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Art Deco Sapphire Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, VS2 average clarity), accented by small rose cut diamonds. Estimated total diamond weight is 1.10 cts
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgian 15k/Sterling Silver Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
, larger stone is a rose cut diamond, which rests within an 8-prong setting, and has a carat weight of 1ct
Category

Antique 1750s American Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Tension Twist Round Cut Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Round Cut Emerald 6 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds with 0.09ct total carat weight Very high Diamond
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Square Cut Emerald and Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds, total carat around 0.18ct - D-F in color and VS in clarity, with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold 1 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring, GIA Certified SI1 J
Located in Wallingford, CT
White princess cut diamond sets on 14 karat gold ring. Princess cut diamond GIA certificate Metal
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Marquise Cut Diamond Unique Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold with GIA Certified
Located in Hong Kong, HK
and distinctive ring. Product Specifications: - 0.30ct Marquise Cut Diamond (F/SI1), GIA Certificate
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angara Natural Square Emerald Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
between princess-cut diamonds. The gemstones are held in prong settings on a 14k rose gold polished shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold

SI Clarity HI Color Oval Cut Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.47 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

SI Clarity HI Color Oval Cut Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.47 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Engagement Ring with Spinel and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
. It is encrusted with F/G, SI. diamonds, and big dark cushion or oval cut spinel (3-5 carats, dark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...

Luminous 1.44ct Diamonds Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
this enchanting 18K rose gold diamond ring, centered by a stunning 1.28ct cushion-cut diamond. Framing
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Elegant 1.37ct Diamonds Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
, this 18K rose gold ring centers around a 1.02ct cushion-cut diamond, radiating elegance with every
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Pearl and Diamond and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique French seed pearl and 0.09 carat diamond, 18 karat rose gold and 18
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Spinel Engagement Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
encrusted with F/G, SI. diamonds, yellow and purple sapphires, and big dark cushion or oval cut spinel (3-5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 14k Go...

WhiteGold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring WeddingBands 14k Princess 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Princess & Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sparkling 1.08ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sparkling 1.08ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified This 18K rose gold diamond
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1950s 0, 30 Diamond 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose and white gold. This antique ring is set with a brilliant-cut diamond. On
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Timeless 1.86ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Timeless 1.86ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified This romantic 18K rose gold
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Luminous 1.16ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
radiant detail, this 18k rose gold pavé ring features a stunning 1.01ct square cushion-cut diamond. The
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Emerald Gemstone Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Ring features a smooth oval-cut emerald set with four prongs, placed at the center of a slim
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 0.88ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
, this 18k rose gold ring features a dazzling 0.60ct round-cut center diamond. Its brilliance is
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Elegant 1.26ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 1.26ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified Romantic and refined, this
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Luminous 1.09ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luminous 1.09ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified Elegantly crafted in glowing
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1ct Natural Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
engagement ring showcases a 1ct natural oval-cut blue sapphire, glowing with a deep, velvety hue. Surrounded
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sophisticated 1.22ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
enchanting 18k rose gold pave ring, featuring a mesmerizing 1.01ct cushion-cut diamond at its center. Flanked
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Octagon Pink Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Set Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
: Emerald Cut Size: 5Ă—3 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.40 Carat (approx.) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 12.70 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
weighing app. 12.70 carats framed by old mine- and single-cut diamonds weighing app. 0.50 carats mounted in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

