GIA Certified 0.90 Carat Engraved Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dekara Designs Classic Style- Art Deco/Edwardian Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium Stones- GIA Certified Modern Old European Cut F Color SI2 Clarity 0.90 Carats Round Diamond 38 Ro...
Diamond, Platinum
4.06 Carat Vivid Green Emerald & 0.49 Carats Diamond Unique 18K Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
This exquisite ring showcases a captivating display of vibrant green emerald beads totaling 4.06 carats. Their rich, verdant hue evokes a sense of lushness and vitality. The emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Heart Ring Jewelry 0.05 Ct
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K solid yellow gold signet ring. Rectangular flat face — fine vertical engine-turned reeding, wall-to-wall. Single baguette-cut lab diamond flush-set at lower right corner of face:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 9.35 Carat Natural Diamond and Amethyst Rose Motif Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 9.35 Carat Natural Diamond and Amethyst Rose Motif Statement Ring This exclusive bespoke creation was specially handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind piece, and no identical ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold Plate
Ursula Rickmers Round Grey Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring, 2 Carats
By Ursula Rickmers
Located in Miramar, FL
A 2-carat brilliant cut grey diamond takes center stage in this solitaire engagement ring from Ursula Rickmers Jewelry, set in 18k white gold with a distinctive split-shank band. At ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Grey Diamond Floral Halo White Gold Engagement Ring, 1 Carat
By Ursula Rickmers
Located in Miramar, FL
This oval grey diamond engagement ring from Ursula Rickmers Jewelry sets a 1-carat grey diamond at the center of a floral diamond halo, all crafted in 18k white gold. The center ston...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Made in 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Peridot and Ruby Accent Ring, 3.50ct
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Striking and refined, this 14 karat yellow gold ring features a vibrant emerald-cut green peridot measuring 8 x 6mm, with a total gemstone weight of approximately 3.50 carats. The pe...
Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2.96 Carat Blue Sapphire and 0.30 Carat Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Warszawa, PL
Sapphire ring, 2.96 carats, diamond ring, 0.30 carats, platinum, vintage-style engagement ring. This elegant platinum ring features a natural cushion-cut blue sapphire weighing appro...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 0.78 Karat Tanzanite 0.50 Karat White Diamonds Love Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Platinum 0.78 Karat Tanzanite 0.50 Karat White Diamonds Love Ring This intese ring is handcrafted in platinum and adorned with shiny white diamonds and a deep blue heart shaped tanza...
White Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
$20,226Sale Price|20% Off
Engagement Ring Emerald Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Engagement Ring Emerald Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat This magnificent solitaire engagement ring is the epitome of elegance and refinement. The centre stone is a 3.980 carat emerald,...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
The exquisite design of this 1920s ring has stood the test of time, and it's simply divine. A stunning transitional cut diamond weighing 1.25 carats is set in a beautifully simple 8...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 0.63 Karat GVS1 White Diamonds Cubes Modern Style Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Platinum 0.63 Karat Brilliant Cut GVS1 White Diamonds Cubes Modern Style Design Ring An amazing band ring handcrafted in platinum adorned with heartbreaking white diamonds. Every si...
White Diamond, Platinum
18kt Yellow Gold Amethyst Signet Ring By Rossella Ugolini Made in Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18kt Yellow Gold Amethyst Signet Ring by Rossella Ugolini Made in Italy. A 10 x 10 mm sugarloaf cabochon amethyst is set in an 18kt yellow gold bezel.The bold amethyst setting is e...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Platinum 0.73ctw Old European Prong Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous, vintage, diamond engagement ring that was crafted from solid .900 platinum. It features an old European cut diamond uniquely prong set at the center, weighin...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Unisex Illusion Ring solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US 8.5 / 6gr
Located in SE
Antique or Vintage Ring in 18K Gold which is composed of two twisted bands joint together in a special way that makes an illusion of changing physical width of the joined band when t...
18k Gold
1930s 1.76 Carat Pink Tourmaline 1.70 Carat Peridot and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.76 carat pink tourmaline, 1.70 carat peridot and 0.34 carat diamond platinum Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our antique cocktail rings collection.
