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Swiss Blue Topaz and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of diamonds and another row of white round brilliant diamonds. It has been entirely handmade by our
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2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k 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
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 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
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 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
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Midcentury 14 Karat Tourmaline, Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
the geometric cuts - Asscher, Emerald, & the Square Step cut. Accented with a total of 8 Round cut
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

3-Row Emerald Diamond Channel Set Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
3-Row Emerald & Diamond Channel Set Ring, In 18ct Yellow Gold This classic and elegant emerald and
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2010s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Oval Emerald and Diamond Wide 3 Band Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This vintage emerald and diamond engagement ring is a stunning piece of jewelry sure to draw
Category

1990s Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite 3-stone Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
sophistication and regality to the ring. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Main stone: 1 emerald stone Main stone carat
Category

2010s Singaporean Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Hammerman Brothers Wide Tapered 3 Row Diamond Wedding Band
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An exquisite 3-row wedding band exhibiting shimmering round brilliant and emerald cut diamonds in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Triple Row 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
emeralds which are so bright and pretty, in-between these rows sits a row of round cut diamond points
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Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Paris, France Van Cleef Arpels Emerald and Round Ruby and Diamond Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Precious Stone Van Cleef & Arpels Rectangular Emerald and Round Ruby and Diamond Wide Band
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cushion cut emerald framed by a row of round brilliant cut pink diamonds (total weight approximately 0.80
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold Square Emerald and Round Diamond Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Item Type: Band Ring - Gemstones: Natural Emerald; Natural Diamond - Metal: 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Green Emerald and Diamond Eternity Stackable Set of 3 Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
this ring will leave you speechless. The center row is a ring that sparkles all around with natural
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 1.25ct
By GIA
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, four claw set in 18ct rose gold within a border of 32 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Tutti Frutti Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, rubies and emeralds. Crafted in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 5 3/4 and may be re-sized to fit. 7 day
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Two Colour Diamond and Emerald Ring 1.14ct
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white and yellow gold diamond and emerald dress ring. The ring comprises of a row of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1940s Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Retro Dress Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
calibre cut emerald side rows and rose cut diamond set borders. Mounted in platinum and gold Finger
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Vintage 1940s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.15 ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
band. The emeralds are flanked on the top and bottom with a row of small round cut diamonds for a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of white, clean round cut diamonds. Signed VCA, numbered and stamped with French hallmarks. Ring
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Emerald And Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co. Estate Emerald And Diamond Ring Band A row of bright and green calibrated emeralds
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Band Rings

Sleek 3 Carat Bicolor Tourmaline and Diamond 18k Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
complements all tastes. Shouldered by rows of glittering brilliant round diamonds, this impressive platinum
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1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Christian Dior Emerald and Diamond Rope Ring in Yellow Gold
By Christian Dior
Located in London, England
. The ring is composed of 6 round mixed-cut emeralds and 6 round brilliant-cut diamonds. The vivid green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.07 Ct Diamond and 0.52 Ct Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This lovely LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.07 ct Diamond 0.52 ct Emerald Ring is made with a simple
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Multicolored Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, clean round cut diamonds. Signed VCA, numbered and stamped with French hallmarks. Ring size 4-3/4
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
weight - 9.17 grams Gemset: Set with 1 emerald Cut Aquamarine of 24.00ct with 3 rows of round brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Platinum Diamond Eternity Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
emerald cut diamonds in the middle in a row with pave set round brilliant cut diamonds around them in an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rectangular Tanzanite 21.19 ct and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
very clean Rectangular Emerald cut Tanzanite weighing 21.19 carats surrounded by two rows of Round
Category

20th Century North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Amethyst Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
at the heart, surrounded by French cut rubies and round brilliant cut diamonds in 2 rows halo. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1979 Andrew Grima Tourmaline Diamond Gold Dress Ring
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
in a row, the central one raised and with a small square panel of four round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bulgari Allegra Multi-Gemstones and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
cabochon tourmaline, a round cabochon topaz and an oval mixed-cut amethyst. They are set in 3 rows with 21
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2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold...

Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Harem Stacked Gold Ring and Bangle Bracelet Set
Located in Miami Beach, FL
diamond weight of 3 carats for both pieces. A ring that contains 5 bands that are stacked permanently
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Late 20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

TIFFANY CO. Retro Diamond Emerald Platinum Gold Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
piece is made of a solid 18kt yellow gold ring which has a design of emeralds and diamonds. The diamonds
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Onyx, Pink Corals Rose Gold Link Fashion Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and 4 little emeralds. All mounted on a base of 14K rose gold round structure and onyx ring. It is
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

3 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald 2 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a breathtaking classic ring featuring a 3-carat emerald cut emerald and a pair of
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Multi-Shaped Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
angles. The Ring's main centerpiece is in the 6 fine Emeralds, each spaced out with 1 Round Diamond to
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

4.68 Carat Diamond 3 Layer Ring with Emerald, Marquise and Pear Shape Clusters
Located in Tustin, CA
the emerald and marquise shaped clusters are two rows of seven graduating pear shaped diamond clusters
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Ring This oval ring is set with an oval Colombian Emerald
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Graff Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Ring
By Graff
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
emeralds tastefully making a heart framed with a row of twelve round brilliant cut diamonds. The emerald
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Heart Shape Emerald Diamond Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This heart shaped emerald and diamond ring features 3 emeralds weighing a total of 1.24 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k Yellow Gold Fun Harlequin Pattern Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald And Diamond Ring. This classic ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

IGI 18k 10.60 Ct Natural Emerald&Pink Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 18k 10.60 Ct Natural Emerald&Pink Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* IGI-certified natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

4.50 Carat Art Deco Style Diamond and Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
of 3 invisibly set baguette diamonds is fitted between two rows of princess cut and round diamonds in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

14K White Gold Halo Style Emerald Shape Diamond Ring, Center -0.96 Carat GIA
Located in San Francisco, CA
This halo ring features perfectly matched brilliant round diamonds Micro-Prong set on 3/4 of a 2.3
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Encrusted 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
stones are diamond points in rows. The ring is modelled in 9carat gold. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Band Width
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Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
of the row of emeralds are two rows of diamonds. Each row total approx 20pts of diamonds. The ring is
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Sensational 6 Carat VS F Color Double Diamond Emerald Shaped Wrap Around Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
wrap around shank embellished with 3 rows of round brilliant diamonds on the sides. 134 round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jade Saddle Ring with Gold Diamond Frame GIA Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
finest bright emerald green. The lapidary artist has carved this impressive ring to maximize the
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold

1.06 Carat Illusion Setting Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White and Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features an illusion setting emerald cut diamonds in the center weight 1.06 carat, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Sonia B. Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Band
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Addison, TX
round cut shapes. A row of diamonds on each side weighing 0.21 carats, complements the center pop of
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Late 20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

EFFY Blue Topaz 15.30 ct Diamond .85 ct in 14k White Gold
By Effy
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
shank sides. The center row is round brilliant diamonds. The ring shank measures 9.50 mm It is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 5 Carat Pear Shape Morganite Ballerina Cocktail Ring 70s Hollywood Glam
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Vivid Medium Peach Clarity: Transparent 48 Round Diamonds: 0.40 Carats Total Ring Size: 7 3/4
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, White Gold

9.76 Carat Sugarloaf Emerald Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Emerald and diamond ring, centering a sugarloaf cabochon-cut natural emerald weighing approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Emerald Pave Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in La Jolla, CA
Beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald & Diamond Ring Featuring 6 Baguette Emeralds Total Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 2.61 Carat Emerald and Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
band has 3 rows of round emeralds which gives this ring a luxurious look and feel. Set in 18 karat
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

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3 Row Diamond Ring Emerald Round For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 3 row diamond ring emerald round you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 7 vintage or 14 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 3 row diamond ring emerald round may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 3 row diamond ring emerald round has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by GEMME, Five Star Jewelry and Charles Krypell are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 3 row diamond ring emerald round, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 3 Row Diamond Ring Emerald Round?

Prices for a 3 row diamond ring emerald round can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $840 and can go as high as $23,196, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,410.

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.