Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 1.80 g.
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 1.80 g.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds in this ring total 40pts and are bright and sparkly. They are encased in platinum upon an 18carat gold band. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Height Off Finger: 5mm Weight:...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Diamond and Ruby Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A wonderful vintage five-stone ring from the Art Deco period, circa 1920. The central ruby measures 20 points and is flanked by two beautiful 5 points diamonds. The stones are set in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Ring with Baguette Diamonds, Three Stone Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Emerald cut green tourmaline adorned with baguette diamonds Three stone ring Green Tourmaline Size: 8 x6 mm Baguette Diamonds: Two 4.5 x 2 mm Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: GHI D...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.95 Carat Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous antique three-stone emerald and diamond ring is elegant and timeless. The intense saturation of colour in the emerald is sublime, and the beautiful round-cut stone wei...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Sophia D. Three-Stone Blue Sapphire Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a Sophia D Three-Stone ring with 3 center blue sapphires with a total carat of 4.90 and beautifully complemented by an additional .83 CT of sapphire accents and .30 CT of r...
Blue Sapphire
Art Deco Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A trio of Old European-cut diamonds lines the center of this elongated navette-shaped Art Deco dinner ring in a north-south orientation atop an intricately hand-engraved openwork fra...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 0.25ct Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful antique three stone ring dates back to the 1930s and features a beautiful central emerald, flanked by transitional cut diamonds. The emerald cut stone weighs 0.25 cara...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Ring with Baguette Diamonds, Three Stone Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Emerald cut green tourmaline adorned with baguette diamonds Three stone ring Green Tourmaline Size: 8 x6 mm Baguette Diamonds: Two 4.5 x 2 mm Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: GHI D...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stone Engagement Ring. GIA 2.10ct Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stones: Diamonds Center Diamond Weight: Approx 2.10 Carats Side Diamond Weight: Approx 1.10 Carats Total Center Diamond Cut: Antiqu...
Diamond, Platinum
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver Three Stone Marquise Aquamarine & Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features 1.37 carats of aquamarine and 0.10 carat of diamond, crafted in 925 sterling silver. At its center, three marquise cut aquamarines, each measuring approxim...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,424Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and emerald three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality. Three stone rings come with deeper meaning, traditionally symbolizing friendship and love...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Art Deco White Gold 1.05ctw Old Cut Diamond Engraved 3 Stone Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - Faint Yellow Diamond - Very Fiery & Brilliant - 5.75mm - 0.75ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Marquise & Pear Three-Stone Diamond Ring 0.86 Ct Proposal Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Timeless and refined, this elegant three-stone ring features a bold marquise-cut center diamond flanked by two inward-facing pear-shaped natural diamonds, all set in a sleek polished...
Diamond, White Gold
Three-Stone (Trinity) 1.20ct Ceylon Sapphire & Old-Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Exquisitely designed as a Three-Stone (Trinity) Ring – that type of setting traditionally symbolised 2 souls coming together in 1 union This Art-Deco inspired Dress Ring is by Good...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Revival 3-Stone Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely crafted Three Stone Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Centering a Hand set securely nestled Blue Sapphire, eye clean and bright, weighing approx. 1.40 Carat with a ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
From $1,976 / item
18K White Gold 1.53TCW Zambian Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.53TCW Three Stone Zambian Emerald with Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Jewelry This exquisite ring features a rectangular emerald-cut emerald at the center, securely set to showcase it...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Ring Circa 1930s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
True to its era this Art Deco diamond cluster ring is crafted in platinum and features three early European cut diamonds set in coronet claw settings upon a polished tapered band. Pe...
Diamond, Platinum
$192Sale Price / item|50% Off
Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Moissanite Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Moissanite Three Stone Engagement Ring in yellow gold plated sterling silver. You shall need these cocktail ring to make a statement with your look. These Moissanite cocktail ring cr...
Other, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Platinum and Three Stone Diamond Ring. 0.70TCW Cushion Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.70-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Antique Cushion Cut, Old Mine Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelr...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Three Stone GIA 4.28 Carat Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Amazing Antique Style Art Deco Inspired Three Stone Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring That is Out of This World!
