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14 Karat Rose Gold Brown Diamonds and Garnet Ring
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Carat Weight: 0.06 ct) The perfect and unique ring to give to your sister, friend or any loved one for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Band Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Fancy Brown Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum, Art Deco Setting
Located in PARIS, FR
Fancy brown diamond ring: a solitaire diamond fancy cognac ring in platinum. This ring is centered
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Platinum

VL Cepher Brown Diamond 18K Rose Gold Arris Large Ring
By VL Cepher
Located in New Rochelle, NY
VL Cepher contemporary Large Arris Ring is set with a brilliant cut fancy cognac brown diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 8.41 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Encino, CA
One electronically tested platinum gents cast tanzanite and diamond ring with a bright polish
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

GIA Certified 7.96 Carat Alexandrite Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Encino, CA
One electronically tested 18KT white gold ladies cast alexandrite and diamond ring with a bright
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 1.92 Carat Fancy-cut Natural Diamond Ring (Size 6.25)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Cut natural diamond side stones with a total weight of 1.92 Carats in 3 Prong and 4 prong settings
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 1.60 Carat Fancy-cut Natural Diamond Ring (Size 6.25)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Cut natural diamond side stones with a total weight of 1.60 Carats in 3 Prong and 4 prong settings
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.66 White GVS 5.29 Brown Diamonds 18 Karat Pink Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
brilliant diamonds and white round brilliant diamonds color G clarity VS. The amount of brown is 5,29 carats
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

7.66 Carat No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum 3 stone ring consisting of 1 oval shaped sapphire weighing 7.66 carats with Gubelin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

Trio of Wavy Yellow, Chocolate and Green Diamonds 3, 31 Ct Pave-Set Band Rings
By Marion Jeantet
Located in Paris, FR
These three lightly wavy pave-set band rings are composed by: - A yellow diamond pave-set with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1992, Certified 1.43 Carat Marquise Champagne Argyle Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
diamond in a glamorous champagne hue is the focal point of this gold ring. The diamond was mined in
Category

1990s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.65 Carat Asscher-Cut Fancy Deep Orangy Yellow Diamond Ring - GIA
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Sunshine on your finger! Total diamond weight 4.15 carats. Currently ring size 5 3/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Colored Enamelled Stackable Dark Brown Rose Gold Diamonds 0.12k Cocktail Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
Andrea Macinai created this enameled design to match and hand-set with 3 stones 0.12 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel

Judith Ripka 5.0 Carat Diamond and Topaz Ring in 18 Karat
By Judith Ripka
Located in Atlanta, GA
This amazing 18 karat yellow gold diamond and topaz ring will turn heads. A Judith Ripka design
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

GIA Old European Cut Brown Diamond Platinum/18 Karat Gold Ring of English Origin
Located in Aurora, Ontario
karat yellow gold and platinum. The ring band has 6 single cut diamonds in total, weighing: 0.06 carat
Category

Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

14k Diamond Cocktail Vintage Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous faint brown diamond ring stamped in solid 14K rose gold. The mesmerizing round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond

Tivon 18 Carat Rose Gold Tourmaline, Sapphire and Diamond Grand Cocktail Ring
By TIVON FINE JEWELLERY
Located in Borehamwood, GB
18ct Rose Gold and set with fine glittering white diamonds, over 3 carats of fine pink & orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold 45.82 Carat Pear Shaped Aquamarine Ring with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Greenville, SC
cut reddish brown opaque diamonds for a total of 3.23 carats. Ring size 8. This ring was designed and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Signed LeVian 14kt Rose Gold 3.00ctw Amethyst .75 Carat of Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Amethyst, complimented by .75 Carats of Diamonds with a SI2-3 clarity, and 1/3 white diamond while 2/3 are
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Quartz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose ...

