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Diamond Emerald Ruby White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
0.815 Carat Diamond J Color VS1 Clarity Set in the center. The halo was set with Emerald 12 pieces
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This stunning art deco ring dates back to approximately the 1930s. It features a wonderful deep
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

2.1 Ct. Morganite and Onyx Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A striking and intriguing jewel, indeed. This bold and colorful Art Deco style ring highlights a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Morganite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14k White Gold Tiara Halo Ring Pink Morganite Diamond Statement Bridal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Engagement and wedding Ring designs, From Classic, Minimalistic designs to vintage-inspired, Necklaces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous triple halo cluster ring, dating back to the 1920s. The centre stone is an oval
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum Cushion Shaped Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Platinum Diamond Ring, centering a 3.01 carat cushion cut Diamond and framed by an Emerald and
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Diamond Illusion Set Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
engagement ring or a great additional to any collection. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Pink Morganite Ruby Diamond Engagement Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Engagement and wedding Ring designs, From Classic, Minimalistic designs to vintage-inspired, Necklaces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Certified Diamond 2.01 Carat Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
HKD Certified 2.01 Carat Weight Diamond M Color VS1 Clarity in the center. The halo was set with 12
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, VS2 clarity and has been surrounded by a double halo of 22 vibrant emeralds weighing approximately
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

3.6 Ct. Aquamarine Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Release your inner flapper with this cool blue beaty. Fashioned in Art Deco style, the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.49 Ct. Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
great additional to any collection. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 11.93 Carat Emerald Yellow and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Natural 11.93 Carat Emerald set in 18 Karat Two Tone Gold . The Rectangular Emerald set in halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Dover Jewelry No Heat Ceylon GIA Sapphire Step Cut Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
step cut center sapphire (Cornflower Blue) is framed by an art deco style round cut diamond halo. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co. Platinum AGL Pear Emerald Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
of the ballerina adding a warm and chic touch to this ring. The rich color of this natural emerald
Category

Vintage 1980s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Early Art Deco 1.68 CTW Topaz Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Antique Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut topaz weighing approximately 1.32 carats Transparent vibrant medium blue
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

8.54 Carat Emerald Sugarloaf and Diamond Statement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A one of a kind, 8.54 carat deep-green Emerald sugarloaf sorrounded with a White Diamond halo, all
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Antique Style 1.12 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This gorgeous antique style ring is new and never worn. The center emerald cut diamond is an
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1 Carat 14K White Gold Fancy Yellow Pear Diamond Ring, Pear Diamond Halo Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Pear Diamond Ring, Pear Engagement Ring, Pear Halo Ring, Fancy Yellow Pear Diamond Engagement Ring
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

2.85 Carat GIA Certified Yellow Cushion Diamond in Art Deco Style Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 2.85-carat yellow diamond in art deco style engagement ring. The yellow diamond is
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

GIA 1.09 Carat Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
GIA Certified 1.09 Carat Diamond K Color VS1 Clarity set in the center. The halo was set with
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Diamond and Pink Spinel Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The design of this ring is inspired by the classic creations from the Art Deco period, yet the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

0.79ct Natural Colombian Emerald Ring Surrounded by 1.60ct of Diamonds
Located in London, GB
0.79ct Natural Colombian Emerald Ring Surrounded by 1.60ct of Diamonds This luxurious and elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Platinum GIA 5.59 Carat Oval Emerald and Baguette Diamond Wave Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a truly breathtaking emerald and diamond ballerina-style statement ring crafted
Category

1990s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.65ct Statement Tanzanite Ring w Natural Diamond Halo in Solid 14K White Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Elevate your style with this stunning 2.65ct Tanzanite Ring. Handcrafted in Solid 14k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

East West Aquamarine Ring with Natural Diamond Halo in Solid 14K Gold EM 6x4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This dainty east-west ring features a 0.46 carat emerald-cut aquamarine set horizontally in 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.76 Ct. Aquamarine Emerald Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
halo of rich French-cut sapphires, creating a striking target motif. Four vivid emeralds accent each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Certified Green Tourmaline London Blue Topaz Diamond Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
round cut diamonds. This Art Deco inspired ring is a perfect piece for an engagement ring, or to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified Opal and Emerald Cocktail Ring Set In 18 K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
vivid emerald ovals , creating a vibrant halo of green brilliance. Opals are also known for their
Category

