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Blue Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Wedding Band Ring Gift in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire, Ruby Gemstone Weight - 0.68 cts Gemstone pcs - 7 Gemstone shape - Round, Baguette Gemstone size
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

3ct Oval Deep Blue Sapphire Wedding Women Ring with Diamond in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Oval Gemstone size - 7 x 6 mm Diamond weight - 0.9 ct Diamond pcs - 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.45 Carat Pink Diamond and White Diamond 18 Karat Triple Tone Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
. This ring comes in size 7 and can be resized to 6 & 8. It is a perfect gift either for yourself or
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose G...

GIA Certified 5.25 Carat Blue Zircon Diamond 18K Gold Two Tone Bypass Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
: 18K Yellow, White Gold - Weight: 10.18 Grams - Setting: Half Bezel, Channel - Size: 7 (adjustable
Category

20th Century North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cut Aquamarine Fashion Ring In 925 Solid Sterling Silver(10x8) Gift For Mom
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Aquamarine Ring, Aquamarine Halo Gold Ring, silver Rings for Women, Aquamarine Engagement
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

Rubellite Pink Tourmaline Double Diamond Halo Sun Ray 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
3.00 CT Pink Tourmaline/Rubellite 1.50 CT Diamond of G Color/VS Clarity Size 7, Resizable upon request
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blur Sapphire Diamond Three Stone 18K White Gold Vintage Inspired Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This stunning ring displays the outstanding workmanship famous inspired by Art Deco era. Centered
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
there are diamond points in-between. Fully hallmarked Chester 1921. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Height
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Vintage style moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage style moissanite 14k gold ring. Moissanite engagement ring. Diamond moissanite art-deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage style moissanite 14k gold ring
Vintage style moissanite 14k gold ring
$429 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Ruby Onyx Diamond Ring Sz 4.5 Platinum Estate Cocktail Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. 0.14ct, F-G/VS qualities, good cuts. Striking in design with influence from the Art Deco period, the
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage style moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage style moissanite 14k gold ring. Moissanite engagement ring. Diamond moissanite art-deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage style moissanite 14k gold ring
Vintage style moissanite 14k gold ring
$715 Sale Price / item
35% Off
2.14 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Prong and Bezel set style 9.8 grams 3/8 inch in width Size 7 (small shank for sizing) 72
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Pink Sapphire Diamond Pave Multi Layered Dome 18K White Rose Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Grams 32.50 mm x 25.00 mm Center Size 4mm Back Shank Width Ring Size 7 Rain & Curved Nature Motifs in
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2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Oval Cut Aquamarine Fashion Ring In 925 Solid Sterling Silver(8x6) Gift For Wife
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Aquamarine Ring- 14K Rose Gold Plated Engagement Ring For Women- Promise Ring- March
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Zircon, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate

Two- Tone Designer Ring Made in 18k Rose White Gold with Pave Set of Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:6.496g, Diamond:1.82ct, Size: US-7"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Men s Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
MEASUREMENTS: Top - 7/16” x 1/2" RING SIZE: 9.5 - 9.75 HALLMARKS: 14K
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Exclusive Opal Diamond ring 14KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
. The ring seems to have art deco motif but is not a vivid art deco piece. Made with VS diamonds and
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Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 0.95 Carat Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
crafted in England. The ring is currently sized to a UK 'O 1/2', US 7 1/2, but could be altered. Tobi Gem
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Style Marquise Moissanites Engagement 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Style Marquise Moissanites Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Round amethyst moissanites engagement 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
style ring. February birthstone ring. Amethyst art-deco ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.4 gr depends
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Marquise Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Marquise Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Marquise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oval moissanite halo Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval moissanite halo Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Curved wave halo oval moissanite ring. Art Deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Platinum South Sea Pearl Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
creates a refined Art Deco-influenced profile, enhancing the pearls soft lustre and giving the ring strong
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold 1.53TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. :- 1.17 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US All size available Customization
Category

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

Materials

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

14K White Gold 1.53TCW Zambian Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
-SI2 COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. :- 1.17 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US All size available
Category

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

Materials

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

5.87 Carat Grade A Jadeite Jade and Diamond Platinum 3 Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
. Details: Item Type: Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Size: 7 1/4 Weight: 7.43 Grams Setting: Cathedral, Filigree
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Antique 1920s Platinum, Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
N 1/2 US Size 7 1/4 Due to the style of this ring, it is not possible to resize it. All of our
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Early 20th Century European Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 900 Platinum Black Onyx Rectangle Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement
Category

20th Century Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Platinum

Platinum target Ring with blue Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
comfortable ring size of 7 3/4 and a width of 0.47 inches, this ring offers both presence and sophistication
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Emerald Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Garnet, Gold

8.5 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Retro Antique Ring
Located in New York, NY
East to West. The top sits 10mm above the finger. The ring is currently a size 7 US (N UK) and can be
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Pearl Turquoise Dragonfly Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Oval Shape Blue Topaz Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone 9K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamonds. A timeless antique design treasure. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 3.45 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Sapphire Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Unusual Art Deco style ring set in 18k white Gold featuring a 1.35 ct Emerald-cut Sapphire. Flanked
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Round amethyst colorless topazes engagement 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
vintage style ring. February birthstone ring. Amethyst art-deco ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.4 gr
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.22 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Round cut Vintage Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round cut Vintage Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Moissanite
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage three Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage three Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Halo Moissanite wedding ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage three Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage three Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified Tiny Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Ring Gift for Her
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
& COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest
Category

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

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage oval Moissanite Double halo 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage oval Moissanite Double halo 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Morganite and Diamond Antique Style Three Stone Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
, this ring is a beautiful symbol of love, renewal, and empowerment. Ring Information Style: Art-deco
Category

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

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Brown Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
cut diamonds, approx. total weight .65cts, G, VS Size 7 Please allow 2-3 weeks for the order to be
Category

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

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
1.20 grams ITA Size 14.5 - US Size 7 The Ring can be resized without additional cost.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s Diamond and White Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diverse antique estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive Art Deco diamond cocktail ring has
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald cut Amethyst and baguette moissanites 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald cut Amethyst and baguette moissanites 14k gold ring. Art-deco style engagement amethyst
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Oval Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement
Category

20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Vintage 1.5 ct Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage 1.5 ct Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Vintage Platinum Diamond Ring 1.01ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' vintage art deco style platinum and 14k white and diamond ring. Someone sized the bottom
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Erte 14k Yellow Gold 0.75tcw Amethyst and Diamond Peacock Ring
Located in New York, NY
Erté’s signature Art Deco–inspired style, the piece blends sculptural artistry with luxurious detail. A
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spinel Pink Three Stone Asscher Anniversary/Engagement 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Count: Bezel Approx. Finger Size: 7 Primary Stone Shape: Asscher Primary Stone Size: 5mm x 5mm *Please
Category

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

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.