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GIA 3.72 Carat Fancy Colored Pear Shaped Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds that weigh 1.25 carats together and cascade down to 3 square cut diamonds on either side weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Mid Century Oscar Heyman 5 Carats Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
with purity marks and registration number Diamonds: (3) Carat Weight: 1.77 Total Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

0.50ctw Brown Black Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 10 Men s Wedding
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Light Brown Clarity - SI1- SI2 - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.30ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.08ctw Brown Zircon Diamond Halo Ring 14k White Gold Size 7.25 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.70ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color - Light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

LeVian 14K White Gold Aqua Chocolate Brown Diamond New Swirl Cocktail Band Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Chocolatier® Ring featuring 1 3/8 cts. Sea Blue Aquamarine®, 3/4 cts. Chocolate Diamonds®
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Wendy Yu 18KT Rose Gold Frog Ring 1.38Ct Pink Sapphire 0.70 Ct Brown Diamond
By Wendy Yue
Located in New York, NY
rhodolite garnet in his webbed hands. Brown diamond weight: 0.70 carats White diamond weight .05 carats
Category

2010s Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Rhodolite, 18k G...

1.17ctw Brown White Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 10
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.45ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Solitaire 18k White Gold Flower Ring with 2.4 carat Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
This lovely flower ring features a dazzling 0.45 carat marquise natural diamond, set in a beautiful
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

3.88 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamonds Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
- center diamond is a fancy natural brown Old Miner Cushion cut weighing 3.88 carats (I2 clarity) belonging
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Gold Five Petal Flower Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful 5 petal flower ring with golden yellow natural diamonds and white diamonds all full cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Glamorous 18k White Gold Halo Ring with 2.4 carat Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
This glamorous halo pear ring features a dazzling 0.45 carat marquise natural diamond, surrounded
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco GIA 1.69 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA 1.69 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA old mine cut
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Le Vian Diamond Cluster Ring White Gold, 14 Karat Round Cut .46 Carat
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Le Vian Chocolatier 14k vanilla gold ring with chocolate diamonds and vanilla diamonds. This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian .50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Band, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
more wallet-friendly price! This ring is a size 10 3/4, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $35
Category

20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Le Vian Diamond Halo Ring Yellow Gold, 14 Karat Round .98 Carat Chocolate
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
accents and vanilla diamond accents. This ring is a size 7 1/4, but it can be re-sized up 3 sizes for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Vian Diamond Cluster Halo Ring Yellow Gold, 14k Round Brilliant Cut .56 Carat
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
NEW Le Vian Chocolatier 14k honey gold ring with chocolate diamonds and vanilla diamonds. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.89ctw Natural Fancy Brown Round Diamond Engagement Bridal Platinum Set
Located in New York, NY
A Stunning Mid-Century Estate Vintage Round Shaped Diamond Ring from our Estate Collection - is
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Le Vian .50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Band, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
more wallet-friendly price! This ring is a size 10 3/4, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $35
Category

20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Stunning 18K Rose gold Emerald Ring with 1.06 carat Natural Diamonds - AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
0.72 carat 1.06 total carat of yellowish brown emerald cut diamond and round brilliant diamonds. This
Category

2010s Israeli Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 4.31 Carat Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
deep brown diamond weighs approximately 1.38 carats with SI clarity J colored diamond weighs
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Stunning 18k White Gold Halo Ring w/ 1.7 total carat weight of Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
An elegant ring with a dazzling 1 carat pear shape natural diamonds. It has 0.7 carat of side
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian 1.125 Carat Tanzanite Rose Gold Bridal Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
14k rose gold ring is a beautiful 1-1/8 carat cushion cut Tanzanite that appears to rest atop a
Category

2010s Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Le Vian 1.875 Carat Blue Zircon Yellow Gold Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamonds with a Chocolate Diamonds and Vanilla Diamonds studded band. (1/2 ct tw Chocolate Diamonds, 3/8
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Vian 1.125 Carat Tanzanite Rose Gold Bridal Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
14k rose gold ring is a beautiful 1-1/8 carat cushion cut Tanzanite that appears to rest atop a
Category

2010s Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Sepkus Diamond Victorian Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
, the ring is bezel-set with 3 rose-cut diamonds and 6 natural brown round brilliant-cut diamonds, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Le Vian 1/2 Carat Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Chocolate Diamonds (1/3 ct t.w.) and Vanilla Diamonds (3/8 ct t.w.) provide sweet sparkle to this
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With over two and a half carats of old mine and European cut diamonds, this three stone ring with
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Fancy Color Champagne Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880, 18k. This antique ring features a lively .80 carat champagne-colored diamond
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Le Vian 7/8 Carat Green Sapphire Yellow Gold Bridal Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
a 7/8-carat Green Sapphire surrounded by 3/8 ct. t.w. Chocolate Diamonds and 3/8 ct t.w. Vanilla
Category

2010s Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Cognac Diamond, Tourmaline Amethyst Millegrain Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind Millegrain Ring in 18K White gold 6,1 g. set with a Cognac diamond 0,54 ct
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cognac Diamond Pink Diamond No Heat Pink and Blue Sappire Mosaic Set Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
mosaic pattern. 18K Rose gold 6.4 gram. 3 X fancy cognac fancy shape Rose-cut diamonds 0.36 ct. 4 X
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k ...

