6.36 Ct No Heat Certified Madagascar Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Understated, classy, wearable, sophisticate, five stone design, perfect for engagement or any mean to celebrate in life, vintage elegant Art Deco Style Expertly hand crafted of solid...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$48,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 6.14 Carat Vivid Green Minor Oil Emerald Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Flanking the center stone are two elongated trapezoid-cut diamonds, precision-matched for brilliance and proportion, adding architectural symmetry and a subtle Art Deco flair to the ...
Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1920’s 18ct White Gold & Platinum Zircon Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Zircon & Diamond Ring 9ct White Gold & Platinum Stamped Makers Mark A & W Circa 1920's This stunning Art Deco ring truly represents the glamour and elegance of the era.
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Unique Unisex Carnelian Carved Horse 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Signet Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: One-of-a-kind-Rossella Ugolini Unisex Carved Horse Carnelian 18 karat Gold Citrine Round Cut Signet Cameo Ring. Modern Deco Style Band Ring .
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Halo Diamond Marquise Turquoise Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12 Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Turquoise Diamond Halo Opal Engagement Ring Made in 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 3.06 Carat Ceylon Oval Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Late Art Deco Light to medium bright Ceylon blue oval 3.06ct cushion Sapphire and diamond three-stone engagement ring.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Burma Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring AGL Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This time frame comprises Art Deco, Retro and Mid-Century styles. Why do we love vintage jewelry so much?
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Diamond Sapphire Engagement Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified this stone as I color, near colorless. The ring was designed and crafted with the Art Deco era being the inspiration, by the Peter Suchy Workshop. 1 round brilliant cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum BG Diamonds Ring with 2.80ct OGI Ltd GIA Certified Ceylon Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
Tapered baguette diamonds on either side add a sleek Art Deco-inspired geometry, offering clean lines and a sense of understated luxury.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum 1.49ct GIA European Diamond Tulip Sides Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is an absolutely breathtaking, highly detailed, antique engagement ring that was crafted from solid platinum during the Edwardian/Art Deco period.
Diamond, Platinum
"Layer Cake" 1.06ct Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum by Eytan Brandes
By Eytan Brandes 1
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Sixteen tiny plates are artfully positioned at different angles and elevations to form the perfect platform for a very clean, bright white 0.77 carat diamond -- a wonderful, contemp...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Toi et Moi Ring 1.02ct Mozambique Ruby & 1.31ct Diamonds Baguettes in 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
The shoulders are adorned with a sweep of tapered baguette diamonds totaling 0.75 carats (VS clarity), each hand-set in perfect alignment to create a sculptural, flowing silhouette. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
A Vintage gold ring with diamonds and set with a Roman Carnelian Intaglio. Tyche
Located in London, GB
Specifications Intaglio: 10 × 13 mm Period: Roman, 2nd century AD Mounting: Early 20th century Metal: Two-tone gold (yellow and white) Stones: Old-cut diamonds, carnelian Ring s...
Carnelian, Diamond, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Diamond Platinum Ring GIA 5.11-carat D VVS2 VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular platinum ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring a GIA-graded marquise diamond complemented by two baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
5.38 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring in Victorian Style
Located in Jaipur, IN
5.38 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring in Victorian Style This Victorian period art-deco style enchanting crimson ruby and diamond band is magnificent.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
0.25 Ct Diamond Solitaire Band 18K Yellow Gold 0.20 Ct Diamond HI VS Accent Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Twist Ring – 0.25 Carat Natural Diamond with Diamond Split Band Graceful, contemporary, and effortlessly elegant, this 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Soli...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Platinum Eternity Band. Diamond Each Side Wedding Band Platinum H VS 2.50mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS Clarity Stone Setting: Channel-Set Jewelry Type: Band Style: Eternity Wedding Band Desi...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 14K White Gold Old European Cut Diamond Wedding Set, 1.37 CTW
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An elegant vintage wedding set crafted in 14K white gold, featuring a beautifully matched engagement ring and wedding band. Together, the rings weigh 4.6 grams and showcase the timel...
Diamond, White Gold
Sapphire Étoile - Natural Pink Sapphire No Heat set with Diamonds in 3 StoneRing
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings sparkle. Sapphire Étoile shines like a star — soft, celestial, and irresistibly romantic. At its center glows a 1.87‑carat vivid purplish‑pink sapphire (No Heat), an othe...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Round Dark Blue and White/Gray Spinel, Marquise Shaped Cluster, 14 Karat White
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Design: Marquise Shaped Cluster Finish: High Polish Finish Dimensions: 20.64mm x 11.25mm x 8.10mm Total Weight: 5.2 Grams Condition: Good vintage/pre-owned condition, exhibiting li...
Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.18 Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Band 14K Gold Natural Emerald Everyday Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Natural Zambian Emerald & Diamond Designer Ring – 1.18 Carat Oval Emerald Solitaire with Diamond Accents Experience timeless sophistication with this 14K Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 Ct Zambian Emerald Solitaire Band 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Solitaire
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Natural Zambian Emerald Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents – 1.10 Carat Oval Emerald Designer Engagement Ring Timeless elegance meets contemporary craftsmanship in ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.80 Ct Zambian Emerald Solitaire Band 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Solitaire
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Natural Zambian Emerald & Diamond Solitaire Ring – 0.80 Carat Oval Emerald Designer Engagement Ring Discover timeless elegance with this 14K Yellow Gold Natural Emer...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Infinity Eternity Band. Diamond Pave Set Wedding Band H-I VS 3mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.60 Carats Center Diamond Color: H-I Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS Clarity Stone Setting: Micro Pavé-Set Jewelry Ty...
Diamond, Platinum
Eternity Yellow Diamond Band. Infinity Diamond Wedding Platinum & Gold 8.1mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Yellow Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.60 Carats Diamond Setting: Eternity Setting Secondary Stones: White Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approxima...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.3ct Natural Round-Cut Diamond Bypass Wedding Band in 18K White Gold — Timeless
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Minimalist in spirit yet striking in detail, the ring draws inspiration from Art Deco geometry and contemporary form.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum Diamond Infinity Band. Eternity Wedding Band Platinum H-I VS
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.60 carats Secondary Stone Color: H-I Secondary Stone Clarity: VS Stone Setting: Micro-Pavé Set Jewe...
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Diamond Wedding Band. Infinity Diamond Wedding Band Platinum & Gold 8.1mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: White Diamond, Yellow Diamond White Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.70 carats White Diamond Color: H White Diamond Clarity: VS2 Yellow Diamond Weigh...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Diamond Sapphire Wedding Band. Round Cut Full Eternity Band Platinum H VS1 7.8mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Ceylon Sapphire, Diamond Sapphire Weight: Approximately 1.50 carats Sapphire Color: Royal Blue Sapphire Origin: Ceylon Diamond Weight: Approximately...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$2,072Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Band 1.00 cts 18 Karat White Gold Full Eternity Band
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Dare to dazzle with this stunning women's wedding band. It showcases both round and baguette diamonds along the full band. A modern masterpiece, this striking band features brillia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Reversible Platinum Wedding Band. Alternate Diamond Ruby Sapphire Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Rubies, sapphires, and diamonds Ruby Weight: Approximately 0.65 carats Ruby Cut: French Cut Sapphire Weight: Approximately 0.65 carats Sapphire Cut:...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.14 Untreated Blue Sapphire Emerald Cut 100% eye clean
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Set in luxurious platinum, the center stone is accented by two tapered baguette-cut diamonds of F color and VVS clarity, adding sophisticated sparkle and a refined Art Deco touch.
Sapphire, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold 0.97 Ct Diamond Baguette Triangle Geometric Eternity Band Ste
Located in Jaipur, IN
Design & Geometric Architecture The ring presents two visually and structurally distinct layers that together create a composition of remarkable three-dimensional depth.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mother's Day Gift Guide: Scarselli 1.20 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
Mother's Day Gift Guide! A timeless heirloom ring with 1.20 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond center stone, surrounded by two rows of round white diamonds, TCW 0.29.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
Mother's Day Gift: Scarselli GIA-Certified 1.20 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
Mother's Day Gift Guide! Halo Ring with 1.20 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond center stone, surrounded by two rows of round white diamonds, TCW 0.29.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mother's Day Gift: Scarselli GIA-Certified 0.52 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
A natural 0.52 carat cushion-cut Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Halo Ring on an 18k White Gold band, featuring two rows of round-brilliant white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
Mother's Day Gift Guide: Scarselli 0.52 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
Beyond your wedding day, this style is a marriage between the past and present – taking inspiration from 1920s art-deco and utilizing modern gem-cutting technology to create a timele...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
$1,680Sale Price / set|20% Off
Tutti Frutti 14K Gold Earrings & Ring Set, Art Deco, Netherlands, 2000
Located in North Hollywood, CA
I purchased this set from an auction house in the Netherlands and was so happy to get them. This Tutti Frutti set is highly unusual as it is a matched set in 14K Gold. The earrings...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The drop style Art Deco pendant displays a feature bezel set cabochon onyx segmented into two sections, divided by a band platinum band ornamented with six Old European cut diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1926 Antique British Sterling Silver Jewelry Vanity Ring Box / 170 gr
Located in SE
British Jewelry Box on cabriole legs, interior lined with beige colored textile.Lid with a mounted bone plate decorated with ornamental inlay in Silver. Made in England. The item is...
