3 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Bezel Set in Platinum Ring
Located in Houston, TX
3 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Bezel Set in Platinum Ring Make a bold yet refined statement with this
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
3 Carat Radiant Cut
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
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
GIA Certified 3 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
$100,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A luxurious masterpiece featuring a stunning 3-carat Flawless F Color Radiant-cut Diamond
Category
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
3 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
a modern touch. At its center lies a stunning 3.01-carat Radiant Cut diamond, GIA certified Fancy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Fancy Yellow VS2 Clarity GIA Three Stone Engagement
Located in New York, NY
engagement ring! Center Diamond: 3.10 Carat Radiant cut, VS2 clarity, GIA certified. Side Diamonds: 0.51cts
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
3-carat radiant cut diamond. With its fancy yelllow color and VS1 clarity, this diamond radiates
Category
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
3 Carat GIA Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful radiant cut diamond set in a timeless custom made mounting. 3.18 carat center H VS1
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
3 Carat Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
3.31 Carat Light Yellow (W-X) VS2 Clarity Radiant Cut Diamond 0.44 Carats of White Rounds GIA
Category
2010s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Scarselli 3 carat VIVID Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
From the collection of Scarselli, this exceptional 3.05 carat Radiant Cut Natural Fancy vivid
Category
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA 5.02 Carat Radiant-Cut 3 Stone Diamond and Platinum Ring
$216,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 5.02 Carat Radiant-Cut 3 Stone Diamond and Platinum Ring
By Mellen
Located in New York, NY
This scintillating ring features a GIA certified 5.02 carat rectangular radiant-cut F color VS1
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 3 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
a stunning piece of luxury jewelry: a magnificent 3-carat GIA-certified fancy intense yellow
Category
2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.43 Carat 'total weight' Radiant Cut Diamond 3-Stone Channel Ring in Platinum
Located in Palm Beach, FL
1.43 Carat (total weight) Princess Cut Diamond Three-Stone Channel Ring set in Platinum. Diamonds
Category
20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.22 Carat Fancy Yellow-Green Radiant Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 2.22 carat fancy yellow-green radiant cut diamond three-stone ring. Featuring two
Category
2010s Hong Kong Modern Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Radiant Cut Stud Earrings
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
3-carat total weight fancy light yellow diamond stud earrings in 18k gold. Centering two radiant
Category
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.17 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring GIA VS1
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
yellow radiant-cut diamond. Sidled by two white trapezoid-cut diamonds (1.00 TCW), adding to the
Category
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
GIA Certified 2 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
a GIA certified 2.01 carat fancy vivid yellow radiant cut diamond center stone. Flanked by two half
Category
2010s North American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3 Carat Total Radiant Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold
$36,000
W 0.43 in L 0.45 in
GIA Certified 3 Carat Total Radiant Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
3 carat total radiant cut natural diamond stud earrings. Set in 18k white gold with a round-cut
Category
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.28 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Carats - Color: Fancy Yellow - Cut: Radiant - Clarity: VS2-SI1 - Measurements: 5.3-5.1 x 4.5 MM White
Category
2010s North American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, White Gold
Natural Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Wailea, HI
Mounted in 18k yellow gold with full cuts that has a total weight of 1.12 carats. 3 Yellow
Category
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
3 Ct Fancy Light Yellow Radiant-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA SCARSELLI VVS1
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
A 3-carat diamond engagement ring with a GIA-certified VVS1 fancy light yellow center stone
Category
2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 5.07 Carat I VS2 Radiant Cut Diamond Plat Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Boston, MA
& Low platinum 3-stone ring. The 5.07 carat radiant cut center diamond is accented by 2 half-moon shaped
Category
2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
3ct Fancy Yellow Elongated Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This 3-carat Fancy Yellow radiant-cut diamond engagement ring is a stunning combination of rarity
Category
2010s Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.09 Carat 3 Stone Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat in Stock
$7,196Sale Price|20% Off
2.09 Carat 3 Stone Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 2.09ctw 3 Stone Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Raymond Lee Jewelers in Boca
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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
Category
2010s American Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Scarselli 3 Plus Fancy Vivid Yellow Natural Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring GIA
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
engagement ring from Scarselli features an over 3 carat fancy vivid yellow radiant cut diamond with GIA
Category
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
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GIA Certified 9.32 Carat Natural Emerald Radiant Cut 3 Stone Ring
Located in LA, CA
Spectacular GIA Certified 9.32 Carat Natural Emerald Radiant Cut 3 Stone Ring Setting: Platinum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Emerald, Platinum
3 Carat GIA Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond 950 Platinum Ring
Located in Tarzana, CA
Center: 3 ct GIA Fancy Yellow VVS1 Side diamonds: 4.50 carat Radiant D VS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