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond with Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Two Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Indulge in timeless sophistication with this luxurious Art Deco-style engagement ring. A dazzling round diamond, flanked by deep blue sapphires, creates an exquisite interplay of br...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.74 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional American platinum diamond ring centered by a magnificent 7.00 carat Old European cut diamond, likely an earlier stone thoughtfully reset into an elegant mid-century mo...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
14K Gold Emerald Sapphire Three Stone Ring 1 Carat Sapphire Emerald Ring Women
Located in Jaipur, IN
A captivating interplay of color and elegance, this 14K yellow gold ring brings together the timeless allure of natural blue sapphire and the vivid brilliance of emerald in a design ...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
14K Gold Three Stone Emerald Sapphire Ring 0.85 Ct Emerald 1.90 Ct Sapphire Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Natural Zambian Emerald & Blue Sapphire Ring – 0.85 Carat Emerald with 1.90 Carat Sapphire Trilogy Ring Experience timeless elegance with this handcr...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Reddish Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This striking 2.75 carats three-stone engagement ring 14K Gold features a mesmerizing octagonal cushion shape sapphire at its center, displaying a unique pink-red hue that transforms...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 0.53 CT Diamond and Sapphire Three Stone Ring with GIA Report
Located in Ocala, FL
An elegant platinum ring showcasing a refined three-stone design, centered by a 0.53-carat round brilliant-cut diamond with a distinctive light-yellow hue. Graded S–T color and VS2 c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Oval Teal Sapphire Three-Stone Rose Gold Engagement Ring, 1.55 Carat
By Ursula Rickmers
Located in Miramar, FL
This 1.55-carat oval Tanzanian sapphire has a deep, saturated color that moves between dark green and teal depending on the light. The stone has real depth to it, holding color even ...
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,364Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Ring, Three Stone Emerald and Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K gold featuring natural emerald of 1.65 carats and diamonds of 0.23 carat. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Emerald enhances the intell...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Teal Sapphire Three-Stone Yellow Gold Engagement Ring, 1.17 Carat
By Ursula Rickmers
Located in Miramar, FL
This 1.17-carat round Tanzanian sapphire leans heavily toward green, with teal undertones that reveal themselves depending on the light. The color is saturated and deep, with a richn...
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blur Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone 18K White Gold Vintage Inspired Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning ring displays the outstanding workmanship famous inspired by Art Deco era. Centered on a 1.6 carat natural oval Ceylon sapphire, with a 3.9 mm. round diamond to each si...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Square Emerald & Diamond Antique Style Three Stone 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This gorgeous ring consists of a square shaped emerald stone with 2 round brilliant cut diamonds on its left and right. The piece is finished with carved and millgrain edging, so typ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Green Emerald & Diamond Antique Style Three Stone 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A trio of round emeralds with approx. total weight of 0.49 carats rub shoulders and cast a glorious green glow, surrounded by approx. 0.34 carat small sparkling with round cut diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco diamond sapphire long ring in 18 karat gold and platinum, Art Deco ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco diamond sapphire long ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. Elongated ring, adorned with three old-cut diamonds of 0.10, 0.30 and 0.10 carats, in bezel settings. The diamonds ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Three Stone Aquamarine & Diamond Promise Ring Fine 925 Silver jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This ring features an emerald cut aquamarine and two diamonds on sides, crafted in 925 sterling silver. The total gemstone weight is 0.46 carats and measures 4 x 6 mm. The small diam...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring A ring set with diamonds & two triangle cut rubies. Approximate diamond weight: 1.10 carats Approximate ruby Weight: .30 carat Ring Size: 6.5...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sophia D 2.34 Carat Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A Sophia D three-stone ring featuring emerald cut center stone diamonds with a total carat of 2.34 surrounded with 0.63 carats of diamonds.
