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Three Rows Marquise Cut Diamond Unique Wedding Ring Band 18k Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamond: 1.23ct Quality: D-F in Color and VS in Clarity, with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut) - 18K Rose gold
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modernist Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.67 Cttw. Pave Diamond 3 Row Wrap Around Fashion Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This stylish royal 18 karat yellow gold wrap around spiral ring is further accented with fine 0.67
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Yellow Princess Cut and Round Diamond Band Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k white gold ring. This stunning ring is set with two fine rows of white color round faceted cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bedat Co. 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Diamond Watch No. 3 Ref 384
Located in Providence, RI
watch or jewelry collection. Crafted from solid 18k yellow gold, it features a polished finish and a
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.28 Carat Square Ruby Diamond Channel Set 18K Gold Multi-Row Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.20 Carat Square Cut Ruby And 1.08 Carat Round Cut Diamond Channel Set 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Row
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Elegant Double Sapphire and Diamond Split Band Statement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
center, symbolizing harmony and elegance. Crafted in luminous 18k yellow gold, the ring showcases a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Modernist Pave Diamond Ring 1970 s
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally well-made modernist cocktail ring from the 1970s, crafted in 18K yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three-Row 0.83ct Baguette Round Diamond Studded Wedding Ring in 18K YellowGold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Quality: E Color VS Clarity Approx. 32 Diamonds • Metal: Solid 18K Yellow Gold • Band Style: Half
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Band Ring with 3ct Cabochon Emerald and Square Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This refined 18K yellow gold band ring features a smooth cabochon emerald of approximately 3 carats
Category

Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring Sz 6.75 18k Yellow Gold Fine Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish cabochon sapphire & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Cabochon sapphires
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Italian 18k Gold Diamond Coral Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage pair of Italian earrings is crafted in 18k yellow and white gold, featuring natural
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.62 Carat Oval Blue Tanzanite and Multi Row Diamond Ring in Platinum and Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
perfectly contrasts with the yellow gold accents The tanzanite is beautifully complemented by 3 rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 3-Stone Ring with 4.01 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in handmade custom design setting featuring Platinum 950 & 18k Yellow Gold, 5 rows of
Category

2010s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Full Eternity Diamond Ring, Set With 1.82ct Natural Diamonds in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
design, meticulously crafted in rich 18ct yellow gold. Set with 1.82ct of natural round brilliant cut
Category

2010s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire and Brown Diamond Concave Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
professionally cleaned and polished. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Yellow Sapphires & Brown Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold...

Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Diamonds Sugarloaf Cabochon Green Agate Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Embark on a timeless journey with Rossella Ugolini's 18K Yellow Gold Ring, featuring an enchanting
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

1.50 ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Gold 3.00 Carat Diamond Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
made with a radiant yellow diamond, white round brilliant diamonds and 18 karat gold precious metals
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 18k Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
-prong settings. The centerpiece features 3 distinct rows of pink sapphires, diamonds, and blue sapphires
Category

1990s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10.68 Carat Natural Fancy Multicolored Diamonds Amethyst Dome 18k Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
statement maker! Vintage Estate 10.68ct Natural Fancy MULTICOLORED Diamonds & Amethyst Dome 18K Yellow RING
Category

1990s Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18k Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A striking pair of emerald and diamond hoop earrings! Crafted in vibrant 18k yellow gold, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Eternity Ring Natural Sapphire Full Eternity Band Ring Stacking EverydayRing
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
, YELLOW GOLD, ROSE GOLD COLOR" "THIS ITEM IS LISTED AS 18K GOLD IN THIS LISTING, PLEASE WRITE A NOTE TO
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 7.08 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
double row of diamond pave, forming a 3-dimensional frame around the center gem. The wide band is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 18k Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite and colorful navette ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.28 Carat Australian Black Opal, Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
framing the center stone, with triple rows of diamonds pave-set along each side of the wide band. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3-Stone Ring with 5.27 Carat Fancy Light Yellow VS2 Pear Shape
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
handmade Setting features 3 rows of pave on the shank, under gallery, double halo around center stone and
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 18k/Platinum Ruby Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite and colorful navette ring from the Edwardian (ca1900s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Bracelet 5.5 ct Sapphire 2.3ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum /17.7cm/9.4gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Art Deco period bracelet made in the 1920s -1930s. Solid 18K Yellow Gold and
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bochic Iconic Gold and Diamond Warrior Ring Custom Order
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
time upon receiving: 1 - Ring size… 2 - Metal color, we use 18K Gold in Black, Pink or Yellow Gold… 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

