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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

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
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. .40 Carat Old European Diamond Platinum Filigree Dome Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
. This three stone ring is adorned with 3 bezel set old European cut diamonds that are accented
Category

Early 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Victorian Style Apx 0.50 Carat Oval Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Vintage Victorian style rose cut diamond ring. Center oval rose cut diamond, approximately 0.50
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold

Men s 18k Yellow Gold 1.60ctw Round Brilliant Baguette Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
. It features a round brilliant cut diamond solitaire bezel set at its center with an approximate
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Gold Platinum Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish 2.40ct natural cabochon sapphire & diamond ring crafted in 18k yellow gold & platinum
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18k Gold Silver 0.17ctw Old Cut Diamond Open Milgrain Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Round Cut - Pave Set Bezel Style - G-I Color - I1
Category

Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Early Victorian Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Black Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rose Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 1.85 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring, 1940s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Art Deco 1.85 carat blue sapphire and 0.36 carat diamond, platinum cluster ring
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 5 Carat Step Cut Columbian Emerald Platinum and Diamond Ring GIA
Located in Chicago, IL
surrounded by Old cut Diamonds totaling 1/3 carat, very fine cut out Gallery work. Very fine color as
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Oval Cut Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond ring (circa 1970s to 1980s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1970s Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
emerald cut cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a 18k white gold diamond setting. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold East West Cocktail Jewelry Statement
Located in Torrance, CA
diamonds. The ring makes a great statement and looks incredible worn on the pointer finger. The gemstones
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.92 Carat Sapphire and 2.06 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated, cut cornered
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Rose Gold Diamond Eternity Wedding Band, 14 Karat Round Cut .40 Carat Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
gold, this NEW ring features diamonds that wrap around the perimeter of the band. Open ports inside the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18k White Gold 1 Carat Colombian Emerald Mens Ring with Princess Cut Diamonds
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
1.0 carat Colombian emerald and princess cut diamond men's ring in 18k solid gold. The natural
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Ring, 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Filigree .33 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
vintage engagement ring! Fashioned in high purity 18k white gold and featuring a natural diamond solitaire
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 5.25 /2.4 gr
Located in SE
set with old diamond cut natural blue Sapphire in cross-haired bezel accented with pave set 12 rose
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1880 Blue Enameled Celestial Ring In 15Kt Gold With Rubies And Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
6 round faceted cut red rubies, with 0.42 carats. Diamond: Mounted in the center in a bezel setting
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Deco 1920s 2.56 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique diamond and onyx ring has been crafted in platinum. The iconic Art Deco pierced decorated
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Antique French 18k Gold Platinum 1.5ct Diamond Ruby Milgrain Open Work Oval Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
:) --Stone(s):-- (27) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut & Old Rose Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - H/I Color
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

4.50 Carat Art Deco Style Diamond and Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
bezels with very fine milgrain edges. Ring is further embellished by pave set diamond surround. A row
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

1950s GIA Certified 8.29 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
) measuring 12.76 x 9.95 x 5.53 mm, mounted within a fine bezel. 21 round-brilliant-cut diamonds cumulatively
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

Fana Ladies 14K White Gold Halo Accented Diamond Oval Semi Mount Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
mm Weight: 3.24 grams Ladies 14K White Gold diamond three-stone halo accented, semi-mount ring with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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

Antique German Ring 0.3 ct Diamonds solid 14K Gold Platinum Ø8US/ 1.76 gr
Located in SE
Art-Deco period 3 stones German Ring featuring Diamonds and solid Platinum / or White Gold on top
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

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

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 beautiful ring. The center diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique European Ring 0.25ct Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 5US /1.3 gr
Located in SE
shoulders. Old European cut Diamond in White Gold bezel measures Ø 4 mm x 2.2 mm deep / about 0.25 ct. Color
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Halo Ring natural 1.5ct Bi-color Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K/18K Gold
Located in SE
solid 14K Gold. Crown with settings measures 11.7 mm x 10.7 mm x 5 mm deep. All stones bezel set with
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Pear Cut Amethyst and Diamond Halo Ring with Rainbow Gem Gallery 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size 7 Unique amethyst and diamond cocktail ring bursting with sparkle and color! This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, ...

