$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Wedding Band. 1.30ct French Cut Natural Ruby Eternity Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Ruby Stone Cut: French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.40mm Band Style: Eternity Band This exquisite platinum eternity band...
Ruby, Platinum
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Sapphire Wedding Band. 1.2ct French Cut Natural Sapphire Eternity Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Sapphire Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.50-Carats Primary Stone Cut: French Cut Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Jewelry Style: Fine Milgrain Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 7...
Sapphire, Platinum
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Tsavorite Wedding Band. 1.40ct French Cut Tsavorite Eternity Band Platinum 2.6mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Tsavorite Garnet Stone Cut: French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.60mm Band Style: Eternity Band This exquisite platinum et...
Tsavorite, Platinum
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Sapphire Wedding Band. 2ct French Cut Natural Sapphire Eternity Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Sapphires Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 2.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: French Cut Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Jewelry Style: Eternity Band Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 7...
Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Priscilla Wedding Band, 14K & Platinum, Size 6.25
Located in Upland, CA
About This Ring: Upgrade your jewelry collection with this sophisticated Vintage 14K white gold & platinum eternity band by Priscilla. The intricate flower design wraps around the b...
White Gold, Platinum
Diamond And Sapphire Platinum Wedding Band. Alternate Eternity Band Channel Set
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.20 Total Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Secondary Stone: Sapphire Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.40 Total C...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Wedding Band. 1TCW Calibre Cut Natural Emerald Eternity Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Emerald Stone Cut: Calibre Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.5mm Band Style: Eternity Band This exquisite wedding band show...
Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 1930 Eternity Ring In Platinum With European Round Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Eternity ring band with Natural Diamonds. Beautiful and delicate eternity ring, made in America during the art deco period, back in the 1930.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$3,760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Diamond and Ruby Band. Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Links
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 4.25 US, Not Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Calibre Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite and rare Art Deco band showcases the timeless elegance...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Ruby Eternity Ring Sz 5.5 Anniversary Band Stacking Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage Art Deco era ruby ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 900 platinum. Square cut rubies measure approx. 1.5mm each. The rubies are in good condition and free of c...
Ruby, Platinum
Eternity Sapphire and Diamond Band. Alternate 2 by 1 Wedding Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Sapphire Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.00-Carat Primary Stone Cut: French Cut Secondary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.00-Carat Secondary Stone Cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Wedding Band. 3ct Old European Cut Diamond Eternity Band 4.5mm
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: approx 3.00 Carats Total Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Jewelry Type: Wedding Band / Eternity Band Jewelry Style: Diamond Eternity ...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band. Alternate Eternity Band Platinum 3 by 3
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Sapphire Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.60mm Band Style: Eternity Band This ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$8,960Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Platinum Band. 2.40ct Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band G-H
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Baguette Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 3.6mm This exquisite baguette-cut diamond wedding band is a tim...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum East, West Style Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Expertly crafted in noble platinum this timeless baguette cut diamond eternity band is a perfect addition to an existing engagement ring, for wearing alone and also looks fantastic s...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Diamond Infinity Band. Diamond Pave Set Eternity Wedding Band H VS2
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Color: H Color Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 4.55mm This exquisite vintage-style infinity wedding band is...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,840Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Diamond Wedding Band. Diamond Full Eternity Band Etching Carved H VS2
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 1.8mm This exquisite vintage-style wedding band is a timeless piece of craftsmanship, fe...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1940 Antique Platinum Eternity Ring With 1.32 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring band with Natural Diamonds. Beautiful classic art-Deco eternity ring made in America, circa 1940.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Emerald Cut Wedding Band. 3.80ct Diamond Eternity Band Platinum G-HVS1-VS2 4.6mm
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 3.5 Carats Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Color: G-H Color Clarity: VS1-VS2 Clarity Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Width...
