Art Deco Old Europe Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
From the Art Deco period a 1.35 carat diamond engagement ring ♦ Metal: Platinum ♦ Old European cut diamond= 1.35 I Color, VS1 Clarity GIA report ♦ 18 Diamonds=.36 carats ♦ Circa 192...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.03 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous ring from the Art Deco period centers a sparkling GIA certified old European cut diamond that weighs 1.03ct. and is graded I color with SI2 clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 14K White Gold Old European Cut Diamond Ring, Size 7.75
Located in Upland, CA
This unique piece of jewelry is crafted with a spectacular Old European Cut Diamond boasting classic Art Deco lines.
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This Art Deco gem features an Old European-cut diamond center stone weighing approximately 0.80 carats, IJ color VS clarity, flanked by six smaller Old European-cut diamonds, three o...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Made of 14k white gold, this ring centers a sparkling EGL certified old European cut diamond that weighs 2.34ct. graded J-K color with VS2 clarity. The center diamond is accentuated ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted this platinum ring features fine ajour and milligrain work throughout the gallery and shank. Embellished by small round old cut diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco old European cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco engagement ring is a striking example of early 20th-century precision and timeless elegance.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegantly crafted circa 1920, this enchanting bombe ring is composed of platinum and 18k white gold. At its center rests a captivating Old European cut fancy yellow diamond of SI cla...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco old European cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Art Deco engagement ring showcases a beautifully proportioned old European cut diamond, radiating soft, romantic brilliance with its classic antique faceting.
Blue Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco old European cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Art Deco engagement ring showcases a beautifully proportioned old European cut diamond, radiating soft, romantic brilliance with its classic antique faceting.
Blue Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco old European cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Art Deco engagement ring showcases a beautifully proportioned old European cut diamond, radiating soft, romantic brilliance with its classic antique faceting.
Blue Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum 1.47ct Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Step back in time and bask in the glamorous shimmer of the Roaring Twenties with this 1.47CT Art Deco Diamond Ring, exquisitely set in Platinum.
White Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
Refined platinum Art Deco filigree ring, featuring a center Old European cut natural diamond weighing approximately 0.35 Carat Total Weight, graded J/K color, VS clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Diamond Platinum Ring w/ 2 Large Old European Diamond
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.50 grams Main White Diamond Details Shape: Old European Brilliant Carat Weight: .50ct (Approximate) Color: I Clarity: VS1 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2ct Old European Cut Diamond & Sapphire Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This is a gorgeous art deco 'target' ring that was made around 1920 in Germany.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco era Old European Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring composed of platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engraved Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond French Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond French Cut Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Navette Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Old European Cut Navette Diamond Ring A geometric shaped ring set with a GIA certified 1.65 carat Old European-cut diamond, accented by round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring. 2.80ct Old European Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Carat Weight: Approx. 2.80-Carats Stone Cut: Old European Cut Stone: Diamond Primary Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Crown Mounting Ring Colo...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Geometric Dinner Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique Art Deco dinner ring is a beautifully refined example of the bold geometric styling that defines some of the most desirable jewelry of the period.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Natural Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco Platinum Natural Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Diamond: Center diamond is approx. 1.50 carats J I1 old European cut natural diamond Accent diamonds: Approx. 0.22...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Engagement Ring Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring Solitaire
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco platinum ring centers around an Old European cut diamond with a soft, romantic glow and broad facets.
