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Halo 14K Yellow Gold GIA Certified 1.95 Carat Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
amazing handmade halo diamond engagement ring created in 14K yellow gold featuring an amazingly rich green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

1838 Antique Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø 2.75 US / 0.95gr
Located in SE
Envelope pattern on top of the crown decorated with a bezel set rose cut Garnet stone Ø 2 mm . It shuts
Category

Antique 1830s Swedish Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

1919 Ring natural 1ct Blue Sapphire Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with hand - engraved ornaments featuring a bezel set natural Sapphire of Blue color oval cut
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1956 Ring natural 3ct Blue Chalcedony solid 18K Gold Ø 5.75 US / 2.8 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring with bezel set natural Blue Chalcedony stone 10 mm x 8 mm x 3.8 mm deep / ca. 3 ct, of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

1921 Agnus Dei BAM Signet Ring Intaglio Carnelian solid 23K Gold Ø US10.25 /8.5g
Located in SE
soft enough. This Stone may well be older than band and bezel. Oval cut natural Carnelian of dark
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold

14W Diamond Bezel Studs
Located in McLeansville, NC
: - diamonds, 2 stones - full cut round - 3 - 3.2 mm - approximately .25 total carats - F-G color, VS-SI
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s 39.82 Carat Cabochon Cut Amethyst Green Enamel Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
from the 1930s is supplied with two independent diamond grading report cards, one for the ring, and one
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

10K Yellow Gold 1/5 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond 3 Stone Drop 18" Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
breathtaking brilliance. Set in a bezel setting, these natural diamonds gracefully cascade down in a stunning 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K White Gold 1/5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 3 Stone Drop 18" Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
breathtaking brilliance. Set in a bezel setting, these natural diamonds gracefully cascade down in a stunning 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Bezel 14k Solid Gold Genuine Diamond Bar Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Bezel Necklace 14k Solid Gold Genuine Diamond Bar Necklace Birthday Gift For Her Light weight can
Category

2010s Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Collar Necklace of 18K Gold Openwork Plaque Links Set w Diamonds "Big 3" Gems
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
plus diamonds and "Big Three" gemstones. Each plaque is hinged to its neighbor with a sturdy ring
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Platinum 14kt Rose Gold Natural Pink Diamond Eternity Ring, Custom-to-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Platinum and 14kt Rose Gold Natural Pink & White Diamond Eternity Ring, Custom Made-to-Order Ring
Category

2010s American Modern More Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine,...

Estate 18k Aqua and Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
brilliant cut diamond. The drop extension then features a 3ct aquamarine, which is also held within a bezel
Category

20th Century Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Platinum Drop Earrings Pear Cut Diamond and Round Brilliant Cut
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
0.40-carat round brilliant cut diamond. Both diamonds are set in smooth platinum bezels that enhance
Category

1990s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Moiseikin 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
two points: single prong gently touching the pavilion and a ring-like bezel stage where the gem places
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

14k Solid Gold Heart Charm Diamond Flexible Chain Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Number of Gemstones: 3 Secondary Stone: Diamond StyleChain, Bangle, Charm
Category

2010s Indian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

.925 Sterling Silver Blue Topaz and Diamond Accent Textured Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
clarity are bezel-set, their natural origins ensuring each stone's unique testament to the earth’s artful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

14k Solid Gold GIA Large Oval Purple Lavender Burma A Jade Diamond Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - 100% Natural - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold 5.4ctw Oval Ruby Diamond Section Flat Curb Cuban Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Nice Red Color w
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Old European Diamond and Onyx Earrings (Approx. 1-Carat), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
era. At the top of each piece, a bezel-set diamond anchors the design with brilliance, while below, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

14K Gold Platinum 1.56ctw Diamond Bow Ribbon Round Pendant w/ 18" Curb Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 1.26ctw (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cut - Bezel Set - I
Category

Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Laura Munder 18K Gold Mandarin Garnet Diamond Pendant w/ Adjustable Rolo Chain
By Laura Munder
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Mandarin Garnet - Tumbled Cut - Prong & Wire Set - Vivid Orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Round Diamond Ruby Fancy Cut Halo Stud 14K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
to surround the excellent round brilliant cut center diamond, which is in a thin bezel with mil-grain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

1959 Nordic Drop Dangle Earrings Diamonds Pearls 18K Gold Platinum / 2.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of well crafted dangles with parts in 18K Orange Gold and Platinum with bezel set Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

1937 Earrings 0.4 ctw Diamonds Pearls solid 18K Gold / 3.3 gr
Located in SE
. Flexible constructions, each piece with four bezel set rose cut Diamonds and Pearls. Screws with Swedish
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Rubies Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.63 gr
Located in SE
. 1960s -1970s. Two bezel set oval cut natural rosy Red Rubies 4 x 3 mm / ca. 03 ct each, both
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Vintage 1960s English Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Egyptian Revival Scarab Brooch 1ctw Ruby 1ctw Emeralds 0.56 ctw Diamonds /7.6gr
Located in SE
Rubies, 13 natural Emeralds and 15 natural Diamonds, both bezel and pave set. Roll-over safety clasp
Category