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Rose Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds weighing approximately 3 carats total, SI clarity. Sapphires graduating in tone from deep purplish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.45 CTW Fancy Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40 carat Fancy Light Brown in color
Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive French Collection 14K Rose Gold 1.30 ct White and Brown Diamond
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
and brown diamonds, pink sapphires, and rubies, with a larger sapphire gemstones in the center, for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rose Gold

Multi Gem Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
natural fancy brown yellow diamonds approx. 0.78 carats VS1-VS2 clarity, 3 genuine marquise emeralds
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby

Alexander 1.27ct Multi Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Tri Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Hills. 1.27 carats total diamond weight. 3 pear shape diamonds, 0.48 carats. Approximately Fancy Brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Elegant 18k Rose Gold Halo Ring w/ 1.70ct Natural Diamonds, IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful fancy halo ring made from 18k rose gold with 1.88 total carat of fancy orangy brown
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

GIA Certified 3-Stone Ring with 6.01ct, Fancy Brownish Yellow SI1 Cushion
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Center stone: 6.01ct, Natural Fancy Brownish Yellow
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Cartier New York 1935 Art Deco Cocktail Ring in Platinum with 5.16ctw Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamonds: Mount in the center in four-prongs settings, with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds, 2.70 carats
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Citrine Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
twenty-nine round yellow sapphires that total 1.75 carats, twenty-nine (29) round brown diamonds that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Green Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Green Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Pure Green 5.2 carat Tourmaline supported by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 18k Rose Gold Cluster Ring w/ 1.44ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamonds with a rare color of orange brown natural fancy '. This ring comes with an AIG report and a fancy
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Bypass Fan Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Dimensions: 3 mm Total Center Stone Carat Weight: 0.10 ctw Center Stone Color Grade: G Center Stone Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Joke Quick Rose gold Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Pavé Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
diamonds and pink spinels. 18K Rose gold: 6.85 g. 10 X Padparadscha Sapphires: 1.68 ct. 3 X Fancy
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Black and White Diamonds with Pink Sapphires Yellow Gold Interlaced Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Carat White Diamonds 0.70 Carat Brown Diamonds 6.30 Carat Pink Sapphires 0.62 Carat Yellow Gold 18 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Ye...

A Rainbow of Sparkling Gems: 3.68ct Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
, eight oval brilliant diamonds, totaling a stunning 1.60 carats, complete the ring with their captivating
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Glamorous 2.25ct Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
beauty. As the centerpiece, seven mesmerizing cushion-cut diamonds, totaling 1.3 carats, captivate your
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond and Sapphire Bypass Fan Ring
Located in Addison, TX
mm – 2.00 mm This ring can be sized up or down 3 sizes for an additional $30. If you wish to have a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Infinity Ring with Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue topaz 3 carats approx. Champagne diamonds 0.20 carat approx
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mystique Tiger s Eye Ring with a Symphony of Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Unleash the Mystique of This Dazzling Tiger's Eye Ring with a Symphony of Diamonds This ring is an
Category

2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tiger s Eye, Yellow Gold

Vintage Single Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Diamond Details Shape: Antique Single Cut Carat Weight: 0.05 cttw Color: Champaign / Light Brown Clarity
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.90ctw Diamond Tiered Pyramid Ring 10k Yellow Gold Stackable Anniversary
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.90ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.90ctw Diamond Clusters Ring 14k White Gold Size 4.25 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.90ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Glamorous 2.46ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
ring beautifully highlights 2.46-carat round diamonds with a unique faint brown to fancy light brown
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Luminous 4.15ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
faint brown diamonds with 0.15 carats, adding depth and dimension to the design. Lastly, 185 round
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sparkling 14K White Gold Natural Diamond Ring w/ 1.12ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
natural fancy colors. This ring is IGI Certified. 1 Diamond Main Stone of 0.67 Carat Cut: Brilliant
Category

2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.35ctw Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 5.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Brown Clarity - SI1 - I1 - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.21ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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.