1pc Dazzling 3 Carat Asscher Cut Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
This sparkling asscher cut diamond is a truly remarkable gem. With a carat weight of 3 carats, it
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Diamond
3 Carat Asscher Diamond
4.78 Carat Asscher & Tapered Baguette Diamond Platinum 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 4.78 carat Asscher-cut - I color - VS1 clarity - diamond three stone engagement ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond VS Clarity H Color
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond VS Clarity H Color
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing and clear asscher cut diamond certified by GIA VS CLARITY H COLOR EXCELLENT CUT
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2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
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Diamond
GIA Certified 3 Carat Asscher Fancy Yellow Diamond with pavé
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GIA Certified 3 Carat Asscher Fancy Yellow Diamond with pavé
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Embrace unparalleled elegance with this GIA Certified 3 Ct Asscher Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
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Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3/4 Carat Asscher Cut Platinum Pendant
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3/4 ct Diamond set in 4 prong low basket. 18" platinum chain with a safety lock. Diamond GIA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3/4 Carat Asscher Cut Platinum Pendant
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3/4 ct Diamond set in 4 prong low basket. 18" platinum chain with a safety lock. Diamond GIA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 3.47ct Asscher Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Timeless Estate GIA 3.47ct Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Anniversary 3 Stone Platinum Ring. This
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings
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Tacori Asscher Cut Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tacori Asscher Cut Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Chicago, IL
TACORI 18K White Gold Simply Tacori 1.56 ct Asscher Cut Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring
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2010s American Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Asscher Blue Sapphire Solitaire Ring Center, 3/4 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite rustic style ring is impressive in its Organic appeal, featuring a natural blue asscher
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
4.20 Ct 3 Row Asscher Cut 'Square Emerald Cut' Diamond Anniversary Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Asscher Cut (Square Emerald Cut) Diamonds Set in Shared Prong Mode. The diamonds are VS Clarity E to F
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2010s American Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
5.31 Ct 3 Row Asscher Cut 'Square Emerald Cut' Diamond Anniversary Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Asscher Cut (Square Emerald Cut) Diamonds Set in Shared Prong Mode. The diamonds are VS Clarity E to F
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2010s American Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
White Gold Diamond Eternity Band 18k Asscher .60ctw Comfort Wedding Ring Sz6 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .60ctw
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 3 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold necklace; part of
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA White Diamond Asscher Cut Dangle Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3 carat white diamond asscher cuts. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. GIA certificates are
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Stunning Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Bracelet in Platinum 950
Located in Lucerne, CH
-cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.50 carats and 3 Asscher-cut diamonds of
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2.4 Carat Asscher Cut 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Exquisite lady’s engagement ring in 18KT white gold featuring 3 Asscher cut diamonds with the
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20th Century American Victorian Engagement Rings
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Diamond, White Gold
Platinum 3-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring Asscher Cut Diamond
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted Platinum Engagement Ring, Asscher Cut White Diamond 2.59ct H color, SI2 clarity
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Early 2000s South African Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.64 Carat F/VS1 Asscher Cut 3 stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum three stone diamond ring consisting of one asscher cut diamond weighing 1.64 carats. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
3 Carat Aquamarine Red Agate and Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By carpenter and sons
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
A beautiful look inspired by modern design, this ring has a 3 carat aquamarine Asscher cut center
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Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Agate, Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18 Karat White Gold 3, 18 Carat White Diamond Engagement Ring by Jochen Leën
By Jochen Leën
Located in Antwerp, BE
18K White Gold ring set with a 3,18 Carat White Diamond stone. Asscher cut: 9 x 9 mm This
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 3.01 Carat Assher Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring, GIA, F Color, VVS1 Clarity
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Platinum Asher Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring; Set With 3.01 Ct. Square Asher Emerald Cut Diamond VVS1
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond and Ruby Eternity Wedding Band 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tarzana, CA