Antique German Ring Citrine solid 14K Gold ØUS7 / 2.87gr
Located in SE
(crown) with carved shoulders and bezel set with natural Citrine stone measuring 10 mm x 8 mm x 4.6 mm
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

Antique Ring Garnet solid 23K Gold Ø 7.75US / 2 gr
Located in SE
Fine Antique Ring in solid 23K Gold decorated with bezel set rose cut Ø 3.5mm/ 0.17ct.Garnet stone
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Garnet, 22k Gold

Men s Demantoid Garnet Ring over 2 Carat in Gold, circa 1990s
Located in Northampton, MA
a nearly 3 carat—2.80, not counting what's under the bezel—bright green, oval-cut demantoid with
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

1922 Danish Men Ring Carnelian solid 14K Gold Ø US9 / 11.2 gr
Located in SE
ornaments on the shoulders that that give this ring unique appearance . Bezel set square cut natural Red
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

1859 Nordic Signet Ring Red Onyx solid 20K Gold Ø US5 / 1.7 gr
Located in SE
Signet Ring with plain band adorned with bezel set polished plate of natural Red Onyx stone 9 mm x
Category

Antique 1850s Swedish Aesthetic Movement Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 22k Gold

Allsopp-Steller 1900 Art Nouveau Signet Ring In 18Kt Gold With Oval Bloodstone
Located in Miami, FL
acknowledged leaders as manufacturers of diamond rings and fine gold rings with precious stone settings. In
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1901 Nordic Ring 0.7 ct natural Red Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS5.75 /2.05 gr
Located in SE
Ring for every day in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Red Ruby of oval diamond cut 5.5
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

1920s Art Deco Boat Ring solid 18K Gold Dendritic Agate Size Ø 6.25US/2.7 gr
Located in SE
shoulders. Old European cut Diamond in White Gold bezel measures Ø 4 mm x 2.2 mm deep / about 0.25 ct. Color
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

6.0ct Face Up Emerald Cut "Illusion" Pie-Cut Diamond Bezel Earrings 18k Platinum
Located in New York, NY
will appear like 3 carats Emerald cut Diamond solitaire, make look of 6.0ct in total. A great choice
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Ten Stone Gold and Platinum Cross Necklace
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the magnificent Tiffany & Co. ten stone diamond cross pendant necklace designed by Jean
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Turquoise Ruby Diamond Gold Snake Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
throughout, creating a marbled look. The turquoise is bezel set, and surrounding the stone is a rose gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise Matrix, 14k Gold

0.64 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond "Sortina" Pendant on Chain in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
diamond in a classic emerald cut. The stone is at least 100 years old, taken from a rather fussy old
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum Tiffany Keys Ornate Heart Key Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Diamonds. The center stones are bezel set. The round brilliant diamonds covering the key frame are prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

KURT WAYNE Articulated Crab Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Onyxes, Rubies Diamonds
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
bezel settings, with 3 free forms carvings of natural black onyx. Birthstone: Rubies for the month of
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1940s Art Deco 1.12 Carat Ruby and 1.01 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
each stone. Ruby Quality Colour Red Cut Square step Content 1.12 carats Diamond Quality Colour
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14k/Platinum Mother of Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, and Emerald Cufflinks
Located in Narberth, PA
small old mine cut diamond held within platinum scalloped bezel setting. The two remaining discs feature
Category

1990s Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Antique Bracelet Jade Carnelian Giilt Silver /51gr
Located in SE
different light and weather conditions and time of the day, both indoors and outdoors. Stones of the rings
Category

Vintage 1920s Asian Arts and Crafts Bangles

Materials

Carnelian, Jade, Silver, Gold-filled

1920s Champagne Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 3-stone band bezel sets individual antique European champagne diamonds into 14k gold. Little
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond 14 Carat Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
turquoise to centre with bezel setting. To each side are natural rose cut diamonds, each to spread approx
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Solid 18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Stack Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A beautiful Ruby and Diamond ring. SIZE ; N UK, 6 3/4 US Solid 18 carat white gold example
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond Band
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique 14kt. yellow gold band suitable for a man or a woman, bezel set with 3 round old mine cut
Category

20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Beautiful 1.75 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Platinum Bezel Set Stack Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A Platinum and Diamond five stone design ring. SIZE ; N UK, 6 3/4 US ​The natural round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.50 Carat Diamond Pavé and Trio Bezel Set Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One electronically tested Platinum ladies cast diamond ring with a bright polish finish. Condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Kwiat White Gold 1.01ct Round Diamond Clover Shaped Bezel Ring
By Kwait
Located in Columbia, MO
Stone Color G/H Clarity VS2-SI1 Count 4 Stone Weight 0.40 ctw Stone 3 Information Stone Type Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique Sapphire Diamond Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
A wonderful antique 3 stone ring featuring a .35ct. apx. European cut center diamond with SI1
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Damiani Ruby Diamond Five-Stone Gold Band Ring
By Damiani
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
oval bezel set diamonds and rubies. 3 diamonds: approximate total weight of 0.70 ct. Color: F-G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 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.