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Platinum
Antique 18ct and Platinum, Edwardian era Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond & Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 An exquisite Edwardian era ring, beautifully crafted in 18ct yellow gold and platinum, dating to the early 20th century. T...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
Platinum 10.40tcw Vintage Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring, Dark Green
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring, a timeless masterpiece that captivates with a breathtaking 9.10-carat emerald cut emerald sourced from Zambia, sh...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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
Trilogy Engagement Ring 1.36 ct Diamond Center with Side Diamonds, 18K gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Trilogy ring in 18K yellow gold (French eagle head hallmark), set with a central diamond weighing 1.36 carats (color G, clarity SI2), framed by two side diamonds totaling 0.37 carats...
Diamond, 18k Gold
0.55ct Alternate Cut Wedding Ring.Round Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Platinum
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
ArtDeco Marcasite&Pyrite Sparkly SterlingSilver Geometric Filigree WideBand Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Encrusted with mixed-cut pyrite and marcasite stones for gold and silver reflections, this extremely-sparkly double-rimmed wide thick sterling-silver ring was designed by an artisan ...
Marcasite, Pyrite, Sterling Silver
Handmade Platinum French U Pave Halo Diamond Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are six round diamonds French U Pave on each side of the shank. There is a beautiful Art Deco inspired gallery which gives the ring a graceful finish.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive Art Deco style cocktail ring is fine quality set with blue ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GIA & IGI Certified Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Embrace timeless elegance with this stunning 14kt white gold ring, showcasing a magnificent 1.17-carat Old European cut diamond at its center. The classic Old European cut, known for...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Full Eternity Band Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Natural Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Full Eternity Band Handmade Fine Ring Jewelry Details:- (Details will change according to ring size) Item Code:- RIMJOS-734-YG Material - 14...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 1.20 Karats Sapphire 0.075 White Diamonds Contraire Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
This is a piece from Rossella Ugolini collection of contemporary jewels and is Handcrafted in Platinum with 1.20 Karats Sapphire and 0.075 White Diamonds , for a Contemporary Contrai...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Oval Teal Sapphire Diamond Cluster White Gold Engagement Ring, 2.27 Carats
By Ursula Rickmers
Located in Miramar, FL
This oval teal sapphire engagement ring from Ursula Rickmers Jewelry centers a 2.27 carat natural unheated teal sapphire from Tanzania, flanked by diamond clusters in 18k white gold....
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Pearl and 1.15 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pearl and 1.15 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cocktail ring in the Art Deco style; part of our vintage pearl jewelry collections.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
18 Karats White Gold Aquamarine Stacking Oval Cut Band Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Aqua" Collection 18 Karats White Gold Aquamarine Stacking Oval Cut Band Design Ring. A thin and refined ring with 4 equidistant blue topaz stones on the round surfa...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 8.5, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This distinguished men’s ring is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and features a bold 11x9mm cabochon onyx, bezel-set for a smooth, secure finish. The deep black onyx is framed in po...
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Gin and Grace 14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring features a captivating 8x10mm oval-cut Ethiopian opal weighing 1.71 carats, radiating with a mesmerizing play of color. Flanking the center stone are two 2x4mm ov...
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Blue Sapphire Edwardian Style Cluster 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Wonderful and very special antique design ring. It is decorated with an approx. central 0.35 carat round diamond. The main stone is surrounded by diamonds and half circle lines of Fr...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.50 Carat Diamonds Wedding Ring. Brilliant Diamond Harlequin Eternity Band HVS1
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Color: H Color Clarity: VS1 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 6.50mm Band Style: Eternity Band T...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond GIA Certified 5.68 Carat Radiant Cut Alexandrite Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. Stones- Radiant Cut GIA Certified Color Change Sri Lankan Alexandrite 5.68 Carats. 52 Round Old European Cut Diamonds,...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
18K Gold forest Green Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
An exquisite statement piece, this cocktail engagement ring is meticulously crafted in 18K gold. The design features a twin-set of vivid, oval-cut Colombian emeralds totaling 1.86 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL GRS Certified 14.36 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
AGL and GRS certified 14.36 carat emerald-cut Colombian emerald with minor oil treatment, set in an 18K white and yellow gold halo cocktail ring with 2.77 carats total weight of roun...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3.18ct Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Art Deco style, 1950's engagement ring features a natural royal blue oval sapphire weighing 3.18ct in a four claw open, back setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
4.01 Carat Pear Cut Rich Green Emerald Solitaire 18K Rose Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A striking 4.01 carat pear cut dark rich green emerald solitaire ring set in an 18K rose gold 3-prong open mounting on a plain high-polish round shank. Ring size 6.75, adjustable, ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 3.28 Carat Elongated Radiant Cut Tsavorite Garnet Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Featuring An All GIA Certified Five Stone Emerald Cut Diamond and Radiant Cut Garnet Engagement Ring. Shape- Elongated Radiant Cut 9 (Octagonal Step Cut) ...
