14K White Gold Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a 14K Gold Diamond Art Deco Ring. It depicts a white gold rectangle made of filigree and decorated with five diamonds in pave setting in a column.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Antique Art Deco Ring 2.6g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k white gold antique art deco ring. Tests 58% gold using an XRF metals analyzer and weighs 2.6 grams.
14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.76 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.76 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Ring A platinum ring centering a GIA-certified cushion-cut diamond flanked by two round-cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2.11 Carat Old European Cut K I1 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 2.11 Carat Old European Cut K I1 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 2.11 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: K Clarity: I1 Shape: ...
Diamond, Platinum
1.14 Carat Old European Cut I SI2 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.14 Carat Old European Cut I SI2 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.14 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: I Clarity: SI2 Shape...
Diamond, Platinum
1.55 Carat Old European Cut M-VS2 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.55 Carat Old European Cut M-VS2 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 0.15 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 12 Gemstone 2: 1.4 Carat Diam...
Diamond, Platinum
1.86 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut G-I2 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.86 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut G-I2 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.23 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: G Clarity: I2 S...
Diamond, Platinum
1.22 Carat Circular Brilliant and Old European Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.22 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut J VVS2 and Old European Cut J SI1 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 0.17 Carat Diamond Number of Sto...
Diamond, Platinum
1.95 Carat Old European and Circular Brilliant Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.95 Carat Old European Cut F VS1 and Circular Brilliant Cut L SI1 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 0.95 Carat Diamond Number of Ston...
Diamond, Platinum
1.95 Carat Old European and Circular Brilliant Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.95 Carat Old European Cut F VS1 and Circular Brilliant Cut L SI1 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 0.95 Carat Diamond Number...
Diamond, Platinum
1.16 Carat Old European Cut H VS2-VVS2 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.16 Carat Old European Cut H VS2-VVS2 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 0.07 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 10 Color: H Clarity: VS2...
Diamond, Platinum
1.92 Carat Old European Cut K-I SI1 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.92 Carat Old European Cut K-I SI1 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.56 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: K Clarity: SI1 Sha...
Diamond, Platinum
2.11 Carat Old European Cut L-I VVS2 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 2.11 Carat Old European Cut L-I VVS2 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.97 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: L Cla...
Diamond, Platinum
1.83 Carat Circular Brilliant and Baguette Shape Diamond Platinum Art-Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.83 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut K VVS2 and Old European Cut I SI1 and Baguette Shape I SI1 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.53 Ca...
Diamond, Platinum
1.66 Carat Old Miner and Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.66 Carat Old Miner Cut I I1 and Old European Cut L SI2 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.4 Carat Diamond Number of Stones:...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,375Sale Price|25% Off
Old European Cut 1.39 Brilliant Cut set in 14k white gold Art Deco Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies diamond Art Deco ring, containing 1 Old European Cut diamond; weight 1.39, color "H", and clarity SI3 .
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.78 Carat Old European Cut and Marquis Shape Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.78 Carat Old European Cut I VS1 and Marquis Shape Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.65 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: I ...
Diamond, Platinum
3.50 Carat Old European Cut and Marquis Shape Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 3.50 Carat Old European Cut K VS2 and Marquis Shape K VS Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 2.38 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Colo...
Diamond, Platinum
10k Solid Gold Art Deco Ring and Sizeable circa 1940's Hand Made
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Ring METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's SIZE: 6 Sizable Nearly 25 years ago I purchased a collection of rings from an old jeweler ...
2.71 Carat Old European Cut and Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 2.71 Carat Old European Cut J I1 and Circular Brilliant Cut G VS1 and Emerald Cut G VS1 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring Style: Art Deco Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 2.37 Carat D...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Ring with 2.1ct Circular Brilliant Diamond 0.08ct Sapphire GIA
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: This vintage Art Deco ring is a true masterpiece, set in luxurious platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Opal and Diamond Art Deco Ring, circa 1930s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered is typical stylistic and original Art Deco ring. Opal is natural and ring itself is palladium with nicely appointed floral pattern engraving around the entire band.
Opal
Platinum Art Deco Ring with 1.7 Carat Old European Cut Diamonds K-VS2 GIA
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Step into timeless elegance with this Art Deco ring, crafted in luxurious platinum. The centerpiece is a stunning 1.35-carat Old European Cut diamond, exuding a...
Diamond, Platinum
$900Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Natural Diamond Art Deco Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver • Natural Emerald-Shape Center Ruby – 5.00 Carats • Natural Rubies – 1.00 Carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Platinum Art Deco Ring with 2.2 Carat Old European Cut Diamonds G-SI2 GIA Cert
Located in New York, NY
The intricate design reflects the sophisticated charm of the Art Deco era. Weighing 5.5 grams and sized at 3.5, this ring is a perfect blend of history and style.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$367,500Sale Price|30% Off
AGL Certified 7.32 Carat Ruby Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
True Collectors Ruby Ruby and diamond ring Set with an cushion ruby weighing 7.32 carats, the mount of openwork geometric design, set with circular-cut diamonds, size 54. Accompanie...
