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Antique German Ring 3ct Aquamarine solid 18K Gold Ø 6.75 US /4.4gr
Located in SE
Aquamarine stone 10 mm x 8 mm x 4.6 mm / ca. 3 ct ct, color light Blue with tint of Green. The Crown is 16
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

1919 Ring natural 1ct Blue Sapphire Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
light and weather conditions and time of the day, both indoors and outdoors. Stones of the rings
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Octagon Shaped Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Band in 14 Karat Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- 0.27 ct Stone Shape - Octagon Gemstone Size - 5 X 3 mm Gemstone pcs - 1 Diamond weight - 0.046 cts
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring South Sea Pearl solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 5 US / 3gr
Located in SE
light and weather conditions and time of the day, both indoors and outdoors. Stones of the rings
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

925 Sterling Silver White Rhodium Plating for Women Tanzanite Birthstone ring
Located in New York, NY
About this listing: Tanzanite Teardrop Ring, Blue Multi shape 3 carat Tanzanite Cluster Ring in 925
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique European Ring 0.5ctw Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US / 1.8gr
Located in SE
. Hallmarked 18 ct. No hallmarks of the maker. The crown part with stones is 10 mm wide. Two central stones 3
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Marquise Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Marquise Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Marquise
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1921 Agnus Dei BAM Signet Ring Intaglio Carnelian solid 23K Gold Ø US10.25 /8.5g
Located in SE
outdoors. Stones of the rings photographed alone may look a bit differently when on hand because your
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold

Vintage three Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage three Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Round cut Vintage Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round cut Vintage Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Moissanite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum Multi Stone Charm Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful charm bracelet from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This lovely piece is a wonderful
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum GIA Certified 4.26 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of a Kind Art Deco Inspired Baguette and Round Diamond Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Angara Natural GIA Certified 14.43 ct London Blue Topaz Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
you with the package.Product Description: Art Deco Style GIA Certified London Blue Topaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Blue Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Earrings Ring Jewelry Set
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Introducing our stunning Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Jewelry Set, a unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Ring and Earrings Jewelry Set in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: 1 - 1.2 mm. Number: 38 Weight: 0.25 Carat (approx. total weight) Ring Information Style: Art-deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Drop Necklace 16 3/4" - 14k European .20ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural
Category

Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Halo Art Deco Style White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Introducing our stunning Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Earrings, a unique expression
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

4.22 Carat Tourmaline 0.23 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant - Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
are flanked with a horizontal collet set baguette cut diamond, creating an iconic Art Deco style
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Gold 0.15ctw Old Diamond Detailed Floral Filigree Line Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (3) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Transitional Cut - Prong Set - F/G Color - VS1 Clarity
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Rare Art Deco 14K White Gold Suite with Colombian Emeralds Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A remarkably preserved late Art Deco / early Retro emerald and diamond suite, circa 1935–1945
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Vintage 1930s Colombian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

1932 Art Deco Nordic Pendant Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.6gr
Located in SE
and weather conditions and time of the day, both indoors and outdoors. Stones of the rings
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Ruby Tennis Bracelet Platinum
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and patterns that added an eclectic flair to the jewelry.
Vintage Art Deco engagement rings are always
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Style Round Diamond Ruby Fancy Cut Halo Stud 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
These Art-Deco stud earrings are completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone is specialty cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

New Hand Made 14K Yellow Gold w/ Gold Quartz Stone .05 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
that contains veins of natural gold within it. The stone measures 14.2 x 12.4 x 11.2 mm and is 3 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Motif Multi Charm Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
common motifs. A magnificent gemstone and reverse carved crystal charm bracelet from the Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Halo Interchangeable Diamond, Emerald Ruby Earring Set with Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamond ring. Our hand crafted set is staring GIA certified Interchangeable Double Halo Ballerina style
Category

2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Nose Ring 14k Solid Gold Nose Pin Body Jewelry Women Accessories Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
0.24 ctw & Under Secondary Stone Diamond Main Stone Color White Color Yellow Number of Diamonds 3 Base
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Emerald Onyx Marquise Shape Ring and Earrings Set in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
an exquisite addition to any collection. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold, 14k Gold

1916 Baron von Leuhusen Cigarette Box Silver 0.85 ct Sapphire Gold /132gr
Located in SE
Montplaisir will not be responsible if in the process of resizing or customization any stone on the ring
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Gold

Platinum Drop Earrings Pear Cut Diamond and Round Brilliant Cut
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, diamond total weight is approximately 2.90 carats. The earrings measure 3/4" x 1/4" (1.9 x 0.6 cm) and
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Platinum GIA 22.80ctw Santa Maria Aquamarine Diamonds Line Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (7) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - 20-22ctw
Category