Garnet, Tsavorite, 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
Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Diamond Green Agate Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting Rossella Ugolini's Castle Collection: a stunning blend of Art Deco style and Italian heritage. This 18 karat Gold ring, adorned with 0.20 karat White Diamonds, showcases a...
Agate, Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Eternity Yellow and White Diamond Band. H VS1 Diamond Wedding Ring
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, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Pink Tourmaline 8 carats, Diamonds, Sapphires Cocktail Ring, 18ct Gold
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Triangular sapphire accents are incorporated into the geometric shoulders, lending architectural balance and a sophisticated Art Deco-inspired aesthetic. Substantial in both scale a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Ring. 0.60ct Diamond Ruby Black White Enamel Zebra
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Designer: David Webb Primary Stones: Diamonds, Rubies Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.60 Carats Ruby Cut: Cabochon Accent Details: Black and White Enamel Zebra Motif ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Cabochon Carnelian Peridots Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Castle Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Orange Carnelian oval Peridot Unique Design Ring, size 6 Usa available in any size on order . Handcrafted in bold 18 karat Ye...
Carnelian, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
5ct SSEF-Gübelin Colombian No oil Emerald & Diamond Twin Ring - Collectors piece
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
An exceptional twin-stone ring showcasing the harmony of two of the world’s most coveted gemstones: a vivid Colombian emerald and a bright white diamond. At its heart lies a 5.53 car...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Ring 0.65ct Sapphire 0.2 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø3.75 US/ 2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Sapphire and Diamonds Ring,hand - made ca. 1920s - 1930s. Band and part of openwork crown in solid 18 ct Yellow Gold with face and clusters in Platinum. Likely German, h...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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
Rossella Ugolini Bold Naturalist Tourmaline Green Agate Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Why not expressing some love with this ring? This Art Deco style ring from the Rossella Ugolini collection is handcrafted with a Green Agate sugar loaf set on an 18K Yellow Gold bez...
Agate, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2.35 Carat Diamond and 1.41 Carat Emerald Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Diamond and emerald ring, 2.35 carats total, 18K white gold, vintage-inspired design. This exquisite cocktail ring is crafted from 9-karat white gold and showcases a remarkable natur...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Stunning 14K Yellow Gold Tanzanite Cuff Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this breathtaking 14K yellow gold cuff ring, featuring two captivating tanzanite stones, each weighing 0.88 carats. The rich violet-blue hues of ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Cut Amethyst and Diamond Ring. 6.40ct Elongated Cocktail 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Carat: Approx 6.40 Carats Stone: Amethyst Stone Cut: Elongated Cushion Cut Metal: Yellow Cut Style: Three-Stone A striking gemstone ring showcasing a ...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
$23,440Sale Price|20% Off
4.50 Carat F2 Zambian Emerald Ring. GIA Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certified Primary Stone: Emerald Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 4.90-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: Approx...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
The Classic Trilogy 18K Gold 1.10 Carats Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A true masterpiece of classic design. This magnificent 1.10 carats three-stone ring features a 100% natural, 0.60ct AAA+ Colombian emerald boasting a vivid green hue and exceptional ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
No Oil Colombian Emerald Ring. 2.60ct GIA Gubelin Emerald and 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...
Emerald, Diamond, 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.