Vintage 1950s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Gold-filled

Antique Butterfly Brooch Pin 2ct Ruby 1.5 ct Diamond 10K Gold Silver / 3.9gr.
Located in SE
ct. Both stones set in Green Gold bezels with closed and likely foiled under backs in 10K Rose Gold
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) (23) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Bezel & Pave Set - G/H Color - VS2/SI2
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Motif Multi Charm Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
detailed with sparkling Single Cut diamonds throughout. The gorgeous charms include miniature versions of a
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

1900s set Necklace Pendant natural 2ctw Ruby 2ctw Tourmaline Pearl Gilt Silver
Located in SE
Pearls. There are both round old European diamond cut and oval diamond cut stones. All stones have closed
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Silver, Gold Plate

Vintage Balestra Negligee Necklace natural 24ct. Blue Chalcedony 18K Gold 40cm
Located in SE
(Symbol) Composition : 3 Natural blue Chalcedony stones in solid 18K Yellow Gold bezels suspended from an
Category

Vintage 1960s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Antique Finish Dangle Earrings Smoky Quartz solid 14K Rose Gold /2.3gr
Located in SE
stone: 12 mm x 8 mm x 4.5 mm / ca. 3 ct each Weight: 2.3 grams. In used fine/ like new condition
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Jugendstil Dangle Earrings

Materials

Hematite, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1916 Baron von Leuhusen Cigarette Box Silver 0.85 ct Sapphire Gold /132gr
Located in SE
Montplaisir will not be responsible if in the process of resizing or customization any stone on the ring
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Gold

1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
day, both indoors and outdoors. Stones of the rings photographed alone may look a bit differently when
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Rock Crystal, Onyx, Diamond Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
link, with a sparkling old European Cut diamond bezel set at the center, and matching filigree back. An
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Aquamarine, Tourmaline Diamond 14K 3 Stone Ring
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
The color combination of aquamarine and bezel set tourmalines with a smattering of diamonds really
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Emerald EC Bezel Ring, 0.45 Diamonds, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Weight: 3.02 CTS Measurements: 9.65 x 7.8 mm Trapezoid Diamond Weight: 0.45 CT (E-VS) Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 9.35 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Rehoboth Beach, DE
Platinum GIA Certified 9.35 Carat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Lady’s Three (3) Stone Ring. This Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Three-Stone Diamond Ring with Diamond Halo
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Vintage Style Three Stone Diamond Ring with Diamond Halo. This ring features three round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

.76 Carat Round Emerald and .25 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond 3 Stone 18k Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold, 3 stone ring, featuring a deep green round emerald set in platinum prongs
Category

2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Three-Stone Twisted Ring 1.25 Carat Diamond
Located in Napoli, IT
Love is in the Air Beautiful and very well hand constructed, Art Deco Diamond three stone ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Renesim Broad 18K White Gold Diamond Ring with 3 Brilliants
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
This broad bezel set diamond ring has a central diamond with 0.75 ct (D IF) and two side diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring Featuring 0.25 Carat Center Brown Diamond
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
Keiko Mita’s modern Three Stone Ring is handmade from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features a center
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Ruby Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
bezel as well. 100% natural earth mined and genuine diamond. Metal has 14K hallmark. This a classic 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cushla Whiting Geometric Lavender Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cushla Whiting
Located in Melbourne, AU
diamonds with milgrain details in 14-carat rose gold. In stock in size N or 6 3/4 US, can be resized in 1
Category

2010s Australian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18k White Gold 0.26ct Princess Cut Australian Argyle Pink Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
18ct white gold and diamond Astaria ring is bezel set in the centre with an extremely rare and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Gold

Mourning Ring
Located in New York, NY
the two heart-shaped side diamonds are set in trapezoidal bezels. The ring is in excellent condition
Category

English Three-Stone Rings

Three stone Engagement Round Diamond Bezel Two Ring Set - "Kiss"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Minimalist Three Stone Engagement Diamond Bezel Two Ring Set. An original design by Silly Shiny
Category

2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Color Diamond Three-Stone Bezel Set in 22k Gold Engagement Bridal Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Custom listing. Handmade engagement bridal ring with three-stone bezel-set pink diamonds in 22K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 22k Gold, Gold, Ye...

3 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Engagement Ring Rose Gold
By Hannah Florman
Located in Boston, MA
3 carat GIA certified emerald cut diamond engagement ring shown with G color and VS2 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

3-Stone Curved Style Diamond Accented Wedding Anniversary Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Showcasing a curved style, 3 bezel set natural diamonds adorn the shank of this charming wedding
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K White Gold 2.33CT Diamond 3-Stone Filigree Bridal Engagement Ring Set
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Heavy 14K white gold 2.33CT diamond 3-stone filigree bridal engagement ring set. This awe-inspiring
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Three stone Engagement Round Moissanite Bezel Minimalist Two Ring Set - "Kiss"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Minimalist Three Stone Engagement Moissanite Bezel Two Ring Set. An original design by Silly Shiny
Category

2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.