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Marquise Diamond Halo Bezel Set Unique and Elegant Engagement Ring - "Ola"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Marquise-shaped diamond, bezel setting ring - Classic and Elegant. This list is for the engagement
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Oval Moissanite Diamond Halo Unique Floral Three Ring Set "Minimal Lily"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Floral oval Moissanite with diamond halo unique engagement ring set - Minimal Lily. This list is
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Oval Moissanite Dainty Engagement Ring with Round Diamonds Band - Candy pop
Located in Hertsliya, IL
with care. An original design by Silly Shiny Diamonds. Details: * Center stone shape: Oval. * Center
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Round Moissanite Engagement Ring Set with Diamond Rind Guard Harper Charlotte
Located in Hertsliya, IL
ring and ring guard. Handmade with care. An original design by Silly Shiny Diamonds. Details
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

1930s 1.77ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18ct&Plat
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This beautifully sparkly solitaire ring holds an earlier generation Round Brilliant Cut Diamond
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Starts Heart Round Moissanite Diamond Halo Three Ring Set Destiny Iceland
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Round Moissanite Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, diamond hearts, and infinity twist shank. Destiny
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Pear Moissanite Unique Diamond Halo Engagement Two Rings set "Double Bliss"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful pear Moissanite diamond double halo unique engagement ring, 'Double Bliss' with matching
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

1.5 carat Pear Diamond Twist Shank Halo Engagement Ring Set Romeo
Located in Hertsliya, IL
This captivating engagement ring features a stunning 1.5-carat pear-shaped diamond center stone
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Pink Tourmaline Diamonds Unique 18k Engagement Two Ring Set - "Lily Flower"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Unique "Lily flower" tourmaline & diamond engagement ring with matching leaves and gold diamond
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Emerald Cut 0.70 carat Diamond Dainty and Elegant Engagement ring, Charlotte
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Capture her heart with this timeless Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement ring, Charlotte. With its
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Marquise Moissanite, Diamond Halo Bezel Set Unique, Elegant Engagement Ring, Ola
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Marquise-shaped moissanite, bezel set, with a natural diamond halo - Classic and Elegant Ring
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

.50 Carat Diamond Ruby Antique Engagement Fashion Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
A unique Art Deco diamond and ruby 3-stone Antique engagement or fashion ring that features .50ct
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stars Heart Unique Round Moissanite with Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Destiny
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Unique Round Moissanite and diamond Halo Engagement Ring, diamond hearts, and infinity twist shank
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Teal Sapphire Diamond Halo Loop Unique Engagement Two Ring Set, Bliss
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Unique Pear Teal Sapphire & Diamond Halo Wedding & Engagement Two Rings Set - "Bliss" - Green
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

2.5cts Ooak Cushion Cut Natural Black&White Diamond Statement Ring in Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This One Of a Kind black diamond ring is ready to be shipped to you, so you can have it in a short
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Fashion Rings

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White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Yellow Gold .75ct Natural Tourmaline Diamond .3t.c.w Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
white diamonds surrounding the center. This piece is a true everyday timeless halo engagement ring
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2010s Canadian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Floral Multi Shaped Natural Black Diamond Oval Cut Engagement Ring - 2.6 Ct
Located in רמת גן, IL
-Total Carat Weight: 2.6 Carats -14K White Gold -Size: Resizable Notes: - All diamonds are natural
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold 1.25 Cttw Diamond Wishbone Keeper Ring 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
ring has a sturdy shank hence ideal if resizing needed Gemstones: 3 rows of round cut white diamonds in
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20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Diamond Sparkling Keeper Band Ring 375 Purity Heavy
Located in Camelford, GB
HEAVY GOLD DIAMOND ENCRUSTED SIGNET / KEEPER RING DETAILS Material: 9ct 375/000 Heavy Yellow Gold This
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20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold 1.25 Cttw Diamond Wishbone Keeper Ring 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
ring has a sturdy shank hence ideal if resizing needed Gemstones: 3 rows of round cut white diamonds in
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20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Morganite Diamond Halo Loop Unique and Delicate Engagement Ring Bliss
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful pear morganite & diamond unique engagement ring - Bliss. Handmade with care. An original
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

1.5CT Oval GIA Diamond Bezel Set Hidden Halo, Unique Engagement Ring Urban
Located in Hertsliya, IL
gold. ♥ Ring sizes: 3 - 11. Shanie, Original design & handmade by Silly Shiny Diamonds
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2010s Asian Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Vintage 9ct White Gold 1.0 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
WHITE GOLD SPARKLING DIAMOND LARGE CLUSTER RING DETAILS Material: 9ct 375/000 White Gold This ring has
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20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 9ct White Gold 1.0 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
WHITE GOLD SPARKLING DIAMOND LARGE CLUSTER RING DETAILS Material: 9ct 375/000 White Gold This ring has
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20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

10k White Gold 1ct Natural Green Tourmaline Diamond .28t.c.w Halo Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
pieces of natural round diamonds surrounding the center stone which forms a domed flower shape. The
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2010s Canadian Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, White Gold

Oval Blue sapphire Diamonds Engagement Two Ring set, Candy pop + Artemis
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Unique oval blue sapphire and diamonds Two Engagement Rings set - candy pop + Artemis. Sapphire is
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Pear Moissanite with Diamond Halo Twist Shank Wedding Three Ring Set, "Iceland"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Pear Moissanite with diamond halo and infinity twist shank engagement ring - with diamond ring
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