mm Diamonds: 3 Carat Asscher cut D VS Rubies: %100 natural not heated 5 carats Could be order in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 3.65 Carat Vintage Asscher Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certified 3.00ct Asscher cut Center Diamond in K color and VVS1 clarity (Very Bright, Near-Flawless) with
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 3 Carat Asscher Cut White Diamond Ring in 18K 2 Tone Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 3.01 ct. G SI1 asscher cut white diamond. Handmade in 18k yellow and white gold. Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Gold
GIA 3.09ct Asscher Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Timeless Estate GIA 3.09ct Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Anniversary 3 Stone Platinum Ring. This
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2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Hammerman Brothers Asscher Cut Diamond 3 Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Hammerman Brothers custom-made Lucida style 3 stone Asscher cut Diamond engagement ring. Triple
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 7.59ct Art Deco Asscher Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Platinum 3 Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
vintage ASSCHER. Square Emerald/Step Cut diamond, weighing a Shy 7carats (6.89ct). N color SI2 clarity
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.31 Carat Sapphire and Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Greenville, DE
A 3 Stone Sapphire and Diamond Ring crafted in Platinum and Featuring (1) Asscher cut royal blue
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2010s Three-Stone Rings
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Sapphire, Platinum
AGL 3.03 Carat No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and Diamond Engagement ring with AGL Certified 2.03ct Step cut Square Shaped Pink Sapphire, Very
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Colombian Emerald and Old European Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Tampa, FL
This magnificent art deco three stone ring hand crafted in platinum features a beautiful 2.14 carat
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 3 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
3 carats with a pair of tapered baguette-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 18 carats white gold.
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2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond
GIA 1.55 Carat 3 Stone Asscher-Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Mellen
Located in New York, NY
This ring centers around a classic asscher cut diamond of 1.55 carats G VS2 bezel set and flanked
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
GIA 5.35 Carat Asscher Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtaking Estate HANDMADE PLATINUM (stamped) Asscher cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement ring
Category
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3/4 Carat Asscher Cut Platinum Pendant
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3/4 ct Diamond set in 4 prong low basket. 18" platinum chain with a safety lock. Diamond GIA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Platinum
GIA Shy 5 Ct Estate Vintage Asscher Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Wedding Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtaking Estate Handmade Platinum (stamped) Asscher Diamond Three-Stone Engagement ring. The
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
GIA 13.21ct Step cut Square Green Emerald Diamond 3 Stone Plat 18k YG Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and Timeless 3 Stone Engagement Anniversary Ring with GIA 11.27ct Square Green Emerald
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Asscher Cut Diamond Ring 3 Carats
Located in Wimberley, TX
Standing out from typical modern cut stones, the Asscher cut diamond has more fire and internal
1.50 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum 3 Stone Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum custom made 3 stone ring consisting of 1 asscher cut diamond weighing 1.50 carats having a
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
3 carat face up Asscher Pie cut diamond with invisible set ruby halo
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Piecut diamond invisible set diamond ring 3 carat face up mix shape diamond placed side to side
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.57 Carat GIA Cert Asscher Cut Diamond Platinum 3 Stone Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum custom made 3 stone ring consisting of 1 Asscher cut diamond weighing 1.57 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
3 Carat Tourmaline and Diamond Earrings
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These classic and beautiful tourmaline and diamond earrings have a wonderful contrast of that
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Early 2000s American Modern Stud Earrings
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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings
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Diamond, Platinum
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$176,231
W 0.42 in D 0.35 in L 0.45 in
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3 Carat Asscher Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 3 carat asscher diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a 3 carat asscher diamond may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A 3 carat asscher diamond from Antinori Fine Jewels, J. Birnbach and Roman Malakov — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a asscher cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut and baguette cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 3 carat asscher diamond, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a 3 Carat Asscher Diamond?
On average, a 3 carat asscher diamond at 1stDibs sells for $19,190, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $2,500,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 rings, vintage 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 rings, vintage 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.
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