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Art Deco 34.22 Carat Aquamarine and 1.28 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
(Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 15 karat gold and platinum. This impressive Art Deco ring is
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

1928 Halo Ring natural 2.3 ct Sapphire 0.56ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS6.25 / 3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Cornflower Blue Sapphire and 14 Diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1939 Halo Ring natural 0.6ct Sapphire Diamonds solid Platinum Ø 3US / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Halo Ring in solid Platinum with natural Blue Sapphire and 12 Diamonds. Swedish
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Thee Stone Ring 0.45ctw Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS8.25/3.3gr
Located in SE
Old cluster ring, a fine example of early XX-century taste. Platinum on Gold openwork crown, band
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Halo Ring natural Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.75 /2.2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Ca. 1920s -1930s
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1938 Ring Natural 1ct. Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
This ring has navette or boat shaped crown with Platinum clusters melted into solid 18K Rose Gold
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Ring, 1920s
Located in Münster, DE
Art Deco ring, 1920s, with a row of 3 rose-cut and old-cut diamonds totaling approx. 1.52 ct
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Platinum

1913 Ring 0.25ct Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS9.5/ 3gr
Located in SE
Diamonds. Platinum on Gold openwork crown with 3 diamond stones. Swedish hallmarks, 18k , maker is GD&Co
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Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring natural 0.8ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 7.25/ 3.8gr
Located in SE
/ ca. 0.8 ct. Four natural old European cut Diamonds : two Ø 3 mm x 1.7 mm deep / ca. 0.15 ct each
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1964 Nordic Ring 0.3 ct Ruby 0.22ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
/ the maker. Year marks P9 = made in 1964 Ruby 5 mm x 3 mm /ca 0.3 ct , diamonds Ø 3 mm /0.11 ct each
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Champagne Color Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique diamond ring. with total weight of 5.55 ct. diamonds set in platinum. The center is
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Pearl and 1.15 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The impressive Art
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring 0.5ctw Sapphires 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Green Gold ØUS 7.75 / 4gr
Located in SE
This old ring has navette or boat shaped crown with White Gold / or Platinum top on solid 18K Green
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1940 Ring 0.1ct Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS 5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Ring with band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with shoulders and cross- haired bezel in Platinum/or White
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1932 Finish Three stones Ring 0.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18KGold Ø US6.25 /2gr
Located in SE
stones. Largest Diamond is a bit off Round cut Ø 4 mm x 3 mm deep / ca. 0.3 ct and two stones on the
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Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Bracelet 5.5 ct Sapphire 2.3ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum /17.7cm/9.4gr
Located in SE
( visual even without magnification). 14 Diamonds on floret measure Ø 3 mm / 0,14 ct each.Two largest on
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Sophia D. Three-Stone Blue Sapphire Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a Sophia D Three-Stone ring with 3 center blue sapphires with a total carat of 4.90 and
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2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire

1932 Art Deco Nordic Pendant Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.6gr
Located in SE
others are rose cuts ca. 0.01 ct each. All diamonds with open backs. Swedish hallmarks, 18K. Maker
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

1937 Earrings 0.4 ctw Diamonds Pearls solid 18K Gold / 3.3 gr
Located in SE
hallmarks,maker is GD&Co ,Malmo. Year combination is L8 / made in 1937. Larger Diamonds ca. Ø 3 mm / 0.14
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Natural Myanmar Icy Vivid Green Jade with Diamond Ear Stud Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
: 17.75 Ct (with earrings backing) * Gem of Art only sells genuine gemstones. The extra cost will be
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Art Deco Pear Cut 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Antique Style Cocktail Ring Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Pear Cut 3 CT Natural Emerald Diamond Antique Style Cocktail Ring Band A stunning ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Ring
Located in McLean, VA
This marvelous ring is center set with one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 1.02 ct
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Spectacular Art Deco 2.05 Ct Colombian Emerald .60 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Ever Green Spectacular Art Deco ring -1925 ca – skilfully hand crafted of solid Platinum tested
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Filigree Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
One-ladies Platinum ring in Art Deco style with 3 x central round brilliant cut diamonds
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
France, ca. 1922. In Art Deco style. Central brilliant-cut diamond weighing circa 2,05 ct, clarity
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1.35 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Art and history to wear! Centre old European cut Diamond is .35 Ct at minimum (G SI) 12 more old
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.75 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful one off design, authentic Art Deco ring made of solid Platinum, marked. Articulate design
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Beautifully Detailed Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in McLean, VA
This exquisite platinum Art Deco ring is center set with one round brilliant diamond weighing 1.62
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Distinctive and stunning purest Art Deco Colombian Emerald and Diamond ring. With an intricately
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco .77 Ct Natural No Heat Ceylon Sapphire .55 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Deco Appeal Authentic Art Deco engagement rings are currently the most asked for and desired
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Art Deco GIA Cert. 1.39 Ct. D-Color Diamond Sapphire Platinum Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Calabasas, CA
bead-set with 3 round brilliant-cut diamonds. The ring is signed GUMBINER. Designed by Oscar Heyman for
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 1.66 Carat G VVS Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Simply Spectacular! This authentic Art Deco ring has been hand crafted during 1925 of solid
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous Art Deco diamond and emerald 3 stone ring. A 2.5 ct natural emerald is flanked by two
Materials

