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Pyramid Shaped Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Cluster Men s Ring in 18k White Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18k white gold pyramid shaped ascending men's and unisex ring. Featuring a cluster of bezel and
Category

Early 2000s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.64ct GIA Certified Color Change Sapphire Diamond Scallop Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
here in Toronto, Canada.   The center stone is certified by GIA, the ring also includes
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

1920s Art Deco GIA Cert 1.95 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Here is an immaculate and unique platinum deco masterpiece! This engagement ring features a massive
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat White Gold Round Cut .74 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
features a navy-blue sapphire in a polished bezel mounting. Accent diamonds in beaded borders glisten in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant Art Deco Style Diamond and Ruby Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
diamond center stones and the ruby halo are held in place in white gold bezels with very fine milgrain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Lika Behar Oxidized Silver Yellow Gold Diamond 5.1mm Stockholm Band Ring Size 6
By Lika Behar
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Nice White Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Kabana Opal and Diamond Ring Yellow Gold, 14 Karat Square Cabochon .18 Carat
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
. Six channel-set diamonds on the sides of the bezel add flashes of white ice to the opal’s blue-green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 6.02 Carat Opal and 1.48 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 6.02 carat opal and 1.48 carat diamond, platinum cluster style dress ring; part
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Art Deco 2.76 Carat European Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Addison, TX
gems are bezel set and surrounded by intricate filigree and smaller accent diamonds. The pierced
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

925 Silver Blue Sapphire and Diamond By Pass Wedding Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Blue Sapphire Three Stone Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, crafted with exquisite detail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco 2.76 Carat European Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Platinum Filigree Ring
Located in Addison, TX
gems are bezel set and surrounded by intricate filigree and smaller accent diamonds. The pierced
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA 2.07 Carat Vintage French Cut Diamond Art Deco Style Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
. This one-of-a-kind Art Deco style 3 Stone Engagement ring centers a pretty mesmerizing diamond - GIA
Category

Early 2000s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 2.10 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The pierced
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14 Karat Gold Medium Brown Round Cut .98 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
! Fashioned in yellow gold, the ring features a medium brown diamond solitaire in a half-bezel mounting that
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite Diamond Bypass Ring 18 Karat White Gold Pave Set Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage tanzanite & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. Two oval cut faceted
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Round Cut .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 French 2.70 carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Signet Style Ring, circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond, held within a hexagon shaped 18k white gold bezel setting. The six faceted panels emanating from
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French 2.70 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Signet Style Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond, held within a hexagon shaped 18k white gold bezel setting. The six faceted panels emanating from
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bold Statement 10.7cts Black Opal Ring with Sparkling Diamonds in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
, message us the size you need! Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Black Opal Treatment: None
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Neil Lane/ HDS Round 14K White Gold Diamond Ring 2.01 cts TW
By Neil Lane
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 bridal rings soldered together finely crafted in 14 karat white gold featuring a center
Category

20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

.34 Carat European Cut Diamond Art Deco Ring, 18 Karat Gold Vintage Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
will delight your bride-to-be! This ring is a size 7 3/4, but it can be re-sized up or down 2 sizes
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Late Victorian 18kt 2.50 Total Carat Rose Cut Diamond "Moi et Toi" Bypass Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
" to 3/8" at various points within the same stone, as Rose Cut diamonds are typically cut with
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and Blue Sapphire Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
corner rectangular step cut stone in the center of this custom estate ring. The center diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2 Carat Turquoise Ring w Natural Diamond Accents in Solid 14K Gold OV 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
, in bezel set in genuine 14K gold. Sparkling natural diamond accents enhance its beauty, creating a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and Blue Sapphire Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
. The diamond center stones and the sapphire halo are held in place in white gold bezels with very fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1880 Antique Ring In 14Kt Gold With 8.95 Ctw In Opal And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
is a wonderful stone for earrings, pendants rings and brooches. Collateral: This ring is
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

.45 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Art Deco Ring 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamond Color: I Stone Shape: Old European Cut Stone Information: 0.45ct Face Height: 3/8" (9.6mm) Rise
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.50 Ct. Aquamarine and Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A magnificent Art Deco style cocktail ring boasting a gorgeous emerald cut aquamarine bezel set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum GIA Oval Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.20ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A simply gorgeous and unique diamond engagement ring from the late Art Deco (ca1930) era! Made of
Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

