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Vintage 1.00 Total Carat Half Moon Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful and unusual vintage diamond ring from the 1960s! Crafted in 14kt gold, the sculptural
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Vintage 1960s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring, Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.63 carat diamond and platinum cluster ring; part of our diverse
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1940s Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.94 carat diamond (total) and platinum dress ring in the Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Halo Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
Cut diamond within a bezel setting. The diamond, weighing approximately 2.46ct in L/M color and SI2
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco 2.50 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
the center stone is a milgrained bezel, with a filigree motif visible along the base of the stone. At
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Old European Diamond, Emerald and Diamond Halo and Platinum Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
European Center Stone Baguette cut Emerald Halo Single cut Diamond Halo Platinum Setting Bezel set Center
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Jade, Ruby, and Diamond Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Circa 1960's, a 14 karat gold jade, ruby, and diamond ring. An oval shape with a bezel set carved
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Contemporary Ruby Diamond Gold Ram s Head Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
," the ring has a 3-dimensional design crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold. It depicts a stately ram
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1930s 1.31 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond dress ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting. The pierced
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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s 1.76 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1.76 carat diamond and platinum solitaire style engagement ring; part of our
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Chevron Style Wide Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
brilliant cut diamonds vertically set within a marquise shaped bezel. Highlighting the centre stones there
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1990s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Asscher Cut Diamond Halo Cluster Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
haloed by 8 calibre cut diamonds which are bezel set to highlight the fabulous centre stone. To complete
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2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds. The elevated ring shoulders are each accented with a single bezel set Old European round cut
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1900s 3.31 Carat Diamond and Platinum Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 3.31 carat diamond engagement ring with a contemporary platinum mount; part of
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1930s 0.42 carat diamond and 14k yellow gold solitaire ring; part of
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s 1.17 Carat Diamond and White Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1960's 1.17 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold bow shaped dress ring; part
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Fancy Sapphire Diamond Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
prong gently touching the pavilion and a ring-like bezel stage where the gem places its cutlet inside
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Antique Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pearl and 0.48 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold twist ring; part of our
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s 1.65 Carat Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning French diamond and sapphire dress ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k
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Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.69 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
square form head and surrounded by marquise cut and round brilliant cut diamonds, all bezel set in a fun
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1930s Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive 1930s sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting
Category

Vintage 1930s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1940s French 2.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage French 2.92 Ct diamond and platinum cluster style dress ring; part of our
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Vintage 1940s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.15Ct Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Twist Ring - Antique Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.15 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, platinum set twist ring; part of
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

1960s 4.15 Carat Citrine and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
twenty-eight, well color matched modern brilliant round cut diamonds bezel set into the pierced decorated
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co Diamond Halo Ring Sz 5.75 Platinum Round Engagement Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
(estimated at F-G color and VS1-2 clarity). The classic Tiffany ring with a round halo bezel setting is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1.48 Carat Royal Blue Cushion Sapphire with Marquise Diamonds in Platinum Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Right-hand platinum ring featuring a 1.48-carat intense blue sapphire. Marquise cut side stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Silver, Diamond and Ruby Target Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
An antique 18 karat yellow gold, silver, diamond and ruby target ring. This ring features a bezel
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Petra Class Alexandrite White Diamond Aquamarine Peridot Gold Stacking Rings
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
. Available for individual ring purchase. 1. Oval Peridot (wide band) - $1750 2. Princess Cut White Diamond
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2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Peridot...