Emerald

Vintage Platinum Art Deco 1.07 CT Round Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
-LCR-2856-2505-2506 Metal: Platinum 3 Round Diamonds Used - Center 1.07 CT , Color: D, Clarity SI3
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Scintillating 1.01 ct Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in Wimberley, TX
Beautiful open work platinum and precious gems define this Art Deco finger ring. Centermost is an
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American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.34 Carat Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Frederick, MD
Karat: Platinum Size: Ring Size 5 - Size Free of charge +/- 3 sizes"
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco French Platinum Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Beziers, FR
Original Art Deco engagement ring featuring a 3 cts approximately old cut diamond with Vs clarity
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1.60 Carat Diamond Cluster Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
modern jewellery This outstanding antique, early Art Deco period Diamond cluster ring could be your
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4 Carat Emerald Diamond Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Frederick, MD
4 Carat Emerald Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring - 0.50 Ct Emerald & 3.50 Ctw 18 Old Mine Cut
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Central 4.76 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
diamonds weighing ca. 1,26 ct. Ring band decorated with 4 small brilliant-cut diamonds. Total weight: 6,55
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 1.60 Carat Diamond Onyx Insert Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Deco 1.60 Carat Diamond Onyx Insert Platinum Solitaire Ring $7500 best offer A distinctive in
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Certified Burma Sapphire Diamond Trilogy Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
absolutely breathtaking trilogy ring, is an authentic Art Deco example with back age to it – 1925 ca
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style 1.20 Carat Diamond Plus Platinum Target Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Desirable! Art Deco style beautiful designed target ring set with old mine cut solitaire Diamond
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style 2.45 Carat Diamond Twist Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Joy for Ever Magnificent quality throughout for this stunning Art Deco Style ring Superbly
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Vintage 1980s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.20 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Plus Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
complement the main Diamond This is an authentic art Deco period ring hand crafted during 1925 and made of
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2.10 Carat Old Mine Diamond Seven-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Deco Allure Distinctive and quite unique early Art Deco period seven stone step design
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 2.01 Carat Colombian Emerald 1.15 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Love Token Simply exquisite from the late Art deco period is this trilogy set Emerald and Diamond
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco style 1.0 Carat Solitaire Diamond Plus Onyx Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
distinctive design and quality workmanship This striking Art Deco engagement ring has been artful crafted of
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Cert. 2.51 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire 1.20 Ct Diamond Plat Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Statement Imposing classy style from the late Art Deco period designed in a large oval crown
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Gold Ring with 3 Brilliants, 14 Carat Gold and Platinum, 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
3 brilliant-cut diamonds of 0.18 ct each individually set in platinum dimensions: 1,4 x 0,4 cm Ring
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Superlative Art Deco 2.20 Carat Diamond Plus .70 Carat Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Perfection in One Word! An enchanting geometric design Art Deco example of the always desired tree
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Late Art Deco 1.35 Ct Natural Sapphire .60 Carat Old Cut Diamond Plat/Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Classy Old This beautiful late Art Deco ring has been individually hand crafted during 1935 ca
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.30 Carat Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Classic trilogy composition for this stunning Art Deco ring, English origin Crafted of solid
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1930s Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
weight of circa 0,24 ct. Mounted in platinum. Total weight 6,74 grams. Ring size 51,5 ( US 5 3/4
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 3.20 Carat Vivid Cornflower Blue Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Sorry mistake in the price Lost in the Blue! Superb, attractive, Art Deco ring, expressing the
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Late Deco 5.50 Carat Natural Blue Zircon Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
natural Zircon and Diamond ring Late Art Deco example 1930/35 ca – boasting fine workmanship supporting
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Late Art Deco Distinctive 1.95 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Bold & Sophisticate This rare late Art Deco ring is French origin 1935 ca, it reflects the style
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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3 Ct Platinum Art Deco 3 Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 3 ct platinum art deco 3 diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 156 antique edition and 26 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 3 ct platinum art deco 3 diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 3 ct platinum art deco 3 diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany Co., Cartier and David Jerome are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for an old european cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and emerald cut alternatives. Finding a 3 ct platinum art deco 3 diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 41 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 3 Ct Platinum Art Deco 3 Diamond Ring?

The price for a 3 ct platinum art deco 3 diamond ring starts at $600 and tops out at $675,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,433.

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.