Round Blue Sapphire Diamond Edwardian Style Three Stone 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This amazing Edwardian inspired ring features three main Ceylon sapphire with intricate details and an additional smaller diamonds around the face. The ring is crafted of white gold....
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.04ct Oval Zambian Emerald 0.77ct Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
6.04ct Oval Zambian Emerald 0.77ct Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k White Gold features oval cut emerald set in center with two trapezoid diamonds, each set on one side of the emerald ma...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.04ct Oval Zambian Emerald 0.77ct Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
6.04ct Oval Zambian Emerald 0.77ct Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k White Gold features oval cut emerald set in center with two trapezoid diamonds, each set on one side of the emerald ma...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.43 Carat Muzo Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite three-stone ring features a significant 5.43 carat Muzo emerald center stone, renowned for its vivid green hue and exceptional clarity. The emerald is artfully set wit...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage three-stone ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1970.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Sophia D Three-Stone Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A sleek three-stone design featuring natural diamonds weighing 1.01, 0.74, and 0.70 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
4.77 CTW Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
4.77 CTW Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold features 3.35 carats of emerald cut emerald in center with pair of 1.42 carats round brilliant cut diamonds b...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.77 CTW Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
4.77 CTW Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold features 3.35 carats of emerald cut emerald in center with pair of 1.42 carats round brilliant cut diamonds b...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Red Ruby Diamond 5.40ct Three Stone Trilogy Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This exquisite 14ct rose gold trilogy ring is a true showstopper. At its centre, a magnificent 4.54ct oval faceted natural ruby, with its deep, rich red hue, takes centre stage and e...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural 8.35ct Oval Emerald 0.76ct Diamond Three Stone Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 8.35ct Oval Emerald 0.76ct Diamond Three Stone Ring features oval cut emerald in center with diamonds flanked on sides of the emerald. Diamonds are a universal symbol of eternit...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural 8.35ct Oval Emerald 0.76ct Diamond Three Stone Ring 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 8.35ct Oval Emerald 0.76ct Diamond Three Stone Ring features oval cut emerald in center with diamonds flanked on sides of the emerald. Diamonds are a universal symbol of eternit...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Three Stone Natural Oval Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This elegant three-stone ring showcases two oval-cut blue sapphires on each sid...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,216Sale Price / item|20% Off
Halo Diamond Emerald Three Stone Ring in 14k Solid White Gold Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Halo Diamond Emerald Three Stone Ring Set in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.9 carats and diamonds of 0.41 carat. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Emerald...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D. Toi et Moi Three Stone Diamond Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This Sophia D. Toi et Moi Three-Stone ring, inspired by mosaic designs, showcases a stunning combination of diamond cuts.
Diamond
$1,056Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Emerald Diamond Halo Three Stone 18k Yellow Gold Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Modern Emerald Diamond Halo Three Stone Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.65 carats and diamonds of 0.08 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Em...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.53CT Natural Diamond Pear & Emerald Three-Stone Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Timeless, vibrant, and effortlessly elegant — this three-stone emerald and diamond ring is a breathtaking choice for the woman who loves colour and fine craftsmanship. A rich, deeply...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,504Sale Price / item|20% Off
Striking 18k Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ruby and Diamond Accent Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This bold and elegant cocktail ring showcases three vibrant oval-cut rubies bezel-set in rich 18k yellow gold. The vivid red gemstones are beautifully accented by four round brillian...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,296Sale Price / item|20% Off
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 carats and diamonds of 0.35 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$552Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Square Cut Natural Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Minimalist Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features a square-cut natural emerald at the center, weighing approximately 0.38 carats, set in 14K yellow gold, measuring about 4.5 mm is securely held...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,460Sale Price / item|20% Off
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 rings come with deeper meaning, traditionally symbolizing friendship and love. Three...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$7,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
7.4Ct Octagon Zambian Emerald Gemstone Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
7.4Ct Octagon Zambian Emerald Gemstone Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k White Gold This ring features octagon cut emerald gemstone set in center with two diamonds set beside the diamond....
