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Peach Orange Morganite Diamond Ruby Pear Shaped Halo Set 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Present your loved one with this brilliant halo engagement ring that features a pear-cut peach
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oval Pink Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired 14K Rose White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This fanciful contemporary, Art Deco inspired ring sees a raised an opulent 2.20 carat oval but
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oval Shape Peach Pink Morganite Diamond Vintage Style Halo 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
compliments the rose gold perfectly. What a sweet engagement ring! 14K Rose Gold. Ring Information Style: Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1990s Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Height - 0.5cm / 0.2" Width - 1.4cm / 0.5" Weight - 3.3g RING SIZE UK - L US - 5 3/4 CONDITION The ring
Category

1990s English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Oval Pink Tourmaline Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Romantic and radiant, this Art Deco-style engagement ring is a celebration of bold elegance and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Ever Us Diamond Two-Stone Engagement Ring White Gold 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw
By Ever Us
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Ever Us Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Cushion 3.6 ct Garnet Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/>Secondary Stone: DiamondTotal Diamond Weight: 0.26 CaratsSetting Style: Prong SettingRing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Oval Shape Morganite Orange Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Simply beautiful and finely detailed dinner ring center securely set with a 5.5 carat oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

VR Jewels 18k Solid Rose Gold Dainty Pink Tourmaline Ring with Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural tourmaline of 0.88 carats and diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Black Diamond Men s 18k Gold Engagement Ring by Oltremare Gioielli Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
brilliant cut 6.5 mm Available in 18k or 14k gold, yellow, rose or white gold •Ring width: 8 mm •Ring
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

11 Ct Fine Multi Sapphire 3 Ct Diamond Cocktail Flower Ring in 18 Kt Gold 6.5
Located in New York, NY
free of charge) Total Diamond Weight of brilliant Round cut diamonds approximately 3 Carats. Diamonds
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

GRS Certified 4.82ct Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Triangle Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Blue, Sri Lanka 2 Triangle Cut Diamonds: Carat total weight 1.02 Diamond quality: D-F color, VS
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Garnet and Diamonds Italian 14k Gold Engagement Ring, Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
diamonds, for a total of 0.2 carats. The ring is available in yellow, rose, or white gold. The Almandine
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Alpinia Salt and Pepper Diamond Organic Ring Center, 1.58 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
organic design ring. An exotic Rose cut Salt & Pepper natural diamond reddish in color. The center diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.75CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.75CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.00CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.00CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.20CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.00CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.00CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.50CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.50CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.50CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.50CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.20CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.30CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.30CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.50CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.50CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.50CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.50CT Heart Cut Solitaire GH Color I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k Gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

French 19th Century Certified Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamonds. The start of the ring is decorated, on both sides, a cloverleaf pattern set with 3 rose-cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pear Shape Blue Sapphire Diamond Twist Tension Style Floral Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Quality Round Brilliant cut Diamonds, total carat around 0.24ct D-F in color and VS in clarity, with
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Pearl Ring Moi et Toi 14k Gold Sz 9 Engagement Band
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow gold (circa 1920s to 1930s). 20 old rose cut diamonds are estimated at 0.02 carats each and
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18k Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
features a flower motif, which is represented by 10 rose cut diamonds, which are held in place by prong
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Napoleon 3 Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamonds in closed setting millegrain and rose- cut on the whole of the edge. The basket is delicately
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Modern Morganite Open Work Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: 2.40 Cut: Oval Color: Peach - Pink Clarity: Transparent Accent Diamonds: 36 Round Cut; 0.15 carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Old Cut Diamond And Platinum Ring 1920 s
Located in Firenze, IT
fully characterized by 32 stones, old-cut diamonds and rose-cut diamonds; the ring has approximately
Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-SI Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.20CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-SI Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.50CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-SI Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.50CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.75CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-SI Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.75CT Round Cut Solitaire GH Color SI Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Stunning 1.10ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
luxury with this exquisite 18k rose gold 3-stone ring, featuring a stunning 0.70-carat cushion-cut
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Pink Sapphires Stones 0.57 carats set in 18K White Gold Ring w Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the pastel colors of Rose Quartz. The perfect ring for your fashionista fiancé set with 0.57 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Emerald and Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Specifications: - Square Cut Natural Emerald: Carat total weight 1.04 - 60 Round Brilliant Cut
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pear Shape Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
(Ideal cut) Diamond Size: 1.00mm Total carat weight: Approx. 0.21ct Diamond around the blue sapphire and
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

SI/H Natural 1.77 Carat Diamond Wrap Ring 18k White Gold Certified
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.77 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural High Quality Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds, total carat around 0.16ct D-F in color and VS in clarity with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut) 18K
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Angara Natural GIA Certified 4.6 ct Amethyst Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: DiamondTotal Diamond Weight: 0.48 CaratRing Size Available: 3 to 13Setting Style: Prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold

Angara Natural GIA Certified 4.04 ct Citrine Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 0.48 CaratRing Size Available: 3 to 13Setting Style: Prong SettingCustomization
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold, Gold

SI/H Natural 1.77 Carat Diamond Wrap Ring 14k White Gold Certified
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.77 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Garnet and Diamonds Engagement Ring Made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli 18k Gold
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
diamonds, for a total of 0.2 carats. The ring is available in yellow, rose, or white gold. The Almandine
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Vintage Style Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: - 5mm natural Blue Sapphire at the center - 10 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Classical Roman Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
is formed of 3 pearls which are drill set and surrounded by a border of sparkling rose cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Light Pink VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
/VS2 Cut: Round 3) Side Rose Cut Pear Shape Diamonds Carat weight: 0.939 ct (24 pcs) Color: F
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.29ct Natural Oval Ruby Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
round-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.75 carats. Each diamond, of G color and VS clarity, is
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angara Natural GIA Certified 5.96 ct London Blue Topaz Engagement Ring 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Weight: 5.96 CaratSecondary Stone: DiamondTotal Diamond Weight: 0.48 CaratRing Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Angara Natural Solitaire Square Ruby Stackable Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sent to you with the package.Product Description: This solitaire engagement ring will make
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold

1.50CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.50CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand: Aamiaa
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.20CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.20CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand: Aamiaa
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.30CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.30CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand: Aamiaa
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.75CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.75CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand: Aamiaa
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-I1 Clarity Natural Diamond Wedding Ring Specification: Brand: Aamiaa
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k 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 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.