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Stylish 19.32ct Topaz and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Yellowish Brown Side stone: 6 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.55ct Shape: Tapered Color grade: F
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Magnificent 9.72ct Tourmaline and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Magnificent 9.72ct Tourmaline and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified This
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Pearl Ring Moi et Toi Platinum Engagement Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era diamond & cultured pearl 'moi et toi' ring crafted in platinum
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage 0.88ctw Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 5.75 Round Solitaire
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gem: Natural Diamonds - 0.88 Total Carats - Center - 0.84 Carats, Round Brilliant Cut, Light Yellow
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

11.44ctw Smoky Quartz Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 5.25 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Brown - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.04ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G - H Clarity - I1 - I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Vian Diamond Curved Wave Band White Gold -14k Round Cut 1.25ctw Designer Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: 1.25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Chocolate, G - H Clarity: SI1
Category

20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.40ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Gold Vintage Belcher Setting Size 13.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.40ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Ruby Eye Double Headed Snake Ring in Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Light brown color and SI2-3 clarity diamonds all over the body. Be the envy of your friends when you
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond and Ruby Eye Double Headed Snake Ring in Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Light brown color and SI2-3 clarity diamonds all over the body. Be the envy of your friends when you
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Beautiful 1.36ct Diamonds Fancy-Colored Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
rose gold fancy-colored ring showcases eight exquisite pear-shaped diamonds totaling 1.36 carats. The
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Stunning Yellow Gold Ring with 1.38 ct Total Natural Diamonds - GIA Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 0.42 Carat Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold This stunning ring
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Owl Cocktail Ring Estate 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ruby Quartz Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
mount and totals an estimated 3 carats, accented with an estimated 0.25 carats of diamonds (estimated at
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish 1.34ct Diamonds Fancy-Colored Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stylish 1.34ct Diamonds Fancy-Colored Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Dazzle and delight
Category

2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 1.19ct Diamonds Double Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
white gold double halo ring showcases a captivating heart-shaped diamond totaling 0.50-carat
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band, 10k Round Cut .33ctw Champagne Stackable Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .33ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Champagne
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Unique 18K White Gold Ring with 1.08 Ct Natural Diamonds, IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning ring made from 18k white gold with 1.08 total carat of oval brilliant diamond, rectangular
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.90ctw Diamond Ring Jacket Guard 14k Yellow Gold Size 8 Wedding Bridal
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.09ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish 1.59ct Fancy-Colored Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
white gold fancy-colored ring features a stunning array of diamonds, totaling 1.59 carats, designed to
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victor Velyan Peridot Silver Gold Ring
By Victor Velyan
Located in Carmel, CA
colored, oval Peridot weighing 10.11 carats, and Diamond accents weighing 0.21 carats. The Peridot is
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 24k Gold, Silver

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Enhancer Band 14k Oval 2.20ctw Guard Wedding Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6.9mm x 4.9mm Natural Diamonds Carats: .10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Champagne Brown O - P
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Stunning 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring with 1.08 ct Natural Diamonds - IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
1.08 Carat Fancy Dark Brown Pentagon Modified Brilliant Diamond Ring This stunning art deco style
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1973 French Diamond Tiger s Eye Quartz 18K Gold Interlocking Vintage Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
brilliant cut diamond bead set around grooved edges Weighing approximately 0.12 carat total - eye clean and
Category

Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Owl Cocktail Ring Estate 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ruby Quartz Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
mount and totals an estimated 3 carats, accented with an estimated 0.25 carats of diamonds (estimated at
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bright 18k Rose Gold Fancy Colored Diamond Ring w/1.00 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Bright 18k Rose Gold Fancy Colored Diamond Ring w/1.00 ct - IGI Certified Introducing this 18k
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.20ctw Diamond Horseshoe Horse Ring 14k Gold Size 11.5 Western Lab Created Ruby
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.20ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Diamond Trilogy Ring Cognac 14k White Gold Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
an estimated 1.18 carats. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 3/4 (sizable). The mount
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 18 kt. Pink Gold Ring with 1.25 ct Total Natural Diamonds - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Pretty 1.25-Carat Fancy Pinkish Brown Cushion Brilliant Diamond Halo Ring in 18K Rose Gold This
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Fabulous 14K Rose Gold Quartz Diamond Dome Ring w/12.22 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone carat weight: 11.74 ct Shape: Oval Color: Brown Side stone: 6 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Fancy Color 4.37 Pear Shape Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Jack Weir and Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA certified fancy orange-brown pear shape diamond 4.37 carats set in rose gold. Flanked by two
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Dazzling 14k Rose Gold Garnet and Diamond Halo Ring w/2.11 ct - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 14k Rose Gold Garnet and Diamond Halo Ring w/2.11 ct - IGI Certified This captivating
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco 18KT White Gold and Cognac Old European Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
An Art Deco 18 karat white gold cognac old European cut diamond three stone signet ring. A polished
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vibrant One-of-a-Kind 14k Rose Gold Fancy-Colored Diamond Ring w/1.31 ct
Located in רמת גן, IL
Diamonds Main stone carat weight: 0.50 ct Shape: Rectangular Cushion Color: Natural Fancy Yellowish Brown
Category

2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Majestic and one of a kind 1.48 ct Fancy Colored Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
. Surrounding this serene centerpiece, are 3 pear-shaped diamonds, collectively weighing 0.37-carat
Category

2010s Israeli Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring with 0.54ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 3 stone ring made from 18k yellow gold with 0.54 total carat of marquise cut diamond and
Category

2010s Singaporean Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LeVian Multi Stone Layered Statement Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 7
By Le Vian
Located in McLeansville, NC
.42 total carats - H-I, Brown color, SI2-I1 clarity Ring Size 7 Width: 14.9 mm Weight: 5.2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yello...

