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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
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Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold

Temple St Clair Pendant In 22Kt Yellow Gold With Oval Citrines and Moonstone
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
with an array of stone embellishments, from diamonds and sapphires to emeralds and moonstones
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1990s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

1890s Seed Pearl and 0.90 Carat Amethyst Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
a bezel set pear cut amethyst and two seed pearls to the petal design upper terminal. The anterior
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Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.55 Carat 3 Stone Asscher-Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Mellen
Located in New York, NY
This ring centers around a classic asscher cut diamond of 1.55 carats G VS2 bezel set and flanked
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Black Onyx w/ Diamonds Sides Low Profile 3 Stones Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Onyx - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Black Color - 12x9.9mm
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20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
between two diamonds, set in platinum bezels, totaling approximately 0.75 carat, note that the interior of
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Ladies 18K White Gold Three Stone Full Eternity Pave Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Houston, TX
with: Three (3) round brilliant cut natural diamonds: Measurements: 2.60mm - 2.70mm in diameter x
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Men’s Diamond Ring Victorian Three Carats
Located in Northampton, MA
This Victorian 3-carat diamond ring was created for a man around 1890. Much of the jewelry created
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Antique Late 18th Century American Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Austro Hungarian Gent Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
charming leaf carving on sides and geometric Diamond bezel delineated by two French cut Sapphires for
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Diamond Two-Color Gold Bombe Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Oval cut blue sapphire of 4.14 carats is bezel set with two brilliant cut white diamonds in this
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2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique English 18 Karat Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamond bezel set between two dark blue sapphires. The ring has a beautiful matte finish to the gold
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20th Century British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Art Deco 1925 Three Gems Ring In Platinum With 1.42 Ctw Diamonds And Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco three stones ring with rubies. Beautiful three diamonds ring, created in America
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Ring natural 0.75ct Ruby 0.3ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6.25 /3.1 gr
Located in SE
Three stones Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand- made in ca. 1920s- 1930s. This design with secure bezel
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1943 Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.28ctw Diamond 18K Gold Ø US 5.75/ 2.85 gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period three stones Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Ring hand - made in 1943. This design
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1920s 1.40 Carat Total 3-Stone Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
ring is from the 1920s art deco era. It features a beautiful 3-stone diamond (mix of old miner, single
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Eighteen Karat Gold Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire Two Diamonds 3 Stone Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
USA The band of the ring is also made of 18-karat yellow gold and features a 3 stone setting, which
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 18 Karat Gold and Platinum 3-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning Edwardian Engagement ring with 3 old cut diamonds bezel set with beautiful filigree work
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Blue Sapphire Diamond Antique Platinum 3-Stone Trinity Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
, vibrant blue sapphire gemstone. Why you'll love it: The 3 stone trinity design has some significant bling
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Platinum 3 Stone Diamond Band Ring .90 Cts Oldeuropean Cuts, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Antique Platinum three-stone ring finely crafted in platinum featuring Old-European cut diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Late Victorian 14kt Bezel Set Diamond Ring 0.80ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful diamond ring from the Late Victorian (ca1900s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold, this
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful sapphire and diamond ring. Specifications: main stone: 8 Marquise Sapphires 1.78 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bezel Set .15ctw Diamond Band Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 9
Located in McLeansville, NC
diamond band ring, crafted in 14k yellow gold. The bezel-set diamonds add a sleek, contemporary touch to
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Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1934 Ring 3 stones 0.47 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 8.75 / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period Three - stone Ring , band in solid 18k Yellow Gold with platinum bezels set with
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Georgian Garnet Rose Cut Diamond Three-Stone Gold Silver Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Georgian rose cut diamond and garnet three stone gold ring circa 1830. The design features a bezel
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Antique 1830s Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver

Certified Colombian Emerald Art Deco Engagement Ring Diamond Platinum 3 Carat
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Included Additional Stone Details: Diamonds = 0.20 Carats Total Ring Size: 5.5, sizeable Rise Above
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold Large Pear Shaped Multi Stone and Diamond Rainbow Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
topaz and iolites, channel set and framed with a round faceted diamond halo. Also decorating the ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topa...

