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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

Antique Halo Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Antique Halo Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Pear Emerald Halo Unique Engagement Two Ring Set, Eva
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Pear shapes emerald with an outstanding diamond halo. Beautiful and feminine bridal two-ring set
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3.8 Carat Halo Natural Emerald Engagement Ring Rose Gold 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, Rose Gold

Certified 3 Carat Halo Emerald Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring, Band Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 3 Carat Halo Emerald Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring, Band Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Set in a 14k Rose Gold Halo Hidden Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage inspired engagement ring will give you a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. The under
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pear Emerald with halo twist infinity shank wedding ring set - "Iceland"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Pear Emerald with halo and infinity twist shank engagement ring with diamond ring guard enhancer
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Antique Natural Halo Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Minimal Eternity Gold Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
Antique Natural Halo Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Minimal Eternity Gold Band A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural AA Emerald and Diamond Round Halo Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Preston, Lancashire
. Ring size: US - 7 UK - N Feature stone: Natural Emerald Origin: Zambia Approx carat weight: 2.5
Category

2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

5 Carat Emerald Solitaire 18 Karat Halo Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
In a concave Halo design, this Emerald Ring is attributed to the Retro Art Deco period, in a
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut Pink Morganite Diamond Halo Dainty Engagement Ring - Naomi
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Unique Emerald Cut Morganite Diamond Halo Engagement Ring. * This list is for the engagement ring
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14.10 Carat Natural Emerald Halo Ring With Yellow Diamond Shank Detail 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning 18k white gold ring boasts a natural emerald center stone, surrounded by a
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Certified 3.67 Carat Halo Emerald Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 3.67 Carat Halo Emerald Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3 Carats Natural Black Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with Complimentary Hidden Halo
Located in רמת גן, IL
Our first ring of the Black Ice collection features a natural black emerald diamond in a unique
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Certified 1.70 Carat Double Halo Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 1.70 Carat Double Halo 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

Paris Craft House GIA Certified 1.41 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Halo Ring
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
PARIS Craft House one-of-one Emerald Diamond Ring. Prized as the crown piece is a 1.41ct GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

18K Gold Art-Deco Invisible-Set Baguette Emerald Diamond Ring with Black Onyx
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Mondrian Ring featuring an Invisible-Set Emerald Diamond Center made up of Baguettes, framed in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carre Cut Emerald and White Diamond Art Deco Dress Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
Nicky Burles has long been inspired by Art Deco fine jewellery. This beautiful, handmade, 18 karat
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Carre Cut Emerald and White Diamond Art Deco Dress Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
Nicky Burles has long been inspired by Art Deco fine jewellery. This beautiful, handmade, 18 karat
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Venazia Design, 5.20 Ct Moissanite Emerald Forever One Halo Micro Pave Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stones: Center : 1 Moissanite Emerald forever One of 4.90 Ct (10x8mm) Band: Moissanite Round of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Other, 14k Gold

Venazia Design, 2.05 Ct Moissanite Emerald Forever One Halo Micro Pave Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stones: Center : 1 Moissanite Emerald forever One of 1.75 Ct (8x6mm) Band: Moissanite Round of 0.30
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Other, 14k Gold

Venazia Design, 3.85 Ct Moissanite Emerald Forever One Halo Micro Pave Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stones: Center : 1 Moissanite Emerald forever One of 3.55 Ct (10.0x8.0 mm) Band: Moissanite Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Other, 14k Gold

12.62 Carat Emerald Cabochon and Coloured Sapphire Halo Cocktail Ring in 18K
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A classic shaped Emerald Cabochon was recreated into a modern piece with this 18k yellow gold ring
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ooak 0.95 Cts East-West Bezel Emerald Cut Baguette Diamonds Hidden Halo Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Our most unique design for the 20's. Features baguette diamonds all around the central Emerald cut
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9.87 T.W Natural Mined Oval Emerald Diamond Halo 18KT White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite 9.87 Total Weight Natural Mined Oval Emerald Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring - 18KT White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Emerald Ring 0069
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic cocktail/fashion 18k Gold Ring Studded with African Emerald and Rose Cut Diamonds
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

0.30 Carat Emerald Cut Halo Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.30 Carat Emerald Cut Halo Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold - Shlomit Rogel Contemporary and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.30 Carat Emerald Cut Halo Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.30 Carat Emerald Cut Halo Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold - Shlomit Rogel Contemporary and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum art deco style ring consisting of 1 bezel set round diamond weighing .77 carats with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

2.67 Carat Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Antique Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
, Art Deco Emerald Bridal Promise Ring Product Details ↣ Jewelry Type - Rings ↣ Style - Vintage Mid
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat Pear Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Natural Pear Shaped Emerald Engagement Ring, Halo Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring, Art Deco Emerald
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Venazia Design, 2.95Ct Moissanite Emerald Forever One Halo 2 tone Solitaire ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stones: Center : 1 Moissanite Emerald forever One of 2.55 Ct (9x7mm) Band: Moissanite Round Super
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Other, 14k Gold