GIA Certified 18.53 Carat Alexandrite Fashion Ring
Located in Encino, CA
One electronically tested 18KT white gold ladies cast alexandrite and diamond ring with a bright
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold

Ballerina 3.00 Carat Diamond, 18 Karat Ring with Rhodolite Garnet Retro Centre
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
carats. The quality of the diamonds are 'SI1-3" in clarity and "I-J" in color. The center Rhodolite
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Sophie Birgitt Diamond Triangular Cocktail Ring
By Sophie Birgitt
Located in London, GB
Sophie Birgitt Diamond Triangular Cocktail Ring Pavé hand set with 58-facet diamonds. Diamond Carat
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...

14k Diamond Cocktail Gorgeous Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful cocktail diamond ring stamped in solid 14K rose gold. The mesmerizing round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Snake Champagne Diamond and Gilt Silver Ring
By SAMIRA 13
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Vermeil silver coiled snake ring by designer Samira13 set with 3 carats of champagne diamonds. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Cognac and White Diamond Wide Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
A beautiful and comfortable 18 karat white gold wide curved diamond ring featuring approximately 3
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Soldier Diamond Chrome Diopside Gold Sunflower Ring as seen on Kate Upton
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
, brown orange and black diamonds and 5 carats of finest chrome diopside. Handcrafted with love in New
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, R...

Sophie Birgitt Full Diamond Triangular Cocktail Ring
By Sophie Birgitt
Located in London, GB
around the circumference of the ring. Diamond Carat Weight: 1,66 ct. *MADE TO ORDER: 3 WEEKS LEAD TIME
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...

Alex Soldier Diamond Gold Sterling Silver Hand-Textured Codi the Snail Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
). Cognac diamonds: 3 stones, total carat weight: 0.3 ct. Silvermist diamonds: 63 stones, total carat weight
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platin...

Sophie Birgitt Full Diamond Geometric Double Finger Ring
By Sophie Birgitt
Located in London, GB
extending around the circumference of the ring. Diamond Carat Weight: 0,96 ct. *MADE TO ORDER: 3 WEEKS
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...

Colorful Diamonds 18 Karat Recycled Gold Fashion Cocktail Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
diamond ring and 4 enameled fine silver rings. Three fancy-colored diamonds are set in bezels. The rich
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...

Floral Design Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
USA, 1950's. Floral design. Pavè set with 42 diamonds weighing total circa 0,62 ct., 19 brown
Category

Vintage 1950s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds in 22 Karat Gold Silver Rings Alternative Engagement Wedding Band Stack
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Sputnik 22k gold ring set with a brown .28ct sparkly diamond and the 22k gold band flush set with brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Ye...

Fancy Color Diamonds Three-Stone 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring Enamel Silver
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
-stone ring bezel set with three fancy colored diamonds and 4 enameled fine silver rings. The rich yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...

Diamond 18 Karat, 22 Karat Gold Silver Ring Stack #10 Alternative Wedding Band
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
rings combines our Sputnik 22k gold ring set with a brown .28ct sparkly diamond and the 22k gold band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22...

Art that Outlives You. One of a Kind Colored Diamond Cocktail Gold Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
is hallmarked and features: - 3 Brown Colored Rose cut Diamonds & 1 Round Black Diamond (Total Carat
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Color Diamond Bridal Ring Stack in 18K 22K Gold S.Silver Wedding Band
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k and 22k gold set with brown, off-white, and yellow fancy color diamonds. The rich yellow of high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22...

Natural Cognac Diamond Ring with Old Mine Brilliant Cuts Estate Piece
Located in New York, NY
Newly acquired estate piece . The ring consist of 3 cognac ( beautiful brown ) diamonds weighing
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Sophie Birgitt 18 Karat Gold Geometric Square Cocktail Knuckle/Pinky Ring
By Sophie Birgitt
Located in London, GB
diamonds extending around the circumference of the ring. Diamond Carat Weight: 0.37 ct. *MADE TO ORDER: 3
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...

Sophie Birgitt 18 Karat Gold Geometric Square Full Diamond Band
By Sophie Birgitt
Located in London, GB
extending around the circumference of the ring. Diamond Carat Weight: 0,53 ct. *MADE TO ORDER: 3 WEEKS LEAD
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...