Le Vian Creme Brulee Ruby Sapphire Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
. Ruby, a 3/8 ct Blue Sapphire and 1/3 ct Emerald - each surrounded with 1 carat of Crème Brulee
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring Potpourrie of Colors Indigolite Tourmaline Zircon Zoisite Brilliants 0.15
Located in Viena, Viena
brilliant-cut diamonds total ca. 0.15 ct, light brown / IF-VVS (flawless-very small inclusions), curved ring
Category

2010s German Solitaire Rings

Materials

Peridot, Brown Diamond, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Zircon, Zultanite, 18k Go...

Intricate 1.2ct Deep Blue Oval Sapphire Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
a breathtaking 3-carat oval natural sapphire, captivating your gaze with its intense blue color and
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 5.80 Carat Diamond Studs
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressively large 5.90 carat pair of round brilliant cut certified diamonds is beautifully
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Hoop Earrings, Chocolate Diamond Hoops, 14K White Gold, Brown and White
Located in McLeansville, NC
hoop design with a row of pavé set round cut brown diamonds weighing approximately .54 total carats
Category

Early 2000s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian 1.43 Carat Chocolate and White Diamond Rose Gold Pin
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Exotic 14K rose gold ring featuring straps of unsual links overlapping straps of Black Diamonds (1/2 ct
Category

2010s More Jewelry

Materials

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

Wendy Brandes 7-Ring Diamond and Colored Gemstone Animal-Design Collection
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
sapphires, totaling 2 carats. 174 brown diamonds, totaling 2.15 carats. 3 small white diamonds. 1 small ruby
Category

2010s American Contemporary Models and Miniatures

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Black Pearl...

Cartier Fancy Color Diamonds Bombé Earrings, Part of Matching Ring Set, 18k
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
a matching ring. The diamonds weigh appx. 3 carats. The length is 0.75 inches. Signed Cartier.
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Platinum Tutti Frutti Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut, baguette cut, and single cut diamonds weighing approximately .87 carat total, G to I color and VS
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold...

Brassler Co. Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Swag Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
brown matrix veining - black is dye while brown is natural Accented by old European cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Enamel Platinum Belmont Park Antique Horse Race Program Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
single cut diamonds bead set at corners Weighing approximately 0.04 carat total - eye clean and bright
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Le Vian Moragnite Diamond Dangle Earrings, 14K Rose Gold, Pink Stone Earrings
By Le Vian
Located in McLeansville, NC
- approximately 3 total carats - diamonds - full cut round, 56 stones - 1.2 mm - approximately .56 total carats
Category

Early 2000s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Multi-Gem Platinum Vintage Artist Palette Acrostic Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
green, purple, red, blue, and brown in color - respectively Featuring pavé set single cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1980s Vintage Italian Emerald and Yellow Gold Frog Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Italian 0.66 Ct emerald and diamond, 18k yellow gold 'frog' earring and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian More Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.06 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Yellowish Brown Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural vanilla-bean brown is all that needs to be said. This 3.06 carat cushion measures 8.27 x
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum 2.16 Carat Old European Fancy Brown Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
period and has a very unique design for that time period. The ring features 3 old European cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

1.50 Carat Light Brown Shield Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
follows : Shield cut diamond weight : 1.50 carat ( light brown and SI1 clarity ) Ring size : 6 3/4 Ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Le Vian Chocolate Vanilla Diamond 3/4 Carat Engagement Ring 14 Karat Gold
By Le Vian
Located in San Diego, CA
Le Vian CHOCOLATE COLLECTION Style: Halo with Diamond Band Engagement Ring Sku Number: 22665309
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

McTeigue Natural Brown Diamond Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
By McTeigue
Located in Chicago, IL
Brown Pear Shape Diamond weighing approximately 2.40 Carat and having a very appealing Cognac-Brown with
Category

Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Salavetti Diamond Brown Diamond Tsavorite 18 Karat White Gold Charm Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.25 carats, G/H color (excluding brown diamond) and VS to SI clarity Fully signed Salavetti with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Colorchanging Alexandrite Padparadscha sapphire Blue Sapphire Brown Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sapphire, unheated blue Sapphire and Diamond ring by jewellery designer 'Joke Quick'. At the heart of
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Pa...

-No Reserve Price- 3 Stone 18k Rose Gold Ring 0.44 Carat Diamonds AIG
Located in רמת גן, IL
No Reserve Price Beautiful 3 stone ring made from 18k rose gold with 0.44 total carat of fancy
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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.