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Antique Art Deco French 18K Rose Gold Platinum Old Euro Marquise Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco French 18K Rose Gold Platinum Old Euro Marquise Engagement Ring. This
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum White Gold Ladies Ring with Impressively Large Opal
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Art Deco Platinum White Gold Ladies Ring With Impressively Large Opal (8 CT Approx) and
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dome Rings

Antique Diamond Calibré Cut Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 The platinum ring is designed in early Art Deco taste as three radiating old European
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique French Early Art Deco Calibre Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 A French early Art Deco platinum topped 18K gold ring is centered with a bezel set old
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Art Deco French Sapphire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A platinum topped 18K gold ring is centered with a natural oval sapphire (7.7 x 5.9 x 4 mm
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire

Gia D-VVS 1.41 Antique Emerald Cut French Cut Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an example of Art Deco era perfection. Handcrafted design in platinum with intricate hand
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 0.50 Ct Diamond and 0.20 Ct Ruby 18 Ct White Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive Art Deco 0.50 carat diamond, 0.20 carat ruby and 18 carat gold dress ring
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An impressive hand-crafted platinum ring from Art Deco era is centered with an emerald cut cool
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Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Platinum GIA Old European Cut Diamond Ring, 3.58 Carat
Located in Addison, TX
This beautiful example of fine Art Deco jewelry with turn heads everywhere she goes! With over 3.5
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Certified 1.01 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
breath-taking Edwardian style engagement ring in solid platinum exposes a 1.01 ct EGL certified oval
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Filigree Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Old Mine Fancy Diamond Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This Deco style diamond and emerald engagement ring of alluring feminine grace is crafted in solid
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

1930s 4.84 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and fine antique 4.84 Ct natural blue sapphire and 0.18 Ct diamond, platinum dress ring
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum .50ct Solitaire Illusion Head Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
the ring is crafted in platinum, with filigree details giving off a floral femininity. In the center
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Bow Motif Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Edwardian / early Art Deco, circa 1910 An antique platinum-topped 18K gold openwork milgrain ring
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

12.22 ct Asscher Cut GIA Certified Engagement Ring Scarseli Fancy Intense Yellow
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
, glimmering ring. Two colorless, F grade trapezoid-cut side stones add to the art-deco flair, while adding
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
amazing Art Deco ring features a 1.69 ct Pink Sapphire in the center of a beautiful mounting with old mine
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

1.77 Ct. Emerald and Diamond Antique Style Bee Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: 3 Weight: 0.60 Carat (approx.) This brooch is ready to deliver! An attractive ring box is
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Colombian Emerald Art Deco Engagement Ring Diamond Platinum 3 Carat
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
We are pleased to offer this certified Colombian emerald Art Deco Engagement ring. An enchanting
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 1.50 Ct Diamond Solitaire Plus Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Roaring 20’s This beautiful Art deco Diamond solitaire ring has been hand crafted of solid Platinum
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.97 Ct Three Stone Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding antique Diamond ring is Art Deco period, 1925 ca A distinctive example of the era
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

On Hold for Stephen Art Deco Style Snake Ring 3/4 Ct. Pear Cut Diamond Emerald
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
elegant and charming Art Deco Style snake ring. Centered by a 3/4 Ct. Pear Cut Diamond of a
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2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Art Deco 2.0 Ct Natural Sapphire . 60 Ct Diamond ring
Located in Napoli, IT
and 16 half cut diamonds totalling approx .60 Ct (G/H-VVS/SI) UK size: P 3/4 US size: 8 Measures: head
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Old European Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Old European Engagement Ring. This beautiful ring
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Deco Style Platinum 9 CT Emerald Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Deco Style 9.16 Emerald Cut Aquamarine ring with 0.34 cts in round diamonds and 0.64 cts in
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Cabochon Emerald Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco diamond ring of plaque-shaped and slightly concave rectangular design, set with a
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco More Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Ladies Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Sapphires Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Head Measurements: 17.25mm x 4.95mm Art deco cocktail ring with diamond and sapphires with a half
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Filigree 2.02 Ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This Art Deco piece is right in between the Art Deco and Edwardian Era. Crafted in platinum the
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

