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1939 Halo Ring natural 0.6ct Sapphire Diamonds solid Platinum Ø 3US / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
Blue. Twelve Diamonds of old European cut Ø 1,75 mm / 0,025 ct each, total weight of diamonds here ca
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Shape: Round Band Width: 2-3 mm, 3-4 mm Clarity: SI1-SI2 Number of Gemstones: 1 Stone: Gemstone Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique German Ring Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 8.75 US/ 1.8gr
Located in SE
central Diamond of old diamond cut Ø 3.5 mm / 0.17 ct with two stones on the flanks - one is an old
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Blue 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

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

Antique Earrings natural 3.35 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 8.7g
Located in SE
European and cushion cut Diamonds. On one earring the largest central diamond measures : 5 x 4,5 x 2.63 mm
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US7.5 / 6 gr
Located in SE
Silver clusters on top of the crown holding 5 natural Emeralds and 22 Diamonds. Not Hallmarked, band
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Halo Earrings natural 1 ctw Emeralds 0.5 ctw Diamonds solid 18K / 3.3 gr
Located in SE
cut Diamonds Ø 1.75 mm / ca. 0.025 ct. each. Thus total Diamonds weight is ca. 0.5 ctw. Color ca. F,G
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Pink Sapphire Emerald Cut 1 Carat Surrounded with Diamonds in White Gold Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
. The radiant effect of the diamonds ( aprox. 0.75 CT TW ) accents the brilliance of the center stone
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Vintage 1980s Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Ring 1 ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver US6 / 3.8gr
Located in SE
Diamonds have their backs closed and foiled underneath. Largest Diamond in the center ca. Ø 5 mm / ca. 0.5
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
. Jewelry Type: Fine Stone Shape: Cushion Band Width: 1-2 mm, 2-3 mm Clarity: SI2-I1 Number of Gemstones: 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring natural 1.75ctw Emeralds 0.44ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø
Located in SE
/ ca 0.11 ct each, total weight of diamonds here ca. 0.44 ctw. Color ca. G, H /VS, SI All stones have
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique German Ring natural 1 ctw. Sapphire 0.5ctw. Diamond 14K ØUS6.75 /6.6gr
Located in SE
.0.25 ct Two old transitional cushion cut Diamonds with high and marrow tables: 3.5 mm x 3 mm x 2.55 mm
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Rubies Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.63 gr
Located in SE
. 1960s -1970s. Two bezel set oval cut natural rosy Red Rubies 4 x 3 mm / ca. 03 ct each, both
Category

Vintage 1960s English Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1929 Nordic Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5.5 US /3gr
Located in SE
mm deep. Weight : 3 grams There are 13 stones. The largest is a marquise old diamond cut Diamond 6
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Emeralds Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.2 gr
Located in SE
-1970s. Two oval cut natural oval green Emeralds 4 x 3 mm / ca.0.2 ct each, both demonstrate flaws and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold 1.27 Carat Natural Diamond L Letter Personalized Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- 1.27 ct > Gemstone pcs - 8 > Stone Size - 1 mm > Gross Weight - 2.038 Grm > Setting - Prong setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Egyptian Revival Scarab Brooch 1ctw Ruby 1ctw Emeralds 0.56 ctw Diamonds /7.6gr
Located in SE
cabochon cut Ruby 6 mm x 5 mm x 3 mm deep / about 1 ct. Fourteen minor princesses cut Rubies about 2.5 x
Category

Vintage 1950s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Gold-filled

1 Carat Brilliant Round Center Diamond, 2 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
side of the center stone to make a nice band. There brilliant cut diamonds surrounding the center stone
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antiquee Ring 0.3ct Emerald 0.4ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US6.25 /3.2g
Located in SE
. The Crown is 17 mm x 13 mm x 3 mm deep. Natural Emerald of oval diamond cut 5 mm x 4 mm x 3 mm deep
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

1899 Antique Ring natural 4ct Opal Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 5.25 / 3gr
Located in SE
4 rose cut diamonds. This Opal stone shows all the colors of the rainbow with Blue, Green, and
Category

