Christian Tesarik
Early 2000s Austrian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Wedding Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s French Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Pink Sapphire
Vintage 1970s English Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s French Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s British Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s French More Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
A Close Look at contemporary Jewelry
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right three-stone-rings for You
Vintage three-stone rings are pieces of jewelry adorned with three individual gemstones.
In 2001, De Beers launched the “Past, Present and Future” ring with a trio of diamonds and helped establish the three-stone ring as a staple jewelry piece. When it comes to modern engagement rings, many couples on the search for the perfect ring choose three-stone rings for their appeal and symbolism. When the Duchess of Sussex’s three-stone engagement ring was unveiled, it instantly piqued the interest of ring buyers and future fiancées.
Some popular gemstone cuts for three-stone rings include emerald, square and round. Three-stone rings can feature gemstones that are all the same type or a mix that varies in color, size and type. The three main size styles for these gemstones are graduated, slightly graduated and equal. Each of these styles differs in its carat weight. The rings can also be made from various metals such gold, silver, yellow gold or platinum.
Three-stone rings frequently have a slightly curved silhouette that makes them a great pairing for wedding bands or a foundation for a stacked design. You can add other rings such as an eternity band (an ideal choice for a wedding or milestone anniversary), a versatile band ring or a solitaire to contrast minimal pieces with more ornate statements.
The three-stone ring is an iconic accessory that will endure through time. Browse an assorted collection of vintage three-stone rings on 1stDibs, each featuring different gems and wedding-band styles.