaline Ring. Diamond Cluster Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Pink Tourmaline Center Pink Tourmaline Weight: 1.90 Carats Center Pink Tourmaline Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds, Rubies, Spinel Diamond Weig...
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Rectangular Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Perfectly bridging the gap between Edwardian femininity and Art Deco geometry, this "dinner ring" style piece is a masterclass in antique craftsmanship.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 0.80ct Fancy Yellow Brown Diamond Ring. Double Halo Ring 18k Gold Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Fancy Yellow-Brown Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 0.80 Carats Certification: GIA Certified Center Diamond Color: Fancy Yellow-Brown Center Diamo...
Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Y...
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite Custom Antique-Style Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating blend of old-world charm and modern craftsmanship, this custom-made antique-style ring showcases a meticulous filigree design in platinum (approx. 8.82 dwt). At its cen...
Diamond, Platinum
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
Diamond Yellow Gold Ring. 0.50ct Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring L VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: L Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary Stones: Diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Citrine Ring. 11.30ct Natural Emerald Cut Citrine Cocktail Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Citrine Center Citrine Weight: 11.30 carats Center Citrine Cut: Emerald Cut Center Citrine Setting: Prong Set Secondary Stones: Diamond Diamond Cut: R...
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Tank Ring in Rose Gold with 1.80 ct Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare and refined treasure that bridges classic Art Deco flair with timeless sophistication.
Rose Gold
Zambian Emerald Engagement Ring. GIA 4.90ct Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 4.90 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Center Emerald Type: Natural Center Emerald Setting: Bezel Set Certification...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Rectangular Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring Platinum Circa 1910 An elegant example of Edwardian craftsmanship, this exquisite platinum sapphire and diamond ring dates to circa 1910 and s...
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
GIA 0.95 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring. Floral Cluster Ring Platinum I SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.95 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Certification: GIA C...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA 2 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Halo Ring Platinum 18k Gold K SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Certification: GIA ...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
GIA 1.40 Carat Old European Engagement Ring. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.40ct Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: I1 Certification: GIA Certif...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,368Sale 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
GIA 1.60 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.60-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: J Color Primary Stone Clarity: SI1 Clarity Secondary Stone:...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold And Diamond Sapphire Ring. Accent Owl Ring Sculpted 1970
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.25ct Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Sapphire Weight: 0.30ct Sapphire Cut: Calibre Cut Stone Settin...
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
Natural Emerald & Diamond Bypass Statement Ring in 18K Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly crafted in 18K yellow gold, this modern bypass statement ring features an oval-cut natural emerald centerpiece embraced by two flowing, diamond-paved bands. Product Detail...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.50 Carat Emerald Cut Peridot Ring. 0.40ct Diamond Halo Ring Platinum 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Peridot Center Peridot Weight: 3.50ct Center Peridot Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: ~0.40ct Total Diamond Cut: Ol...
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Yellow Diamond Ring. Fancy Round Yellow Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Yellow diamonds Center Diamond Cut: Round brilliant cut Secondary Stones: White diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: 0.30 carats total Yellow Diamond Weigh...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
Vintage 1.71 Ct Diamond and 18 Ct White 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 diamond art deco style ring is excellent quality, set with impressive...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
14K And 18K Gold 1.61 CTW Diamond Cocktail Floral Ring
Located in Ocala, FL
A striking mid-century diamond cluster ring crafted in 14K and 18K gold, featuring an impressive floral starburst design. At its center is an approximately 0.81 carat circular brilli...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k 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
18K Yellow Gold Black Baroque Tahitian Pearl Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking ladies’ ring is crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold and features a dramatic black baroque Tahitian cultured pearl as its centerpiece. The pearl’s organic, irregular f...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
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
GIA 2 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring. Double Halo Ring 18k Gold Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00ct Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Certification: GIA Certi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 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
Oval Cut Sapphire Engagement Ring. 4.60ct Sapphire Trillion Cut Diamond Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 4.60 Carats Center Sapphire Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Trillion Cut Diamond Setting: Prong...
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
Antique French Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 0.81 carat sapphire and 0.71 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collectio...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lumen - Classic Natural Fancy Color GIA Certified Diamond Ring in 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings shine. Lumen dominates. This extraordinary trophy ring commands the room with a centerpiece of staggering presence: a massive 5.34‑carat Fancy Deep Brownish Greenish Yell...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
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
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 Ring natural Emeralds Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.75/ 2.4gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period natural Emeralds and Diamonds Ring, hand- made in Europe, ca. 1920s - 1930s.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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
3 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14K Gold Mens Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 3 carat total weight round brilliant and baguette diamond cluster statement ring in 14K yellow gold, featuring a pave-set square face, channel baguette shoulders, and a fully...
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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 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
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
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
Antique 1920s Ruby and 1.88 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise 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 gemstone marquise ring is exceptional quality set w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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 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
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
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
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
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
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.