Antique 1890s European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Antique Halo Ring 0.6ct Sapphire 0.32ct Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø12.5US/ 7.3 gr
Located in SE
, measures: 5 mm x 4 mm x 3 mm deep / ca. 0.6 ct. 8 Diamonds, all of rose cut circa Ø 2 mm / 0,04 ct each
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold

Antique Vintage Men Ring solid 18K Gold 1.71 ctw Diamonds Size US 11.5 / 25gr
Located in SE
Diamonds pave set into Platinum / or white Gold clusters. Seven larger Diamonds' Ø 3mm / 0.11 ct each; 94
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 3ct Tourmaline 2ct Diamonds solid Green 14K Gold Silver Ø 8US / 7g
Located in SE
stone Ø 9 mm x 5 mm deep / ca. 3 ct. that looks pretty much like an Emerald, accented with eight Ø 4 mm
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver

Modernist Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Dome Ring
Located in North Miami, FL
emerald stones and 1 tiny diamond chip and one tiny sapphire stone. Please know what you would be falling
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

C1910 Multi Gemstone set Harem Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
connects the bands and makes them easy to wear. All of the diamonds stones are bead set into the band
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold,...

Round cut Vintage Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
from size. Gemstones: Moissanites: central gemstone 0.5 ct, other gems 3, 2.5, 1.2mm, round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1920 Antique Ring Rubellite Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 1.8 gr.
Located in SE
. Crown with stones measures 14 mm x 5 mm x 3.5 mm deep. Rubellites of old European cut. Two larger
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold

1919 Ring natural 1ct Blue Sapphire Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
6.75 mm x 5 mm x 3 mm deep / ca. 1 ct. accented with two natural Swedish River Pearls Ø 1.75 mm each
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 1 gr
Located in SE
/ ca. 0.06 ct each. All stones have open backs. Crown measures 7.5 mm x 5 mm x 3 mm deep. Size: Ø US
Category

Vintage 1930s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Balestra Negligee Necklace natural 24ct. Blue Chalcedony 18K Gold 40cm
Located in SE
(Symbol) Composition : 3 Natural blue Chalcedony stones in solid 18K Yellow Gold bezels suspended from an
Category

Vintage 1960s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

1904 Nordic Necklace 200ct Natural Coral 18K Gold /48.5 cm /55 gr
Located in SE
Precious Coral. Silken thread. Diameters of beads range from Ø 12 mm x 8 mm to Ø 5 x 3 mm. Total weight of
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Antique Men von Boltenstern Ring Intaglio Signet 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS9.5/15 gr
Located in SE
Orange Gold.. The body of the stone is dark Orange measuring 22 mm x 16 mm / ca. 12 ct. Very well done
Category

Mid-20th Century European Medieval Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

1921 Agnus Dei BAM Signet Ring Intaglio Carnelian solid 23K Gold Ø US10.25 /8.5g
Located in SE
soft enough. This Stone may well be older than band and bezel. Oval cut natural Carnelian of dark
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond 5-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND 5-STONE RING, set with 3 diamonds totalling 1.32 ct. (center 0.80 ct. sides
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

Platinum 3 Ct Princess Cut Natural Diamond Eternity Band F-G Color VS1 Clarity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
band. A sparkling array of brilliance is created by princess cut and round cut diamonds that total 3.00
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18k Gold 3 Ct Princess Cut Natural Diamond Eternity Band F-G Color VS1 Clarity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
band. A sparkling array of brilliance is created by princess cut and round cut diamonds that total 3.00
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Stunning Victorian Muzo Mine Colombian Emerald Diamond Five-Stone Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
yellow gold Hallmarks: present but worn Gems: 5 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx .90 Ct (G/H-VVS/VS
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cober with a Ruby of 1.12 Carat and two diamonds of 0.15 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
true masterpiece. With a ruby of 1.12 ct. and two diamonds of 0.15 ct. each, this ring is a unique
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sylvie Corbelin Signature Snake Ring in Patinated Silver and Diamonds
By Sylvie Corbelin
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
, brilliant cut total weight of the diamonds 0,05 ct. Ring weight 12 grammes This model was created in 2007
Category