New African IF 3 ct Platinum Pink Sapphire Sterling Ring Size 6.5
Located in Eagan, MN
has a beautiful diamond cut black cz stones in the 4 corners of the ring. and diamond cut white cz
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Emerald Rare Trillion Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Exquisite and extremely hard to find antique authentic period Art Deco Platinum Trillion (Triangle
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring. This beautiful engagement
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Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 1.85 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring, 1940s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Art Deco 1.85 carat blue sapphire and 0.36 carat diamond, platinum cluster ring
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Half Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This fine example of Art Deco style is crafted in platinum with smaller diamond accents
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Shield Cut Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Halo Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Shield Cut Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Halo Shield Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Step Cut Diamond w/Green Emeralds Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have a perfect example of an art deco engagement ring. Two radiant emeralds steal the show
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Art Deco Diamond Gold ring set in the center with one beautiful Colombian Emerald 1.50 ct and old
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 12.13 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920's Sapphire and diamond platinum engagement ring set with Emerald cut and round cut
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Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco .45 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring circa 1920s
Located in Addison, TX
Description: Simple elegance defines this Art Deco beauty! Symmetrically pierced filigree head
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Eternity Band - Size 7 3/4. This beautiful
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engraved Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Engraved Eternity Band - Size 6 3/4. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Eternity Band. This beautiful band has old
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

6.82 Ct Vivid Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k Pt900 Platinum
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 6.82 ct Vivid Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Pt900 Platinum It consists of An Oval Shape
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2010s Japanese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1934 Ring 3 stones 0.47 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 8.75 / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period Three - stone Ring , band in solid 18k Yellow Gold with platinum bezels set with
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Platinum Art Deco 0.80 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire
Located in Addison, TX
the century ring features a brilliant GIA certified 0.94 Carat Old European cut diamond is set
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique German Ring 0.3 ct Diamonds solid 14K Gold Platinum Ø8US/ 1.76 gr
Located in SE
Art-Deco period 3 stones German Ring featuring Diamonds and solid Platinum / or White Gold on top
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wedding Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Deco Platinum 1.42Ct Old European Diamond Vintage Illusion Head Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
it to our Dibs family. This ring can be size up or down 3 sizes. If you would like to have this
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Cut Diamond with Square Halo and Sapphire Baguettes
Located in Addison, TX
This outstanding example of Art Deco style is crafted in Platinum and a true work of art. The old
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1.26 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Great Neck, NY
Magnificent Art Deco engagement ring in platinum featuring an asscher cut diamond in the center and
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Stunning Art Deco Abstract Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring, circa 1915
Located in Addison, TX
Description: Here we have an early Art Deco masterpiece! This stunning abstract shield ring id
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum 7.52 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details:  - Item Type: Engagement Ring - Metal: Platinum 900 - Size: 7 3/4 (adjustable) - Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 5.25 /2.4 gr
Located in SE
Old Art -Deco period Ring with open - work navette convex shaped crown with top part in Platinum
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring Natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Ø US6 / 1.9gr
Located in SE
Fine cluster Ruby Ring made between ca.1900 -1930s. Combination of Gold, Platinum Ruby and Diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Persian Turquoise Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s This Art Deco era platinum and gold (prongs) cluster ring features a Persian turquoise
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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise

1916 Nordic Ring 1ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 6.75US / 2.2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Art Deco period Ring featuring hand-cut old European diamond cut Diamonds
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring 0.36ct natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7 / 1.65 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Ruby and Diamonds Ring made ca. 1920s - 1930s. Fragmented Swedish hallmarks, 18K, metal
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1920s 1.99 Carat GIA Cert Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Gemological Lab certificate. This ring can be sized up or down 3 sizes for an additional $30. If you wish
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 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.