Diamond, Platinum
10 Carat Diamond Wedding Band. French Cut Diamond Eternity Band Platinum H VS2
Located in New York, NY
With an average individual weight of approx. 0.6-carats, the diamonds exhibit the distinctive charm of French cuts—geometric, refined, and evocative of the Art Deco era. The diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Sapphire Wedding Band. Round Cut Full Eternity Band Platinum H VS1 7.8mm
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.7-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Secondary Stone: Sa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Eternity Diamond Princess Cut Emerald Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 4-12. Vintage Style Art Deco Inspired Entirely Hand Fabricated Round Diamond and Princess Cut Emerald Eternity Engagement Band Created in Platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 4ctw Straight Baguette & Round High Quality Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely stunning and very well made vintage diamond eternity band is crafted in solid platinum. It features very fine quality straight baguette cut diamonds neatly Milgrain b...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Marquise Ruby Round Diamond Wedding Ring. Alternate Eternity Band Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Ruby Secondary Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Jewelry Style: Alternating Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable This elegant eternity band feature...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
0.55ct Alternate Cut Wedding Ring.Round Baguette Diamond Eternity Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Baguette Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Wedding Band Style: Eternity Band Band Width: 2mm This e...
Diamond, Platinum
Eternity Platinum Engraved Band Ring. Wedding Ring Fine Milgrain 2.3mm Size 8.25
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Jewelry Style: Eternity Band Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 8.25 US, Non Resizable This exquisite platinum eternity wedding band showcases intricate hand eng...
Platinum
Platinum Eternity Band with Princess Cut Diamonds Weighing 4.42 Ct. Total
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A classic eternity band set with twenty one princess cut diamonds in a platinum mounting.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Deco Diamond Eternity Ring Vintage Platinum Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage Art Deco era eternity ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 900 platinum. 34 single cut diamonds are estimated at 0.02 carats each and total an estimated 0.68 car...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Natural Round Diamond Full Eternity Engagement Band in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Crafted for the discerning eye, this luxurious Art Deco-inspired full eternity band features approximately 0.46ct of natural round-cut diamonds, expertly set in 18K white gold with a...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Double Pear Eternity Band, 4.5 Carat, Platinum, U.S Size 6
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Details Natural Diamond Eternity Band Double Pear Design Approximately 4.50 Carats Total Weight G/H Color Diamonds VS/VVS Clarity Diamonds Platinum Size 6 Full Eternity Style Handma...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1920s ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAUB Platinum Eternity Band Ring SIGNED SZ 5.5
By Orange Blossom
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique 1920s ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAUB Platinum Eternity Band Ring SIGNED Size 5.5 3.3 gram 'TCU to OFK 8-24-27', I tried my best reading, see pictures
Platinum
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Diamond Wedding Ring. Round and Marquise Cut Diamond Full Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Band Style: Eternity Band This exquisite platinum eternity band is a ...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum and Diamond Wedding Band. 6.20TCW Cushion Diamond Eternity GH VS 5.30mm
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Approx. 6.20 Carats Stone Cut: Antique Cushion Cut, Cushion Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Color: G-H Color Clarity: VS Clarity Metal: Platinum Ring Siz...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Wedding Ring. Half Eternity Band Round and French
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.20-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Secondary Stone: Sapphires Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.30-Carats Secon...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
0.75ct Alternate Cut Wedding Ring. Marquise and Roud Eternity Band Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, Marquise Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.7mm Band Style: Eternity Band Ring Size: 6.75 US, Resizable This exqui...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
0.55 Carat Baguette Cut Wedding Ring. Bezel Eternity Diamond Platinum Band 2.2mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Baguette Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.20mm Band Style: Eternity Band This exquisite platinum wedding...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Single Cut Wedding Ring. Pave Set Diamond Eternity Band Platinum Engraved 2mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Single Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.11mm Band Style: Eternity Band This exquisite eternity band is cra...
Diamond, Platinum
Half Eternity Alternate Ruby and Diamond Band. Round Cut Wedding Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.60-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: L-M Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2-SI2 Clarity Secondary...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
0.25 Carat Round Diamond Floral Wedding Ring. Eternity Band Ring Platinum 4.7mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 7.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite floral motif diamond wedding band is a true testament to timeless ...
