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Diamond Ring, 18 Kt. White Gold Pink Red and Natural Sapphire Diamonds Hand Made
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT This impressive bauble centers 3 bezel set diamonds, approx. 1.00ct marquise shaped diamond and 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald Blue Sapphire Diamond Aquamarine Stacking Rings, Petra Class 2024
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
bezel-set diamond, emerald, sapphire, and aquamarine gemstones (listed below: top to bottom) in
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2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Brown Diamond, Emera...

4.23ct Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: This exquisite Art Deco platinum ring showcases a 3.48-carat Old European Cut diamond framed
Category

20th Century Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brilliant diamond at its center, securely set in a sleek bezel setting for a clean, elegant look
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

4.64ct GIA Certified Color-Change Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The center stone is certified by GIA, the ring also includes approximately 1.90 cts of SI1-SI2
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1.63 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decorated floral cluster ring setting displays a feature impressive bezel set Old European round cut diamond
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ten bezel set modern brilliant round cut diamonds, varying in size. The flared ring shoulders
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Bvlgari Marquise Diamond Bombe Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
centrally set with a single marquise diamond stone, bezel set in a stylized polished platinum mounting. To
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Orange Sapphire Deco Style Target 14K Gold Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamond part) Total weight: 4.58 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center Gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Dark Brown Pink Diamond Ring with Diamond Halo in 18k
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
- Setting: Bezel Side-Stone Details (2): - Gem: Pink Diamond - Cut: Round Brilliant - Color: Fancy Pink
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

18K Rose Gold Ring with 0.80 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
With plain shank & bezel halo with 0.80 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold 2 stones
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 5.51 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
accented by 3 round brilliant cut diamonds on each side of the stone. Certified by the GIA as simple heat
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 1ctw Baguette Single Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - (6) Baguette & (30) Old Single Cut - Bezel & Pave Set
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Garnet and Diamond Vintage Style Square Shape Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A deep, square garnet takes center stage in this vintage-style ring, set securely in a sleek bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 3.26 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.26 carat diamond and platinum Art Deco cocktail ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

5.30tcw 18K Colombian Emerald Green Diamond Enamel Men s Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A men's Colombian emerald & green diamond statement ring in 14K gold. This ring features a 4.45
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Michael Zobel Spessartite Garnet, 10.19 Cts. Colored Diamond 18K Ring, 2002
By Atelier Zobel
Located in Aspen, CO
small brilliant cut diamonds weigh an estimated .24 cts. The ring is a size 6 3/4 and can be resized
Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Vintage 3.57 Carat Madagascan Sapphire 2.37 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The substantial, shaped setting is
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning sapphire and diamond ring inspired by the Art Deco era! This beautiful ring is crafted
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

14K Gold Fancy Yellow and Pink Diamond Ring by MWM Goldsmithing
Located in Venice, CA
bezel that makes the yellow diamond stand out against the gold band. The stone is flanked by two deep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Diamonds Sugarloaf Cabochon Green Agate Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
emerald-green color pyramid of sugarloaf-cut Green Agate. The ring's shank, a flat 3 mm band of yellow
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique 1.45 Carat Emerald and 1.43 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated platinum setting is
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1930s Carat Sapphire and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Twist Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
round cut diamond, set within individual bezel settings. The 14k white gold ring shoulders are further
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

9K Yellow Gold Natural Garnet and Diamond Edwardian Style Dome Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This elegant ring features a deep round natural garnet set in a smooth bezel, showcasing its rich
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum GIA 1.32ctw Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Circular Cut - Dual Prong Set - G Color - SI1
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K White Gold Multi-Colored Multi-Shaped Diamond Confetti Ring
Located in Venice, CA
open carriage in the back and the stones are carefully bezel set.  All the diamonds in the ring are
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Certified 7.15 Carat Vivid Blue Sapphire Diamond Sunburst Vintage French Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified 7.15 Carat Vivid Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Vintage Ring, Made In France. Set in
Category

