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14k White Gold Pear Marquise SI/H Natural Diamond Spiral Wedding Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 0.95 carat of sparkling diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Natural Sapphire Gemstone Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Created Stone Shape: Oval Carat: 3 ct Color: Blue ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.23ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...

French 20th Century Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
holds an openwork motif of 2 fleur-de-lis and two small crescents, all set with small rose-cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1900 Ring in 18kt yellow Gold and Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
center is an old mine-cut diamond, weighing approximately 0.28 carats, graded J color and I1 clarity
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Spring Bloom Vintage Style Edwardian Inspired Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Ring gold forming an openwork flower centered a rose cut diamonds on petals. The flower turns
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

White Oval Shape Cabochon Moonstone with Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
cabochon moonstone with amethyst and rose-cut diamonds. 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Information Style: Vintage
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 4.25 CTW Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1.46 carats total - H/I color with VS2 to SI1 clarity Flanked by rows of bead set rose cut diamonds
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

2 Ct Finest Zambian Pear Emerald 2 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
, originating from Colombia. Accompanied by 3 marquise-shaped rose cut diamonds and brilliant cut diamonds on
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

1.2 Ct Finest Zambian Pear Emerald 1 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Kt Gold Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
luster. Absolutely clean emerald. Origin: Zambia Diamonds: 3 Marquise shape rose cut diamonds and
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
stone, you also have two rose cuts diamonds, which weight 0.01 carat each. This highlights the beauty of
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

18k Gold Aquamarine Ring With Natural Diamonds Made in Italy Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Elevate your love story with our exquisite Natural Aquamarine and Diamonds Engagement Ring
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Gorgeous 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring with 1.70 Natural Diamonds- GIA cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
shine and sparkles. ring weight is 2.6 grams 18K size:54 -up to 3 sizes free sizing available in rose
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angara Natural GIA Certified 5.99ct Swiss Blue Topaz Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
you with the package.Product Description: This 14k white gold engagement ring makes a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Aquamarine And Diamond Ring Made In Italy in 14k Solid Gold Only Made to order
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Elevate your love story with our exquisite Natural Aquamarine and Diamonds Engagement Ring
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

2.91 Carat Aquamarine and Pink Diamond Engagement 3 Stones Ring, 18K Rose Gold.
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Three-Stones Halo ring, featuring 1.98 carat Aquamarine emerald cut diamond, set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 16.12 ct London Blue Topaz Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CaratSecondary Stone: DiamondTotal Diamond Weight: 0.44 CaratRing Size Available: 3 to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3 Carat Greenish Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring - Rare Colors
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
exquisite three-stone engagement ring is a stunning 3.02-carat fancy greenish-yellow radiant-cut diamond
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Affordable Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: 1837-1900 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds: (2) Carat Weight: 0.10 Total Cut: Rose Color: I-J Clarity
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.80 Total Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
centerpiece is a cluster of 10 old Rose Cut diamonds, which are held within closed-back belcher settings. The
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

4.72 Carat Pear Cut Morganite Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
! It has a 4.41 Carat Pear Cut Morganite and is surrounded by a halo of 24 Round Cut Diamonds that
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Elegant Edwardian GIA Diamond 3 Stone 4 Carat Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
mine 2 rose cuts 0.80 carats total Ring Size: 6.25, sizing available Rise Above Finger: 6.5 Ring
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 0.42 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
set in platinum that makes it appear as though there are 3 rose cut diamonds. Condition: Used
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.58 Carats F/VS1 Marquise Round Diamonds Engagement Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
round brilliant cut diamond anniversary band ring in hallmark 14K gold yours today! Specifications
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Gold 0.23 Carat Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A simple gold band that is one of our best sellers is the Diamond spike Ring. You have the option
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold 0.23 Carat Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A simple gold band that is one of our best sellers is the Diamond spike Ring. You have the option
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.2 Carat Oval Diamond Halo Ring Set in Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
with precision in lustrous 14K rose gold and featuring a stunning white diamond weighing 1.01 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

