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Tiny SI/HI Pear Cut Diamond Open Ring Solid 14k Rose Gold Gift for Her
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 0.37 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiny SI/HI Pear Cut Diamond Open Ring Solid 18k Rose Gold Gift for Her
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 0.37 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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 Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Angara Natural Emerald-Cut Ruby Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
white gold solitaire engagement ring. It features an emerald-cut ruby, secured in a bezel setting on a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold

Angara Natural Emerald-Cut 1.15ct Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the brilliance of the diamonds. This 14k yellow gold pink sapphire halo engagement ring is also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

0.50 Carat Natural Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Opal and Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Navette Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
rose cut diamonds around the outer edges, 3 on either side, with an approximate weight of 0.30ct
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Emerald-Cut 1.5 ct Tanzanite Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
this engagement ring with an emerald-cut tanzanite, prong set on an infinity shank. Brilliant diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, Gold

0.50 Carat Natural Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Inspired Diamond Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
0.6 carats, and 6 sparkling rose cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.02 carats, with I color and SI
Category

20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Angara Natural Emerald-Cut 1.6 ct Ruby Engagement Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gold engagement ring, showcasing an emerald-cut ruby in a double claw prong setting. A sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold ~0.63 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

1.62 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Pave 14k White Gold Band Ring Wedding Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.62 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Pave 14k White Gold Band Ring Wedding Jewelry The main feature is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Magnificent 2.66ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
shimmering round diamonds totaling 0.91 carats, enhancing the ring’s overall sparkle with their good cut
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.22 Carat Dainty Marquise Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring for Her 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 0.22 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Rose Gold over .925 Sterling Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
, brilliant cut diamonds in prong settings. The fashion ring features a whopping 31 white diamonds. It has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold

10K Rose Gold over .925 Sterling Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
, brilliant cut diamonds in prong settings. The fashion ring features a whopping 31 white diamonds. It has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold

10K Rose Gold over .925 Sterling Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
, brilliant cut diamonds in prong settings. The fashion ring features a whopping 31 white diamonds. It has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold

10K Rose Gold over .925 Sterling Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
, brilliant cut diamonds in prong settings. The fashion ring features a whopping 31 white diamonds. It has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold

10K Rose Gold over .925 Sterling Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
, brilliant cut diamonds in prong settings. The fashion ring features a whopping 31 white diamonds. It has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold

Angara Natural Round Diamond Cathedral Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/>Secondary Stone: DiamondTotal Diamond Weight: 0.25 CaratsSetting Style: Prong SettingRing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

GIA-Certified 0.50ct Natural Round Diamond Seven-Stone Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Natural Diamond Engagement Ring, masterfully crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. At its heart shines an approx
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold 1.20 Carat Ruby 1.05 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

0.23 Carat Pear Cut Minimalist SI/HI Diamond Stacking Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 0.23 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.23 Carat Pear Cut Minimalist SI/HI Diamond Stacking Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 0.23 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.10Ct Emerald and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring In 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite may birthstone ring is handset with 4.10 carats of emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.01ct Diamond 2.39ct Ruby Oval Band Ring 14K Rose Gold GIA Tamir By Merkaba
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Romantic and refined, this 14K rose gold diamond and ruby band ring by Tamir for Merkaba Jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

4.10Ct Emerald and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring In 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite may birthstone ring is handset with 4.10 carats of emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

6.51 Carat Colombian Emerald 4 Carat VS Clarity Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details Item Code :- COMR-001 Gross Wt. :- 17.15 gm Platinum Wt. :- 15.43 gm Natural Diamond Wt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.16ct Pink Sapphire Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail or Engagement Ring set
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: 0.30 cts twt Measurements: 2.50 x 2.50 mm Shape: Round Rose Cut Clarity: VS2-SI1 Colour: G-H Cut: Very
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire

Modern 18k Rose Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Cluster Chain Band Ring Gift for Her
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 0.25 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring Three-Stone Pear Shape
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Platinum Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring 3 Stone Pear Shape 2.60 Carat Primary Stones: Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Round Brilliant 4.05ct Diamond Eternity Engagement Band Ring in 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 4.05 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

IAG Certified 1 Carat Diamonds Unique Fancy Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
IAG Certified 14K Gold Ring featuring a unique yellow Fancy Diamond, totaling 1.00 Carat. Perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 14K Two-Toned White / Rose Gold Round Blue Diamond Bridal Halo Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
examining up close, which is normal and assuring for rare natural diamonds. It's the perfect engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold 0.70 Carat SI Sapphire 1.40 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

0.75 Cts F/VS1 East West Marquise Diamond GIA Certified Engagement Ring 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant engagement ring showcases a 0.75-carat marquise diamond in a classic rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.80 Carat Purple Sapphire 0.55 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

1.06 Ct Emerald Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Gift for Her
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. : 1.06 carat Ring Size :- 7 US & All size FOLLOW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

1.06 Ct Emerald Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18k White Gold Gift for Her
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.06 carats of emerald and 0.37 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

1.16 Carat Diamond Open Bypass Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.16 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Pearl 0.11 Carat Diamond Twisted Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume
Category

20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Pear Marquise Cut S/HI Real Diamond Bypass Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 0.72 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 1.50 carat Emerald 0.20 Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
: 3 X 2 MM ✦ Diamond Color: J-k ✦ Diamond Clarity: Slightly included ✦ Diamond Cut: Excellent Pear Cut
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

3.81cts Pear Round Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 3.81 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi Cut 1.15Ct Diamond Half 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 1.15 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Round Cut Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
cut diamonds paired with four round brilliant cut diamonds create a total weight of 0.44 carats, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold 0.75 Carat Ruby Diamond Openwork Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Diamond Open Cuff Ring SI/H 1.55 Carat 18k White Gold Wedding Ring Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Diamond Open Cuff Ring SI/H 1.55 Carat 18k White Gold Wedding Ring Gift This ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.12 Carat Diamond Open Band Stackable Ring 14k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.12 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

1.12 Carat Diamond Open Band Stackable Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.12 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angara Natural Emerald-Cut 1.85ct Pink Tourmaline Ring Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a double claw setting, is the center of attention on this 14k white gold engagement ring. Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold

Spectrum Jewels Multi Cut 0.28Ct Natural Diamond White Gold Open Ring In Stock
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Spectrum Jewels Multi Cut 0.28Ct Natural Diamond White Gold Open Ring In Stock. Diamond is a April
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Statement Heart-Shaped Cut 2.54cts Diamond Wedding Band Ring in 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 2.54 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pear Marquise Cut Diamond Bypass Ring 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.21 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.49 Carats Certified Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.49 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold 0.90 Carat Garnet 0.06 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features: - 3 garnets, oval cabochon cut, TW 0.90ct, stpR 7/3, VS-SI - 4 diamonds, rose cut, TW 0.06ct, RW
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

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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.