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.4Ct Octagon Zambian Emerald Gemstone Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
7.4Ct Octagon Zambian Emerald Gemstone Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k White Gold This ring features octagon cut emerald gemstone set in center with two diamonds set beside the diamond....
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,752Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.75 CTW Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
6.75 CTW Certified Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring featuring natural blue sapphire of 6.75 carats and diamonds of 0.62 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted thr...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond and Sapphire "Art Deco" inspired Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies diamond and sapphire ring, containing 1 "European" cut diamond; color "G", clarity VS2 and weight .74tpts. and 2 round sapphires weighing 1.41cts. and 24 round ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
From $472Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid White Gold Dainty Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 0.31 carat and diamonds of 0.08 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$3,828Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified Diamond and Blue Sapphire Three Stone Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified Diamond and Blue Sapphire Three Stone Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 1.09 carats and diamonds of 0.78 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with ev...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,500Sale Price / item|20% Off
10.38 Carat Zambian Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and handset with 10.38 carats of emerald and 0.68 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$13,125Sale Price / item|20% Off
10.38 Carat Zambian Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and handset with 10.38 carats of emerald and 0.68 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $15,912 / item
15.16cts Zambian Three-Stone Emerald and Diamond Wedding Ring in 18k Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite may birthstone ring is handset with 15.16 carats of emerald and 0.41 carats of sparkling diamonds. Emerald is a May birthstone and is believed...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Diamond Halo Set Vintage Inspired Style Three Stone Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Three radiant rubies, each surrounded by sparkling diamonds, beautifully arranged to resemble a delicate halo. The rubies serve as the center pistils, while the surrounding diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1.58 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Gold Filigree Three-Stone Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Aquamarine and diamond Art Deco filigree engagement ring. Natural no heat aqua center stone, set in a 14k white gold setting with 2 single cut accent diamonds. Circa 1930's. 1 Natur...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique Red Spinel and Old Mine Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The diamond's carat weight is 1.50 total. This antique art deco three-stone engagement is a true testament to the superior craftsmanship of a bygone era.
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 0.90ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art Deco three stone engagement ring features a trio of sparkling old cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
J. Birnbach GIA 5.51 Carat F VS1 Antique Marquise Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate timeless elegance with this J. Birnbach GIA Certified Antique Marquise Diamond Three-Stone Ring, a captivating piece that embodies classic sophistication. The centerpiece o...
Diamond, Platinum
Oval Shape Blue Topaz & Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone 9K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A classic Victorian inspired ring hand fabricated in 9k yellow gold. A center 0.97 carat sky blue topaz is guarded left and ring with 0.84 carat in total of two more blue topaz and f...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$205Sale Price / item|50% Off
25.90 CTW Green Amethyst Three Stone Ring in Sterling Silver Gift for Grandma
Located in New York, NY
25.90 CTW Green Amethyst Three Stone Ring in sterling silver. You shall need these three stone ring to make a statement with your look. These three stone ring create a sparkling, lux...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Three Stone Cushion Natural Diamond Pave Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This three-stone diamond ring features a cushion-shaped natural diamond at the ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$330Sale Price / item|50% Off
Three Stone Moissanite Wedding Ring Gift for Her in 925 Sterling Silver Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone Moissanite Wedding Ring in sterling silver. You shall need these cocktail ring to make a statement with your look. These Moissanite cocktail ring create a sparkling, luxu...
Other, Silver, Sterling Silver
$192Sale Price / item|50% Off
Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Moissanite Three Stone Ring Gift for Mom Gift
Located in New York, NY
Moissanite Three Stone Ring in rose gold plated sterling silver. You shall need these cocktail ring to make a statement with your look. These Moissanite cocktail ring create a sparkl...
Other, Silver, Sterling Silver
0.45Tcw Round-Cut Three-Stone Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold – Trinity Grace
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A timeless symbol of your past, present, and future—elevated in elegance. Radiating refined sophistication, the Trinity Grace Ring is an ode to classic glamour and meaningful milest...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.20ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful trilogy ring dates back to the Art Deco Period. It features three matching old cut diamonds, each weighing 0.40 carats and matching in quality at I in colour and SI1 ...