3.25ct Morganite Diamond Ring 14k Rose Gold Estate Gemstone Engagement
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish morganite & diamond cocktail ring (circa 2000s) crafted in 14 karat rose gold. Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rose Gold Morganite Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band, 14k Oval 1.85ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carats: .10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: I1 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold

19th Century Pink Sapphire Rose-cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
pink sapphire in a setting of rose-cut diamonds set on paillon. A trapeze motif is set into the base of
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Harakh 1 1/3 Carat Colorless Diamond 18 KT White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful arrangement of brilliant and rose-cut diamonds come together to create this ring, which
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold 0.15 Carat Solitaire Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
0.15 CTW A marquise-cut solitaire diamond ring with a bezel setting creates the ideal ring for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold 0.15 Carat Solitaire Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
0.15 CTW marquise-cut solitaire diamond ring with a bezel setting creates the ideal ring for daily
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

14k Gold 0.03 Carat Diamond Star Shaped Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This pave-set round cut diamond ring, which weighs 0.03 CTW and has a star-shaped design, is ideal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold 0.03 Carat Diamond Star Shaped Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This pave-set round cut diamond ring, which weighs 0.03 CTW and has a star-shaped design, is ideal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique Diamond Emerald 3-Stone Edwardian Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
European cut 1.12 carats total I-K Color, SI1 Clarity  8 Rose cut 0.04 total Graded by GIA standards Ring
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.51 Carat Diamond and White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.51 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold trilogy ring
Category

Vintage 1970s English Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Emerald-Cut 3 ct Aquamarine Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brilliant, pop the question with this engagement ring featuring a prong-set emerald-cut aquamarine. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Classic 3 Stone Princess Cut Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features Round 3 Princess cut diamonds and secured with Prong set
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

5.5 mm Rose Cut Diamond Unique Diamond Engagement Handmade 14k Micro Pave
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TDW 1/3 Carat, Micro Pave' on sides, finger size 6.5, weighting 1.4 gram 5.5 mm Rose Cut Diamond
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2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Antique 0.64 Carat Diamond and 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.60 carat diamond and 14 karat rose gold cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

0.69 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.69 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement Ring G-H SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Seven Warm Tone Rose Cut Diamond Classic Victorian Style Band 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
cut diamond which scintillate beautifully. This ring would make a spectacular antique engagement ring
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 14k Gold AGL Ceylon Orange Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This classic and timelessly designed ring features a gorgeous, AGL certified, oval brilliant cut
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Spectrum Jewels Round Cut 1.83Ct SI/HI Diamond White Gold Engagement Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Spectrum Jewels Round Cut 1.83Ct SI/HI Diamond White Gold Engagement Band Ring. Diamond is a April
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural Emerald-Cut 1ct Peridot Engagement Ring Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 0.19 CaratsSetting Style: Prong SettingRing Size Available: 3 to 13
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Diamond, Gold

1.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
1.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Round Cut Ruby Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.30ct Marquise Shape Diamond Round Brilliant Cut Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- 12 Marquise Diamonds with total carat diamond weight of 0.84ct - 2 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds with
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2010s Hong Kong Romantic Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Natural Pearl and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: Natural white pearl, South Sea 44 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds: Carat total weight 0.88ct Diamond quality
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
1.65 Carat Natural Diamond and Round Cut Ruby Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.91 Carat Diamond Open Band Engagement Ring 18k Solid White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 0.91 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Engagement Band Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 3.70 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.49Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.49 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.23 ct Pear Cut Dainty Diamond Solitaire Ring 14k Rose Gold Bridal Wedding Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and handset with 0.33 carats diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold Pearl 0.09 Carat Old Cut Diamond Shamrock Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features: - 3 cultured pearls of different shades - 4 diamonds, old cut/rose cut, TW 0.09ct, RW-STW, SI
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

6.81 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Stackable Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 6.81 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

6.81 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Stackable Band Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 6.81 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby Diamond 4.69 Carat Rose Gold Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
and luxury. Our GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby Diamond 4.69 Carat Rose Gold Ring is a radiant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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 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.