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Art Deco 3.35 CTW No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage 3 Stone Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut ruby weighing 1.58 carats - transparent medium red Natural Burmese in origin
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Filigree 14K Gold Three Stone .80ct tw Ruby Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco 14K white gold filigree ruby ring. The ring features 3 genuine earth mined round pinkish
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
a lovely engagement ring. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 9K Two Tone Gold Total weight
Category

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

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 9K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
charm with a modern twist, making it the perfect symbol of love and beauty. Ring Information Style: Art
Category

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

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold, White Gold

1918 Antique 3 stones Ring Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø US 8.75 / 3.1gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Three - stones Ring hand - made in 1918. In finest used condition after 106 years of
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Natural Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Two Stone Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A fantastic two stone ruby ring features two square shaped red rubies, flanked by six diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Art Deco 3.04ct Diamond Ruby Anniversary Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant platinum anniversary ring from the Art Deco era. The ring is set with sparkling
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K Rose Gold Total weight: 5.00 g. (approx. total weight) Size: US 3 - 8
Category

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

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Three Stone Ruby Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Red ruby three stone ring in 18K gold with diamonds which perfectly goes with your personality
Category

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

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Ruby Vintage Style Filigree Three Stone Ring in 9K Solid Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing our stunning natural ruby three stone filigree ring, a truly captivating piece inspired
Category

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

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

Art Deco 1.10 CTW No Heat Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Toi-Et-Moi Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat white gold Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 9.0 mm and sits 5.0
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Ruby Three Stone Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby Three Stone Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.65
Category

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

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Three Stone Ruby and Clustered Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond ruby three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality. Three stone
Category

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

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Natural Double Ruby Art Deco Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Adorn your fingers with this exquisite Natural Double Ruby Edwardian Style Filigree Solid Gold Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Natural Three Stone Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Three Stone Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.88 carats
Category

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

Materials

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

Three Stone Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Accent Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Accent Ring Set in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.32
Category

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

Materials

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

Natural Ruby Pearl Diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in Solid 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
decorate the face of the ring. A magnificent Art Deco style filigree ring you just won’t be able to stop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold

Natural Ruby Diamond Filigree Three Stone Ring in Solid 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco vintage-style ring. It features a central 3 cascading cluster of round red ruby set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold

Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Vintage Style Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
unforgettable piece that embodies color, charm, and sophistication. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 9K
Category

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

Materials

Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

Antique Ring natural Ruby Emerald Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø6US/ 1.9gr
Located in SE
Ring for every day in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with 3 natural stones : Red Ruby, Green
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Ring natural 0.75ct Ruby 0.3ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6.25 /3.1 gr
Located in SE
Three stones Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand- made in ca. 1920s- 1930s. This design with secure bezel
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Made to order(Solid Gold 10K) Black Opal with ruby Ring. Solid Gold 10K
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gold 10K? 2. Size Ring 6-7-8 USA ? 3. Pls Note. Procress time 14-20 days ( Production ) 4. Express
Category

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

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Zircon, Black Opal, Gold, 10k Gold

Made to order(Solid Gold 10K).Black Opal with Ruby ring. Solid Gold 10K
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring 6-7-8 USA ? 3. Pls Note. Procress time 14-20 days ( Production ) 4. Express shipping free
Category

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

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Zircon, Black Opal, Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.7 gr
Located in SE
stones is 10 mm x 7 mm. Ruby Ø 4 mm /ca 0.4 ct with inclusions and internal flaws visible under x 10
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1964 Nordic Ring 0.3 ct Ruby 0.22ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Elegant Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters holding oval cut natural Rose Red Ruby
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Vintage-Style Ruby & Diamond 3-Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
carat weight 🔷 Setting: Classic 3-Stone Design ⚜️ Metal: Yellow Gold 🏛 Design Inspiration: Art Deco
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 0.92 Carat Ruby Filigree Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
lovely touch. This ruby ring is currently a size 8 & 3/4. Complimentary sizing available. Item number
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 3/4 Carat TCW Modern Diamond & Ruby Target Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Style 3/4 Carat Modern Cut Diamond & Untested Ruby Target Halo Engagement Ring Center is
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond 1.16 carat 3 Cluster Red Rubies Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This stunning cluster baguette and diamond ring has a colour stone border to give it that extra
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unique Art Deco Ruby Emerald Three Stone Style Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unique Art Deco Ruby Emerald Three Stone Style Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald and ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Modern Art Deco Style Ruby Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Our opinion : A ruby-diamond ring in the spirit of art deco, with an intense and vibrant red center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 3 Carat Diamond and Ruby Tablet or Plaque Ring in Platinum, Circa 1925
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This tablet (aka shield) ring is quintessential Art Deco: the strong geometric pattern with open
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1.10 Carat Diamond and Ruby Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stone, ornamented with sixteen tapered baguette cut rubies totaling 0.16ct. The Art Deco cluster
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1.20 Carat Four Stone Diamond Ring with Rubies
Located in New York, NY
approximately 1.20 carat and French cut Rubies weighing a total of approximately 1.20 carat. Size 5 3/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired 1.03 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Style of Art Deco Hallmarks: Stone Weight Engraved Size: 5 3/4 and can be resized Gram weight: 5.17
Category