Antique Art Deco Platinum 3.07ctw GIA Asscher Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
center stone! Enjoy :) -- Stone(s) --3 (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Cut-Cornered Square Step Cut
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

David Yurman Albion Ring, Sterling Silver, 1.62 ctw Citrine and Diamond
By David Yurman
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage David Yurman sterling silver citrine and diamond albion ring. This November birthstone
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Sterling Silver

Victorian 4.50 Carat Natural Lavender Star Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
. Surrounding the center stone is a border of 18 old Mine Cut diamonds. The diamonds sparkle beautifully
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Black Doublet Opal Diamond Enamel Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
of Blue Green & Orange - 16.9x12.3mm (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Cut - Bezel Set - Nice
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique French 1.26 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cluster ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report certificate for the feature stone, in
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Vintage 1930s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco 1 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum Fine Bridal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era diamond engagement ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 900
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1920s Lapis Lazuli and Diamond, Enamel Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and platinum (18CT PLAT). This iconic Art Deco dress ring is supplied with an independent diamond
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Ring Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive Art Deco platinum ring, featuring aquamarine accented with sapphire and diamond. This
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Cushion Diamond with 4 Natural Brazil Paraibas 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
1.42 carat, white diamonds 0.79 carat. There is a total of 158 stones set in the ring. A natural pink
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, P...

Edwardian 1.74 Carats Diamond Emerald Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- well matched to center. Set in partial scalloped bezels - stones are all set in platinum. Completed by
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1950s 1.85 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
arrangement. The sapphire is flanked on either side by a bezel set baguette cut diamond. A further twelve
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.51 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
emerald is encircled by twelve bezel set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds to complete the
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold 2.25ctw Baguette Diamond Marquise Ruby Eternity Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
rubies are neatly set in fine bezel settings and display vivid red color throughout with a total of 3
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1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s 2.82 Carat Sapphire 1.95 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
collection This impressive vintage sapphire and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Sepkus Contemporary 1.80 Carat Diamond Multi-Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hues of light blue, pink and violet 1.80 CTW All stones are bezel set with textured gold detail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

0.30Ct Sapphire, Pearl, 0.09Ct Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Twist Ring - Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pearl, 0.09 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold twist ring with a platinum setting; part of our
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Fei Liu Oval Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
scallop of 18ct white gold bezel-set brilliant diamonds that total 0.127ct in weight. The precious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Art Deco Style Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A breath-taking Art Deco inspired certified Asscher cut diamond engagement ring set in platinum
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18k White Gold Art Deco Diamond and Synthetic Sapphire 1930s Ring
Located in Towson, MD
European cut diamond, and it is flanked on the top and bottom by square bezel-set synthetic sapphires
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14kt Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl, Black Onyx and Diamond Harlequin Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
design with two bezel set diamond accents. Stones: - black onyx, 3 stones - mother of pearl, 4 stones
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Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring 1.50ct
Located in Narberth, PA
. The diamonds are bezel set in sterling silver and display H/I color and VS-SI. Accenting the stones is
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

18k Solid White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Big Flower Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Diamond Big Flower Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 2.8 carats and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Statement Ring in 18k Solid White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Statement Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 1.55 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. .12 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Bezet Ring, 18k Gold Solitaire
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Bezet ring showcases a natural diamond. The round cut diamond is bezel-set in gleaming white gold and
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1930s 1.80 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
design. The emerald is flanked to one side with a pair of platinum bezel set baguette cut diamonds. The
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Princess .94 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
sapphire solitaire held in a half-bezel mount that is adorned with glittering princess cut diamond accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1940s French 3.71 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
aquamarine and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The pierced
Category

Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1920s Platinum Old Cut Diamond and Sapphire Openwork Panel Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
the centre of the ring. Two sets of 3 diamonds are set above and below the central diamond, within
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

12.8mm Golden South Sea Pearl and Round Cut Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
- Gemstones: Golden South Sea Pearl; Diamonds - Setting: Bezel - Weight: 9.70 grams - Size: 7 Center Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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3 Stone Bezel Diamond Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of 3 stone bezel diamond rings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 4 vintage editions and 12 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of 3 stone bezel diamond rings to choose from, but Contemporary and Edwardian 3 stone bezel diamond rings are of considerable interest. AB Jewelry NYC, Avanti and Debra Navarro each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. A selection of round cut, emerald cut and pear cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of 3 stone bezel diamond rings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 3 Stone Bezel Diamond Rings?

Prices for 3 stone bezel diamond rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $549 and can go as high as $39,685, while 3 stone bezel diamond rings, on average, fetch $3,075.

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.