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Diamond Floral Flower Cluster 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A stunning and beautiful design of the iconic Art Deco flower ring, featuring seven round cut and
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Illusion Diamond Set Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The Illusion Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Engagement Ring features an enchanting
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Round Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Floral 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A chic blue sapphire and diamond ring inspired by the Art Deco period. The central sapphire is
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morning Glory Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
design, this art deco style ring will make you beam with happiness. 14K White Gold. Ring Information
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Solid Gold Diamond Flower Ring Handmade Diamond Wedding Ring Floral Band.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Flower Ring Handmade Diamond Wedding Ring Floral Band. Total Carat Weight
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2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Green Emerald Red Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style 18 Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring features a captivating emerald at the
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.04 Ct Cushion Diamond G VS1 Solitaire 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This classy late Art Deco Diamond solitaire ring is 1930 ca Traditional flower head mount with
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning Art Deco-style ring is inspired by the beauty of a blooming flower. A round diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco-style ring is beautifully inspired by floral motifs, with a sparkling round diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Set 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
lovers of vintage inspired jewelry. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Weight: 3.70 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

AGL Cert. 5 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire Art Deco Era Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
AGL-certified 5 carat cushion cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire in platinum Art Deco cluster ring with old
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond Blue Sapphire Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Curved Waves White Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
ring is a treasure to behold. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Weight: 4.80 g. (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Gia Emerald Inspired Flower Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco GIA Emerald Inspired Flower ring, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla is
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2010s North American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Diamond 18k White Gold Filigree Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Elegant Art Deco diamond engagement ring crafted in 18K white gold, circa the 1920s. Features a
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Déco Diamond Gold Cluster Halo Ring, Austria, around 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique flower-shaped old brilliant-cut diamond ring: seven old brilliant-cut diamonds centered in
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Art Deco 9.01 CTW Step Cut Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
openwork gallery Flanked by lotus flower motif shoulders bead set with diamonds Single cut and weighing
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This elegant Art Deco floral ring features a radiant round ruby at the center, symbolizing passion
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Carved Mogul Emerald Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
medium green in color and carved 'Mogul' style with flower motif Prong set in platinum with a
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond Cluster and Ruby Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Artistry and sophistication come together in a flower ring with rubies and diamonds from the Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
and glittering diamonds. As if to form a beautiful flower, the ring is set in solid white gold. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18KT Yellow Gold Natural Baguette Round Diamonds Illusion Cluster Art Deco Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
. Beautiful claw-set diamond captivate with this dazzling design. This cluster setting in flower shape gives
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Diamond flower shaped cocktail dress ring yellow gold
Located in London, GB
in size V. 0.08ct Diamond engagement ring in 9ct yellow gold. Diamond ring flower design in 9ct
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Opal Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
glittering diamonds. As if to form a beautiful flower, the ring is set in solid white gold. A jewelry gift to
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 7 Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring Wedding Engagement Cluster Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning and dramatic Antique Art Deco Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring in 14 Karat White
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Opal Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
and glittering diamonds. As if to form a beautiful flower, the ring is set in solid white gold. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peridot Diamond Art Deco Style Dome Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant round peridot at the center, surrounded by delicate rose-cut diamonds that add a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold Filigree Mine Cut Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Inspired Style Floral Cluster White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Weight: 2.88 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstones Type: Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Morning Glory Red Pink Ruby Round Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Style: Art Deco Weight: 4.00 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Floral Cluster Ring Earring Lover White Gold Set
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
touch to a special gift. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 2.88 g. (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Halo Art Deco Style Floral Four Clover Motif Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Information Style: Art Deco Weight: 3.40 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Gold, circa 1920s
Located in Addison, TX
Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Gold dates back to the 1920's with its
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Curl Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
ring is a treasure to behold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 4.80 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Opal Sapphire Diamond Halo Set Art Deco Style Statement White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
and glittering diamonds. As if to form a beautiful flower, the ring is set in solid white gold. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Old European Diamond Black Onyx Heart Shield Ring Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special Edwardian, Art Deco Heart Shape Ring with Black Onyx, a central Old European
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
elegance and classic sophistication. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This fun and flower-esque Art Deco style ring effervesces at its center with a bright white and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Engraved Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
center diamond is bezel set and surrounded by French cut emeralds to form a flower. The Art Deco inspired
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Artistry and sophistication come together in a flower ring with sapphires and diamonds from the Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.91 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite Art Deco Style 2.91 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold, a
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fleur Peony Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
flower design, this art-deco style ring is ready to bloom on your finger. Ring Information Style: Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
combination of rich emerald green, black onyx, and sparkling diamonds captures the elegance of Art Deco style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Garnet Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
flower rings or modern garnet diamond jewelry, this piece blends Bohemian flair with Art Deco
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Set 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A breathtaking Ceylon sapphire and diamond flower ring, it’s artfully handmade of luxurious 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shape Cabochon Red Garnet Diamond Art Deco Style Halo 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A breathtaking garnet and diamond flower ring, it’s artfully handmade of luxurious 14K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Statement Ring Graduation Gift Gold Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Statement Ring Graduation Gift Gold Ring. Number of
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2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Flower Ring with Diamonds – 4.70 CT Amethyst, 0.15 CT Diamonds
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Boucheron Paris 1935 Art Deco Cocktail Ring 18kt Gold 7.55ctw Diamonds Jadeite
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
during the art deco period by the jewelry house of Boucheron. This great ring has been carefully crafted
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Felger Art Deco 1.35 CTW Diamond 18K White Gold Floral Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.35 carat - I color with VS2 clarity
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamonds 0.23 ct in 18 Karat white Gold Cluster Art Deco Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
. Beautiful claw-set diamond captivate with this dazzling design. This cluster setting in flower shape gives
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vibrant 14K Yellow Gold Peridot Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
secure fit. Perfect for vintage flower ring aficionados or those seeking unique peridot diamond jewelry
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Shape White Opal Ruby Halo and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
stone and glittering diamonds. As if to form a beautiful flower, the ring is set in solid 14K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.00 Carat Ruby and 1.10 Carat Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
approximately a total of 5.00 carats, and Old European cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Flower” Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold Opals And Diamonds
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Romantic flower ring in 9 carat yellow gold, set with 4 cabochon-cut pear-shaped opals. the opals
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Vibrant 14K Yellow Gold Peridot Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
cut into a captivating flower design, this ring radiates natural beauty with its rich green hue
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 2.25ct Antique Black Opal and Diamond Cluster Cocktail 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Art Deco Black Australian Opal and Diamond Cluster Flower shaped Ring in 18K Gold
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, 18k Gold

PLATINUM Art Deco Blossom Flower Engraved PRISCILLA Band. Flower Blossom
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Engraved band. Ring is decorated with engraved edging and ORANGE BLOSSOM flower design around the band
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Platinum

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Art Deco Flower Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco flower diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 40 vintage editions and 20 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect art deco flower diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing art deco flower diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Diamonds Mine, Concierge Diamonds Inc. and Damati each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an art deco flower diamond ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Art Deco Flower Diamond Ring?

Prices for an art deco flower diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $670 and can go as high as $23,880, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,800.

A Close Look at Art Deco Jewelry

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.