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco 1.17ctw European & Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period diamond engagement ring circa the 1920's crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 3.60 Ct Old European Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds For Ever This stunning antique Art Deco period Diamond solitaire ring is the understated tradition for design and size A bright white, perfect in size, old cut Diamond stand...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 3.41ct Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring, 1930
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco engagement ring is a graceful expression of early 20th-century elegance, defined by balance, symmetry, and timeless craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
1930's Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1930's Art Deco platinum ring with a mix of beautiful Old European Cut and Old Mine Cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1920s
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking Art Deco diamond ring crafted in platinum, dating to the 1920s.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco European Diamond Platinum Vintage Wheat Bombe Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat - K color with VS2 clarity Set with wide prongs in a quatrefoil shaped bombé surround accented by striated ope...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Art Deco Old European Diamond Ring in Platinum This Art Deco ring is crafted in platinum and features an Old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.65 carat.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1930s Platinum Buckle Ring, Old European Diamond & Emerald
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A powerful symbol of unity and strength, this authentic 1930s Art Deco buckle ring showcases a luminous old European cut diamond at its center.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Diamond Onyx Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful Art Deco diamond and onyx cocktail ring handcrafted in platinum.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Art Deco European Diamond Platinum Vintage Scrolling Shoulders Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.30 carat total - I color with VS1 clarity Bead set in a square form head with a pierced 'W' motif shoulders with groove...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 3 Cts European Cut Diamond Filigree Platinum Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This diamond ring, made in platinum, comes from the Art Deco period and features fine filigree and engravings.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Vintage Platinum Diamond, Ruby Plaque Ring, Old European Diamond
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A striking Art Deco style Vintage platinum plaque ring centred by a captivating Old European Cut diamond weighing approximately 0.57 carats, within an intricate geometric openwork de...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Filigree 1.28 Carat Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A fabulous filigree Art Deco diamond engagement ring. The sizable 1.28 carat solitaire old European cut diamond glimmers with a captivating prism of shooting sparks off the chunky, h...
Diamond, Platinum
0.70 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A stunning 1930s antique Art Deco engagement ring from the antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Old European Diamond Antique Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This ring features a 1.00ct Old European cut natural diamond surrounded by eight round single-cut and full-cut accent diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#737A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#737A Item Details: Year: 1920s Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.81 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Halo Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exhibiting the timeless charm of a classic target design, this exquisite engagement ring showcases an original old European cut diamond at its center, beautifully complemented by an ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Target Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite engagement ring features a stunning Old European cut diamond at its center, elegantly framed by a vibrant halo of deep red calibre cut rubies in a classic Art Deco tar...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum Ornate Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.6 grams Note: Incredible details and engraving work. In pristine conditio...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.75 carat old European cut diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Art Deco diamond ring is a classic 1920’s piece, centered by a GIA-certified old European cut diamond weighing 1.75 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.41 carat old European cut diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite Art Deco diamond ring captures the elegance, romance, and architectural beauty of the 1930’s.
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Bombe Ring - VHK#285A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Bombe Ring - VHK#285A Item Details: Year: 1920s Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.9 gram...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
$9,790Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 1 Carat Old European Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Art Deco Year: 1915 - 1935 Metal: Platinum Diamond: Carat Weight: 1.00 Cut: Old European Color: I-J Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 7, sizing available Rise Above...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engraved Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engraved Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco 3.42ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A magnificent Art Deco diamond ring, masterfully crafted in platinum with exquisite filigree and hand-engraved detail.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Sapphires
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage Art Deco European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Sapphires - The center European cut diamond weighs .83ct with I color and SI3 clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Ring I VS2
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 US, Resizable Color: I Color Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Old European Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite Art Deco-era diamond engagement...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Shield Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum ring from the Art Deco era is centered with a sparkling old European cut diamond that weighs approximately 1.00ct. graded K color with VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$10,960Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Platinum and 1 Carat Diamond Ring. Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1925 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: I Color Primary ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Natural Three-Stone Diamond European Cut Navette Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco Platinum Natural Three-Stone Diamond European Cut Navette Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 4.34 grams Diamonds: 3 old European cut natural diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in DALLAS, TX
Art Deco 18k white gold ring with approximately 1.0 carat total weight old European and rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.10ct Old European Cut Diamond & 1.38ct Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
The black onyx is carefully crafted and set in a way that highlights its deep color and complements the diamonds perfectly. This combination of diamonds and black onyx is a classic A...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco .80ct Old European Cut Diamond & .60ct Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Art Deco ring features a beautiful .80ct Old European Cut Diamond at its center, accented by .60ct of smaller diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A late Art Deco ring in platinum that is absolutely bursting with originality and intrigue.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
Old European Cut Diamond set in Platinum Engagement Ring. This ring, probably 100 years old, is a charming nod to the past. The Platinum ring is set in the center with an Old Europea...
Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning Art Deco Old European cut diamond and platinum engagement ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
ART DECO 1.57ct center Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Appraisal
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
ART DECO 1.57ct center Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Appraisal This is an exquisite piece of original Art Deco platinum jewelry circa 1920s.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.25 Ct. Old European Cut Diamond Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique dome ring with a stunningly bright Old European cut center that shines from across the room. There's something so special about a classic old Euro, and this 2.25 carat cen...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 4.12 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
An awesome solitaire diamond ring. The huge old European cut – weighing in at an impressive 4.12 carat – displays a subtle champagne hue and is alive with fire and brilliance. The st...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco .52 Carat Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring
Located in DALLAS, TX
Platinum Art Deco Ring with .52 carat Old European Cut center diamond and .27 carat total weight smaller diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco, circa 1915 Platinum 2.87 Carat Diamond Ring, European Cut Diamonds
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
One platinum, Deco estate diamond ring. Circa is 1915 The ring consists of diamonds that are 'European' cuts ranging in sizes from 2.50 x 5.30 mm in diameter. The weight of the di...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 20K Gold Old European Cut and Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an art deco diamond ring Circa 1920's Details: 0.70 carat old European diamond F/G I1 Scattered inclusions in the diamond, faces up eye clean Four blue (lab) sapphire square ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
ART DECO Old European Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring Antique .65ct center
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
ART DECO Old European Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring Antique .65ct center Estate This is an exquisite piece of antique jewelry that is nothing like you have ever seen before.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Epaulet .85 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This spectacular diamond engagement ring is crafted in platinum and dates to the 1930s. The center diamond, a lovely .85ct old European cut (H/VS2), is flanked by epaulet style shoul...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco GIA Certified Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
An Art Deco platinum ring, four claw set with a 0.53ct GIA certified old European cut diamond, weighing 0.53ct and graded as G colour SI1 clarity, above a pierced gallery to upswept ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco .85 Carat Old European Diamond white gold Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Huntington, NY
This is a gorgeous 1920 Antique Art Deco 18k Solid White Gold .85ct Old European Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.60 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Huntington, NY
This is a beautiful Antique Art Deco diamond engagement ring that can be dated back to the 1920s.
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Art Deco 5.03 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Amazing Estate 5.03 ct Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, that we just purchased from a local estate of a prominent family.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable
Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Chunky Art Deco ring set with 0.75ct of Old European Cut diamonds; the mount has Art Deco carving at the top and bottom which is visible when the ring is being worn.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in London, Mayfair
A fabulous Art Deco diamond plaque ring. Set in platinum, this ring sits wonderfully flat to the finger and really comes alive when worn.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.60 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum art deco ring consisting of 1 old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.60 carats having a color and clarity of I/VS2 respectively set with full cut diamond accents ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Style 2.47 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco Style 2.47CTW Old European Diamond & Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring There Are Sixteen French Cut Natural Sapphires, Weighing Approximately 0.25 Carat Total Weight.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Old European Mine Diamond Sapphire Ring Platinum Antique Toi et Moi
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Art Deco Old European Diamond Sapphire Ring Platinum Antique Toi et Moi This totally stunning estate Art DECO platinum Toi et Moi piece holds a genuine earth mined round cut sapph...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ring with 2.50 carats European Cut Diamond
Located in Boone, NC
A fabulous ladies Platinum Art Deco Diamond engagement ring from the 1930's.
Diamond, Platinum
ART DECO Platinum Old European Pear Diamond French Sapphire Butterfly ring
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
ART DECO Platinum Old European and Pear Diamond French Sapphire Butterfly Engagement Wedding Ring Estate This is an exquisite piece of antique jewelry that is nothing like you ha...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 2 Carat Center Old European Cut Natural Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
Antique Art Deco 2.95 TCW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring Era: Antique Art Deco Total Diamond Carat Weight: 2.95 Diamond Color: I Clarity: SI2 Center Stone Carat Weight: 2 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco EGL Certified Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baron's Court is a timeless authentic Late Art Deco (circa 1935) engagement ring made from platinum centering a 0.50ct EGL certified Old European Cut diamond graded H color and SI1 c...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.35ct Old European and Baguette Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Circa 1946
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fabulous original Art Deco platinum 2.35ct old European and baguette cut diamond ring with its original receipt dating from 1946.
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.