Ruby
GIA Certified 1.90 Carat Emerald Diamond Halo Two Tone Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This exceptional 1915-1925 Art Deco ring features a vivid 1.90 carat emerald, accompanied by a GIA certification, and surrounded by a dazzling diamond and emerald halo.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapis Lazuli Art Deco Ring Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning antique Art Deco Lapis Lazuli Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Geometric Art Deco ring with Old European diamonds and sapphires
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old ring with a central diamond in an old brilliant cut weighing approx. 0.50 ct (colour I, clarity I1). Additionally, the ring is set with 20 diamonds in a rose cut and triangular s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Majestic art deco ring with diamond and sapphire in 18k gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the dreamlike beauty of this exquisite 18k white gold pendant adorned with captivating diamonds and sapphires. This stunning piece features a total of 12 diamonds...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Old European Cut Diamond Art Deco Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.1 Grams Diamond Count: 1 old European cut Diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
J. Birnbach 1.20 Carat Marquise Modified Brilliant Cut Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Set in its original, handmade, platinum ring mounting with a sapphire and diamond halo, this piece is a beautifully preserved ring dated from the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond 2ct Art deco Ring with Baguette Stones, Total Carat. 4.2 Ct
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the epitome of luxury and elegance - an exquisite ring crafted from 18K white gold, featuring a stunning old European cut diamond of approximately 2 carats. The centerpiece is...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum Art Deco Ring with Old European Cut Center Diamond - Size 4.5
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a vintage platinum art deco style ring with sixteen accent diamonds surrounding the ~0.8ct Old European Cut diamond at the center of the ring
Diamond, Platinum
10Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Ring and Sizeable circa 1940's Hand Made
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's SIZE: 6.5 Nearly 25 years ago I purchased a collection of rings from an old jeweler that had bee...
10Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Ring and Adjustable circa 1940's Hand Made
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's SIZE: 9.5 and Sizable Nearly 25 years ago I purchased a collection of rings from an old jeweler...
GIA Certified 9.46 Carat Green Cats Eye Chrysoberyl 14K Gold Art Deco Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco-style diamond-set gallery with filigree shoulders.
Chrysoberyl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ring 10Kt. Yellow Gold Philadelphia Olney High School, 1941 Size 8
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Class Ring METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1941 CENTER STONE: Carnelian SIZE: 8 UNISEX One of my favorites from the long lost collecti...
10k Gold
3.6 Carat Opal 6 Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Statement Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a spectacular Antique Art Deco 3.55 Carat Opal and Six Diamond Cocktail Statement Ring.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Art Deco Ring with 1.46 Ct Round Marquis & Circular Diamonds I-SI2 GIA
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Make a bold statement with this stunning Art Deco platinum ring, featuring a breathtaking 1.16 carat circular brilliant cut diamond at its cen...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Art Deco Ring with 1.84 Carat Old European Cut Diamonds Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your elegance with this stunning Art Deco platinum ring, featuring a brilliant 1.04 carat diamond at its center, surrounded by four ex...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Ring with 1.63 Carat Old European Cut GIA Diamonds Size 5.25
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Size 5.25 Vintage Embrace timeless elegance with this vintage Art Deco platinum ring, featuring a stunning 1.39-carat old European cut diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Art Deco Ring with 2.80 Carat Old European Cut Diamonds H-I VS
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Embrace timeless elegance with this Art Deco platinum ring, adorned with 2.05 carats of old European cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
GRS Certified 2.47 Carat No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Art Deco Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Three-Stone Engagement / Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K White Gold (stamped 18K 750) Weight: 3.84 grams Size: Adjustable Shank Style: Plain Tapered High-...
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
.84 Carat Mine Cut Diamond Art Deco Ring 14 Karat Gold and Platinum GIA Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Please contact for additional sizing options. Era: Art Deco 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped & Platinum as tested Stone Information: Natural Diamonds ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Ring with 1.34 Ct Circular Cut Diamonds Size 5.5 G-I1 GIA Cert
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: GIA Certified Experience timeless elegance with this Art Deco platinum ring, featuring a stunning 1.25 carat circular brilliant cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Ring 3.02 ct Marquise Diamond with 0.50 ct Side Stones in 18K Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
A powerful Art Deco style ring featuring a 3.02 ct marquise-cut diamond at the center, flanked on both sides by 0.50 ct diamonds each.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This dazzling Art Deco ring features an Old European-cut diamond center stone weighing approximately 0.30 carats, F color VS clarity, complemented by two marquise diamonds and six si...
Diamond, Platinum
1945 Art Deco Ring natural Diamond 6ct Onyx solid 14K 585 Gold Ø5US / 3.2 gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco styled Ring in solid 585 Yellow Gold decorated with bezel set natural old European cut Diamond : Ø2 mm / ca. 0.04ct / F,G / VS embedded into the center of claw set Black...
Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Filigree Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This stunning Art Deco ring features an Old European-cut diamond center stone measuring approximately 1.00 carat, H-I color and SI clarity, accented with four single-cut diamonds tot...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Solitaire and Filigree Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1920s, this Art Deco ring is designed around an Old European-cut diamond center stone measuring approximately 0.55 carats, I-J color VS clarity, accented with fine fil...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This striking Art Deco ring features an Old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.65 carats, F color and VS clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Arrow Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carats, F color VS clarity, centers this Art Deco ring. The stone is flanked by shoulders set with eight single-cut diamonds (...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Two-Tone Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This Art Deco ring features an Old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.30 carats, HI color VS clarity, surrounded by ten single-cut diamonds set in 18K white gold geometric...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Emerald Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k gold Art Deco ring, set with emeralds, surrounding a center approx. 1.22ct old mine cut diamond with an open culet, and small surrounding diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carats, G color and VS clarity, is set at the center of this elegant Art Deco ring. The shoulders are gracefully designed in a...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carats, H color and VS clarity, centers this Art Deco ring. The center stone is complemented by ten single-cut diamonds totali...
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.