Vasari Italy Gemstone Gold Cocktail Ring
By Vasari
Located in Southampton, PA
rutilated quartz stone. Ring Size: 6.75 (53 3/8)"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14W PC RBC Diamond Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold princess and round cut diamond band ring. This ring features five bezel set
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.80 carat O-P VS1 GIA Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Silver & 18k, Sweden. This 1920s Swedish engagement ring features a sparkly 1.80
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

1930 s Platinum Diamond Foliate Eternity Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
. Stones: - diamonds, 20 stones - old European cut - 2 - 3 mm - approximately 1 total carat - G-H
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Ring Band 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
vintage Van Cleef ring features diamond and sapphire mounted as pairs along the dome part of the ring. The
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage David Webb Ring 18k Gold Gemstone Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds are set in platinum which accentuates their whiteness. The vintage ring top measures 3/4” x 5/8
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GRS Certified 18.29 Carat No Heat Sri Lanka Pastel Blue Star Sapphire Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
-bezel setting. The star sapphire is GRS certified. Additionally, the ring boasts 3 cuts of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1920s Agate and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
18k gold. The substantial, yet low profile ring mount is ornamented with a feature bezel set banded
Category

Vintage 1920s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1920s Agate and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
18k gold. The substantial, yet low profile ring mount is ornamented with a feature bezel set banded
Category

Vintage 1920s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K White Gold 1/3 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, masterfully wrought from 10K white gold, and adorned with a 1/3 carat round brilliant-cut diamond. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

14K Bezel Diamond Bracelet
Located in McLeansville, NC
: - diamonds, 21 stones - full cut round - 3 mm - approximately 2.30 total carats - H-I color, VS-SI
Category

1990s Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Temple St. Clair 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Moonstone Tanzanite Diamond Necklace
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set (4) Natural Genuine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold

Temple St. Clair 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Moonstone Tanzanite Diamond Necklace
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set (4) Natural Genuine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold

14KT White Gold 3/4ctw Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of 14 karat white gold diamond drop earrings. These everyday earrings features bezel set
Category

1990s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold 1/3 Carat Brilliant-Cut Diamond Modern Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, masterfully wrought from 10K white gold, and adorned with a 1/3 carat round brilliant-cut diamond. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Diamond and Jade Dangle Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
additional Mine Cut diamonds, two of which are prong set and the other bezel set in the center of another bar
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Jadeite Onyx and Diamond Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
diamonds are bezel set in a vertical row, resting just below a simple gold earring wire at the top. The
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold

Victorian 3.00 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
display a large aquamarine stone set amidst a Rose Cut diamond setting. Weighing approximately 3.00 carat
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian 15k Diamond and Emerald Dangle Earrings 2ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
setting, and all of the diamonds and emerald stones are intact. The earring wires are secure and in good
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

73 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
cuts. Each stone is set, with precision and individually in bezels and attached with gold rings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold .18ctw Diamond Adjustable Lariat Ball Bead Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - G/H Color - VS1-SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.50 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ladies Cocktail Fob Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a total of ninety-six pavé and bezel set eight-cut diamonds. The circular white watch face is
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Carlo Viani 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Cabochon White Agate Diamond Stud Earrings
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamonds set in 14K Yellow Gold This sophisticated ring from Carlo Viani is the perfect gift for yourself
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Vintage David Webb Necklace 18k Gold Diamond Chain Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delicate vintage David Webb 18k gold and diamond chain necklace. Diamonds are bezel set in
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 4.50 Total Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Filigree Link Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
feminine and timeless appeal. Adorning the center of the bracelet are 3 alluring aquamarine stones that
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Bulgari Necklace Bracelet Set 18k Gold Ruby Diamond Bvlgari Estate Jewel
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic vintage Bulgari set from Doppio Cuore collection, made of 18 karat gold, ruby and diamond
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Arts Crafts 18K Gold Flower Carved Turquoise Crystal Dangle Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
the fine box link chain in which is neatly set with 3 natural turquoise stones that have been
Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragon Snake Gold Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
each of the dragon's eyes. All of the stones are bezel set above the surface, contrasting beautifully
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k 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.