2010s French Baroque Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Topaz and Diamond Vintage Ring 5 Ct Oval Topaz, 10k Yellow Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Natural Topaz In Weight Of 5 Ct (Approx.) Side Stones: Round Shape Natural Diamond In Weight Of 0.30 Ct
Category

Mid-20th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold

Topaz and Diamond Vintage Ring 5 Ct Oval Topaz, 10k Yellow Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Natural Topaz In Weight Of 5 Ct (Approx.) Side Stones: Round Shape Natural Diamond In Weight Of 0.30 Ct
Category

Mid-20th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold

Topaz and Diamond Vintage Ring 5 Ct Oval Topaz, 10k Yellow Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Natural Topaz In Weight Of 5 Ct (Approx.) Side Stones: Round Shape Natural Diamond In Weight Of 0.30 Ct
Category

Mid-20th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold

.92 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Ring with Accent Stones in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Round Diamond Solitiare Stone Carat Weight of Center Stone: 0.92 ct Color of Center Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Five Stone No Heat Sapphire 1.6 ctw, Diamond Ring 18k rose gold.
Located in Joelton, TN
Handmade 18K rose gold, 5-stone vivid deep blue violet sapphire and rose cut diamond band. The band
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Cober set with baguette-cut Diamond of 1.28 Carat and Diamonds White Gold Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
something truly unique. This beautiful ring, centrally set with a baguette-cut diamond of 1.28 ct. exudes
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dazzling 18 kt. White gold 5 Stone Ring with 0.60 ct Natural Diamonds - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
. This ring comes with an IGI report and a fancy box. -5 diamond main stone of 0.12 ct. each, total
Category

2010s Israeli Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.2 Carat Round Baguettes Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum 3-Row Band
Located in New York, NY
center row is round diamond band. Size 6 Very clean and shiny diamonds. This full eternity band features
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sparkling 18k White gold Band Ring with 1.10 ct Natural Diamonds-IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
. This ring comes with an IGI report and a fancy box. -5 diamond main stone of 0.22 ct. each, total
Category

2010s Israeli Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dated 1897 Hallmarked Five Stone Diamond and Emerald Antique Unisex Band Ring
Located in Addison, TX
center there is a five stone channel that holds diamond and emeralds. On the outsides are single cuts, in
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
finger. Item #R1876 Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.3 Grams  Size: 5 3/4 Diamonds: Approximately .90 ct
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Turquoise Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 4.5 Grams Size: 5 3/4 Diamonds: Approximately .30 ct Color: H
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 9K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring - G
Located in Great Neck, NY
! Item #R1770 Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Weight: 2.6 Grams Size: 5 3/4 Diamonds: .65 ct, .75 ct, and a .87
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old Cushion Cut Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Ri
Located in Great Neck, NY
3/4 Diamonds: .90 ct - GIA # 6411851346 Color: I Clarity: VS1 Sapphires: Approximately .50 cts
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.29 Ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
carat oval sapphire stone. The ring has a band thickness of 3 mm, a top height of 5 mm, and top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.20 Ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
stone. The ring has a band thickness of 3 mm, a top height of 5 mm, and top dimensions of 10 by 7 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Retro 1.80 Carat Diamond Gold Band Pave Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A Beautiful Retro band ring hand made in 18k White Gold and set with 3 large Old mine Cut Diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.36 Ct Diamond and Pink Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
surrounded by a halo of round and baguette-cut diamonds totaling 0.33 carats. The ring has a band thickness
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

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3 Ct 5 Stone Diamond Band For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 3 ct 5 stone diamond band you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 9 antique edition and 27 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 3 ct 5 stone diamond band from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 3 ct 5 stone diamond band has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Carelle, Single Stone and TATE are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 3 ct 5 stone diamond band, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 3 Ct 5 Stone Diamond Band?

On average, a 3 ct 5 stone diamond band at 1stDibs sells for $3,254, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $30,500 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.