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco 1.75 Carat Diamond and Platinum Drop Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive Art Deco diamond pendant in platinum is supplied with two independent diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones, in addition to an independent diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 2.86 Carat Diamond and Platinum Necklace, circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated, geometric design is embellished with a total of fifty three pavé and bezel set Old European round cut diamonds. The Art Deco platinum design suspends from a 1...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 4.00 TCW Blue Zircon 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Towson, MD
Blue zircon was a favored gemstone of the Art Deco period, prized for its vivid color and natural brilliance, and these four stones retain a saturated teal blue that reads beautifull...
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Pendant with Onyx and Diamonds, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique Art Deco pendant has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco Brooch With Colombian Emerald & Diamonds in Platinum, ca. 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Such an emerald is the protagonist of this brooch from the Art Deco style period. An expert's report confirms its Colombian origin.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1.23 Carat Diamond and 14k White Gold Pendant Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This antique 1920's multi diamond Art Deco pendant is exceptional quality, ...
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco 15ct Gold & Platinum Black Onyx Diamond Pendant, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive antique Art Deco gemstone necklace is exceptional quality s...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Onyx Diamond 14k Gold Pendant Brooch, Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage onyx brooch/pendant has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. This iconic Art Deco brooch is embellished with an impressive collet set onyx panel, bearin...
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
4.22 Carat Tourmaline 0.23 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant - Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This Art Deco tourmaline pendant necklace suspends from a 18k white gold 17" chain via two ring loops to the upper portion of the setting, securing with a conventional, hallmarked sp...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 2.20 Carat Diamond and 14k White Gold Pendant Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This antique 1920's multi diamond Art Deco pendant is excellent quality, se...
Diamond, White Gold
1920's Art Deco Bracelet in 18k Gold & platinum with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
The classic combination of old mine and rose-cut diamonds showcases the romantic charm of vintage cutting techniques, while the sophisticated two-tone metal construction creates beau...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
LÖF Art Deco 5ct Sapphire and Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Drop Down Earrings
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to order in Los Angeles. LÖF Art Deco 6.5ct Antique Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Claudino de Oliveira Art Deco Golden Pearl Old Cut Diamond Necklace 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Claudino de Oliveira Art Deco Golden Pearl and Diamond Lavalier Necklace in Platinum, Portugal, 1940s.
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Rare Art Deco 14K White Gold Suite with Colombian Emeralds & Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
This complete three-piece set includes a pair of dramatic diamond-set emerald drop earrings and a matching scalloped-halo ring, all presented in the original period box. Fully matche...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18kt Gold Bangle Universal Geneve Watch with 4.40 CTW in Diamonds
By Universal
Located in Aventura, FL
The remarkable piece conceals a manual-winding Universal Genève watch movement, combining timeless elegance with functional artistry in true Art Deco fashion. The substantial 38.2-g...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 4.20ct Citrine and Diamond 18K White Gold and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The feature stone is bordered by a stepped classic Art Deco arrangement, consisting of six Old European cut diamonds to the upper and lower borders, in addition to three further diam...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
New Art Deco Style 18 K White Gold Lapis Lazuli Diamonds Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Pair of 18 karats white gold earrings. Magnificent earrings with geometric lines, each one formed from an oval lapis lazuli cabochon that holds a double T-shaped mo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,500 / item
The Ohliguer Heirloom Malachite Grande Jewel Box
Located in Brisbane, AU
The Ohliguer Jewel Box is designed as a lasting home for treasured jewellery and future heirlooms alike. Inspired by the grandeur of imperial palaces, its malachite-inspired exterior...
Malachite
1980s Art Deco Revival 14k Gold Onyx Coral Diamond Emerald Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Combining geometric rigor with vibrant organic textures, this piece perfectly embodies the opulent and "Art Deco-revival" aesthetic of that era. The necklace is meticulously forged ...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1.67 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Pendant Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The lower border of the pendant supports an articulating terminal, embellished with a feature 0.36ct Old European round cut diamond and a supporting diamond to the upper portion of t...
Diamond, White Gold, 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.