20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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

18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Ruby Diamond Rectangular Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1920s This exquisite 18ct gold Art Deco
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
and 15.6 mm in width. UK Size N US Size 6 3/4 This ring can be resized using our resizing service
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

1940s Art Deco 1.01 Carat GIA Certified European Cut Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Here is an absolutely amazing and jaw dropping art deco engagement ring. The center diamond is a
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Art Deco Ruby Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco GIA Sapphire Ring, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla is very inspired
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This is a lovely Art Deco style diamond and ruby 14k white gold ring. The ring is set with charming
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Ruby Art Deco Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning ring epitomizes the elegance of vintage Art Deco design, with two round ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold

Opal Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite ring features a central iridescent opal embellished with pretty ruby stone and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 3.41 Carat GIA No Heat Burma Ruby Ring Mounted by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A ravishing natural ruby and diamond Cartier Art Deco engagement ring. An impressive 3.41 carat gem
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Opal Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K White Gold Total weight: 3.50 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Inspired Ruby and Diamond Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
*Motivated to Sell – Please make a Fair Offer* Specifications: main stone: Oval Ruby approx
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco 4.85 Ct Star Ruby, 0.30 Ct Diamond and Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
standard) and the Lisbon import mark (pelican). This impressive Art Deco ring is supplied with an IDGL
Category

20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum

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

2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow 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

Vintage Art Deco Bird Ring Conversion Platinum Sz 8.75 Diamond Sapphire Ruby
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Art Deco era stick pin (circa 1920s to 1930s), the diamond ring is crafted in
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

White Gold Synthetic Ruby Art Deco Men's Ring - 14k Rect Step Vintage Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $35 or Down 1 size for $30 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Style 0.75Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Art Deco Style 0.75Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond 14k White Gold Ring A radiant bright oval
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pink Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
style of this ring is classically Art Deco. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 7.10 Carat Yellow Ceylon Sapphire, Ruby, 9k Rose Gold Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat rose gold and silver set Art Deco dress ring; part of our diverse antique sapphire jewelry
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Silver, Rose Gold

White Gold Lab-Created Ruby Art Deco Men's Ring 14k Rect Step Vintage Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $35 or Down 1 size for $30 Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Hexagon Inspired Ruby Engagement Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Inspired Ruby Engagement ring, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla is
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

American Antique Art Deco 14k Tricolor Gold Burmese Ruby Band, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Antique Art Deco 14k Tricolor Gold Burmese Ruby Band 30s Finger size: 6.5 Width: 8mm
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold

3 carat face Invisible set diamonds with a double halo of ruby & diamonds ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
,EF color diamonds are used This art deco ring is made using natural rubies recut & placed with
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Exquisite Art Deco Style & One of a Kind Ring w/ 1.02ct Rubies and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite Art Deco Style and One of a Kind Ring with 1.02ct Rubies and Diamonds Fancy-Colored Ring
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

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Art Deco Ruby Ring 3 Stone For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art deco ruby ring 3 stone you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 49 vintage editions and 33 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect art deco ruby ring 3 stone among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art deco ruby ring 3 stone over the years, but those made by Royaal Stones Ltd, Emeralds Maravellous and Viva Collection are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and round cut alternatives. Finding an art deco ruby ring 3 stone for sale for women should be easy, but there are 27 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Art Deco Ruby Ring 3 Stone?

The price for an art deco ruby ring 3 stone starts at $538 and tops out at $135,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,850.

A Close Look at Art Deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Art Deco Ruby Ring 3 Stone
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    A variety of stones were used in Art Deco rings. Some commonly used gemstones included sapphires, emeralds, turquoise, coral, rubies, jade and onyx. Makers also created rings out of diamonds during this period. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Deco rings from some of the world's top dealers.