0.5 Carat Oval Moissanite with Diamond Halo Floral Engagement Ring Minimal Lily
Located in Hertsliya, IL
ring only. * The center stone in the video is 1.0 carat. Handmade with care. An original design by
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Oval 1.5ct Moissanite Halo Diamond Pave Band Classic and Delicte Engagement Ring
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful Oval Moissanite halo engagement ring with diamond pave band. This list is for the
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Oval Moissanite Diamond Dots Band Engagement Three Rings Set Artemis Candy pop
Located in Hertsliya, IL
set. Handmade with care. An original design by Silly Shiny Diamonds. Details: * Center stone shape
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Stunning and stand out sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

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

Natural Fancy Diamond Ring Vivid Orange Pink Green Cluster Signet 18 Karat Gold
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
Natural Fancy Color Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This one of a kind Ring features
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2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Size L 5.75 750 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
offer is this gorgeous 18CT GOLD DIAMOND SOLITAIRE BUTTERFLY ENGAGEMENT RING DETAILS Material: 18ct 750
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Marquise Peridot and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Marquise Peridot and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Stunning and classic
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Hemera Cluster Ring, Blue Sapphire Diamond .4t.c.w
Located in Toronto, ON
solid yellow gold, features seven natural sapphires and twelve white diamonds. A perfect ring for your
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2010s Canadian Art Deco Wedding Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Diamond Target Ring Modelled in 18 Carat White Gold and Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Such an exquisite Contemporary target ring featuring a 1.15ct European Cut Diamond in the centre in
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

14k Yellow Gold Small Rose Blossom Engagement Ring, Pink Sapphire Diamond SI
Located in Toronto, ON
diamonds over the tapered weave ring shank. A hidden heart pattern is made on the inner ring shank while we
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2010s Canadian Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Size O1/2 7.5 750
Located in Camelford, GB
ring Gems: Old Round cut sparkling white natural diamonds x 1 All stones are exceptional and very
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Pear Blue Sapphire Loop Diamond Halo Unique Engagement Two Ring Set - Bliss
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful pear blue sapphire & diamond halo engagement two ring set. * The list is for the two ring
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Zambiavn Emerald 1.75 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic yet bold art deco inspired cocktail ring. Deep rich green center emerald cut stone 1.75
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

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White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 750 Size I 1/2 4.5
Located in Camelford, GB
thick and sturdy shank hence ideal if resizing needed Style: Classic Art Deco style Diamond Solitaire
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Ceylon Sapphire 1.98 Carat Diamonds Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic yet bold art deco inspired cocktail ring. Strong deep blue sapphire center emerald cut
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring Size L 5.75 750 950
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD AND 950 PLATINUM DIAMOND BYPASS TRILOGY ENGAGEMENT RING 18CT GOLD AND 950 PLATINUM DIAMOND
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Oval Pink Sapphire and Diamonds Engagement Ring and Ring Guard Isabella Danielle
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Natural Pink Sapphire oval, Art Deco Luxurious and natural diamonds engagement ring with a
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2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

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

0.70 carat Pear Moissanite Halo Twist Shank Engagement Ring Iceland Ring Guard
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Pear Moissanite with diamond halo and infinity twist shank engagement ring with ring guard "Iceland
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Diamond Sapphire Cluster Statement Ring 375 Purity Size O 7.25
Located in Camelford, GB
-taking ring, all natural mined stones. Style: Classic Accented Solitaire Art Deco Style Ring Age: Vintage
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20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Pink Morganite Twist Shank Band Engagement Ring "Iceland" Ring Guard
Located in Hertsliya, IL
ring and ring guard. Hand made with care. An original design by Silly Shiny Diamonds. Details
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Size O1/2 7.5 750 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
needed Style: Classic Art Deco Twist style Diamond Solitaire ring Gems: Round cut sparkling white natural
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Late 20th Century Greek Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14ct Gold Alexandrite Diamond Keeper Cluster Ring 585 Size Q1/2 8.5
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD CHRYSOBERYL ALEXANDRITE AND DIAMOND KEEPER STYLE RING DETAILS Material: Solid 14ct (585/000
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20th Century Russian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Alexandrite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold Diamond Sapphire Trilogy Bypass Engagement Ring Size T 9.75
Located in Camelford, GB
GOLD SAPPHIRE DIAMOND BYPASS TRILOGY ENGAGEMENT RING Crafted from solid 18ct Yellow Gold (750/000
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20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

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

Big Pear Pink Morganite Twist Shank Band Engagement Ring "Iceland" Ring Guard
Located in Hertsliya, IL
ring and ring guard. Hand made with care. An original design by Silly Shiny Diamonds. Details
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold

Oval Cut Sapphire Diamonds Engagement Ring, Antique Wedding Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Engagement Ring, Art Deco Antique Sapphire Wedding Ring, Diamond Engagement Ring Blue Sapphire Promise Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring 750 950 Size O 1/2
Located in Camelford, GB
offer is this gorgeous 18CT GOLD AND 950 PLATINUM DIAMOND TRILOGY ENGAGEMENT RING DETAILS Material
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Old European Cut Brown Diamond Platinum/18 Karat Gold Ring of English Origin
Located in Aurora, Ontario
karat yellow gold and platinum. The ring band has 6 single cut diamonds in total, weighing: 0.06 carat
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Vintage 9ct White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size L1/2 6 375 Purity Heavy
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item: 9CT WHITE GOLD NATURAL DIAMOND CLUSTER RING DETAILS Material: 9ct 375/000
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Late 20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

Euro 1.50 Carat Alexandrite and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
In an Art Deco Inspired Triple-Row Pave design, this Alexandrite & Diamond Ring features a square
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 9ct White Gold 0.5 Cttw Diamond Trilogy Ring Size O1/2 7.5 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
A very special item: 9CT WHITE GOLD CHAMPAGNE DIAMOND TRILOGY RING DETAILS Material: 9ct 375/000
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Late 20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 9k 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.