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Blue Zircon and Diamond White Gold Antique Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous antique-style ring features a 3 Carat oval-cut blue Zircon stone semi bezel set on a
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, White Gold

GIA Certified 7.96 Carat Alexandrite Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Encino, CA
One electronically tested 18KT white gold ladies cast alexandrite and diamond ring with a bright
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold

Pink Color Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Alternative Engagement Bridal Handmade Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
by 3mm wide with 3 pink diamonds set in bezels (approx .4ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
engagement ring from the 1920's! Primary Stone(s): Diamond - Conflict Free Weight: 1.10ct. apx. Color: H-I
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1.97 Carat Center Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
diamond ring, starring a bright white and beautiful European-cut diamond, weighing just 3 points shy of 2
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14k Yellow Gold Serene Lagoon Ring, Natural Aquamarine Diamond
Located in Toronto, ON
aquamarine and forever love diamond set in a wide half-round ring shank. A natural octagon-cut aquamarine is
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Marquise Natural Diamond Love Swan Engagement Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
Swan Ring features a single solid gold swan detailed with natural diamonds on the body. On the east
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2010s Canadian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Brown Diamonds in 18k Gold Fashion Ring and More Gift Ideas
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
with 3 color diamonds set in bezels (approx .9) Size 8.5. This design can be custom-ordered in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22...

Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Alternative Engagement Bridal or Stacking Ring .22 Ct
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
light yellow diamond set in bezels (.22ct) Process: This striking ring is first hand-forged in 21k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Diamond White Sapphire Tsavorite 21k - 22k Gold Cluster Bridal Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Custom listing. This 21k solid gold cluster bridal ring, set with yellow diamonds, white sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, Multi-gemst...

Scilla Aquamarine and Diamond Star Twist Ring 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
Dainty and exquisite SCILLA Aquamarine Diamond Engagement Ring, showcasing a 3.5mm round aquamarine
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Onyx and 1.80 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Tears Undressed
Located in Tilburg, NL
Chic and classic onyx and diamond women’s ring in 14K white gold. The smooth white gold band is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Love Swan Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
diamonds are set with a cluster-style halo around the center stone. Two bezel set diamonds are added along
Category

2010s Canadian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Retro Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
. Colored Stone Grading Report Attached. Ten Prong And Bezel Set Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Measuring
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Endless Love Natural Green Sapphire Diamond Moon Halo Ring, 14k Gold
Located in Toronto, ON
sides of the center stone that shines from any direction. A little bezel setting with a black diamond is
Category

2010s Canadian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
and diamond cluster ring. Royal blue oval sapphire, encased in a fine bezel, surrounded by two rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Spark Creations 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Contemporary Ring
By Spark Creations
Located in Mansfield, OH
Spark Creations 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Contemporary Ring. This Spark creation is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Doom Moon Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
and diamonds. - Band: width 1.7mm, thickness 1.78mm. - Handcrafted in Toronto. Center Stone: Natural
Category

2010s Canadian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.40 Carat Round Diamond Halo 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One electronically tested 18k White Gold Ladies Cast Diamond Unity Ring Condition is very good
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Fancy Diamond Ring Vivid Orange Pink Green Cluster Signet 18 Karat Gold
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
a Suite of nine, Natural Fancy Color Diamonds. The center stone is a bezel set, Pear shape Natural
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Barbosa Clarisse Ring in Sterling Silver with Quartz and Diamonds
By Jacqueline Barbosa GBGH
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind ring hand-sculpted by designer Jacqueline Barbosa. Casted in Sterling Silver. Stone
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Silver

1.41 Carat Light Fancy Yellow Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k White Gold 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring Features Round Brilliant Prong-Set Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Scilla Dee Blue Sapphire and Diamond Star Ring 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
Dainty and exquisite Scilla Dee blue sapphire and diamond star engagement ring, showcasing a prong
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14k Tri-Tone Gold 2.57 Carat Fancy Diamond Triple Row Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 Karat Tri Tone Gold Fancy Shape & Color Diamond Triple Row Ring with 3 Fancy Shape Color Diamond
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

4.6 Carat Tanzanite Solitaire Yellow Diamonds Handmade 22K-21K Gold Bridal Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
rose-cut diamonds, free-formed The stone setting measuring approximately 13mm by 10mm, the band is 1 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k G...

Blue Purple Tanzanite Solitaire 4.6Ct Yellow Diamonds 22K-21K Gold Bridal Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
six yellow free-form rose-cut diamonds. Our elegant Violet Ring delivers a pop of color. The intense
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold,...