Diamond
Ruby Engagement Ring. Oval Cut Ruby Three Stone Diamond Accent Ring Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Ruby Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.70-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: Three Stone Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.7...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Ring Sri Lanka Mined 1.58ct GIA 1920s NOS 18K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from the 1920's 3 Stone Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 1.58ct GIA Certified Sri Lanka 18K White Gold Never Worn NOS Features a Genuine Natural...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.47 carat Radiant Cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring with Rubies
Located in Nashville, TN
This combination of sharp lines and both cool and warm colors is setting our hearts alight. A central 1.47 carat radiant cut diamond is flanked by a matched pair of rectangular step...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
From $3,380 / item
2.52 TCW Ruby Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
2.52 TCW Ruby Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 18k White Gold features octagon cut ruby in center with diamond on side making a three stone style engagement ring. Ruby is believed...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 7.57ct Emerald 0.98ct Diamond 14k White Gold Three Stone Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Natural 7.57ct Emerald 0.98ct Diamond 14k White Gold Three Stone Ring features oval cut emerald in center with diamonds flanked on sides of the emerald. Emerald is believed to e...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
From $6,157 / item
Zambian Emerald Diamond Three Stone Style Cocktail Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Zambian Emerald Diamond Three Stone Style Cocktail Ring 14k White Gold features emerald-cut emerald at the center, framed by two sparkling emerald-cut diamonds and round cut set on t...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Spinel Pink Three Stone Asscher Anniversary/Engagement 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
**Made to order, custom options are available(Yellow, white 18K, 14K gold, or platinum), don't hesitate to inquire! Estimated Production Time: 2-4 weeks** Anniversary Engagement Ri...
Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Three Stone GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colombian Emerald Report Number 2211407292 E SI1 0.75 Carat Diamond Report Number 1363361525 E SI1 0.71 Carat Diamond Report Number 1368156510 Ring Comes With Three GIA Certificates...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
From $5,907 / item
Natural 6.05ct Emerald 0.59ct Diamond Three Stone Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 6.05ct Emerald Cut Emerald 0.59ct Diamond Three Stone 14k White Gold Ring features emerald cut emerald in center with diamonds flanked on sides of the emerald. Diamonds are a un...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$816Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring with 5.63ct Blue Topaz & Peridot
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elevate your style with this stunning 14K yellow gold ring, showcasing a captivating blend of gemstones. The centerpiece is a radiant emerald-cut Swiss Blue Topaz weighing 5.63 carat...
Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Salt-and-Pepper Diamond Three-Stone Rose Gold Engagement Ring, 1.82 Carat
By Ursula Rickmers
Located in Miramar, FL
This 1.82-carat round salt-and-pepper diamond has a gray, translucent body with a dark concentration of inclusions toward the center. The brilliant cut faceting creates flashes of li...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
14K Gold Three Stone Emerald Band 2.50 Ct Zambian Emerald Band Everyday Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Natural Zambian Emerald Ring – 2.50 Carat Oval Cut Emerald Trilogy Ring Celebrate timeless sophistication with this 14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Natural Z...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring Sz 5.5 10k White Gold 3 Stone Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco 3 diamond ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 10k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1940s
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 9.75 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.6 grams Center Ruby Details: Red, Natural, .60ct, Round Diamond Details: .50ct each, K Col...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$2,140Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Three-Stone Diamond Emerald Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Modern Three-Stone Diamond Emerald Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.23 carats and diamonds of 0.2 carat. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Morganite and Diamond Antique Style Three Stone Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K Rose Gold Weight: 5.00 g.
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Vertical Three Stone 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 2.50 g.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Shape Pink Morganite & Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A rose gold three stone engagement ring with a halo is an excellent way to highlight the meaning behind this timeless style. With morganite stone, it demarks a relationship that embo...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$105Sale Price / item|50% Off
Natural Emerald CZ Three Stone Style Ring Gift for Girlfriend in 925 Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Natural Emerald CZ Three Stone Style Ring in 925 Silver. You shall need these statement ring to make a statement with your look. Each piece features dazzling cubic zirconia ston...
Emerald, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
3.11 Carat Green Tourmaline and Pink Tourmaline Three-Stone Ring with 18K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Make a vibrant statement with this exquisite three-stone ring, meticulously crafted in 18-karat yellow gold. The eye-catching centerpiece features a remarkable 3.11-carat emerald-cut...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
0.07 CTW Three Stone Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, SI1+ Bezel Set Band
Located in New York, NY
Elegant in its simplicity, this 14K gold three stone diamond ring features a timeless bezel-set design that feels both modern and easy to wear every day. The three natural diamonds s...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.07 CTW Triangle Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, SI1+ Three-Stone Bezel Band
Located in New York, NY
Modern and delicate, this 14K gold triangle diamond ring features three natural bezel-set diamonds arranged in a clean geometric silhouette for a subtle yet distinctive look. The tri...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco Two-Tone Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1930s, this Art Deco ring features an Old European-cut diamond center stone weighing approximately 0.06 carats, FG color VS clarity, flanked by two single-cut diamonds...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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.
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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
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Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.