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Vintage Art Deco 3 Row Diamond Ring Old Mine Cuts 14k Gold Platinum Jewelry 7.25
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco 3 row diamond ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Finest Quality VVS1 3.75 Carat Diamond Triple Row Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite diamond band ring features three rows of finest quality large round brilliant white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.75 Carat Total Baguette and Round Diamond 3 Row Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.25 Glittering multi-row tapered diamond band ring filled with icy white baguette and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 18ct White Gold, Rectangular Shaped 3 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 1980s Step back in time and embrace the elegance of
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Late 20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

5-Row Pave Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K white gold fashion cocktail ring featuring 3.14 carats of G VS pave diamonds. 21 grams of 18 K
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald 2 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
dazzling 2-carat diamonds, all set in 14 karat white gold. The emerald boasts an exquisite and highly
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Luxle 1/3 Cttw Natural Diamond Double Band Ring in 14K White Gold, Ring Size, 5
Located in New York, NY
This stylish Luxle diamond 14K white gold ring showcases a double band design. The band is
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2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 3 MM Princess Cut Channel Set Blue Sapphire Diamond Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat white gold 3mm princess cut channel set blue sapphire diamond band ring. Introducing the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond 3 Ring Set .63 Carats Platinum 14K White Gold Low Profile
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
and the two 14 karat white gold bands have rows of 9 sapphires in a deep royal blue. This is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This classic 3-row band ring from Cartier's iconic Maillon Panthere collection features 18k white
Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Turquoise Mother of Pearl Ring, 14K White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold diamond, turquoise and mother of pearl ring. This scalloped band ring
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari Triple diamond Circles 18k White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
crafted from 18k white gold with a polished finish. The front of the band features 3 open band stacked
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond White Gold Ring 10.04 Carat VS2 GIA
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
modified brilliant cut diamond framed by two rows of round brilliant cut white diamonds. The fancy yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18th cent. Ring 8ct White Sapphire 3 ct Diamonds 10K Gold Silver Ø 5.25US /8.3gr
Located in SE
with tiered rows of fine diamonds and a central natural White Sapphire set in Silver Clusters.. This
Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Romantic Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Wedding Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
white gold. Three estimated 0.01 carat single cut diamonds total an estimated 0.03 carats (estimated
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cabochon Turquoise and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
sky blue colour, varying in sizes. The cabochons are separated by 3 rows of 4 fine quality round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.30 Carat Chocolate Diamond Topaz Cushion Halo Ring, White Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Chocolate Diamond & Topaz Cushion Halo Ring, White Gold measuring 18 mm in diameter Center is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White 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

18K Yellow and White Gold, Diamond and Coral Vintage Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
18K yellow and white gold unusual ring of 3 fancy lozenge shaped coral interspersed with 4 rows of
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Band Size 6.5 This White Gold band has 3 rows of diamonds half way
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Half Diamond Maillon Panthère Ring Set in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier diamond Maillon Panthère brick link ring set in 18k white gold. The
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

10k White Gold 2.32 Carat Princess Cut Tanzanite Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
total .36 carats. Together the ring has 2.32 Carats of beautiful Tanzanites. It also has a 2 rows of
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Unique Diamond Gold Ladies Wide Band Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
This ring features over 1 carat of very white diamonds - SI1 H color. It has 3 rows of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Déco Diamond White Gold Navette Cocktail Ring, Austria, Around 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate antique diamond-shaped old brilliant-cut diamond ring, with three old cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k 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
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Band Estate Fine Jewelry Sz 5.75
Located in Torrance, CA
white gold. Centrally mounted estimated 0.20 carat old European cut diamond is accented with a further
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

NWT $18, 000 18KT White Gold Rare Large 5CT Faceted Gorgeous Black Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
surrounded with a Halo of Diamonds and 3 rows of Diamonds on shank!!! T.C.W. Approx 5CTS!! The Diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Trinity Ring Brillant Cut Diamonds White Rose Yellow Gold 18 Karat
By Cartier
Located in Vannes, FR
harmonious blend of sophistication and geometry. Three intertwined rings, crafted in 750/1000 white gold, 750
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

1.06 Carat Illusion Setting Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White and Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamonds halo weight 0.63 carat. Ring is set in 18 karat white gold and rose gold. Matching earrings are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

3 Ct. Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Classic Half Eternity Band Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamonds, this 18k gold ring is a vision of glimmering elegance. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sparkling Mid-20th Century 18k White Gold, Akoya Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This scintillating 18k white gold Mid-20th century cocktail ring is classic in every sense. It is
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and Blue Sapphire Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
. Ring is further embellished by pave set diamond shoulders. A row of 3 invisibly set baguette diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and Blue Sapphire Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
. Ring is further embellished by pave set diamond shoulders. A row of 3 invisibly set baguette diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Stunning 6.50 Carat Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
keystone blue sapphires. The diamond center stones and the sapphire halo are held in place in white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

4.50 Carat Art Deco Style Diamond and Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
keystone green emeralds. The diamond center stones and the emerald halo are held in place in white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

4.68 Carat Diamond 3 Layer Ring with Emerald, Marquise and Pear Shape Clusters
Located in Tustin, CA
Very elegant, stylish and modish, Ladies 18 karat white gold three layer ring features an emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage GIA 4.75ct Natural Deep Red Garnet Cushion 3-Stone Diamond 18k Ring
Located in New York, NY
A BREATHTAKING ESTATE 3 STONE NATURAL 4.75ctw GARNET & DIAMOND Ring. The center is Cushion Pyrope
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Gold Ring with Enamel and Diamond
Located in Lisboa, PT
18kt – 750‰ yellow gold ring. With green enamel and 3 diagonal rows of white gold, set with 28
Category

Late 20th Century Portuguese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Lovers Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamond at each side and by a row of 3 pave diamonds. Total weight of the two sapphires 1.34 carat Total
Category

20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Graduated Baguette Diamond Ring With Scalloped Edge
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This interesting ring features a center row of graduated, baguette cut
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Calibrated Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Rectangular Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats rose gold. Lovely rectangular shape ring, it is set with 2 rows of rose-cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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 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
Category

Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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
Category

Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.70 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Domed Swirl Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
set with 3 rows of well-cut bright white full cut diamonds. 76 round sapphires approx. total weight
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

2.18ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
ring is surrounded by a row of brilliant white diamonds (.50 carats, G color, VS clarity). Perfect for
Category

Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Gold Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18 karat white gold pave set diamond eternity band. 84 perfectly matched bright white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

EFFY Blue Topaz 15.30 ct Diamond .85 ct in 14k White Gold
By Effy
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Expertly crafted in 14k white gold, this EFFY® ring features a stunning 13-1/3 ct. t.w. London Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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
Category

Early 2000s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Jade Saddle Ring with Gold Diamond Frame GIA Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
more traditional precious metal housing. A row of clean, small white baguette diamonds are set into the
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold

Wide 14k Yellow Gold Natural Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring, Band
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
white diamonds. In the center sits a row of princess cut diamonds surrounded by three rows of brilliant
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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3 Row Diamond Ring White Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of 3 row diamond ring white gold you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold. You can easily find a 79 antique edition and 427 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of 3 row diamond ring white gold 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. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of 3 row diamond ring white gold over the years, but those made by TJD, Beyond Fine Jewelry and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also baguette cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. When shopping for an object in our assortment of 3 row diamond ring white gold, 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 Ring White Gold?

On average, a piece of 3 row diamond ring white gold at 1stDibs sells for $3,623, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $38,350 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.