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Ruby Band Ring With Diamonds 2.35 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Diamonds = 0.75 Carats Metal: 18K Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized complimentary
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Two-Stone Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1940
Located in Firenze, IT
single-cut diamond pave', each diamond approximately 0.80 carats, ring size 7
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Ring 9.2 gram -Natural 0.85 Ct Sapphire 0.35Ct Diamond, GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Sapphire Ring Metal Type: Platinum 950 Total Item Weight: 9.2 Grams Ring Size: 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1920s 18 Karat Gold Ring Aquamarine and Sapphire Engagement
Located in Wallkill, NY
Early Art Deco White 18k Gold Ring with center Aquamarine flanked with sapphires on each side
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Citrine Emerald Diamond Drop Shape Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This unique Art Deco-inspired engagement ring features a vibrant pear-shaped citrine as the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Heirloom Woven Chunky Engagement Ring 5.4g
Located in London, GB
18ct Yellow Gold Heirloom Woven Chunky Engagement Ring 5.4g Size O This stunning engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.56 carat Diamond and 0.86 carat Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This Art Deco-style ring is crafted in platinum 950 and features diamonds and sapphires. It has a
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Certified 5.40 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
carat Burmese heated Ruby and Diamond ring, set in 18K White Gold. The ring is currently sized at US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Octagon Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Baguette Diamond Solitaire 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
14K gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Gold Weight: 2.77 g. (approx.) Center Gemstones Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Three Stone Octagon Shape Emerald Cut Blue Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
platinum 950 is underwired to make it a perfect wedding fit. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Prong Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

5.87 Carat Apatite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: Item Type: Ring Metal: Platinum Gemstones: Apatite; Diamonds Weight: 5.02 grams Size: 7 Center Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Apatite, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Silver

Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring (Approx. 0.4-Carats) North-South, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
highlights the natural beauty of the diamonds. Currently a size 7, this ring can be resized at no additional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Certified 4.08 Carat Pear Shape Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
with Diamonds and Tsavorites - giving it an art-deco look. The center stone is an ideal vivid green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cushion Halo GIA Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
ring is a size 7, may be resized upon request and is in excellent condition. Center diamond Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tacori Diamond Certified Zambian Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Miami, FL
top measures 8 mm x 7 mm height, and it is currently size 6.25 in USA ring size, not sizable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Diamond Wedding Band Curved 14k Gold Women Band Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Stone Diamond Ring Size 7 Main Stone Shape Round
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Wedding Band Curved 14k Gold Women Band Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Stone Diamond Ring Size 7 Main Stone Shape Round
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

10.4cts Rutilated Quartz Statement Ring: 18k Solid Gold Emerald cut 17x11mm
Located in Columbus, OH
: Rutilated Quartz Treatment: None Weight: 10.42cts Head Size: 17x11mm Shape: Emerald Hardness: 7 Metal: 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst and Diamond Antique Style Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 4.20 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US 3 - 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Engraved Rectangular Shape Aquamarine Pyramid 14k Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
..Ring shank is also in 14 kt solid yellow gold now in american size # 7 ,but we can easily change
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Solid Gold Dainty Sunrise Wedding Bands For Women Couples Sun Burst Rings.
Located in Chicago, IL
Ring Size 7 Base Metal Gold Material 14K Solid Gold Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Certification
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.7tcw Three-Stone Oval Diamond Engagement Ring in 950 Platinum
Located in Jaipur, RJ
. Sized at US 7, the ring is fully resizable and custom made to all sizes, ensuring a perfect fit for your
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2ct Cushion-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 950 Platinum
Located in Jaipur, RJ
-cut diamond engagement ring is a harmonious blend of contemporary elegance and Art Deco inspiration
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Arts and Crafts Chrysoprase and Enamel Gold Solitaire Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
is Hand crafted in 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Size 7, we offer ring re-sizing. In excellent condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

925 Sterling Silver Dog Puppy Animal Nature Cute Schnauzer Statement Open Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
. Please let us know what you prefer. -Ring Size 7 - Can be expanded or tightened for different sizes
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ruby Band Ring With Diamonds 2.35 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Diamonds = 0.75 Carats Metal: 18K Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized complimentary
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Beryl Bypass Ring Zircon Setting 1.75 Carats 24K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Zircons = 0.15 Carats Metal: 24K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Beryl, Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Cushion Blue Topaz Diamond Vintage Style Engagement Halo 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
dazzling round brilliant cut diamonds in a grain set and meticulously. Ring Information Style: Art Deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Strip Wedding Band 14K Solid Gold Minimalist Womens Simple Ring Christmas Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Strip Wedding Band 14K Solid Gold Minimalist Womens Simple Ring Christmas Gift. Ring Size 7 Metal
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Vintage Style Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
, clarity SI in a vintage inspired art deco design. This classic ring is a timeless sentiment to be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Rosecut Diamond Polki Ring 925 Silver Handmade Victorian Christmas Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Sterling Silver Band Width 3 mm Metal Purity 925 Main Stone Diamond Metal Sterling Silver Ring Size 7 A P
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Myanmar Star Ruby Diamond Ring: Platinum White Gold, Burma Ruby
Located in Kowloon, HK
will be cherished for years to come. ◆ GEMSTONE: Natural Star Rubies & Diamond ◆ SIZE OF RING: US6
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Star Ruby, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Rubellite and citrine cabochon 14 Karat vintage Ring red and orange gemstones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
5.30 grams Finger size 7 Total Gemstone weights approx 9.50 carats Approx size of each gemstone 10 x 7
Category

Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Rubelite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.31 Carat Cocktail Leaf Ruby Ring in 18 K Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
size: 7 ( Can be sized for a cost ) 18k : 4.41 gms Diamond : 0.08 Cts Ruby: 5.31 Cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Elongated Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Diamond Halo Set 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Drawing inspiration from the pattern of the bygone ear, this Art Deco inspired blue topaz ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified Untreated 8.14 Carat Jadeite Jade A Fei Cui Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: Statement Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Size: 7 (adjustable) Weight: 6.29 Grams Center Stone Details: Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Beryl Bypass Ring Zircon Setting 1.75 Carats 24K Yellow Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Zircons = 0.15 Carats Metal: 24K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Beryl, Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Cabochon Ruby And Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
1.13 carat. Ring size is US 7. We can make any size. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Box is not
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1940 s Vintage Hand Engraved Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.65 Carats Total Weight. An Artistic Entirely Handmade 90% Platinum Art Deco Antique Hand Engraved
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Split Shank Emerald Cut Purple Violet Amethyst Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Information Style: Art-deco Weight: 4.15 g. (approx. total weight) Center Gemstones Type: Amethyst Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond GIA Certified 3.88 Carat Color Change Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, 0.82 Carats. GIA Report Number 6224717792 Size- 7 1/2. FREE SIZING!!!! Handmade Art Deco Inspired
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Ruby Band Ring With Diamonds 2.35 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Diamonds = 0.75 Carats Metal: 18K Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized complimentary
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Silvorra Vintage-Inspired 925 Silver Ring with Deep Blue White Cubic Zirconia
Located in New York, NY
weight of 7 grams, the ring feels elegantly solid on the finger. The decorative top is perfectly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Rectangle Emerald Cut Peach Orange Morganite Side Baguette Diamond 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
gold. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Weight: 2.77 g. (approx.) Center Gemstones Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Asscher Cut Aquamarine Prong Set Ring (Approx. 1.20-Carats), 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Shipping Information: This item is shipped with full insurance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 0.67ctw Diamond Pave Carved Coral Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Size: 7 (can be sized) Ring Measurements: Approximately 34.8 mm x 28.4 mm x 25.4 mm Total Weight: 19.1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Ruby Band Ring With Diamonds 2.35 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Diamonds = 0.75 Carats Metal: 18K Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized complimentary
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA 4.06 Ct Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Antique Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
currently size 4.5 in USA ring size, sizable. It remains in excellent condition. It is accompanied by a
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Emerald Cut Purple Violet Amethyst Diamond Shoulder 14K White Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
shoulders. The style of this ring is classically Art Deco. 14K Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Promise Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
- Madagascar Sapphire measurements - 0.16 х 0.24 х 0.28 in / 4 х 6 х 7 mm sapphire weight - 1.38 carats ring
Category

2010s Japanese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring (GIA Approx 1.50-Carat) 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
-Set Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Shipping Information: This item is shipped with
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.90ct Natural Oval-Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Half-Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
. 2mm Ring Size: US 7 (Resizable and Custom Made to All Sizes) 🎨 Design Inspiration: Rooted in Art
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Round Cut Sapphire Prong-Set Halo Ring (Approx. 0.50-Carats), 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
: Halo, Prong-set Metal: 14k White Gold Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Shipping Information: This item is
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Dover Jewelry D-VS1 GIA Diamond Pave Split Platinum Engagement Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
engagement ring is a size 7, may be resized upon request and is in excellent condition. Ring size: 7 Weight
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.85ct Natural Emerald Diamond Half Eternity Halo Engagement Ring – 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Ring Band Style: Straight with Half Eternity Diamonds Band Width: Approx. 2mm Ring Size: US 7
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Pyramidal Cabochon Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring ‘No Heat’
Located in Weston, MA
A classic Art Deco design centers on this fabulous pyramidal yellow sapphire cabochon of 13.66
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Ruby Band Ring With Diamonds 2.35 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Diamonds = 0.75 Carats Metal: 18K Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized complimentary
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

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Art Deco Ring Size 7 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco ring size 7 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 Platinum, Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an art deco ring size 7 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing art deco ring size 7 — no matter the origin — is easy, but Estate Jewelry each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An art deco ring size 7 can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 17 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a baguette cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and single cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our art deco ring size 7 for sale are for women, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Ring Size 7?

The price for an art deco ring size 7 starts at $240 and tops out at $14,900 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,450.

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.