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La Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold Ring with Amethyst and Diamond
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in New York, NY
along with a round brilliant bezel set diamond. The ring is accented with gold wire and an arrow .The
Category

1990s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antiquee Ring 0.3ct Emerald 0.4ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US6.25 /3.2g
Located in SE
Art Deco period German Ring with Emerald and Diamonds. Emerald and Diamonds Halo type Ring made in
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

1933 German Ring natural 0.45ct Emerald Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS7 /2.6 gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period German Ring with open - work crown with top part in Silver set with bezel set
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

A. Jaffe Ladies 18K Green White Gold Sapphire Rubies Diamond Cocktail Ring Set
Located in Houston, TX
stone has been removed from an old Ring and reset in a new setting. Prong Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

VICTORIAN 1880 Antique Ring In Yellow Gold With 8.95 Ctw In Opal And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian classic cocktail ring with opal. Gorgeous antique ring, created during the Victorian
Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Manfredi Italian Modern Citrine Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Litchfield, CT
hued 5.0ct citrine. Crisply bezel-set, mounted east-west, and accented by diamonds, it is wearable art
Category

1990s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

C1920 Colorful Harem Ring w Paste Sapphires, Paste Diamonds and Paste Rubies
Located in Baltimore, MD
effectively. The paste stones are bezel set in a tulip bezel, with the exception of the diamonds, which are
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Art Deco Style Target Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Gold (white top diamond part) Total weight: 4.58 g. (approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Pave Diamond GIA Certified 5.95 Chrome Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6237421656 Size- 6 3/4. Free Sizing. A unique handmade 18K White Gold Ring featuring a rare hard to find
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Chrome Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Solid Gold Diamond Studded Hexagon Shape Ring Band For Women Birthday Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
3 Main Stone Treatment Not Enhanced Diamond Clarity Grade Very Slightly Included (VS2) Base Metal
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Ring 0.2 ct Diamond 0.2ct Ruby solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø US5.25/1.6gr
Located in SE
Diamond Ø 3.5 mm / ca.0.2 ct /color G,H/SI in Silver bezel and old cut Ruby in Rose Gold bezel Ø 3 mm / ca
Category

Vintage 1920s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

2.59ct Pear Shaped Green Emerald Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Weight: 2.59 Stone Type: Natural Certification: GIA Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable) Primary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

C1910 Multi Gemstone set Harem Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
This 14k gold Edwardian harem ring contains an array of cushion cut diamonds, pearls, sapphires
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold,...

Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
moissanite halo ring. Bezel set moissanite ring. Three 3 moissanite statement ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
moissanite halo ring. Bezel set moissanite ring. 1ct moissanite delicate ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Marquise Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
moissanite halo ring. Bezel set moissanite ring. 1ct moissanite delicate ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
moissanite halo ring. Bezel set moissanite ring. 1ct moissanite delicate ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18k Moonstone Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Narberth, PA
on both the left and right by 3 baguette-cut diamonds, which graduate in size. The bezel-set diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold

Angara Natural Emerald-Cut Ruby Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/>Secondary Stone: DiamondTotal Diamond Weight: 0.32 CaratsSetting Style: Bezel SettingRing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold

Suzy Levian 18K White Gold Cabochon-Cut Citrine and Tsavorite Cocktail Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
create the most classy, chic ring for your liking. Jewelry Type: Fine Stone Shape: Round Band Width: 2-3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angara Natural Pear-Shaped 1.15 ct Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 0.02 CaratsSetting Style: Bezel SettingRing Size Available: 3 to 13
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold

AGL Certified 10.88 Carat No Heat Burma Star Ruby in Vintage Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 10.88 Carat Natural Burma Origin Star Ruby in Platinum and Baguette Diamond 3 Stone
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum

Angara Natural GIA Certified Round 2.39 ct Opal Solitaire Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carat Weight: 2.39 CaratSecondary Stone: DiamondTotal Diamond Weight: 0.04 CaratRing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

14K Gold Natural Aquamarine Vintage Style Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
aquamarine engagement ring, a vintage statement piece, or a meaningful alternative to traditional diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Claw-Set GIA Certified Oval 1.92 ct Ruby Halo Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shank of this GIA certified oval ruby ring. The scrollwork along the gallery is decorated with bezel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

"Circovette" Three Diamond Solitaires (2.70 Carats TDW) in 18K Gold Stacker Set
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
stone is set in a hand-crafted bezel solitaire ring of 18 karat yellow gold. As a finishing tough
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Inspired Hand Engraved Platinum Australian Opal Diamond Bridal Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, that are professionally bezel/burnish set with bead work surrounding each stone. The ring has beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

DeKara Design Art Deco Hand Engraved Platinum 1 Carat Diamond Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brilliance. This ring has 49 professionally pave and bezel set round diamonds all throughout the band. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Angara Natural Cushion Aquamarine Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Style: Bezel SettingRing Size Available: 3 to 13Customization:We offer exquisite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