3.87 Carat Natural Emerald Radiant Cut 3 Stone Ring W/ Trapezoid Side Stones
Located in LA, CA
Spectacular Natural 3.87 Carat Emerald Radiant Cut 3 Stone Ring W/ Trapezoid Side Stones Setting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Emerald, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.73 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Gold 3 Stone Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Center Stone Shape: Radiant Center Stone Clarity: VVS1 Center Stone Carat Weight: 2.73 Center Stone
Category
2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
3 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
3 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring. Beautiful diamond engagement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Radiant Cut 3-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Center stone is a GIA certified 5.01 carat F color Si2 clarity. Set in a hand made platinum ring
Category
2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Earrings 3+ Carats
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
From J. Birnbach. Mesmerizingly gorgeous Radiant Cut diamonds in Natural Fancy Intense Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.03 Carat Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
A simple and elegant 3 Stone Natural GIA Certified 3.03 Carat Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond 3 Stone
Category
2010s American Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified Natural 3 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A GIA Certified Natural 3.07 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Rectangular Radiant Cut Diamond Ring An
Category
2010s American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural 2.00 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond 3 Stone 18-Karat Engagement Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Natural 2.00 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring This 18k White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.08 Carat Radiant-Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Jewels By Viggi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
3-stone engagement ring, 2.08 carat Radiant-cut F color diamond GIA certified SI2 clarity, .49
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Ideal Cut Radiant 3 stones Ring w/ half moon made from 18k Yellow Gold w/1.36 ct
Located in רמת גן, IL
Ideal cut Radiant 3 stones ring with half moons made from 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Ring w/1.36
Category
2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scarselli 18k & Platinum Earrings 3 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Each GIA
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
From the outstanding Scarselli's Intense Yellow diamonds collection, these matching radiant cut 3
Category
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
3.00 Carat Radiant Shape Tanzanite & Diamond Ring In Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
Indulge in the captivating allure of this breathtaking ring, showcasing a mesmerizing 3-carat
Category
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.50 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Ring part 2
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This ring is just breathtaking. One of my favorite shapes a 3 carat square radiant cut displays so
Category
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond
GIA Certified 3.50 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Ring part 1
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This ring is just breathtaking. One of my favorite shapes a 3 carat square radiant cut displays so
Category
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond
3 Stone GIA Certified Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and classic handmade ring showcases a GIA certified 4.49 carat radiant cut yellow
Category
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
3 Carat Radiant-Cut GIA Certified Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
GIA Certified Perfect “D” Color 3ct Radiant-Cut Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring One of the
Category
2010s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Hoop Earrings
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Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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By Michael Kneebone
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2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
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Sapphire, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold
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Located in Dallas, TX
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21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings
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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
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Blue Diamond
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Located in New York, NY
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1990s Modern Cocktail Rings
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Located in South Pasadena, CA
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Vintage 1960s Modern Engagement Rings
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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
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20th Century French Cocktail Rings
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Early 2000s Burmese Modern Cocktail Rings
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3 Carat Radiant Cut For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the 3 carat radiant cut you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 48 vintage editions and 541 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 3 carat radiant cut may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A 3 carat radiant cut from Mark Broumand, Roman Malakov and J. Birnbach — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 3 carat radiant cut of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 520, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a radiant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut and round cut alternatives. Finding a 3 carat radiant cut for sale for women should be easy, but there are 217 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a 3 Carat Radiant Cut?
Prices for a 3 carat radiant cut can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $724 and can go as high as $2,500,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $28,625.
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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