2010s Asian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, White Gold

3ct Chrome Tourmaline Ring W Baguette Round Diamond Halo 14K Solid White Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A vivid green Chrome Tourmaline looks exquisite in this Art Deco engagement/statement ring with
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cushion Shape 8.62 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Hand made Platinum ring featuring a diamond halo of large stones and two oval diamonds as side
Category

2010s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Halo Ring Pink Morganite Tanzanite Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Engagement and wedding Ring designs, From Classic, Minimalistic designs to vintage-inspired, Necklaces
Category

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

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Ring w Natural Diamonds in Solid 14K White Gold Emerald cut 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful art deco ring features a vibrant green 7x5mm emerald set in 14k white gold with a
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

8 Carat Ruby Ring w a Natural Diamond Halo in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A gorgeous statement ruby ring perfect for flaunting! Claim this lovely Madagascar ruby set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

2.45 carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
cut to ideal proportion. The ring exhibits all that is exquisite about art deco- a dramatic contrast
Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Midcentury Green Tourmaline Halo Bicolor Gold Vintage Ring, 18K
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
ring. Crafted from 18K yellow and white gold, this statement ring displays a beautiful emerald cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald, Diamond and Black Enamel Cluster Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
around a 1.50 carat emerald. A double octagonal halo of grain-set round brilliant cut diamonds that
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 1.75 Ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Art Deco elegance and a surprising pairing of gemstones make this an estate piece you won’t soon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

5.50 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Modern "Toi et Moi" Art Deco Style 18k Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Dazzling Art Deco style, large and showy, 18 karat white gold "Toi et Moi" cocktail or engagement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

9.7 carat Ametrine Ring w All Natural Diamond Halo in Solid 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications: Item Type: Ring Stone: Ametrine Stone size: 16x12mm Stone weight: 9.70cts
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold...

5.3ct Blue Zircon Ring in Platinum w Natural Diamonds Emerald Cut 9x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
set in one of our most popular NNJ ring designs made in Platinum with a diamond halo and diamond
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Platinum

Afghan Tourmaline Ring w Double Diamond halo in Solid 14K White Gold EM
Located in Columbus, OH
! Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Afghan Tourmaline Treatment: Heated Weight: 0.62ct Shape: Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Ring w Celtic Shank and Diamonds in Solid 14k Yellow Gold Oval 6x4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
diamond double halo in a unique design. Specifications Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Emerald Treatment
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Old Carved Emerald Diamond 6.15 Carat Eighteen Karat Gold Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the GIA Certified Old Carved Emerald Diamond 5.40 Carat Eighteen Karat Gold Ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 0.40ct Diamond and Emerald Cluster, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
ring is full of Vintage charm. Gemstone: Diamond & Emerald Stone Shape: Round Brilliant & Calibré cut
Category

Vintage 1980s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 0.40ct Diamond and Emerald Target Cluster, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Vintage target ring is a true beauty. At the centre, a 0.40 carat round brilliant
Category

Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Late Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
A geometric and wonderful art deco ring all made in 18 carat white gold. It features an aquamarine
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gracefully surrounded by a halo of colorless diamonds. Hand crafted in platinum. Ring size 7 and can easily
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Surrounded by a halo of natural navy blue sapphires. Hand crafted in platinum. Ring size 7-1/2 and may
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.4cts Tanzanite and Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold EM 9x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Say yes to a love as rare as Tanzanite. This 2.42ct gem is encircled by a halo of natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
This modified emerald cut (asscher) diamond ring with baguette cut sapphire halo bezel set with
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

1.19 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The halo ring was first introduced to the world during the Victorian era and the intentions were to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

2.6cts Indicolite Tourmaline Ring w Natural Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold CU 9x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A true showstopper — 2.59ct Brazilian indicolite tourmaline, earth-mined diamond halo, and solid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Indicolite, 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
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodium

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodium

Platinum Diamond Ring Set With Australian Type Yellow Sapphire
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This Art Deco style ring has been handcrafted from platinum and set with diamonds and a central
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 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.