Angara Natural Cushion Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone Size: 6mmMain Stone Carat Weight: 0.85 CaratsSetting Style: Bezel SettingRing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold

Angara Natural GIA Certified Solitaire Round Blue Sapphire Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 6.00x5.92x3.53mmMain Stone Carat Weight: 0.99 CaratRing Size Available: 3 to 13Setting Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

Angara Natural Solitaire Round Aquamarine Bypass Ring 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Weight: 0.4 CaratsSetting Style: Half BezelRing Size Available: 3 to 13
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

Angara Natural Cushion London Blue Topaz Solitaire Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CaratsSetting Style: Bezel SettingRing Size Available: 3 to 13Customization:
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold

Angara Natural Vintage Style Cushion Sapphire Solitaire Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone Size: 5mmMain Stone Carat Weight: 0.57 CaratsSetting Style: Bezel SettingRing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Angara Natural Round 1.1ct Turquoise Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carat Weight: 1.1 CaratsSetting Style: Bezel SettingRing Size Available: 3 to 13
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Angara Natural Solitaire Square Ruby Stackable Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone Size: 3mmMain Stone Carat Weight: 0.2 CaratsSetting Style: Bezel SettingRing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Angara Natural Vintage Style Cushion Citrine Solitaire Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/>Main Stone Carat Weight: 0.6 CaratsSetting Style: Bezel SettingRing Size Available: 3 to 13
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold

Angara Natural Vintage Style Cushion Pink Sapphire Solitaire Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size: 6mmMain Stone Carat Weight: 0.9 CaratsSetting Style: Bezel SettingRing Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

Angara Natural Vintage Style Cushion Peridot Solitaire Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size: 5mmMain Stone Carat Weight: 0.6 CaratsSetting Style: Bezel SettingRing Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural Vintage Style Cushion Amethyst Solitaire Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/>Main Stone Size: 6mmMain Stone Carat Weight: 0.8 CaratsSetting Style: Bezel Setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Antique Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 1 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful four - stones Ring, likely German, hand-made ca. 1920s -1930s. Band in solid 18ct Yellow
Category

Vintage 1930s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Angara Natural GIA Certified Solitaire Round 4.08 ct Aquamarine Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone Size: 11.09x11.02x6.77mmMain Stone Carat Weight: 4.08 CaratRing Size Available: 3 to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Gold

Angara Natural GIA Certified Round 1.81 ct Emerald Solitaire Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carat Weight: 1.81 CaratRing Size Available: 3 to 13Setting Style: Bezel Setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold

1940s 5.75 Carat Cabochon Cut Red Coral and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This coral ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 4.45ct Swiss Blue Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 11.09x9.03x5.42mmMain Stone Carat Weight: 4.45 CaratRing Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold

Angara Natural Solitaire Round 1.2ct Blue Sapphire Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carat Weight: 1.2 CaratsSetting Style: Half BezelRing Size Available: 3 to 13
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold

Angara Natural Solitaire Round London Blue Topaz Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CaratsSetting Style: Half BezelRing Size Available: 3 to 13Customization:We
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural 4.2 ct London Blue Topaz Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/>Setting Style: Bezel SettingRing Size Available: 3 to 13Customization:We offer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold

Angara Natural Pear-Shaped Opal Solitaire Ring in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 6x4mmMain Stone Carat Weight: 0.26 CaratsSetting Style: Bezel SettingRing Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Gold

Angara Natural Round 2.2 ct Garnet Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carat Weight: 2.2 CaratsSetting Style: Bezel SettingRing Size Available: 3 to 13
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Angara Natural Solitaire 1.5 ct Emerald Bypass Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
yellow gold solitaire engagement ring. It features a round emerald, mounted in a sophisticated semi-bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

Angara Natural Vintage Inspired 1.5 ct Yellow Sapphire Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carat Weight: 1.5 CaratsSetting Style: Bezel SettingRing Size Available: 3 to 13
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Gold

Angara Natural GIA Certified Solitaire Round 2.08 ct Opal Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Main Stone Carat Weight: 2.08 CaratRing Size Available: 3 to 13Setting Style: Bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Gold

Angara Natural GIA Certified Round 1.62 ct Opal Solitaire ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carat Weight: 1.62 CaratRing Size Available: 3 to 13Setting Style: Bezel Setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Gold

1910 Art Nouveau Ring natural 0.35ct Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS4.75/ 1.2gr
Located in SE
A Ring from Art Nouveau period decorated with a bezel set natural Sapphire of Blue color oval cut
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Finish Ring natural 1ct. Emerald solid 14K Yellow Gold ØUS7.5 / 1 gr
Located in SE
Elegant vintage Finish Ring ca 1930s -1950s, plain band in solid 14ct Yellow Gold + bezel set
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural Round 1 ct Teal Montana Sapphire Solitaire Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/>Main Stone Carat Weight: 1 CaratsSetting Style: Bezel SettingRing Size Available: 3 to 13
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 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.

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