Art Deco 0.50ct Diamond and Sapphire Square Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This Art Deco square cluster ring exudes the style and design of the era.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ruby Square Ring Sz 7.25 Platinum Jewelry 1920s
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & ruby square ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 900 platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Platinum, 1920s 9 Carat Aquamarine & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine Ring Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the 1920s with this stunning Art Deco ring, expertly crafted from platinum.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold, 1920s Art Deco Square Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Square Engagement Ring 18ct Gold / Platinum Stamped Circa 1920 Pretty Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring. Square Illusion platinum and yellow gold band Square Measures App...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.70ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A lovely Art Deco sapphire and diamond cluster ring which dates back to the 1920s. The central sapphire is a carre cut and weighs 0.70 carat. It has been rub over set and has a clust...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.20 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Square Ring with Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with an Asscher cut Diamond, accenting Emeralds, and a halo of Old European cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.80 carats....
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1920s, this Art Deco trilogy ring features a square cut central sapphire flanked by old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1920s Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This 1920s emerald and diamond ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.80ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Emerald Stone Shape: Square Cut Carat Weight: 0.80 Metal: 18ct White Gold, Platinum Age: 1920s Size: M
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jean Després Art Deco Modernist Sterling Silver Black Onyx Ring, 1920s
By Jean Despres
Located in Monaco, MC
This exceptional signet ring by French modernist master Jean Després stands as a bold testament to 1920s avant-garde design.
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Art Deco 1920s Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco emerald, diamond, platinum and yellow gold ring, comprising one square cut emerald, and old round cut diamonds, set in platinum, to an 18 karat yellow gold band. This ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco .91 Carat Diamond and Emerald Platinum Square Geometric Ring, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This platinum engagement ring from 1920 oozes Art Deco sophistication through the gorgeous grand old European cut diamond centered in an openwork geometric design.
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Sapphire and Diamond Square Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct gold and platinum ring, a stunning piece from the 1920s that effortlessly showca...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Platinum 1920’s Onyx, Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx Ring Platinum Stamped Circa 1920’s Beautiful Square Shaped Antique Ring.
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum
1920's Art Deco 2.79 Carats Sapphire Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring centers a rectangular cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.92 carats - richly dark blue Channel set and flanked by wide shoulders accented by calibre cut sapphires - weig...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1920’s 18ct Gold & Platinum, French Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920’s A fabulous, rounded-square shaped ring.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 4.40ct Diamond Full Eternity Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This timeless Art Deco full eternity band has been set with an unbroken row of carre cut diamonds. The channel set diamonds are 0.20 carat each for a 4.40 carat total weight. Each st...
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Filigree 14K White Gold Garnet Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This lovely ring from the 1920s is a 14k white gold filigree garnet ring. Garnet has long been associated with giving its wearer power as well as shield the wearer from hard, making ...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1920s Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique 1920s cocktail ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18k gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1920s Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique 1920s cocktail ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18k gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1920s Old European Brilliant Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8 grams Emerald Details: .60ct, Natural, Colombian, Green Color, Square Step ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Ruby Platinum Eternity Band Size 6
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1920s Art Deco Ruby Platinum Eternity Band Size 6.
Ruby, Platinum
Antique 18ct White Gold 1920’s Square Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Square Cut Aquamarine Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 1920’s Fabulous Square Cut Aquamarine Set with a Beautiful Halo of 8 Cut Diamonds Face of The Ring Measures Approx 14....
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1920s Square Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This chic and tastefull 1920's antique diamond eternity ring is crafted in solid platinum, weighing 1.8 grams and measuring 3mm high.
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.48 carat sapphire and 0.38 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s 3 Stone Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This stunning trilogy ring from the 1920s is a true antique beauty.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Square Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
Beautiful platinum and diamond engagement ring, circa the1920s. A square emerald diamond is center-stage, supported by a half-dozen smaller old mine diamonds. Millegraining around t...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique circa 1920s 15 Carat Yellow Gold Rounded Square Signet Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 15ct yellow gold, this circa 1920s antique signet ring is for the one with a love of the debonair.
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Baguette Diamond Square Cluster Ring, circa 1920
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A splendid 1920s diamond square cluster ring, unusually it's set with a central baguette cut stone.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond gold Square Cluster Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This pretty cluster ring is set with a superb cornflower sapphire, and eight bright brilliant cut diamonds. The simple 18ct white gold band features elegant pinched shoulders, with p...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Diamond Ring with Square Step Cut Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Danvers, MA
This true 1920’s Art Deco diamond cocktail ring is quite simply a Stunner.
Diamond, Platinum
Hallmarked solid 18K yellow gold emerald green earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
## Emerald cut vivid green Lab created Emerald Stud Earrings in Solid 18K yellow Gold Add timeless elegance to your jewelry collection with these **Green Emerald Gold Stud Earrings*...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thierry Mugler White Handkerchief Hem Asymmetrical Vintage 90s Maxi Skirt
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking vintage early 90s THIERRY MUGLER white handkerchief hem maxi skirt! Features an asymmetrical hem that looks fantastic with movement! Hidden zipper up the back with signature...
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tour de force. With an original platinum Art Deco mounting and 7.53 carat emerald cut diamond, this spectacular engagement ring is all about strength of style. Circa 1920. Diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
Vintage Ladybug Watch Pendant Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Ladybug Golf Filled Lucerne Watch Pendant. Measuring approx. 39mm x 28mm. Winding Analog system. Excellent working condition. More Beautiful in real time! S...
Gold-filled
John Galliano for Christian Dior Ruched Corset Bustier Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous soft gold fine silk knit dress from Christian Dior. It has an inner boned corset with underwire bust cups, and detachable spaghetti straps enabling the dress to also be wo...
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Vintage LOEWE Anagram Leather Boston Bag 35 Camel
By Loewe
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage LOEWE Anagram boston bag is crafted of large-grained calfskin leather in camel trimmed with smooth calfskin leather in brown featuring gold toned hardware and rolled lea...
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
$2,883
Size: Recommended Size; UK 10
Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Strapless Cream Oyster Floral Jacquard Corset Dress
By Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Westwood Gold Label
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Phenomenal, Monumental Vivienne Westwood Gold Label dress. Circa 2000. Featuring a signature Vivienne Westwood boned corset interior and structured effect jacquard drapery with bus...
Sold|$1,819
Size: Recommended Size; UK 6-8
Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Duchess Oyster Pink Corset Cocktail Dress C. 2000
By Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Westwood Gold Label
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Duchess Oyster Pink Corset Cocktail Dress A Decadent Vivienne Westwood Gold Label dress. Crafted in an Oyster pink floral textured Silk and backed in a s...
Lilac silk asymmetrical backless dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Lilac silk backless dress. Body inside the dress with snap closure. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Shorter lenght = 110cm Longest lenght = 160cm SAMPLE SIZ...
Black crêpe satin asymmetrical evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black crêpe satin ( the satin side of the fabric is inside) asymmetrical evening dress. Shoulder pad. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Cut-work. SAMPLE. Side le...
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
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.
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