1990s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 18K Invisibly Set Ruby Sapphire Double Flower Diamond Ring Sz 6.75
Located in Winter Springs, FL
is formed from invisibly set royal-blue sapphires, each centered by a bezel-set round diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 14K Gold Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Garnet, Pearl Harem Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This beautiful 14k gold Edwardian harem ring contains an array of Rose Cut diamonds, pearls
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Retro Rose Gold Platinum Ruby w/ Diamond Large Floral Design Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (15) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 3 Marquise,3 Baguette 9 Round Brilliant Cut
Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.04 Carat Square Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Square cut diamond engagement ring. This GIA certified 2.04 carat square emerald cut center diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz and Diamond Vintage Style Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
a secure bezel. Sparkling diamonds are scattered around it, adding twinkling accents that catch the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5 Carat Marquise Emerald Baguette Diamond Channel 18K Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
bezel set emerald and graduated channel set baguette cut diamonds. Details: Item Type: Statement Ring
Category

1990s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in Platinum 950
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage style ring centers a round cut diamond, weighing approximately 0.50 carat in bezel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Serpent Solitaire Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise .77ct Snake
Located in Greensboro, NC
& Bezel Set Stone Measurements Face Height (north to south): 29/32" (22.8mm) Rise Above Finger: 3/16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 0.90 Carat Engraved Platinum Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
small diamonds on the side of the center stone, with round pave set round diamonds on the ring's shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique French 1.90 Carat Sapphire 1.10 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
concentric rings displaying a total of forty individually platinum bezel set diamonds in a combination of Old
Category

Vintage 1920s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum 1.03 Carat D VS1 Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the main stone as well. There are four round pave set diamonds on each side of the ring's shank. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Men’s Custom 40.72 Grams Tanzanite Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size 12.5
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Men’s Custom Tanzanite & Diamond Ring – 14K Yellow Gold – 40.72 Grams – Size 12.5 🡆 Description
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940 Ring 0.1ct Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS 5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Ring with band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with shoulders and cross- haired bezel in Platinum/or White
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 1.41 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Emerald Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This stunning antique 1920s emerald cut emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k white gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring mounted in Platinum
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Art Deco Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring mounted in Platinum. Ca.1925 Art Deco platinum
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
sparkling diamonds that enhance its fiery brilliance. French-cut rubies flank the central stone along the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

4.35tcw 14K Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate every moment with our Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring. Embracing a captivating 3.90
Category

2010s Zambian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Michael Zobel Spessartite Garnet, 10.19 Cts. Colored Diamond 18K Ring, 2002
By Atelier Zobel
Located in Aspen, CO
small brilliant cut diamonds weigh an estimated .24 cts. The ring is a size 6 3/4 and can be resized
Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Rose Petal Floral Style Diamond Blue Sapphire Engagement 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Deco era. The ring features a round shape center which you can place any round diamond on it in a bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

GIA 2.20 Carat Oval Green Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
true masterpiece, this ring offers a brilliant symphony of colors. The captivating bezel set oval
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum

Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring (Approx. 1-Carat) and Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
fit for your needs. Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Sapphire Stone Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Old Austrian Ring Diamonds 14K Yellow White Gold Ø7.75US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
9.35 mm x 3.15mm deep with bezel set eight cut Diamond stone (natural) Ø 3 x 1.6 mm deep / ca. 0.1 ct
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Elongated Cushion Cut Color Change Garnet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sapphires up until about 3/4 way of the ring. The baguettes are all bezel set. This ring is a one of a kind
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

Angara Natural Vintage Style Diamond Anniversary Ring 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
round diamonds signify the past, present and future of a relationship. Additional bezel and pave-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This Art-Deco engagement ring is completely spectacular! The vibrant color stone is a specialty cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique East-West Eternity Band in Bezel Setting gives a secure place for each stones and letting
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...

22K Yellow Gold 5 Carat Round Mint Tourmaline Diamond Egyptian Revival Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tourmaline, 3 Emerald Cut Diamonds, Four Round White Diamonds, 2 Yellow Diamonds, G Color VS1-VS2 Clarity
Category

Late 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Single Cut Diamond Elongated Gia Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
round diamonds on each side of the ring's shank. All the stones are finished with an amazing milgrain
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis "Bathtub" Ring with 0.3cts Diamonds in Satin-Finished 18K Karat Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
rectangular bezel. A recessed channel on each shoulder holds five bright white diamonds. The shank and the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elongated Hexagon Blue Topaz Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This charming ring features a 4.50 carat elongated hexagon shaped sky blue topaz, set in bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 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.