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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
Category

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

GRS Certified 5.96 Carat Blue Sapphire and 1.40 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K White
Located in Warszawa, PL
geometry of vintage and Art Deco jewelry, enhancing the stone’s architectural beauty and refined symmetry
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 7.16 Carat Bi-Color Tourmaline and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
magnificent bi-color vibrant tourmaline and diamond double cluster art-deco contemporary ring is fabulous. The
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Fancy Light Yellow Diamond 22.83 Carat VS1 Bora Co
Located in New York, NY
Diamond framed by a Halo of Shimmering White Diamonds. Art Deco Style.
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Dual Tone Gold Round 5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This round blue sapphire is complimented by a double halo of 2 sizes of natural earth mined
Category

2010s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...

Art Deco Emerald Pearl and Diamond Lavalier Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding lavalier necklace crafted at the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement. A
Category

20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

0.990 Carat Ruby baguette with Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
This exquisite ring showcases a sophisticated Art Deco-inspired design, crafted in lustrous white
Category

2010s Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Drop Earrings Platinum Diamond Emerald Cushion Cut Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Impressive Art Deco drop earrings, made of platinum, featuring diamonds and cushion cut emeralds
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Marquise Diamond Platinum Ring GIA 5.11-carat D VVS2 VCA
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
on love.” Before Art Deco was pronounced as a style, VCA brand was known for their skillfully made
Category

1990s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rare Art Deco 14K White Gold Suite with Colombian Emeralds Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A remarkably preserved late Art Deco / early Retro emerald and diamond suite, circa 1935–1945
Category

Vintage 1930s Colombian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Halo Pendant Emerald Diamond solid 14K Gold / 2.25gr
Located in SE
Emeralds and Diamonds, old Pendant set in solid 14 ct Greenish Yellow Gold. Ca. early XX cent
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

GIA Cert Ballerina Halo Interchangeable Diamond, Emerald Ruby Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
Interchangeable Double Halo Ballerina style pair of diamond earrings 4.66 Carat total diamond
Category

2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Ballerina Halo Interchangeable Diamond, Ruby Emerald Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
Interchangeable Double Halo Ballerina style pair of diamond earrings 4.66 Carat total diamond
Category

2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

4.25 Carat Antique Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 4.25 Carat Antique Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold A striking
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Oval Emerald Gemstone Diamond Halo 14 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Diera, Dubai
These Natural Oval Emerald Gemstone Diamond Halo 14 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings feature oval cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Natural Oval Emerald Gemstone Diamond Halo 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Diera, Dubai
These Natural Oval Emerald Gemstone Diamond Halo 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings feature oval cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Sunburst Zambian Emerald Earrings w Natural Diamond Halo in 14K Gold OV 5x4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
These earrings show off deep green emeralds in an oval shape, surrounded by a ring of real diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Late Deco 2.60ct Diamond and Emerald Target Earrings, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
emeralds totalling 0.30 carat per earring, with the final ring being made up of 0.80 carat of eight cut
Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.5ct Colombian Emerald Pendant w Natural Diamond Halo in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Simplicity meets elegance with our oval-shaped Colombian Emerald Pendant. Crafted with Earth Mined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

59.29 Carat Emerald Cut Kunzite Pendant set in 18k White Gold with Diamond Halo
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
59.29 Carat Emerald Cut Kunzite Pendant with a beautiful Diamond Halo Historically, kunzite was
Category

20th Century North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Late Deco 2.90ct Diamond and Emerald Target Drop Earrings, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
stones are then surrounded by a halo of emeralds totalling 0.30 carat per earring, with the final ring
Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Pink Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Studs 14K White Rose Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
The two-tone version of standout double halo stud earrings are designed to hold 0.4 carat emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Rectangular Halo Diamond Bracelet in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Shape: Round Carat: 1.09ct Clarity: SI Color: HI ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Baguette/Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Gin Grace 14K Yellow Gold Natural Zambian Emerald Pendant with natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
emerald surrounded by a halo of brilliant diamonds. The pendant hangs from an 18-inch box chain that
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique German Earrings natural Emeralds Diamonds solid 18K White Gold / 3.66gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower halos featuring natural Emeralds and Diamonds in solid 18K White Gold
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2tcw Round-Cut Diamond Halo Drop Dangle Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
GIA Report Certified 2 carat Art Deco Diamond Round Cut Drop Dangle Earrings Available in 18k
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1/2 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Art Deco Style Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This Art Deco style engagement ring is a Belrose confection, skillfully made by our platinum-smith
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

