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14 Karat Art Deco Style 3-Stone Diamond Filigree Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat Art Deco Style 3 stone diamond filigree ring, containing 3 old single cut diamonds of very
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An authentic Art Deco engagement ring, featuring a prominent French design crafted in the great
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18k Gold & Platinum Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Filigree Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
the art deco period. This three stone style ring features a high oval cabochon cut sapphire neatly
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Vintage 1920s Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Three Stone Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Three Stone Filigree Ring. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.45ctw Three Stone Diamond Filigree Ring in Platinum Circa 1920's
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An original Art Deco period diamond three stone ring in platinum
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Three Stone Ring
Located in Sausalito, CA
Art deco platinum filigree 3 stone ring. Center dia. 1.20ct. Clarity grade is SI1 Color grade is I
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond

3 Stone Old European Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Filigree Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Art Deco three-stone band ring is a timeless and stylish accessory that exudes vintage charm
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 3 Stone Diamond Ring Mined .43ct French Cut Sapphire 18K Original 1920'
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1920's-1930's 3 Stone .43ct Diamond French Cut Sapphire 18K Art Deco
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Blue Topaz Art Deco Style Three Stone Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add a delicate and unique aesthetic to your hand with this filigree ring by GEMMA FILIGREE.  Our
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire 3 Stone Ring Sri Lanka Sapphire Mined Diamond 1.58ct GIA 1920s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from the 1920's 3 Stone Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 1.58ct
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in Solid 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add a delicate and unique aesthetic to your hand with this filigree ring by GEMMA FILIGREE. Our
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural London Blue Topaz Vintage Style Filigree Three Stone Ring in 9K 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Blue Topaz, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Natural Blue Topaz Vintage Style Filigree Three Stone Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Color: Sky Blue Shape: Round Size: 3 mm. Number: 2 Weight: 0.40 Carat (approx.) An attractive ring box
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 1930s 3-Stone European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring 1.75 Carat
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1930s 3 Stone European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring 1.75ct - The center diamond weighs
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

5.87 Carat Grade A Jadeite Jade and Diamond Platinum 3 Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring in Platinum Ring. The Jade is certified Hong Kong Jade & Stone Lab as a Fei Cui type A Jade
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold

Natural Opal Emerald Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Three Stone Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
piece reflecting the elegance of Art Deco design. This exquisite ring features a captivating arrangement
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Filigree Three Stone Ring in Solid 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco vintage-style ring features a central 3 cascading cluster of round blue sapphire set
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

Natural Sapphire Pearl 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 blue sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold

Edwardian Solid 18K 3 Stone .24ctw Diamond Ring Band
Located in Addison, TX
Presenting a, Art Deco beauty with 2 chocolate diamond 1CTW prong set on a filigree engraved
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50 Carat Vintage 3-Stone Diamond Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Addison, TX
This Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring set in 14 Karat white gold dates back to the 1920
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1926 Ring 3 stones natural 0.8ct Sapphire 0.5ctw Diamonds 23K Gold ØUS 7.25/ 6gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period Three - stone Ring, hand-made ca. 1920s. Band in solid 23k Gold with crown in 18K
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Silver

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
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Ring in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A delightful Victorian style 14k gold blue sapphire and diamond filigree ring. The three mixed
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1930 Finish Ring 0.5ctw 3 Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum US7 / 1.4gr
Located in SE
Old Finish Ring with 3 old European cut Diamonds, band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1933 Wedding Ring 3 diamonds 0.6ctw solid 23K Gold Platinum Ø 5.75 US/ 4.7gr
Located in SE
day, both indoors and outdoors. Stones of the rings photographed alone may look a bit differently when
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum

1932 Finish Three stones Ring 0.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18KGold Ø US6.25 /2gr
Located in SE
- Deco. Great ring for comfortable everyday wear. Used fine condition. Patina on metal. Stones show no
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Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Filigree 3-Stone Diamond Spinel Ring 18 Karat
Located in US
1940 raised top filigree Art Deco Style ring centering a sparkly round cut diamond weighing approx
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