Diamond, Platinum
Handmade Platinum 7.90 Ct. Round Princess Cut and Marquise Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. Stones- 32 Marquise Diamonds F-G Color VS1-VS2 Clarity 5.50 Carats, 14 Round Diamonds and 7 Princess Cut Diamonds F-G Col...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany and Co Engraved Wedding Ring. Eternity Band Ring Platinum 2.33m Size 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Manufacturer: Tiffany & Co. Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 4.25 US, Resizable This exquisite Tiffany & Co. platinum wedding band is a masterful disp...
Platinum
Estate Platinum Carré Cut Square Diamond Eternity Band 3.78ctw F VS1 Sz 6.25
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A finely executed vintage eternity band crafted in platinum, set with 21 carré cut diamonds totaling approximately 3.78 carats. Each stone is carefully matched for its crisp geometry...
Diamond, Platinum
C1920 18K and Platinum Eternity Band with a Horizontal Array of Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
Clever eternity band set in an East West configuration with platinum on one half and 18K on the other. We love the contrast of the round diamonds on the outside of the band and the s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.45 Carat Baguette Cut Wedding Ring. Eternity Diamond Band Ring Platinum G-H
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Baguette Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 3.6mm This exquisite baguette-cut diamond wedding band is a timel...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,800 / item
Selection of Vintage Eternity Bands
Located in New York, NY
A Selection of Vintage Eternity Bands from our varied collection.. The cuts include French cut, baguette and round and are good quality. The TiffanySapphire shown is comprised of F...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
$10,240Sale Price|20% Off
Eternity French Cut Band Ring. 4.50ct Diamond Wedding Ring Platinum 4mm H VS
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Color: H Color Clarity: VS Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Antique French Cut, French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 4.00mm Band Style: E...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Baguette Cut Wedding Ring. Eternity Diamond Band Platinum IVS2 Sized 4
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 2-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Baguette Cut Primary Stone Color: I Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 Clarity Jewelry Type: Eternity ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Style Oscar Heyman Sapphire Eternity Ring in 18k Yellow & Platinum
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, England
A classic Oscar Heyman eternity ring set in a beautiful mixture of 18k yellow and platinum. Typically with Oscar Heyman pieces this eternity ring is set with excellent quality stones...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Natural Ruby Channel Set Eternity 2 Mm Band 2.5 Gram Size 6.5
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Platinum Natural Ruby Channel Set Eternity 2 mm band 2.5 Gram Size 6.5 Size 6.5 2 mm wide 2.5 gram Marked "900 pt"
Ruby, Platinum
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
Eternity French Cut Diamond Band Ring. 6ct Channel Wedding Ring 4.6mm Platinum H
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Approx. 6.00-Carats Stone Cut: French Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Color: H Color Clarity: VS2 Clarity Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Wi...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Multi Diamond Eternity Ring Size M 1/2 (53)
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding diamond eternity crafted during the Art Deco movement. This piece showcases a stunning array of bright white straight baguette-cut diamonds encircling the...
Diamond, Platinum
$35,360Sale Price|20% Off
7 Carat Brilliant Cut Wedding Ring. Diamond Eternity Band Platinum GHVS2 Sized 6
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 7.11 Carats Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Color: G-H Color Clarity: VS2 Clarity Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable ...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Diamond Wedding Band. 0.60TCW Eternity Ring Pave Set Twist link G-H VS
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.60-Carats Jewelry Type: Eternity Ring Jewelry Style: Chain-Link Pave-Set Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.75 US, Resizable Exudi...
Platinum
$12,320Sale Price|20% Off
3.80 Carat Diamond Wedding Band. Emerald Cut Eternity Platinum G-HVS1-VS2 4.6mm
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 3.5 Carats Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Color: G-H Color Clarity: VS1-VS2 Clarity Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Width...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Carré Cut Diamond Full-Eternity Ring Size K (50)
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stylish eternity ring crafted during the Art Deco movement.
Diamond, Platinum
$5,760Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond and Sapphire Wedding Band. 1.70ct Diamond Sapphire Accent Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.70-Carats Secondary Stone: Sapphire Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.00-Carat Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Jewelry Style: Cha...
Platinum
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Princess Cut Wedding Ring. Diamond Eternity Band Ring Platinum H VS1 VS
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 US, Resizable Color: H Color Overall Clarity: VS1-VS2 Clarity Overall Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Princess Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.95mm Band...
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.