Aimee Kennedy, Rose Cut Black and Champagne Diamond Halo Stack in Rose Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Modern edgy Art Deco inspired ring stack. Over 1 carat of black and champagne diamonds glitter in
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Ring 3CT Cushion Briolette Smoky Topaz+ 3ct Lemon Quartz 18k Yellow gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Grading Results: Stone Type: smoky topaz Shape: cushion briolette Carat:3 ct (Approx.)...
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ring 3CT Cushion Briolette Smoky Topaz+ 3ct Lemon Quartz 18k Yellow gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Grading Results: Stone Type: smoky topaz Shape: cushion briolette Carat:3 ct (Approx.)...
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond 3 Carat Ring in 18K Black Gold Emerald Cut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond 3 Carat Ring in 18K Black Gold Emerald Cut Black is Beautiful
Category

2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond 3 Carat Ring in 18K Black Gold Round Cut
Located in Darmstadt, DE
GIA Certified Natural Black Diamond 3 Carat Ring in 18K Black Gold Round Cut Black is Beautiful
Category

2010s German Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

0.17 GVS Diamond 2.82 Brown 0.18 Rose Cut Brown Diamond 18kt Pink Gold Bracelet
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
brilliant diamonds. Weight of white round brilliant diamonds is 0,17 carat and grand total of brown round
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

14k Rose Gold Brown Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
striking chocolate diamonds have a fabulous champagne/brown color along with the sparkling white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Rose Gold

14k Rose Gold Brown Dazzling Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
striking chocolate diamonds have a fabulous champagne/brown color along with the sparkling white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14k Rose Gold Brown Gorgeous Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
striking chocolate diamonds have a fabulous champagne/brown color along with the sparkling white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

0.13 White GSI 0.59 Brown Diamonds 18 Karat Pink Gold Circle Pendant Necklace
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
diamonds color G clarity SI for 0,13 carat and brown round brilliant diamonds for 0,59 carat. Diameter of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

0.60 White GSI 1.01 Brown Diamonds 1.65 Smoky Quartz Pink Gold Flower Bracelet
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
16 centimeters. Main element is a flower with 3 petals set in brown diamonds and 1 petal set in white
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

0.12 White GSI 0.15 Brown Diamonds 0.18 Pink Sapphires Mother of Pearl Necklace
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
ring at 42. The small pendant is an adorable flower with 3 petals in brown round brilliant diamonds, 1
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

649.50 Carat Freshwater Pearl Necklace Oxidized Sterling Silver with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Silver with 0.75 ct Pave Champagne Diamonds on three pearls. The necklace is made with knotted threads in
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

2.03 Carat Pave Diamond Clasp Ebony Bead Necklace Oxidized Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
with a diamond fixed jump ring. The diamond bead has diamonds on the sides with 3 rows of pave diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver

20.01 Carat Pink Sapphire, Diamond Earring Oxidized Sterling Silver, 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
pure 14K Gold post and jump rings. The earring is 3 Inch Long with three tear drop shapesjoint with
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

6 Carat Cognac Champagne White Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet by D&A
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
: Central stones - mix of Cognac, Champagne and White Diamonds - total weight 6,05 carat mix sizes Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

0.34 Carat Cognac Champagne White Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet by D&A
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
Glow collection by D&A - a fine jewelry collection that shows mix of diamonds in micro pave setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

2.83 Multicolored Camo Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
brilliant diamonds nuanced camouflage for 2,83 carats. The length is 17 centimeters plus 3 centimeters of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

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3 Carat Diamond Ring Brown For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 3 carat diamond ring brown you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 151 vintage or 620 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 3 carat diamond ring brown from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A 3 carat diamond ring brown from Le Vian, Alex Soldier and DGI — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cushion cut and oval cut versions for sale. When shopping for a 3 carat diamond ring brown, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 3 Carat Diamond Ring Brown?

The price for a 3 carat diamond ring brown starts at $244 and tops out at $336,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,256.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold 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.