1929 Nordic Ring Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS5 / 2.36 gr
Located in SE
of many in early 20th century. Natural old diamond cut Sapphire Ø 3 mm/ ca.0.15 ct stone and two
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1913 Ring 0.25ct Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS9.5/ 3gr
Located in SE
Diamonds. Platinum on Gold openwork crown with 3 diamond stones. Swedish hallmarks, 18k , maker is GD&Co
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Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1943 Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.28ctw Diamond 18K Gold Ø US 5.75/ 2.85 gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period three stones Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Ring hand - made in 1943. This design
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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
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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
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1942 Finish Ring 0.35 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver ØUS 9.5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Old Finish Ring with 3 old European cut Diamonds, band in solid 14K Rose Gold with White Gold / or
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Diamond 1 ctw Zircone solid 18K Gold Ø 6.75US / 4.6gr
Located in SE
Antique Three - Stone Ring featuring solid 18K Yellow and White Gold frame holding 3 gem stones
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold

1964 Nordic Ring 0.3 ct Ruby 0.22ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
. We will not be responsible if in the process of resizing or customization any stone on the ring
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.7 gr
Located in SE
magnification. Diamonds Ø 3 mm / 0.15 ct each / 0.3 ct both ; color ca. F,G / VS. All stones with culets cut off
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Filigree Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's raised top filigree Art Deco diamond engagement ring. 3 European transitional cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Art Deco Old European GIA Diamond Platinum Three Stone Filigree Ring
Located in Miami, FL
is adorned by (3) European Cut Diamonds weighing approx. 3.40 carats in total H-I color, VS. One
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond & Blue Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
antique Art Deco diamond engagement ring are just the beginning of the story. Centered by a chunky
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Solitaire and Filigree Ring
Located in Denver, CO
shines brilliantly in this Art Deco solitaire ring atop a fanciful filigree mounting with tiny orange
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.92 Carat Ruby Filigree Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This antique piece was handcrafted sometime during the Art Deco design period ( 1920-1940 ). The
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 18k white gold diamond filigree ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco ring showcases a stunning old European cut diamond at its center, framed by
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.80 Carat Diamond Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful Gold handmade genuine Art Deco ring. It is set in 18k white Gold featuring a large
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 3.59ctw Sapphire & Diamond Filigree Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A beautiful Art Deco period five stone sapphire ring accented by
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Onyx Ring Platinum Filigree Octagon Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 900 platinum. Old
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Natural Diamond & Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Natural Diamond & Sapphire Filigree Cocktail Ring Metal
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 3 Stone Diamond Ring .81ct French Cut Arrow Sapphire 18k Original 1930'
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1930's 3 Stone .81ct Diamond French Cut Sapphire 18K Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Double Aquamarine Ring Filigree 14k Gold Elongated Hexagon
Located in Torrance, CA
filigree mount is a hallmark of Art Deco era jewelry. The ring has a low profile and rises 5mm from the
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Amethyst Ring. 18k White Gold Filigree Design. Engagement Ring from Art
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
: Amethyst Gem color: Purple Band color: White Style: Art deco Super unique vintage ring. Deep purple
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

White 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Art Deco GIA 1.21ct Fiery Old Diamond Solitaire Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
** Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 3 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size this
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold Filigree Mine Cut Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat white gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1915 filigree 18kt gold white Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
Circa 1910-20, this exquisite Art Deco ring is crafted in 18kt white gold, showcasing a stunning
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Bloodstone Ring 14k White Gold Filigree Sz 3.75 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed Art Deco bloodstone ring crafted in 14 karat white gold (circa 1920s to
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

.50 Carat Art Deco Diamond Filigree Dome Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Two stone diamond dome engagement ring. Set with 2 Old European shape diamonds with a total weight
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Art Deco Filigree 3 Stone Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate art deco filigree 3 stone ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an art deco filigree 3 stone 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 piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating an art deco filigree 3 stone ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Antinori Fine Jewels, Beyond Fine Jewelry and Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc. are consistently popular. An art deco filigree 3 stone ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 28, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and emerald cut versions for sale. Most of our art deco filigree 3 stone ring for sale are for women, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Art Deco Filigree 3 Stone Ring?

Prices for an art deco filigree 3 stone ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $325 and can go as high as $28,750, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,300.

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 Filigree 3 Stone Ring
  • 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.