"Skybox" Ring with 1.2 Carats of Natural Diamonds Rubies in 18 Karat Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
packed into a narrow, dramatically elevated face, all in rich, polished 18 karat yellow gold. STONES
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Seven-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
face whilst an 18ct yellow gold band exudes a warm glow that complements the stones beautifully. The
Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Eternity Ring Natural Sapphire Full Eternity Band Ring Stacking EverydayRing
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
DISCOUNT *** Details *** - Gold :- 18K Solid Gold - Gold Color :- Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Ruby Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
luxurious platinum, ensuring durability and striking contrast against the warm tones of the 18ct yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Set Honeycomb Ring by Cartier, Paris, circa 1944
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
heavy shoulders to a conforming band and solid D-shape shank. Marked 18 carat yellow gold, signed
Category

Vintage 1940s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Multi-Color Sapphire Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring with two rows of invisible set Rainbow color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green...

3.00 Carat Three Row Eternity Diamond Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Eternity Band. There are 3 rows of diamonds on the top of the band plus another row on each
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Fancy Shape Natural Diamond 18k Gold Eternity Band Multi Shape Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi Fancy Shape Natural Diamond 18k Gold Eternity Band Multi Shape Diamond Cluster Ring/ Garland
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

1.50ct Baguette Round diamond Band in 18KT Gold
Located in New York, NY
• Crafted in 18KT gold, this band is made of 3 rows of round and baguette diamonds, and has a
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Damiani 2.20 Carat Diamond and 18 Karat Gold "Band" Style Ring
By Damiani
Located in Calabasas, CA
Beautiful 18 karat yellow gold and diamond ring by the very famous Italian jewelry designers
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

My Girl Double Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Set with Diamonds
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the double row full diamond eternity ring shown is prong set with 36
Category

2010s South African Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold and Black Diamond Checker Pattern Ring
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
husband wears this ring) is the 3 row, yellow gold ring set with 1.87cts of Black Diamonds. The tapered
Category

2010s Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 3-Row Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Santa Monica, CA
18K Yellow Gold 3-Row Diamond Wedding Band, Set Part Way With 25 Diamonds to Total 2.50 Carats
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond

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

Diamond Pavé Gold Band Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
This classic 18k yellow gold squared band is embellished with a single row of white rose-cut pavé
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18k yellow gold ring with Ruby, Tourmaline and diamonds
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
(5 x 3 mm), harmoniously accented by a row of seven round diamonds (1.8 mm each, totaling 0.17 carats
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18k yellow gold ring with Tsavorite Garnet, Tourmaline and diamonds
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
green Tourmaline (5 x 3 mm), harmoniously accented by a row of seven round diamonds (1.8 mm each
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18k yellow gold ring with pink and green Tourmaline and diamonds
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
green tourmaline (5 x 3 mm), harmoniously accented by a row of seven round diamonds (1.8 mm each
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold with 86 Diamonds 0.52 total carat. This is has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful wide hoop earrings. 18K yellow gold textured hoops, set with two rows of diamonds in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Lapis Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat yellow gold cabochon lapis cocktail ring surrounded with three rows of emeralds, sapphires
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

The Fez Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
Two charcoal grey, pear shaped diamonds weighing 1.3ct sit together in a simple 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rose Cut White Diamond Eternity 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in London, GB
Rose Cut Diamond Eternity Band Gold Ring: Rose Cut Diamonds on solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold in an
Category

2010s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Pave Diamond 3 Row Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Fairfield, CT
Van Cleef Arpels Pave Diamond 3 Row Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold A refined expression of Van Cleef
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pave 3-Row Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classy yet stunning diamond band featuring 3 rows of pave set bright white diamonds weighing a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER Diamond Gold 3 Row Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Very Rare and unusual platinum and 18K yellow gold set 3 row diamond band ring by Tiffany
Category

Vintage 1970s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold 3-Row 2.00 Carat Princess-Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This fabulous band features invisible-set princess-cut diamonds in 18k yellow gold. The diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jose Hess 2.6 Carat Diamonds Unisex 3-Row Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in New York, NY
2.6 Carat Diamonds VS Quality Yellow Gold Band Ring Estate Designer Jose Hess This is a open
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Etoile 3 Row Pave Diamond Band Ring 18K Gold 1.70 Cts
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Band ring from the Etoile collection finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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3 Row Diamond Band Yellow Gold 18k For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 3 row diamond band yellow gold 18k you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect 3 row diamond band yellow gold 18k among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 3 row diamond band yellow gold 18k over the years, but those made by Tiffany Co., Van Cleef Arpels and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also princess cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a 3 row diamond band yellow gold 18k, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 3 Row Diamond Band Yellow Gold 18k?

On average, a 3 row diamond band yellow gold 18k at 1stDibs sells for $4,175, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $23,845 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.