Vintage 1960s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Old European Diamond and Onyx Earrings (Approx. 1-Carat), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
enthusiast. Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Onyx Stone Cut: Old European Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Antique 1920s French Platinum Diamond Snowflake Pendant Necklace Star Y Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
exquisite 1920s platinum necklace, a true testament to the elegance of the Art Deco era. The necklace
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Pink Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Studs 14K White Rose Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. Information Style: Art Deco Width: 9 mm. Length: 11 mm. Weight: 3.80 g. (approx. in total) Backing: Push Back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Cert Ballerina Halo Interchangeable Diamond, Emerald Ruby Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified diamonds: E / VVS & E / VS1 . Our pair of handcrafted earring comes with 3
Category

2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Ballerina Halo Interchangeable Diamond, Ruby Emerald Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
diamonds: E / VVS & E / VS1 . Our pair of handcrafted earring comes with 3 interchangeable center stones
Category

2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Natural Myanmar Vivid Blue Sapphire Cabochons Set in Diamond 18k Gold Earrings
Located in Kowloon, HK
in betrothal rings. Matching Sapphire tumble stones make a good gift for couples moving in together
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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

GIA Platinum Sapphire Diamond Unheated Pendant Vintage VS Necklace 14.13 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Bracelets, Necklaces, Pendants, and Rings from the Art Deco, Edwardian, Victorian eras. (I will be listing
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20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique European Earrings natural Chrysolite Diamonds solid 12K / 18K Gold / 3gr
Located in SE
light and weather conditions and time of the day, both indoors and outdoors. Stones of the rings
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Natural Vivid Blue Sapphire Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold and Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
Ct DIAMOND SIDE STONES: ◆ NO OF 0.002Ct: 2pcs ◆ NO OF 0.003Ct: 2pcs ◆ NO OF 0.01Ct: 18pcs ◆ NO OF
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Bracelet 5.5 ct Sapphire 2.3ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum /17.7cm/9.4gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Art Deco period bracelet made in the 1920s -1930s. Solid 18K Yellow Gold and
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

New 1.14 Carat Red Ruby Cabochon Diamond Cut Ruby Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This is such a beautiful necklace. It has a 7 x 5 x 3 ruby cabochon stone that totals 1.14 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Natural Myanmar Icy Vivid Green Jade with Diamond Ear Stud Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
◆ PRECIOUS METAL: 18K Gold ◆ DIAMETER: Around 11.09 mm ◆ DIAMOND WEIGHT: 0.0085ct, 1 pcs ◆ TOTAL WEIGHT
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Boucheron Ruby And Diamond Earrings Day Night Vintage Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
movement. Between 1920s and 1930s, the Art Deco movement took over, influencing French jewelry with its
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Vintage 1980s French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Sapphire NO Heat Diamond 14K Pendant Vintage Necklace 18K Chain 5.46 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Pendants, and Rings from the Art Deco, Edwardian, Victorian eras. (I will be listing more fine jewelry
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20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tutti Frutti Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ruby with Diamonds. The Diamonds form a bell shape and they are gorgeous stones, true Emerald green
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

Antique European Suanpan Abacus Pendant solid 14K Gold / 4.9 gr
Located in SE
day, both indoors and outdoors. Stones of the rings photographed alone may look a bit differently when
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold

David Webb Vintage Brooch Gold Grasshopper Enamel Gemstones Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ancient motifs or Art Deco forms, he went deep into the subject and reinvented it. History of Insect
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Rock Crystal, Onyx, Diamond Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
earring and necklace set from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This beautiful Egyptian Revival set features a
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Tutti Frutti Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ruby with Diamonds. The Diamonds form a bell shape and they are gorgeous stones, true Emerald green
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Gold

Tutti Frutti Earrings 18k White Gold
Tutti Frutti Earrings 18k White Gold
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3 Stone Diamond Art Deco Style Ring
Located in RIVERVIEW, AU
14ct white gold. Ring size L 1/2.
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2010s Australian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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3 Stone Diamond Ring Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 3 stone diamond ring art deco for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, white gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 2583 vintage or 1098 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 3 stone diamond ring art deco from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 3 stone diamond ring art deco over the years, but those made by Unbranded, VR Jewels and Diamonds Mine are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An old european cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and oval cut versions for sale. When shopping for a 3 stone diamond ring art deco, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 3 Stone Diamond Ring Art Deco?

The price for a 3 stone diamond ring art deco starts at $1 and tops out at $555,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,505.

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.

Questions About 3 Stone Diamond Ring Art Deco
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    A variety of stones were used in Art Deco rings. Some commonly used gemstones included sapphires, emeralds, turquoise, coral, rubies, jade and onyx. Makers also created rings out of diamonds during this period. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Deco rings from some of the world's top dealers.