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Designer Emerald Diamond Open Ring for Wedding Crafted in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designer Emerald Diamond Open Ring for Wedding in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.04 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Ruby Diamond Wedding Band Ring Gift for Her Set in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bold, brilliant, and beautifully structured—this striking ring is crafted in luminous 14k white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond GIA Certified Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
with Art Deco, architecture, and clean lines this is a ring for you! We also recommend this ring for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Zambian Emerald and Diamond Wedding Ring in 14k Yellow gold Perfect Luxury Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring is crafted in luxurious 14k yellow gold, featuring a vibrant 3.46 carat emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Mariposa Vivid Green Muzo Old Mine Colombian Emerald and Diamond Stack Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting a Colombian emerald stack ring like none you will ever see again. A stunning marriage of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold This ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Real 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Real 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold This ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Emerald with Partial Eternity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
remarkable, marrying modern design elements with Art Deco inspiration, giving it both a vintage charm and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Emerald with Partial Eternity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
remarkable, marrying modern design elements with Art Deco inspiration, giving it both a vintage charm and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

5.11 Ct Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.53 Ct SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
5.11 Ct Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.53 Ct SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold This ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.71 Carat Emerald with Partial Eternity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
remarkable, marrying modern design elements with Art Deco inspiration, giving it both a vintage charm and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.50 Carat Oval Diamond Yellow Gold Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A luxurious natural diamond engagement ring, this authentic revival of the fantastic art deco era
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Oval Blue Sapphire SI/HI Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt :- 1.40 ct Ring Size :- 7 US & All size available ✦ Sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Certified Oval Blue Sapphire SI/HI Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt :- 1.40 ct Ring Size :- 7 US & All size available ✦ Sizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

8.5 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Retro Antique Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the most beautiful monumental Antique 8.5 Carat Opal Diamond Emerald Rings we have
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

VR Jewels Vintage Inspired Natural Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring showcases an emerald cut natural ruby weighing 0.86 carats, framed by a halo of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Unique Ruby July Birthstone Half Band Ring With Halo Diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Radiating vibrant elegance, this 14K yellow gold ring features a striking row of emerald-cut rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Certified Natural Colombian Emerald 3.38 ct 3.20 ct Old-Cut Diamonds, Platinum
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
An exceptional mid-century platinum ring, designed in the refined spirit of the 1950s Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. A wide rectangular frame surrounds the center emerald-cut diamonds with a double halo and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 18K Gold Regal Cocktail Ring with 1.08Ct Ruby Clustered Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco–inspired cocktail ring is crafted in 18K white gold, featuring a vibrant 1.08 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.00 Carat Aqua Sapphire Diamond Halo White Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald cut aqua Art Deco cocktail style ring. 1.00 Blue center Aqua with 12 baguette and 10 round
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Blue Sapphire and Diamonds 14K White Gold Engagement Ring Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
the shoulders — totaling 0.42 carats. The classic yet timeless Art Deco-inspired design makes it a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.3 Carat Radiant Halo 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Embodying the refined elegance of the Art Deco era, this stunning diamond ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA-Certified 1.1tcw Marquise Emerald-Cut Dual Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Marquise & Emerald-Cut IF Clarity, D Color Art Deco-Inspired Celebrate eternal duality and
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Radiant Halo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Embodying the refined elegance of the Art Deco era, this stunning diamond ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Platinum Halo Diamond 1.19 Carat Marquise Tsavorite Garnet Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pave set round diamonds on each side of the ring's shank. Ring has a Art Deco inspired gallery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Platinum

GIA Certified .34 Carat Emerald Diamond Two-Tone 14k Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco emerald and diamond ring. GIA Certified natural octagonal emerald center stone set
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.1 CTW Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
3.1 CTW Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 3.1
Category

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

Materials

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

Cushion-Cut Green Emerald Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
emerald is a refined halo of tapered baguette-cut diamonds, totaling 0.31 carats, adding brilliance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

4.25 Carat Madagascar Ruby w Natural Diamond Halo in Solid 14K Gold EM 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
-mined diamond halo. Set in solid 14K yellow gold with additional diamond accents, it’s a bold, romantic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Exceptional GIA Certified Emerald in a Bespoke Heirloom Setting
Located in Columbus, OH
future family heirloom, we went all out!! Showcasing this emerald in an 18K yellow gold halo bringing out
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Oval Cut 7.48Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Accents 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. :- 7.15 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US All size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Cut 7.48Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Accents 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. :- 7.15 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US All size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 0.70ct Diamond and Sapphire Target Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage octagonal target ring dates back to the 1960s. It features an emerald
Category

Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Dover Jewelry D-VS1 GIA Diamond Pave Split Platinum Engagement Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning Dover Jewelry & Diamond engagement ring is crafted in solid platinum. Displaying a
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Old European Cut Diamond (Approx. 2.20-Carats) Engagement Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A captivating example of Art Deco craftsmanship, this antique navette ring showcases a dazzling old
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14K White Gold 1.25tcw AAA+ Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Showcased is a superb sapphire and diamond ring that is full of life and exuberance from any view
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

IGI Certified 4.08 Carat Sapphire and 0.63 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Sapphire ring, 4.08 carats, diamond ring, 0.63 carats, 18K white gold, IGI certified. This refined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

6x4mm Mozambique Ruby and Natural Diamond Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Featuring a vibrant 0.92 carat Mozambique ruby set horizontally, this sunburst ring blends modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Amwaj 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Citrine and Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Artfully angled to display the magnificent centerpiece in Amwaj 18 karat rose gold ring that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Rose Gold

1ct Tanzanite Ring with Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Rose Gold EM 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A vivid 1-carat emerald cut tanzanite takes center stage in this breathtaking ring, framed by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

6.7cts Blue Zircon Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in 14K Rose Gold EM 9.5x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Make a bold statement with this dazzling 6.7-carat blue zircon ring, set in warm 14K rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Engagement Ruby Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K White Gold EM 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a 0.80-carat emerald-cut ruby gemstone with a halo of natural earth
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

6.4ct Bicolor Tourmaline Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14k Gold EM 13x9mm
Located in Columbus, OH
highlighted by a halo of sparkling natural earth mined diamonds. This ring make a great statement piece! Also
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Blue Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Halo Earring Ring Pendant Set
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Cluster Jewelry set in 14K Gold captures the essence
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Enamel

Three Stone Tanzanite Diamond Cocktail Ring 9.07tcw Three Stone Anniversary
Located in Jupiter, FL
hand ring. This one of a kind cocktail ring is captivating from every angle. Three beautiful cabochon
Category

2010s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Swarovski Luxury Dark Green Crystals Chunky Nirvana Cocktail Ring Size 50 - 55
By Swarovski
Located in Wokingham, England
Swarovski Luxury Dark Green Crystals Chunky Nirvana Halo Cocktail Ring, Size 50 - 55 In excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodium

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx. 1.50-Carats) Engagement, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco ring showcases an approximately 1.50 carat old European cut diamond, graded
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Diamond GIA Oval 4.11 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade Victorian Inspired Round and Emerald Cut Diamond GIA Certified Pariaba Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Platinum

Halo Interchangeable Diamond, Emerald Ruby Earring Set with Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamond ring. Our hand crafted set is staring GIA certified Interchangeable Double Halo Ballerina style
Category

2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

1.05tcw 14K Fancy Blue Diamond White Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a gorgeous, contemporary, fancy blue diamond floral ring. This is quite an alluring
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2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamonds 0.49 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Shape Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
facet of this incredibly beautiful. Fashioned in a fabulous 2 Multi Shape cluster illusion, this ring
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2010s Belgian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamonds 0.50 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
this stunning white gold duo cluster ring in double shank. The Cluster are in a shape of a emerald and
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2010s Belgian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Ring Lever Back Earrings Jewelry Set in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: French Cut Number: 44 Weight: 1.40 Carat (approx. total weight) Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamonds 1.25 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Shape Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
facet of this incredibly beautiful. Fashioned in a fabulous 3 Multi Shape cluster illusion, this ring
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2010s Belgian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond with Emerald Sapphire Octagonal Stud 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
perfectly worn with the same design halo ring. 14K White Gold. Information Style: Art Deco Width: 10 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Ring 3ct Tourmaline 2ct Diamonds solid Green 14K Gold Silver Ø 8US / 7g
Located in SE
Tourmaline and Diamonds Halo Ring from ca. 1900s -1920s or older. Likely German. Carved band in
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver

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Emerald Halo Ring Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the emerald halo ring art deco you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 30 antique edition and 33 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an emerald halo ring art deco may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 2 Carat and 2.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing emerald halo ring art deco — no matter the origin — is easy, but Beyond Fine Jewelry, FERRUCCI and Be.Jolie each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An emerald halo ring art deco can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 48 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and pear cut versions for sale. Finding an emerald halo ring art deco for sale for women should be easy, but there are 15 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Emerald Halo Ring Art Deco?

On average, an emerald halo ring art deco at 1stDibs sells for $8,678, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $131,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.