Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1920s, this classic Art Deco ring features a 0.15-carat Old European cut diamond center stone, G color and SI1 clarity, accented with two trillion-shaped blue sapphire...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond & Sapphire .73 Carat Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Stunning vintage Art Deco style .73 carat Old European Cut diamond & 1 carat sapphire engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$1,112Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid Yellow Gold Two Stone Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring Wedding Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Two Stone Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 1 carat and diamonds of 0.25 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Sapphire...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$632Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k White Gold Ruby and Blue Sapphire Two Stone Ring with Diamonds for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Blue Sapphire Two Stone Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.49 carats and diamond of 0.14 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style....
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.57 CTW Diamond 18K Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fantastic 18K white gold filigree 1.37 carat old mine cut diamond ring from the 1920's! The filigree is intricate and delicate, and the ring has a great low profile setting....
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.75ct Diamond and Sapphire Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A wonderful old cut diamond is accompanied by two sapphires in this elegant three stone ring. The central diamond is 0.75 carat, and has been given a grading of I in colour and SI1 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Ring, Size 7.75, Circa 1920s
Located in Upland, CA
About This Ring: This timeless Art Deco platinum ring is set with 10 single cut diamonds for a truly luxurious look.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 4 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Old Euro Cut Diamond Platinum Ring KSI1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 4.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Color Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Clarity Certi...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.45 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.45 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1920s, this Art Deco ring features an Old European-cut diamond center stone weighing approximately 0.50 carats, F color VS clarity, complemented by two single-cut diam...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.75 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum HVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.75ct Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: H Center Diamond Clarity: VS2 Secondary Stones: Diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
$788Sale Price / item|20% Off
Two Stone Pear Cut Sapphire Diamond Open Stackable Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Two Stone Pear Cut Sapphire Diamond Open Stackable Ring for Women in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 0.7 carats and diamonds of 0.41 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum, Art Deco Style, Emerald & Diamond Oval Shield Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Emerald & Diamond Ring Platinum Tested Circa 2000 This stunning ring is designed in a deco style and is sure to catch the eye of anyone who sees it. The centrepiece is a rectangu...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 3 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Square Halo Ring KVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 3.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: K Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stones: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.27 Carat Diamond and Pearl White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated, Art Deco frame is ornamented with two featurepearls, set in a horizontal arrangement.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
French Art Deco Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring, Approx. 2.00 ct
Located in Braintree, GB
A French Art Deco ring centred on an emerald cut natural Colombian emerald of approximately 2.00 ct, framed by fourteen old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond-set Snake Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1929, 18k, London, England. The double snake rings speak of "the two of us", and traditionally signal fidelity, friendship, and trust. Featuring a sleek design underscored by ....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA 4.09ct F VS1
Located in Fairfield, CT
Art Deco Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA 4.09ct F VS1 This platinum engagement ring centers on a GIA-certified 4.09-carat Asscher-cut diamond graded F color and VS1...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Ring with 0.58ct Octagonal Diamond, Circa 1920s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A refined Art Deco platinum ring dating to the 1920s, set with a total of twenty-two bright diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Antique 2.49 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning Art Deco diamond cocktail ring is supplied with two independent diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones, in addition to an independent diamond gradin...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold 3 Diamond Ring Ring Size 6 3.10 Grams
Located in Media, PA
Offered here is a beautiful and authentic Art Deco period three-stone diamond ring crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, showcasing classic early 20th-century elegance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Black & White Pearl Crossover Ring, Circa 1930s
Located in Wailea, HI
Art Deco Platinum Black & White Pearl Crossover Ring, Circa 1930s An extraordinary expression of 1930s Art Deco elegance, this vintage Toi et Moi crossover ring beautifully pairs...
Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.00 carat diamond 18k white gold filigree ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Circa 1930, this ring is a study in Art Deco filigree at its finest — an intricate lattice of pierced scrolls and wheat-sheaf engraving worked by hand into 18k white gold, so fine in...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.49ct Tourmaline and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1920s this stunning cluster ring features a vivid green tourmaline at its centre. The oval cut tourmaline weighs 1.49 carat and is rub over sit within a cluster of...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Late Art Deco Toi et Moi Ribbon Diamonds Ring - 1945
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
highly collectible post-war antique "Toi et Moi" (You and Me) ring (circa 1945). This French masterpiece is beautifully crafted in a marriage of solid platinum and 18k white gold, fe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Certified 4.91ctw Fine Quality Emerald & Diamond Shield French Pave Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* Art Deco Style 4.91ctw Fine Quality Zambian Emerald & Diamond Octagon Shield French Pave Ring in 18k Two-T...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Yellow Diamond 1.04 carat & Blue Sapphire Ring 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Ring (#26)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Ring Bold statement ring Center is natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Blue Sapphire.
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Art Deco Amethyst Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Art Deco ring in 18k white gold with amethyst. The ring is marked 18k and weighs 3.7 grams.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains one center square shape sapphire 3.11ct, two trapezoid cut diamonds and two tapered baguettes, 0.70tcw. Center sapphire is GIA certified. Diamonds are G in color and VS...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
ANTIQUE VINTAGE ART DECO BLACK and WHITE ONYX RING in PLATINUM
Located in New York, NY
RARE GORGEOS ANTIQUE VINTAGE ART DECO BLACK and WHITE ONYX RING in PLATINUM Onyx, mostly common in Black color, has been an object used for jewelry for centuries!
