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Art Deco Style Diamond Platinum Two Row Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Deco Size: 5 3/4 and can be resized Gram weight: 4.78 This stunning modern platinum ring, designed in
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 0.72 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Multi-Row Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering three parallel rows of single and baguette cut diamonds channel set to front Weighing
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3-Row Staggered Diamond Eternity Ring 2.65cts. total weight
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

14k White Gold Art Deco Style 3 Diamonds with 2 Rows of Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The center row has 3 diamonds G-H VS2-SI1 1.70cttw. Ring also contains 14 round diamonds (0.75cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Baguette and Round 3-Row Diamond Wedding Ring 2.50cts. total weight
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold 3 row diamond wedding ring, containing 7 baguette cut diamond weighing 1.00cts. and
Category

2010s American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Estate Platinum Baguette Round Diamond 3 Row Cocktail Ring Band G Vs Sz 5.25
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A gorgeous vintage ring done in platinum and set with larger baguettes and round diamonds. Total
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TJD 0.50 Carat Baguette & Round 14KT Yellow Gold 3-Row Diamond Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
of this triple row ring.
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 2.00 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold 3 Row Full Eternity Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond ring. The ring is crafted from 14-karat gold in your
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Boucheron Art Deco Diamond Coral Platinum Ring C1920
By Boucheron
Located in Firenze, IT
Extremely elegant and rare to find original Art Deco period ring by Boucheron. The ring is centred
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 10K Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 10K gold ring set with a row of rubies and diamonds. There are five rubies and four
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold

Art Deco Triangular Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous diamond ring taken from the Art Deco era. This piece has been crafted from
Category

Early 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum and French Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum half eternity band ring set with seven french cut diamonds (circa 1.12 carat) in a row
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

C.D. Peacock Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular late Art Deco (ca1930s) era diamond and sapphire ring from C. D. Peacock, an
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

0.60ct Diamond Band Ring, H-I Color, Platinum, Intertwining Row
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

Art-Deco Platinum, Diamond and Natural Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely and uniquely designed handmade platinum Art-Deco bombe dome ring is bezel set with
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Afarin Collection 3 Rows Pavé Ruby and Diamond Band Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Afarin Collection 3 Rows Pavé Ruby and Diamond band set in 18K White Gold 23 Round Brilliant Cut
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TJD 2.0 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold 3-Row Anniversary Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
sophistication of this triple row ring.
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Triple Row Eternity Engagement Ring In 18ct White Gold 5.2g
Located in London, GB
Round brilliant diamond twisted pave setting engagement ring wedding band in 18ct white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Amethyst Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
yellow gold is the perfect base of this Art Deco inspired unusual treasure. Ring Information Style: Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Afarin Collection 3 Rows Pavé Sapphire and Diamond Band Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Afarin Collection 3 Rows Pavé Sapphire and Diamond band Set in 18K White Gold. This band is a
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 14K Gold and Platinum Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
A classic Art Deco cocktail ring in 14K gold and platinum containing a vivid pink tourmaline
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Art Deco 1.88 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
prongs in basket bead set with single cut diamonds Flanked by rows of single cut diamonds bead set in
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3 sided Diamond and Sapphire Pave Eternity Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies 2 row diamond pave eternity ring with sapphires pave in the side of the ring
Category

2010s American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing a stunning 18ct Gold Art
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Topped Diamond and Sapphire Ring with 14K Gold Shank
Located in Venice, CA
The spectacular design of this 14k gold and platinum ring is on the cusp of the Art Deco and Retro
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Hexagon Shape Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A striking, almost architectural flavor to this Art Deco inspired target ring. The hexagonal head
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Rectangular Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco design diamond and blue sapphire rectangular target ring in white gold. Centered with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
every time it is worn, this lavishly appealing Art Deco diamond and sapphires engagement ring is the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 6.43 CTW Old European Diamond Ruby Platinum X Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 3.75 carats - M color with VS2 clarity Set with wide
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Aquamarine Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Dome Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
will fall in love with. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 7.10 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco .54 Carats Round Baguette Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Vintage late Art Deco diamond band ring. 12 full cut diamonds in four rows of three
Category

Early 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum and Square Cut Diamond Eternity Band 3ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful diamond eternity band from the Art Deco (ca1930) era! Made of platinum, this feminine
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Baguette and Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Baguette and Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band. This beautiful
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
weighing approx. 0.20 carat in this Art Deco inspired ring. Wear this one on your pointer finger and give
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

3 Karat Rose Sapphires 18 Karat Gold Pink Quartz 0.10 Karat White Diamonds Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
White Diamonds Ring Details: Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Row Cable 18 Karat Rose Gold Pink Quartz
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3-Stone Ring with 4.01 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
diamonds on the shank and fancy diamond gallery under each stone, a true piece of art Halo around each tone
Category

2010s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

3.28 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting our Natural Diamond Cluster Ring, a true marvel of exquisite craftsmanship. This
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2010s North American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Eternity Band Wedding Ring 14K Bluebird Original 1930's New Old Stock
Located in Dearborn, MI
Brand New Genuine Art Deco Original Old Stock Antique from 1930's Eternity Band Wedding Ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

5.87 Carat Apatite and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
of the center stone. The ring shank also has a vertical row of three bezel-set, round-cut diamonds on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Apatite, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Silver

Amwaj 18 Karat White Gold Triple Layer Diamond Ring
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Sparkling streams of diamonds forming 3 multi-color layers in this 18 karat white gold ring. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Jade Saddle Ring with Gold & Diamond Frame GIA Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
away and then set into an ordinary ring mounting with diamonds. Instead, the precious green area was
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 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

Tsavorite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k 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

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k 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
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

New 2.1 Carat Violet Blue Tanzanite & Diamond Cut Sapphire R Gold Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
The ring has 14 oval cut Tanzanite stones measuring approximately 4 x 3 mm. Some are larger and
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Rose 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

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

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

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

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
, estimated as G-H colour VS1 clarity. The use of baguette cuts in the sides of this ring are Art Deco
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 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

New African 5.14 Ct Orange Sapphire Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
white sapphires running down the band in 3 rows on both sides. The ring is sizable and can be done by
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

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
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k ...

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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.