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Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Old Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Old Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Late Victorian 18k/Sterling Silver 3-Stone Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
made of 18k yellow gold with sterling silver settings and features three prong-set old Mine Cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Italian 18k Gold Coral Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Italian ring is crafted in 18k yellow and white gold and features an eye-catching
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate “Canary” 6.03ctw Natural Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Halo Pave 18K Ring
Located in New York, NY
Masterpiece Handmade Designer Platinum mount with 18K Yellow Gold accents (tested). The setting is simply
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Christian Dior Emerald and Diamond Rope Ring in Yellow Gold
By Christian Dior
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Christian Dior emerald and diamond half-eternity rope ring set in 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.95 Carat Diamond and 1.04 Carat Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
statement piece made with 18K yellow gold. One side is set with a row of five emerald cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

An 18 Carat French Band Ring with Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A small 18 carat yellow gold band ring, the middle part is set with 18 brilliant cut diamonds (0.72
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Vintage 1960s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Hand Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
San Leandro Art Deco wedding band. With an alluring 3 row design of diamonds embracing a line of
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Palladium

Contemporary Diamond Hammered Gold Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
yellow gold, the piece is very substantial in size and has a striking contemporary design. The face of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA 1.62 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Engagement Ring Pave Platinum
Located in New York, NY
east-west into a Wonderful Designer Platinum and 18k (stamped) band with 3 Row of bright White Round
Category

Early 2000s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Unique Cabochon Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow and white gold, owl hallmark. This splendid antique vintage ring of 3
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Bulgari Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Crossover Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The creative touch of Bulgari has made its mark on this crossover ring. The 18k yellow gold has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Contemporary Peridot Diamond Cocktail Ring 11.71ct center
Located in Narberth, PA
and VS clarity. A smooth gold band rests inside the larger diamond mounting, allowing the ring to fit
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

L OREE DU BOIS Contemporary Citrine, Wood Diamond Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
56 diamonds in total, all of which are bead set within a yellow gold setting. An 18kt yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Perlee Diamond 3 Rows Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Perlee diamond band ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. The Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Marco Bicego Goa 7 Row Diamond Band Yellow Gold 18k .41ctw Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Marco Bicego
Located in Greensboro, NC
Bicego Collection: Goa Design: 7 Row Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY Co. 18K Gold Diamond 3 Row Signature Ring 7
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond 3 Row Signature Ring 7 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 7 Width
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Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3 Ct. Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Classic Half Eternity Band Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: 18K Yellow Gold (White Top Diamond Edge) Total weight: 5.20 g. (approx. total weight) Band wide: 7 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Three-Row Diamond and Two-Tone Gold Band
By Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
Intricate and impressive 18k white and yellow gold 3 row diamond band, by Buccellati. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage .50ctw Natural Emerald Diamond Band Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold diamond and emerald double row band ring. This ring features one row
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Vintage 1960s Band Rings

