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Diamond Vintage Style Floral Flower Cluster 9K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An elegant and gentle cluster ring made from 9K rose gold with flower design, the head assemble a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Engagement Band Stack Ring Size 5.2
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Engagement Band Ring or
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Target Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
beautifully. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 3.82 g. (approx. total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi Flower Diamond Band Ring 14K Solid Gold Engagement Women ring Wedding
Located in Chicago, IL
Multi Flower Diamond Band Ring 14K Solid Gold Engagement Women ring Wedding Total Carat Weight 0.24
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Minimalist Flower Style Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Yellow Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Minimalist Flower Style Ring. 14k Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Pear Diamonds Flower Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. The Flower Diamond Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that combines elegance and beauty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Style Carved Jade and Black Onyx 14k White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Burmese jade round flower with a small diamond in the center...The shank is also in 14k White Gold with
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 18K Gold Triple Row Pave Diamond Band
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k white gold Art Deco ring has three rows of diamonds that present as an overall sparkly
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Diamond Oval Cluster Art Deco Buckle Style Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this 10K white gold diamond cocktail ring features 1.0 carat total weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Double Flower Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This floral ring design showcases two blooming flower motifs crafted in 14k solid gold, with one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Flower Cluster Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This ring showcases an oval cluster framed with baguette and round diamonds, arranged in a bold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Flower Halo Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
diamonds around the perimeter give the ring a radiant, blooming appearance, resembling a sparkling flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Flower Spiral Diamond Ring In 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This ring displays concentric layers of natural diamonds set in a circular spiral with a floral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Cluster Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This floral cluster ring features an ornate blossom silhouette formed by pear and round natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Crafted in solid 14k gold, this statement ring features natural round diamonds arranged in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond Ring Flower 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage 4.07 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring Flower 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage 4.07 TDW This stunning vintage ring is crafted in
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Emerald Diamond Antique Style Floral Flower 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
gift. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.50 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Flower Halo Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This floral diamond statement ring blooms with intricate brilliance, featuring a layered flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Addison, TX
stunning round diamonds. This ring is in amazing condition, perfect for any occasion. Item Details
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 0.20ct Floral Filigree Engagement Ring Solitaire 18K White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A Art Deco period die struck diamond engagement ring. Crafted in 18 karat white gold and centered
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Flower Diamond Ring With Illusion Setting in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Designed in 14k solid gold, this ring features a bold round cluster of natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Styled Hexagon GIA Diamond Engagement Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Styled Hexagon Diamond Engagement ring, Tiffany Designer, Thomas
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Oval Shape Natural Siamese Ruby Diamond Flower Halo 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A breathtaking Siamese ruby and diamond flower ring, it’s artfully handmade of luxurious 18k white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pearl and Black Onyx Flower Rose Antique Style Cocktail Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This wonderful Art Deco inspired ring is bold and sparkly with a great eye to detail. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Cluster Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This dazzling gold ring, adorned with a cluster of natural diamonds, radiates opulence and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic Diamond and Sapphire - Louts, Butterfly and Flower Folding ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
This Bochic elegant Folding 18k Leaf Black Gold, Lotus Flower Diamond and Sapphire Ring is made to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold

Flower Solitaire Natural Diamond Bridal Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This magnificent ring features a stunning natural diamond at its center, surrounded by a unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Vintage Inspired Floral Flower Enamel Halo Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Enamel Halo Ring in 18K White Gold. Featuring a stunning Diamond at its center, surrounded by a halo of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14k Art Deco Diamond ring. 14k White Yellow Gold Square cathedral Ring. Engraved
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
color: Silver Style: Art deco Beautiful Art Deco ring. 14k white and yellow gold. Amazing piece when
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Flower Engagement Natural Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This ring features a round center diamond surrounded by three halo layers of natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cultured Pearl Flower Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This floral-inspired ring features a soft pink cultured pearl at the center, surrounded by petal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Estate Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Victorian Diamond Emerald Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For sale is an Estate Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Victorian Diamond & Emerald Flower Ring
Category

20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Red Pink Ruby Antique Style Floral Flower Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.72 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstone Type: Diamond Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pearl Onyx Flower Antique Style Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This wonderful Art Deco inspired ring is bold and sparkly with a great eye to detail. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Diamond Ring With Illusion Setting in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
diamonds around the perimeter give the ring a radiant, blooming appearance, resembling a sparkling flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Floral Wide Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Single Cut Diamond Floral Wide Eternity Band. This gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18K White Gold Oval cut Ruby Flower Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Oval cut ruby flower cocktail ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Art Deco Diamond Band Mined .15ct Genuine 1920s C.D Peacock Platinum Ring
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique Art Deco from 1920s Vintage .15ct Diamond Platinum Art Deco Wedding Ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 9K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
delicate halo. The rubies serve as the center pistils, while the surrounding diamonds form the flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Flower Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This oversized ring features a round pearl at the center, encircled by marquise diamond petals
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...

14 Karat White Gold Round Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Flower Ring Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
14 Karat White Gold Round Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Flower Ring Gift This sophisticated ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Flower Bunch Dual Tone Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This whimsical floral ring, crafted in gold and adorned with sparkling natural diamonds, brings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Gold Natural Diamond Snowflake Flower Nose Stud Ring Wedding Nose Pins
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Natural Diamond Snowflake Flower Nose Stud Ring Wedding Nose Pins Base Metal Yellow
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sebastian Bernards Flower Style 0.96 Ct Diamond/1.47 Ct Yellow Sapphire 18K Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two flower made up 5 Pear Shape diamonds and 5 Pear shaped Yellow Sapphires with a round Brilliant
Category

2010s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco 0.32 CTW Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Floral Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carat total - G color with SI1
Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.32 + 1.04 Ct Natural Rose Cut Diamond Art Deco Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
artistry of yesteryears, this diamond ring is skillfully created to evoke the allure of the art deco era
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Antique Diamond channel band. Art Deco 1920s diamond band.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Color: Silver Style: Art Deco Beautiful 18k band from the 1930s. 7 diamonds channel set. Engraved
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond

Bochic elegant Folding Leaf White Gold, Lotus Flower Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
This Bochic elegant Folding 18k Leaf White and Black Gold, Lotus Flower Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic Double Lotus, Flower, Butterfly - Folding Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
finger size. Lead time - 8 weeks. Bochic 18k White Leaf Gold Lotus Flower-Butterfly- Flower Diamond and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

5.1 Ct Ruby Statement Flower Ring with Diamonds 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Floral Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Flower Ring in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Flower Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Dainty Sapphire Ruby Flower Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Sapphire Ruby Flower Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Daisy Elevated on Ring. 14K Diamond Daisy. Vintage Diamond Flower
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
color: Silver Adjustable Style: Art deco Beautiful Diamond Ring. Made sometime in 1950s, Condition
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Turquoise Ceramic Borders Ring in White Gold with Rose Cut Diamond Flower Petals
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.87g, Diamond:1.99ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Diamond Daisy Flower Petal Ring. Heat bluing 14k Gold Rose Petal diamonds
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Band color: Silver Adjustable Style: Art deco Beautiful Diamond Ring. Made sometime in middle
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Floral Diamond Ring 14k Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Cluster Bridal Ring Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring Shape Flower Metal Purity 14k Main Stone Diamond Fancy Diamond Color White Metal Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Ruwaya 18K Rose Gold Flower Pink sapphire Ring
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Rose Gold, Pink Sapphires Petal ring Gross weight 5.89 g Diamond weight 0.18 cts Diamond color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

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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.