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Platinum Diamond Art Deco Cluster Cocktail Ring - Transitional .47ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 2 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $80 or Down 1/2 a size for $60 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
color with VS1 clarity. The center stone is accentuated by dazzling round cut diamond accents. The ring
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
each and the sapphires measure approx 4pts each. 12 sapphires and 12 diamonds. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Unique Chevron Wedding Ring 14k Gold Natural Diamond 3 Tone Geometric Ring Band.
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique Chevron Wedding Ring 14k Gold Natural Diamond 3 Tone Geometric Ring Band. Total Carat Weight
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
flanked by diamonds on both the top and bottom, while additional diamonds encircle the entire band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

GIA Certified 2 Carat Radiant Hidden Halo Pave Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamond ring is a magnificent, radiant diamond weighing 2.01, showcasing a pristine G and SI1. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.45 Carat GIA Certified Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous platinum ring from the Art Deco era, is centered with a sparkling GIA certified old
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring .75 Carat
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Ring .75ct Size 3.75 3 diamonds each @ .25 cts each for a
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1920 s Art Deco 18ct Gold Platinum French Sapphire, Coral Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
pattern, adorned with natural diamonds. The centrepiece of the ring boasts a gorgeous bow-shaped design
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Emerald Hidden Halo Pave Band Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamond ring is a magnificent emerald diamond weighing 1.5 , showcasing a pristine H and VS1. The artistry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Unisex Two Tone Gold Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Ring Art Deco 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K Unisex two Tone Gold Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Ring Shape: Three stone ring Finger
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Art Deco 8.08ct Star Sapphire Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k, American. Set in an elegantly engraved 18k white gold Art Deco ring, the
Category

Vintage 1920s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond, 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This beautiful solitaire ring holds and old mine cut diamond that measures 50pts. The stone is set
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Art Deco 1.81 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K and Platinum
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have a stunning diamond and sapphire Art Deco era cocktail ring. The 18K Yellow Gold band
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 0.80 Carat Emerald Hidden Halo Pave Band Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly poised at the center of This exquisite diamond ring is a magnificent emerald diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

.50 Carat Art Deco Diamond Filigree Dome Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Two stone diamond dome engagement ring. Set with 2 Old European shape diamonds with a total weight
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Blue Topaz Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Step Shoulder Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Step into a realm of timeless elegance with our exquisite Blue Topaz Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 0.97 Carat Emerald Hidden Halo Pave Band Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly poised at the center of This exquisite diamond ring is a magnificent emerald diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.80 Carat Radiant Hidden Halo Pave Band Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamond ring is a magnificent, radiant diamond weighing 1.80 carats, showcasing a pristine I and VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Three Stone French Cut Diamond with Blue Sapphire Cocktail Vintage Style Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Glimmering with diamonds and drama, this vintage-inspired Art Deco style ring will have heads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
1963. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Cluster Dimensions: 12x10mm Weight: 3.3g
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Art Deco Style Target Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art-Deco engagement ring is completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone of yellow sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

GIA-Certified 0.50ct Natural Round Diamond Seven-Stone Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Design Inspiration: Combining Art Deco structure with timeless romance, this ring pays homage to the
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1920s, Art Deco Fancy Diamond Platinum Wedding Band, Eternity Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
exquisite antique platinum diamond wedding ring is a true work of art, meticulously handcrafted with an
Category

Early 20th Century European Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.01 carat Pink Sapphire Art Deco Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Platinum, American. Perfectly Art Deco, Perfectly pink! This finely detailed
Category

Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Deco Ruby Emerald Diamond Pagoda Ring 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Art Deco pagoda Emerald and Ruby ring was all the rage during the early 1930's. The 1930's
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Ring Size 5 IGI Certified
Located in Media, PA
Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond Ring Size 5 – 1ct Total, Lab Center & 14 Natural Diamonds, SI1–SI2
Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Three Stone Octagon Shape Emerald Cut Blue Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
platinum 950 is underwired to make it a perfect wedding fit. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Prong Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Pearl Ring Moi et Toi 14k Gold Sz 9 Engagement Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era diamond & cultured pearl 'moi et toi' ring crafted in 14k
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Vintage Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s
Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Diamond Art Deco Ring - Mine Cut .30ctw Vintage Milgrain Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Red Ruby Diamonds Vintage Style Vertical Three Stone 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A vintage inspired Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring. This yellow gold ring is set vertically to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Wedding Band 950 Platinum .24ctw Floral Ring Sz 5
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

Vintage 1920s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Wedding Band - 14k Single Cut Vintage Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1920s Art Deco 1.14 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated Art Deco setting is ornamented
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Styled Hexagon GIA Diamond Engagement Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Styled Hexagon Diamond Engagement ring, Tiffany Designer, Thomas
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage 4.50 CTTW Old European Cut Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Art Deco three-stone natural diamond engagement ring. Set in platinum with a hand-carved
Category

20th Century North American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco GIA Diamond Inspired Flower Engagement Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco GIA Diamond Inspired Flower Engagement ring, Tiffany Designer, Thomas
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Square setting Ring. 14k Gold European Cut diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
color: Gold Style: Art deco Amazing Art Deco Solitaire ring. Diamond set in a square table. 14k white
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

14k Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k Euro 1.32ctGIA Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.28 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring Art Deco, circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
engagement ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report certificate for the feature stone, in
Category

Vintage 1930s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14k Gold Ring in Art Deco Style with Central Sapphires and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring in Art Deco style with central sapphires and diamonds. September birthstone
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1ct Natural Pear-Cut Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring–18K WhiteGold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
tone and the diamonds’ pure sparkle. Inspired by Art Deco glamour and modern sophistication, this ring
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Three Stone Rose Moonstone Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Moonstone cocktail three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality. Three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Ring 14k Round Brilliant .10ct Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

9K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.59 carat. (approx.) Total Gram
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Platinum and White Gold .62ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Vintage Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring. The top part of the ring was made mid-century and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring - 18k Round Brilliant .24ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Era: Art Deco Date: 1930s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k 18k European .20ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Metal Content
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

3 Carat Radiant Cut Vivid Pink/Purple Tourmaline Diamond Cluster Platinum Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 3 Carat Radiant Cut Vivid Pinkish Purple Tourmaline Ring. Set in Platinum 950, this semi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Ring -18k European Floral Vintage Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s
Category

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Spinel Tourmaline Diamond Art Deco Ring - 14k Oval 3.25ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $80 or Down 1/2 a size for $60 Era: Art Deco Date
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring 18k European .20ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 3 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s
Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and French Cut Sapphire Three Stone Dinner Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 3.22 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US 3 - 8 Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Filigree 14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Art Deco" style Filigree 14k yellow gold amethyst and diamond ring, 1 round amethyst of gem
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring 18k Euro .26ct Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Orange Sapphire Deco Style Target 14K Gold Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This Art-Deco engagement ring is completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone of yellow sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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