Vintage Cartier Set of 3 Rings Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
and yellow gold with the gemstones set into round bezel mounts. The rings are petite in scale and can
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...

1915 3 Carat Colombian Emerald and 0.25 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
3 Carat Colombian Emerald center stone and 0.25 cttw Diamonds. The Blue-Green Columbian Emerald is
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 1930 Three Stones Ring In Platinum With 3.67 Ctw Diamonds And Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
millegrain bezels setting, with 3 European round cut diamond of 0.90 carats, white colorless F color, SI
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique 1.50 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular sapphire and diamond ring from the Art Deco era (ca1920s)! Crafted in platinum, the
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
tourmaline stone. Lastly, the bezel is accented with sparkling diamonds. Ring Size: 4.5 (47 3/4)
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Late 20th Century Italian More Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Emerald Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- Octagon > Stone size - 10x8 mm > Diamond weight - 1.85 cts > Gross Weight - 10.58 Grams > Setting - Half
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Opal Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
single oval-shaped cabochon opal stone set in its center. The stone, which is large in size, is bezel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Riveted Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely fabulous sapphire and diamond ring from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! Made of platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Geometric Style Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
This spectacular sapphire and diamond ring is an estate piece inspired by the Art Deco era! Crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

14K Sapphire, Diamond Pearl Navette Scroll Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold sapphire, diamond and pearl navette scroll ring. This ring features
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Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Retro Rose Gold Citrine Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
each shank, 3 square cut deep red rubies are bezel- set, with 2 bright white Old European cut diamonds
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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Diamond Details: Cut: Round Brilliant Carat: .18 Carat Total Weight (3 stones) Color: F Clarity
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

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

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s 1.20 Carat Total Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal type: Platinum Weight: 5.53 grams Ring Size: 7 (Resizable, currently has 3
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1954 Men Signet Ring Blood stone solid 18K Gold Ø US9.25 / 4.28 gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with carved shoulders and bezel set Blood - stone, color is
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Other, 18k Gold

Exceptional 2.04ct Old European Cut Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
stone and deliver tons of sparkle and fire. This unique yellow gold Old Euro engagement ring weighs 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14k Onyx, Diamond, and Enamel Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
diamond, which also rests within a bezel setting. The mounting of the ring features intricate filigree
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

4.56tcw 14K Colombian Emerald, Emerald Cut Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
yellow gold, and has diamond accents under the basket. 0.06-carats total, 3 petite diamonds on both sides
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum 2.16 Carat Old European Fancy Brown Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
period and has a very unique design for that time period. The ring features 3 old European cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 18K Gold Georgian Engagement
Located in London, GB
A superb antique early 19th century rose cut diamond cluster ring. The silver-topped gold bezel
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 1966 Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The checkerboard design is
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1.71 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.71 carat diamond and platinum dress / cocktail ring; part
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1940s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage sapphire and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with platinum
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 14kt Two-Tone Star Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
. The stone is bezel set and encircled by fourteen sparkling Single Cut diamonds, each set in white gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold

1.00ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Sapphire Eternity Band Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Stone: Diamond, Sapphire Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Wedding Band Style: Eternity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Platinum GIA Rectangular Old Emerald Cut 2.67ctw Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
bring a glamorous touch to this super elegant 3 stone style ring. This ring guarantees a YES and is an
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1914 Men Unisex Signet Ring ct. Blood stone solid 14K Gold ØUS 9.25 / 4 gr
Located in SE
bezel set emerald cut natural Blood - stone, color is dark Green color with red dots, measures ca. 9.5
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold

1920s Art Deco GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
. The stone is mounted in a platinum bezel frame with six single cut diamonds beneath the main stone
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Jade, Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
millimeter Jade Cabochon center stone 4 Baguette Diamond side stones Prong set Center Stone Bezel set Side
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White 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.