Amethyst 16.12 Cts , Diamond 33=2.86 Cts , 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Michael Engelhardt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
3 graduated diamonds (6=1.05 cts) set in a bezel. All the evenly graded diamonds are G/H in color
Category

2010s Zambian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Peridot and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Marquise Peridot and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Stunning and classic
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco style 18 ct white gold sapphire and diamond panel ring
Located in Dordogne, FR
bezel set with an oval cut sapphire with round cut diamond accent stones and two rows of sapphire accent
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Calliope Rose Cut Diamond Vertical Wavy Bar Ring in 18k Gold
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
diamonds in random sizes, hand set in JeweLyrie signature twist bezels, punctuated with small bezel set
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Chloris Double Halo Sky Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
shimmering layered Pavé diamond and twist wave with bezel set diamond halo. The 1/2″ round center piece is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Aphrodite 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring in-Stock
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
Aphrodite rose-cut diamond bouquet ring from JeweLyrie's Allongé collection, featuring 9 rose-cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

16.7 Carat Large Tanzanite Cabochon Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
double diamond bezel. The ring is handcrafted in 18 karat rose gold, with a classical rope twist design
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Rose Gold

14k Rose Gold .75ct Natural Tourmaline Diamond(.18t.c.w) Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
natural diamonds in a square shape bezel on each side. - Made in 14k solid gold, set with a high-quality
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.10 Carat Diamond and Pearl Toi et Moi Engagement Ring Hi June Parker
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
A prong set small baroque pearl and bezel set diamond baguette rests at the end of a tapered oval
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring with 3.08 Round Blue Ceylon Sapphire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
total of 0.06 cts. Bezel set with 3.08 Carat Round Natural Blue Ceylon Sapphire. The ring comes with
Category

2010s American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One Electronically tested 18k yellow gold ladies cast multi gemstone & diamond ring with a bright
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Atelier All Day 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pear Opal and Diamond "Cuff" Ring
By Atelier All Day
Located in New Orleans, LA
Shop our 14K gold, teardrop-shaped opal and bezel-set diamond ring Specifications: - Color: Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Light Green Tourmaline 1.87 Carat and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Tucson, AZ
Gems. We added the half bezels to hold the stone to give the ring a modern look. The 36 round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Gia Certified Art Deco 1.52 Carats East-West Baguette Cut Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Natural GIA Certified Art Deco 1.52 Carats East-West Baguette Cut Diamond Ring Set in an east-west
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Semi Mount Engagement Bridal Ring 14 Karat Rose and White Gold .53 Carat
Located in Melbourne, FL
center stone is a cubic zirconia and it is surrounded by diamonds set in rose gold. The ring has two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

The Fez Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
stones sit on a simple band featuring a single row of .75ct of brilliant black diamonds. The center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Band Ring in Stainless Steel 18 Karat White Gold with a Blue Zircon and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, CH
used in the modern watch industry and rarely seen in the jewelry production. The bezel set centre stone
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, White Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

5.8 Gram 0.843 Carat 14 Karat Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Crown Ring, in-Stock
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
Rose cut diamond crown ring from JeweLyrie's Alternative Bridal collection, featuring 12 rose-cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.30 Carat Green Tourmaline Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One Electronically tested 14k yellow gold ladies cast green tourmaline and diamond ring. Condition
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Early 2000s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Celebration Ring, Blue and Pink Sapphire Rose Gold Ring
Located in Canterbury, AU
blue and pink. US Size 5.5 or UK Size J 3/4 Center Emerald cut Blue sapphire diamond 1.00ct Two side
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 3.86 Carat Alexandrite Fashion Ring
Located in Encino, CA
One electronically tested platinum ladies cast alexandrite and diamond ring. The featured
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 18.53 Carat Alexandrite Fashion Ring
Located in Encino, CA
One electronically tested 18KT white gold ladies cast alexandrite and diamond ring with a bright
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 2.41 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Fashion Ring
Located in Encino, CA
Electronically tested 14KT yellow gold ladies cast Paraiba tourmaline and diamond ring with a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 10.13 Carat Rare Unheated Ruby Fashion Ring
Located in Encino, CA
Weight of Colored Stones 10.13 ct. Total Weight of Diamonds 0.62 ct. Total Weight of Ring 10.14 gm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.95 Carat Unheated Blue Sapphire Fashion Ring
Located in Encino, CA
One electronically tested platinum ladies cast sapphire and diamond ring with a bright polish
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.46 Carat Unheated Yellow-Orange Sapphire Fashion Ring
Located in Encino, CA
One electronically tested platinum ladies cast yellow-orange sapphire and diamond ring with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

2.00 Carat Round Brilliant Cut 3 Stone diamond Platinum Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum Art Deco style ring consisting of one bezel set, round brilliant cut diamond weighing .54
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Orchard Rose Cut Diamond Eternity Wavy Band 18K
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
7mm wide wave eternity ORCHARD ring features signature twist bezel set rose-cut diamonds and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vineyard 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Eternity Wavy Band
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
crown ring features signature twist bezel set rose-cut and brilliant cut diamonds perching along the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Blossom 18k Gold Rose Cut Diamond Twist Vine Eternity Band
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
Wave Diamond Cluster stackable eternity ring. Rich in texturing detail, 7mm wide BLOSSOM wavy twist
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring with 2.16 Carat Round Blue Zircon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Julietta engagement ring is crafted in 14k White Gold with high-polished finish. Bezel set with
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, 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.