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Split Shank Rectangle Emerald Cut Blue Aquamarine 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
surprise row of diamond accents on the bridge completes this glamorous look. Ring Information Style: Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold 0.20tcw Retractable Diamond Band Ring Brilliant Round Cut Trendy Full
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our versatile and trendy Flexible Emerald Band Ring, a 3-in-1 masterpiece designed to
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Silvorra Handcrafted Natural Emerald Ruby Bypass Diamond 925 Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
horizontal row of square-cut rubies, measuring 3 mm and 2 x 2 mm, and totaling 1.7 carats of rich color. Pave
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Baguette Diamond Channel Set Classic Style Wedding Band Ring in Platinum 950
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning band features a row of baguette cut G color VS clarity diamonds secured in a channel
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Square Shape Green Tsavorite Diamond Classic Half Eternity Band Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Style: Art-deco Total weight: 10.00 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3-8 available Center
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Baguette Diamond GIA Certified 11.01 Carat Australian Black Opal Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds in a platinum setting. Latest of my creations. A breathtaking Art Deco Inspired Australian Black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Transitional Cut Diamond (Approx. 1.9-Carats) Box-Prong Set Dome Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
complemented by two rows of dazzling accent diamonds—round brilliant and baguette cuts—meticulously set on
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18K White Gold 2.40ct Squared Ruby 0.21ct Diamond Invisible Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Fine contemporary and precious fashion band ring in a contemporary invisible design. 3 rows of Very
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Open-Close Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
stacking or wearing solo with bold sophistication. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Tsavorite and Diamond Classic Half Eternity Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamonds, this 18k gold ring is a vision of glimmering elegance. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz Citrine Diamond and Onyx Antique Style Cocktail Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamonds. Each side is highlighted by drop shaped yellow citrine. 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Information Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Classic Half Eternity Band Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamonds, this 18k gold ring is a vision of glimmering elegance. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kabana Natural Diamond, Opal Enamel 14 Karat Cocktail Ring In Stock
By Kabana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Kabana Natural Diamond, Opal & Enamel 14 Karat Cocktail Ring In Stock This exquisite Kabana
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Classic Half Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
brilliant cut diamonds. Here is a ring you will fall in love for an eternity. Ring Information Style: Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern 18 K Gold 4.26 karat Green Tourmaline 0.10 Karat Diamonds Sapphires Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Diamonds 3 Karats Yellow Sapphires 4.26 Karats Green Tourmaline Cocktail Ring
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Go...

GIA 4.70 Carat Antique Vintage Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
accented by 2 rows of Near-colorless G-H, VS-SI clarity Old Single cut Diamonds. Estimated total weight is
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Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Antique Ring 2ct Sapphire 2.8 ct Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.5 US /4.9gr
Located in SE
Cluster ring in solid 14K Rose Gold holding three rows of 32 Diamonds and a natural Blue Sapphire
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1930s Antique 1.52 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The Art Deco style ring displays a stunning feature 1.02ct
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Oscar Heyman Vintage Cocktail Ring Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
arrangement of rubies and diamonds. The center showcases three rows of rectangular, channel-set rubies in a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Old Mine Diamond Natural Sapphire Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Deco - Victorian Wedding Engagement Ring. The oval panel design in Platinum is gorgeous. In
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Platinum, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Eternity Ring Natural Sapphire Full Eternity Band Ring Stacking EverydayRing
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
perfect for anniversary rings or engagement rings. This dazzling ring features endless row of 54 pieces of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

18K Eternity Ring Natural Sapphire Full Eternity Band Ring Stacking EverydayRing
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
perfect for anniversary rings or engagement rings. This dazzling ring features endless row of 54 pieces of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond (Approx. 0.6-Carats) Micropave-Set Intertwining Eternity Band, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite infinity band features two intertwining rows of meticulously set micropavé diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Halo 14K Yellow Gold GIA Certified 1.95 Carat Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco inspired gallery, as well as the remainder of the ring's shank. The ring is finished with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Onyx Pendant on Modern Gold Diamond Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking Art Deco platinum black onyx pendant necklace on a white gold diamond chain. The
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

French 1928 Boucheron Diamonds Fine Pearls Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace consisting of 4 rows of round pearls white orient, in fall. Two platinum spacers with
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 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
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Frosted Carved Rock Crystal Ring
Located in New York, NY
frosted rock crystal panels framing a wave of stepped rows of diamonds (5.20 carats; GH-SI) ending in a
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