2.01 ct GIA Fancy Yellowish Orange Cushion Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a 2.01 carat cut-cornered rectangular modified brilliant diamond, of VS2 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Green Emerald Vintage Style Floral Rose Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Embody timeless elegance with this sweet and posh Art Deco-style floral engagement ring. A dazzling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Statement 2.38ctw Certified Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 2.38 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Statement 2.38ctw Certified Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 2.38 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Alpinia Salt Pepper Diamond Organic Ring Center- 4.03 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
organic design ring. An exotic combination of a Rose cut Salt & Pepper natural diamond, and three round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Certified Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite may birthstone ring is handset with 1.40 carats of emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.79cts Zambian Emerald 2.68cts Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite may birthstone ring is handset with 4.79 carats of emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite may birthstone ring is handset with 1.40 carats of emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.65Ct Zambian Emerald May Birthstone Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite may birthstone ring is handset with 4.65 carats of emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.50 Carat SI/H Solitaire Cushion Cut Diamond Wedding Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
timeless craftsmanship, this diamond gold engagement ring isn’t just a piece of jewelry it’s a promise of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.50 Carat SI/H Solitaire Cushion Cut Diamond Wedding Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
timeless craftsmanship, this diamond gold engagement ring isn’t just a piece of jewelry it’s a promise of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Morganite Orange Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
shoulders of the ring are intricately decorated with sparkling diamonds, enhancing its vintage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Suzy Levian 18 Karat Two-Tone White and Rose Gold Round Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gold Karat: 18k Total Diamond Weight: 3.03 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Jewelry Setting: Pave Ring Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

2.20 Ct. Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Vintage Metal: 14K Rose Gold Total weight: 3.40 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8 available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Suzy Levian 18 Karat Two-Tone White and Rose Gold Round Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gold Karat: 18k Total Diamond Weight: 2.28 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Jewelry Setting: Pave Ring Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Radiant 1.24ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Radiant 1.24ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose & White Gold - IGI Certified Soft tones and refined
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.22 Carat Sapphire 0.20 Carat Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

1.12 Carat SI/H Pear Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.12 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US &
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Blue Aquamarine Diamond Vintage Style Floral Halo Set Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. Number: 12 Weight: 0.15 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your order in 3-4 weeks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Gold Alpinia Salt and Pepper Diamond Organic Ring Center 1.37 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
organic design ring. An exotic combination of a Rose cut Salt & Pepper natural diamond, and circle of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .44ctw Two-Stone Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .44ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

SI/HI Real Diamond Double Band Engagement Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
timeless craftsmanship, this diamond gold engagement ring isn’t just a piece of jewelry it’s a promise of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Alpinia Salt and Pepper Diamond Organic Ring Center- 1.94 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
organic design ring. An exotic Rose cut Salt & Pepper natural diamond set in an octagonal shaped crown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Round Peach Orange Morganite Diamond Vintage Style Floral Halo Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
combined approx. weight of 0.09 carats and sparkling effortlessly from every angle. 14K Rose Gold. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Gold Alpinia Salt and Pepper Diamond Organic Ring Center- 2.76 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
organic design ring. An exotic combination of a Rose cut Salt & Pepper natural diamond, and one round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cushion Shaped Peach Pink Morganite Diamond Classic Halo 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This gorgeous halo ring features a 1.50 carat cushion-cut morganite surrounded by a halo of tiny
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Suzy Levian 18 Karat Two-Tone White and Rose Gold Round White Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
, Rose Gold Karat: 18k Total Diamond Weight: 1.70 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Jewelry Setting: Prong Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

0.75ct Natural Oval Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
tapered baguette and round-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.29 carats (G color, VS clarity). Their
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.65Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18k White Gold All Tariff Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite may birthstone ring is handset with 4.65 carats of emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peridot Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Peridot, Ruby, and Diamond Art Deco-style Ring radiates vintage glamour with a vibrant twist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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3 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 3 carat rose cut diamond engagement rings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Rose Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 329 vintage examples as well as 297 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 17th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of 3 carat rose cut diamond engagement rings made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Single Stone, Roshe Jewels and Mark Broumand produced popular versions that are worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for rose cut 3 carat rose cut diamond engagement rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and emerald cut alternatives. When shopping our range of 3 carat rose cut diamond engagement rings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are 3 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Rings?

On average, 3 carat rose cut diamond engagement rings at 1stDibs sell for $6,995, while they’re typically $291 on the low end and $775,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 rings, vintage 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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings. 

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry. 

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.