Diamond, Platinum
$140Sale Price / item|50% Off
Striking Vertical Oval Blue Topaz Three Stone Ring for Gifts in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Striking Vertical Oval Blue Topaz Three Stone Ring for Gifts in 925 Silver, expertly crafted in 925 sterling silver. Showcasing a bold and modern silhouette, the design features...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
$210Sale Price / item|50% Off
Princess Cut Moissanite Three Stone Ring in Gold Plated Silver for Fiance Gift
Located in New York, NY
Moissanite Three Stone Ring in rose gold plated sterling silver. You shall need these three stone ring to make a statement with your look. These Moissanite three stone ring create a ...
Other, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 7.17 Carat Emerald Three-Stone Ring in 18K Yellow Gold (10.81 tot)
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and contemporary three-stone ring showcasing a vibrant natural emerald weighing 7.17 carats, accompanied by two matching emerald side stones, for a total emerald weight of app...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 2.50ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Three wonderful old cut diamonds are beautifully presented in this trilogy ring from the Art Deco period.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.90ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art Deco trilogy ring beautifully showcases a trio of beautiful old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
$3,266Sale Price / item|20% Off
Marquise Pear SI/H Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Marquise Pear SI/H Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold This ring features marquise cut diamond in center with pear cut diamonds flanked making a three stone ring....
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,269Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Style Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This timeless vintage-style three-stone ring showcases three oval-cut natural deep blue sapphires totaling 1 carat, set in 14k white gold. Each sapphire measures approximately 5 x 3....
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.30ct diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
An additional three small old cut diamonds are set down each shoulder, totaling 0.06 carat and adding an extra sparkle to this wonderful Art Deco piece.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A trio of sparkling old cut diamonds feature in this beautiful Art Deco trilogy ring. The largest of the three is a 0.50 carat stone whilst the flanking pair weigh 0.25 carat a piece.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 18k Gold & Platinum Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Filigree Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful antique ring was crafted in solid 18k white gold with a solid platinum top during the art deco period.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$2,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K White Gold 2.16 Carat
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring feature 1 oval cut blue sapphires totaling 2.16 carats set in rich 14k white gold. The sapphire measuring approximately 8.8X7.7 mm in size. flanked by t...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,760Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified 2.16 Carat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring feature 1 oval cut blue sapphires totaling 2.16 carats set in rich 18k white gold. The sapphire measuring approximately 8.8X7.7 mm in size, flanked by ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,915Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry Emeralds are symbols of love, rebirth, and prosperity. It is a May Birthstone and perfect for Gemini, Vi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
From $3,644Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry Emeralds are symbols of love, rebirth, and prosperity. It is a May Birthstone and perfect for Gemini, Vi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.90ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This classic Art deco trilogy ting displays three sparkling old cut diamonds. The central stone sits largest at 0.50 carat, whilst the flanking pair are 0.20 carat a piece. The trio ...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
$1,776Sale Price / item|20% Off
4.14 CTW Three Stone Genuine Emerald Ring with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
4.14 CTW Three Stone Genuine Emerald Ring with Diamonds Set in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 4.14 carats and diamonds of 0.2 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with e...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$680Sale Price / item|20% Off
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 and diamond of 0.12 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. R...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,460Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Three Stone Emerald Halo Diamond Wedding Ring in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Three Stone Emerald Halo Diamond Wedding Ring Set in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.49 carats and diamonds of 0.25 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with ev...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.14ct Oval Emerald 0.81ct Cadillac Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 7.95 TCW Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Accents 14K White Gold Ring features oval cut emerald in center with diamonds flanked on sides of the emerald. Diamonds are a universal symbol ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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.
Ready to rock? Some of our favorite jewelry designers and dealers share indispensable advice for choosing that most important ring.
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.