Onyx, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s A striking Art Deco ring set with six French-cut rubies and seven single-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1930s, this beautiful cluster ring features a natural sapphire at its centre. The oval cut sapphire weighs 0.50 carat and is claw set within a cluster of sparkling...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$554Sale Price / item|25% Off
Art-deco style moissanite silver, gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Art-deco style moissanite silver, gold ring. Vintage style engagement ring.
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
IGI Certified 0.72ct Marquise Diamond Ring, 18K Gold, Art Deco Style
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.72 Carat Diamond Ring – 18K Gold, 5.72g / 0.18 t oz
Elongated, elegant, and unmistakably sophisticated, the marquise cut has graced royal collections for centurie...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Platinum Heart Ring with Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in Aventura, FL
. • Period: Art Deco Style • Metal: Platinum and 18kt Yellow Gold • Stone: Diamond & Emerald • Ring Size: 6 1/2 (sizable) • Ring Width: 0.63 inches • Stamped: Platinum and 18K hallm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Diamond 1.21 carat & Blue Sapphire Ring 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Ring (#3)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Bold Beautiful Statement Ring Center is natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Blue Sapphire.
Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.01 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is truly a special art deco engagement ring. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cushion Cut Carat Weight: 1.01 Colour: G Clarity: SI1 Metal: 18ct White Gold, Platinum Age: 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum GIA 2 Carat Diamond Ring. Old Euro Diamond Accent Ring K VS1
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: L Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: GIA ...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Antique Art Deco Diamond Ring 1.82ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' antique art deco diamond ring in a platinum setting. The ring tests platinum and weighs 9.5 grams.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Introducing a stunning 18ct gold and platinum Art Deco ring. This fabulous bombe-shaped design showcases a dazzling diamond centre stone perfectly placed on top.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 3.82ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This art deco show stopper features a stunning Star Sapphire at its centre. The 3.80 carat sapphire is Cabochon cut and mounted in platinum. Decorative metal work features at the top...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Deco 2.08ct Diamond Platinum Round Engagement Ring Sz. 5.75
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
A stunning Art Deco platinum engagement ring featuring a total of approximately 2.08 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 14K Gold Old European Cut Diamond Ring – .80 CT Center – Ring Size 5.5
Located in Media, PA
Flanking the center stone are two tapered baguette-cut diamond accents, adding sleek linear contrast and enhancing the Art Deco aesthetic.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Platinum Art Deco Old Mine Diamond and Pearl Three Row Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Platinum Art Deco Old Mine Diamond and Pearl Three Row Ring.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco 18K White Gold Ring with 0.49ct Diamond & Sapphires, 1920s
Located in Towson, MD
The mounting has been carefully restored, with prongs expertly rebuilt to securely accommodate the center stone. Flanking the diamond on each side are two approximately 4mm x 2.5mm t...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold & Platinum Art Deco Upfinger Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920’s Fabulous, Art Deco bombe/dome design ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Art Deco Ring, European Cut 1.22 Carat Vintage Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Art Deco allure! Exquisitely crafted in platinum, this glamorous vintage ring showcases an ornate filigree design featuring two European cut diamonds sweetly accompanied by a shimmer...
Diamond, Platinum
4.02 Carat No Heat Ceylon Sapphire In Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring size 6, adjustable. Product Specifications: - Item Type: Art Deco Engagement Ring - Metal: Platinum 950 - Size: 5, Adjustable - Era: Art Deco - Period: Circa 1930 - Certificati...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Cert. Burma No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This very pretty engagement ring is Art Deco period Hand crafted as unique of solid 18 Kt with Platinum top – both marked Classy cluster design with two baguette Diamonds complementi...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
$15,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite Art Deco engagement ring, featuring a stunning natural Old Mine Brilliant cut diamond at its center.
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Pearl Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Statement Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a remarkable Art Deco ring in 14k white gold featuring a natural Mississippi Delta pearl center that would be an incredible non-traditional engagement ring.
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$978Sale Price / item|22% Off
Art Deco Baguette Chevron 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Art Deco Baguette Chevron 14k gold ring. Semi-Eterniry Baguette moissanite engagement ring.
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Ring. 1.80ct Old Euro Cut and Sapphire Ring J VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.80 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stones: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Five Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
A lovely platinum ring set with five diamonds with a total weight of 1.07 carats. The center stone is a dazzling 0.95 carat diamond. On either side of the center stone sit two round ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring mounted in Platinum
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Judging from the cut of the diamonds, the ring likely dates Ca.1925. Period Art Deco. Twenty two (22) single-cut diamonds surrounding the central stone and shoulders set with trios...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Emerald Diamond Ring Platinum Elongated Plaque Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco emerald & diamond ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Art Deco Ruby Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Marquise Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum French Stamped Circa 1920’s Fabulous, French made Art Deco ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
18ct Gold 1920s Art Deco Octagonal Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Art Deco Aquamarine Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1920s Introducing a stunning 18ct yellow gold ring from the glamorous 1920s, epitomising the elegance of the Art Deco era.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.85 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Sapphire Ring Platinum J VS1
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1920 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 1.85-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: J Color Primary St...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Ring with 1.65ct Old Mine and other Cut Diamonds GIA
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: This vintage Art Deco ring is a stunning piece crafted in platinum, featuring a dazzling 1.53 carat circular brilliant cut diamond with D colo...
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.
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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.