Materials

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

Reversible 3 Row Wide Band Style Ring with Rubies, Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Palm Beach, FL
how easily this quick change is done. The center line of colored stones is set in 18K yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ruby Diamond Bypass Band Ring, 18KT Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold ruby and diamond bypass band ring. This July birthstone ring
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Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold 0.60ct Squared Ruby 0.06ct Diamond Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
one row of beautiful Thai rubies and brilliant cut diamonds channeled nicely into the band. The square
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Platinum and 18k Gold Designer 3CTW Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring Very Sparkly
Located in Richmond, CA
two tone, wide diamond eternity band ring is crafted with platinum and 18k yellow gold accents, with
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1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Diamond Wide 5-Row Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Diamond ring in 18K yellow gold, there are slightly graduating round brilliant cut and baguette
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Diamond Gold X Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Company 18K Yellow and White Gold Classic X 3 row
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Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget Possession Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Piaget
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Unusual diamond and 18 K yellow Gold 3 row band from the "Possession" collection by Piaget. It
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Tri-Color Gold and Diamond Pave Rolling Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier 18K Yellow, White and Rose Gold Trinity Rolling Ring, each band measures 3.5 M.M
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Early 2000s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
in 18k yellow gold. The ring is comprised of 3 rows of 18 open work panels with each panel being
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s 2.50 Carats Round Brilliant 13 Diamond Wide Band Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
a value of $7,999.00. Metal: 18K Yellow and White Gold Natural Diamonds: 2.50 Carat Total Weight
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Company Jean Schlumberger Gold and Diamond Wide X Rope Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company, 18K Yellow and White Gold 6 row Rope, classic X
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Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Contemporary Geometric Design Negative Space Asymmetric Band Ring with Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
design. An open circle sits at the center of the band in a polished 18 karat yellow gold finish. To one
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.55 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
diamonds, alternating on rows with bead-set, white diamonds. The total stated weight of all of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Double C Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic condition yellow gold Cartier Double C with diamond band. Full markings and hallmarks can
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Tri Color Gold Diamond Trinity Rolling Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier 18K Yellow, White and Rose Gold Trinity Rolling Ring, 2.5 - 3 MM wide and having
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2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Gold X Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond 3 Row X Ring
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1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Gold X Rope Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company 6 row 18K Yellow and White Gold Rope and X ring
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Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Fine 18K Gold 5.76ctw 3-Row Princess Baguette Diamond Wide Statement Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is a super impressive, vintage statement band ring crafted in solid 18k yellow gold featuring
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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Gold 3.08ct Multi Row Invisible Set Princess Baguette Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning and very well made diamond band ring is crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band Size 4.25 This sparkling ring features two rows
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20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Men s 18k Yellow Gold 1.60ctw Round Brilliant Baguette Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely outstanding men's band ring that was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pave Band, 18 Karat Yellow Gold DGA Wide Band W 21 Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
This amazing estate ring is handcrafted from 18 karat gold and highlights 3 rows of vertical
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1990s American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage GIA 4.75ct Natural Deep Red Garnet Cushion 3-Stone Diamond 18k Ring
Located in New York, NY
gemstone shapes. It is set into a Wonderful Handmade 18k White and Yellow Gold (stamped) trilogy style
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA 5.25ct Natural Tsavorite Cushion Half Moon Diamond 3-Stone Fancy Yellow Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pave Double Halo around all 3 stones, 2 rows diamond Band. The estimated total weight of the side
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Custom Pave Diamond Braided Cable Choker Necklace 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
professionally cleaned and polished. Metal: 18K Yellow & White Gold Natural Diamonds: .60 ctw Chain length: 17
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Cartier Trinity Ring Brillant Cut Diamonds White Rose Yellow Gold 18 Karat
By Cartier
Located in Vannes, FR
/1000 rose gold and 750/1000 yellow gold, symbolize the unity of three essential elements in a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

2.8 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring with 6.5 Carat Ethiopian Opal in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
"). The face elevation is 11.3mm. The inside of the band is stamped "18K" for 18 karat gold. There is
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Rolling Ring with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
and White Gold. White Diamond Band has three rows of Diamonds. Cartier Style number OC7O98. Stamped
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Early 2000s French Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman Vintage Diamond Sapphire Bypass Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Narberth, PA
18kt gold, the ring features a row of diamonds and sapphires nestled together, forming a stylish bypass
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

DAVID YURMAN Contemporary Sapphire Diamond Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Narberth, PA
18kt yellow gold and has a rounded, domed design. A row of 7 French cut sapphires create a vertical row
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
yellow gold topped with sterling silver and features a beautiful row of luscious rubies and sparkling
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Distinctive Diamond Tricolor Gold 3 Row Right Hand Band Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
This unique band is a beautiful 18 karat tri color gold diamond band that makes quite the sparkly
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Stunning Genuine Natural Diamond 3 Row Band Ring 18ct Yellow and White Gold
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
, natural white Diamonds that are set over 3 rows. The valuer has graded them colour G-H and clarity SI, so
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2010s Australian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Diamond Marquise Shapes Three-Row Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
great value! MSRP $2,995! DETAILS: Yellow Gold Round Diamond Marquise Shapes 3 Row Band Ring .88 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Three-Row Diamond Gold Open Band Ring
Located in Vail, CO
3-row open band ring, in braided 18k yellow gold with two pavé-set diamond square-shaped stations
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3-Row Diamond Rectangular Top 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: 21 Round Diamonds Diamond Color: G - H Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990s Tiffany Co. Diamond Textured Gold Three Row Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
18 KT Textured Yellow Gold 3 Row Band Ring Consisting of 10 Very High Quality Full Cut Diamonds
Category

1990s American 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.