STATEMENT Paris, Art Deco Ring Stairway 3 Rows Diamonds Pink Gold 0, 60 Carat
Located in PARIS, FR
Ring Stairway 3 rows in 18K pink gold, set with 117 brilliant-cut diamonds quality G-VS, for 0,60
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A French Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring, mounted in satin finished platinum. This very chic ring
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.60 Carat GIA 3 Row Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
2.60 Carat "Katelyn" 3 Row Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel We know it can be
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Brilliant Cut Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Platinum Brilliant Cut Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring. A classy brilliant cut diamond cluster
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

18 carat gold ring decorated with gadroons set with 3 rows of diamonds
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
clients une entière satisfaction que ce soit une jolie bague Art Déco, un collier Napoléon III, un
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

0.85 Carat 3 Row Diamond Wedding Band in 14 Karat White Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
diamond ring, this 3 row diamond ring is a true beauty. Set with different sized diamonds totaling 0.85
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Spessartine Malaia Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond Halo, Art Deco Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
ring is a row of diamonds having a total weight of approximately 1/3 carat total. The quality of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Templier Art Deco 1.61 Carat, F-G Color, Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Calabasas, CA
1.61 carats, color: F-G, clarity: VS2, surrounded by 2 rows of round bezel-set diamonds and 3 rows of
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Large Natural Citrine Diamond Art Deco Style Ring 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
setting is Art Deco style. It has 6, fine claws that hold the gemstone securely and there are 3 rows of
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Art Deco style 18 ct white gold sapphire and diamond panel ring
Located in Dordogne, FR
A hallmarked 18ct gold white gold, sapphire and diamond Art Deco style panel ring. The ring being
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fantastic Art Deco Ring With 20 Brilliant-cut Diamonds, 14K White Gold
Located in rijssen, NL
over 3 rows. The ring head has a beautiful framework on the long sides. The gold grade of 585 can be
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Swiss Blue Topaz and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of diamonds and another row of white round brilliant diamonds. It has been entirely handmade by our
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

Antique .50 Carats Diamonds Gold Palladium Fashion Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
A wonderful antique fashion ring featuring 3 rows of transitional and single cut diamonds weighing
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Palladium, Yellow Gold

Picchiotti HRD Certified 5.05 Carat Radiant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in Valenza, IT
A singular ring designed around a superb 5.05 carat radiant diamond embedded in a softly shaped
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.78 Carat Round Diamond Emerald Cluster Ring White Gold Natalie Barney
By Natalie Barney
Located in Crows Nest, NSW
This eternally glamorous, ready-to-wear French Art Deco style ring features eight luminous oval cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.5cts Ooak Cushion Cut Natural Black&White Diamond Statement Ring in Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
elements combine delicately into perfection. The ring features a triple-row black diamond pave band
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Diamond Sparkling Keeper Band Ring 375 Purity Heavy
Located in Camelford, GB
ring has a thick sturdy shank hence ideal if resizing needed Gemstones: 3 rows of round cut white
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

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
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
and diamond cluster ring. Royal blue oval sapphire, encased in a fine bezel, surrounded by two rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Midcentury 14 Karat Tourmaline, Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Truly reflecting the Retro / Art Deco era, in a bold dramatic look as far as both the color
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Ruby, 14k 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
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

The White Sapphire Trapezoid Ring, Silver, Step Cut
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Details: With a graduating row of white trapezoid sapphires, this ring is perfect for all
Category

2010s European Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver

The White Sapphire Trapezoid Ring, Silver, Step Cut
By LeBlanc Jewellery
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Details: With a graduating row of white trapezoid sapphires, this ring is perfect for all
Category

2010s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Silver

Midcentury Platinum Diamond Eternity Band
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Midcentury Triple Row Diamond Eternity Band was constructed in a Tiara-inspired pattern - The
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond 3-Row Half Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Art Deco Platinum Half Eternity Band with 3 Rows of single cut diamonds! #R0332 Metal: Platinum
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1 Carat 3-Row Antique Singlecut Diamond Platinum Ring, circa 1930s
Located in Addison, TX
Description: This piece is a 1930s Art Deco era Platinum wedding band with 1.0 cttw Antique Single
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring Platinum Anniversary Band 3 Row Sz 7 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco 900 platinum diamond band (circa 1920s to 1930s). 30 single cut
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

3-Row Staggered Diamond Eternity Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies diamond 3 row staggered eternity ring, containing 63 round full cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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Art Deco 3 Row Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art deco 3 row diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 35 antique edition and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an art deco 3 row 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating an art deco 3 row diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc., Shlomit Rogel and TJD are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also single cut and marquise cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an art deco 3 row diamond ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Art Deco 3 Row Diamond Ring?

The price for an art deco 3 row diamond ring starts at $750 and tops out at $21,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,973.

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.