EGL Certified .50 Carat Round Diamond Emerald Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Our exquisite 1930's EGL certified .50ct round diamond emerald halo platinum engagement ring is a
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

3 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Engagement Ring Art Deco Halo Emerald Bridal Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Emerald Cut Emerald Tourmaline Engagement Ring, Art Deco Halo Emerald Bridal Promise Ring, Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4 Carat Halo Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Art Deco Emerald Cocktail Ring Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Vintage Natural Emerald Engagement Ring, Vintage Emerald Ring, Antique Emerald Wedding
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Style Halo Emerald White Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The GIA certified emerald cut center diamond on this beautiful engagement ring is ornamented with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Handmade Platinum Pear 0.78ct Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Dress Ring
Located in Brisbane, QLD
Platinum Pear 0.78ct Columbian type Emerald with Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Dress Ring. TDW
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 5 Carat Halo Floral Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Halo Wedding Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Natural Emerald Engagement Ring, Unique Emerald Wedding Ring, Antique Emerald Gold Ring, Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

4 Carat Cushion Cut Halo Emerald Engagement Ring Art Deco Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Product Details ↣ Jewelry Type - Rings ↣ Style - Vintage Mid Century ↣ Jewelry Main Material
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Halo Natural Emerald and Diamond Wedding Band, Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Halo Natural Emerald and Diamond Wedding Band, Antique Engagement Ring Emeralds are
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

CARTIER Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Penngrove is an unbelievable authentic Art Deco (circa 1923) platinum ring centering a Square Step
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in DALLAS, TX
Introducing our exquisite Art Deco Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ring, a stunning piece that exudes
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Ballerina Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in La Jolla, CA
Art Deco periods. This gorgeous ring is handcrafted in 18k white gold and set with a round
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.8 Carat Halo Emerald Engagement Ring, Emerald Wedding Ring Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Emerald Cut Halo Emerald Engagement Ring, Emerald Wedding Ring, 18K Gold Genuine Emerald Diamond
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.5 Carat Halo Pear Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Art Deco Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Women, Gift for Her. Halo Pear Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Art Deco Emerald Statement Ring, Vintage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Halo Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Unique Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Halo Emerald Diamond Bridal Promise Ring
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Halo Pear Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Style Halo Pear Cut Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 2 Carat Natural Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring Anniversary Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Vintage Diamond Anniversary Ring, Halo Diamond Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.00 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Emerald Calibre Halo Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A truly stunning and sensational new Art Deco style engagement ring, finely hand-fabricated in in
Category

1990s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.50 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Halo Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
2.50 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Halo Emerald Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

4 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Halo Emerald Bridal Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Product Details ↣ Jewelry Type - Rings ↣ Style - Vintage Mid Century ↣ Jewelry Main Material
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Handmade Emerald and Diamonds Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Composition: Platinum Stones: • 1 Natural pear shape emerald 3.10ctw. • 18 Old mine cut diamonds H
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

3.07 Carat Emerald Diamond White Gold Halo Ring
By Imp Jewellery
Located in Toorak, Victoria
Handmade 18 karat white ring centred with a 3.07ct mixed emerald cut natural ( light bright green
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

AGL Certified 2.57 Carat Emerald Three Stone Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique ring is Art Deco inspired, while maintaining a strikingly modern feel. The 2.57 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 3.01 Carat Emerald and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring Wedding Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
3 CT Emerald Cut Natural Emerald Engagement Ring, Art Deco Emerald Ring, Halo Emerald Wedding Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Round-cut Emerald Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adorned with premium quality natural diamonds. 14 Karat White Gold Round-cut Emerald Halo Ring with 1
Category

2010s American Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 3.5 Carat Emerald Engagement Ring, Halo Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Emerald Wedding Ring, Art Deco Cocktail Ring, Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring, Emerald Promise Ring for Women
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Morganite Diamond Halo Engagement Ring + Ring Guard , Naomi
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Unique Emerald Cut Morganite Diamond Halo Engagement ring and ring guard. This list is for the
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.47 Ct. Emerald Shape Diamond Set in a 14k White Gold Halo Hidden Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by Classic Art Deco style and executed this diamond engagement ring will take your breath
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Double Halo Emerald Statement Ring, Vintage Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Women, Gift for Her. Double Halo Emerald Statement Ring, Vintage Emerald Engagement Ring, Antique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Oval Cut Halo Colombian Emerald Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Oval Cut Colombian Emerald Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring, Art Deco Emerald Sapphire Wedding Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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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.