Venazia Design, 2.45 Ct Moissanite Emerald Forever One 2 tone Halo Pave Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stones: Center : 1 Moissanite Emerald forever One of 1.75 Ct (8x6mm) Band: Moissanite Round Super
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Other, 14k Gold

Venazia Design, 3.25 Ct Moissanite Emerald Forever One 2 tone Halo Pave Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stones: Center : 1 Moissanite Emerald forever One of 2.55 Ct (9x7mm) Band: Moissanite Round Super
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Other, 14k Gold

Venazia Design, 4.25 Ct Moissanite Emerald Forever One 2 tone Halo Pave Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stones: Center : 1 Moissanite Emerald forever One of 3.55 Ct (10.0x8.0 mm) Band: Moissanite Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Other, 14k Gold

1.50 Carat Emerald Lozenge Ring, Green, Round Emerald Pave, 18kt White Gold
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring a lozenge cut lab emerald set with an emerald simulated halo and pavé, this ring is truly
Category

2010s European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

2 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring White Gold Diamond Bridal Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
2 CT Natural Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring, Halo Emerald Ring, 18K Gold Green Emerald Wedding
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.12 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, Vintage Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Her, Halo Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

7 Carat Natural Halo Aquamarine Sapphire Engagement Ring, White Gold Bridal Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Antique Natural aquamarine engagement ring, Art Deco Unique vintage aquamarine wedding ring for her
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.50 Carat Emerald Lozenge Ring, Green, Round Emerald Pave, 18kt Yellow Gold
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring a lozenge cut lab emerald set with an emerald simulated halo and pavé, this ring is truly
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50 Carat Emerald Lozenge Ring, Green, Round Emerald Pave, 10kt Yellow Gold
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring a lozenge cut lab emerald set with an emerald simulated halo and pavé, this ring is truly
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 2 Carat Marquise Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Rings Statement Rings
Located in Orlando, Florida
Ring, Art Deco Emerald Promise Ring Product Details ↣ Jewelry Type - Rings ↣ Style - Vintage Mid
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.50 Carat Emerald Lozenge Ring, Green, Round Emerald Pave, 14kt White Gold
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring a lozenge cut lab emerald set with an emerald simulated halo and pavé, this ring is truly
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Venazia Design, 3.55 Ct Moissanite Emerald Forever One Double Halo Solitaire
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stones: Center : 1 Moissanite Emerald forever One of 2.50 Ct (9x7mm) Band: 12 Moissanite Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Other, 14k Gold

Venazia Design, 2.75 Ct Moissanite Emerald Forever One Double Halo Solitaire
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stones: Center : 1 Moissanite Emerald forever One of 1.75 Ct (8x6mm) Band: 12 Moissanite Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Other, 14k Gold

Venazia Design, 6.00 Ct Moissanite Emerald Forever One Double Halo Solitaire
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stones: Center : 1 Moissanite Emerald forever One of 5.00 Ct (11x9 mm) Band: 12 Moissanite Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Other, 14k Gold

Venazia Design, 4.55 Ct Moissanite Emerald Forever One Double Halo Solitaire
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stones: Center : 1 Moissanite Emerald forever One of 3.55 Ct (10x8 mm) Band: 12 Moissanite Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Other, 14k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Ring 1930s Old European Cut Diamond 0.85 Ct Yellow Gold 18K Pt
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Beautiful Art Deco Ring 1930s flower format made in Yellow gold 18 Karat and seen in Platinum
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Venazia Design, 5.35 Ct Moissanite Emerald Forever One Halo 2 tone Solitaire
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stones: Center : 1 Moissanite Emerald forever One of 4.95 Ct (11x9mm) Band: Moissanite Round Super
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Other, 14k Gold

Venazia Design, 2.15 Ct Moissanite Emerald Forever One Halo 2 tone Solitaire
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stones: Center : 1 Moissanite Emerald forever One of 1.75 Ct (8x6mm) Band: Moissanite Round Super
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Other, 14k Gold

Certified 2.6 Carat Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring Halo Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 2.6 Carat Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring Halo Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Halo 4 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Halo 4 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cushla Whiting Zola Emerald Cut 1.01 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Set in Gold
By Cushla Whiting
Located in Melbourne, AU
PLATED GOLD PROVIDES A CLASSIC ART DECO AESTHETIC. This piece is made in 18 carat black plated gold
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2010s Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Malachite and Diamond Halo Marquise Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
A marquise cut Malachite framed in a halo of diamonds set horizontally, East-West in 18k yellow
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 5 Carat Halo Natural Aquamarine Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 5 Carat Halo Natural Aquamarine Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

2.39 Carat 100% Natural Afghan Emerald Oval Cut and Diamonds Ring in White Gold
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
classic proportioned halo diamond and emerald ring set with a truly rare and beautiful perfect grass green
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Giant 5.06 Carat Asscher Cut Halo Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
GIA Certified Giant 5.06 Carat Asscher Cut Halo Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

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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.