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AGL Certified 1.20 Carat Fancy Pink VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 1.20 ct Colour: Fancy Pink Clarity: VS
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Yellow VVS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamond Shape: Pear Carat: 1.00 Colour: Fancy Yellow Clarity: VVS2
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Leaf Garland Eternity Band 18k Rnd.50ctw Wedding Ring Sz6 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Graduated Journey Band 14k Round .25ctw Seven-Stone Love Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: SI2 - I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 2/3ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2/3ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 1.01 Carat Fancy Green VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & Carat: White gold 18kt Weight: 6.38 grams
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 0.80 Total Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely diamond cluster ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era! The mixed metals design combines a
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

AGL Certified 1.31 Carat Fancy Pink VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & Carat: White gold 18kt Weight: 7.96 grams
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.76 carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1960s 1.76 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold full eternity ring; part of
Category

Vintage 1960s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.92 Carat Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1930's 1.92 carat diamond and 18k white gold full eternity ring; part
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.43 Carat Faint Pink I2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.43 ct Colour: Faint Pink Clarity: I2
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.88 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.88 carat pink sapphire and 0.56 carat diamond, and platinum cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian 0.30 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
solitaire ring, with a single diamond weighing 0.30 carat. It is beautifully claw set within platinum, which
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

CGL Certified 1.249 Carat Faint Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 1.249 Colour: Faint Pink Clarity: SI2
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Green SI Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 1.00 Colour: Fancy Green Clarity: SI
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 0.30 Carat Fancy Green VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.30 Colour: Fancy Green Clarity: VS
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.70 Carat Light Green I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.70 Colour: Light Green Clarity: I1
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 2.61 Carat Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.61 carat diamond and platinum full eternity ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1930s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Light Pink VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 1.01 Colour: Light Pink Clarity: VS2
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.50 Carat Faint Pink VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.50 Colour: Faint Pink Clarity: VS2
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 1.01 Carat Fancy Pink SI Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & Carat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.888 grams
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 3.00 Carat Fancy Green VVS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 3.00 ct Colour: Fancy Green Clarity: VVS
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 0.90 Carat Fancy Green VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.90 ct Colour: Fancy Green Clarity: VS
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Faint Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 2.01 ct Colour: Faint Pink Clarity: SI2
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage French 1.32 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Marquise Content (total) 0.28 carat Total Diamond Content 1.32 carats Number of Diamonds 3 Dimensions
Category

1990s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.30 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Ring - Antique Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.30 carat diamond and 14k yellow gold ring; part of our diverse
Category

Antique 1890s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 0.33 Carat Faint Pink I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Emerald Carat: 0.33 ct Colour: Faint Pink Clarity: I1
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.21 Carat Faint Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 1.21 ct Colour: Faint Pink Clarity: SI2
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Antique 1.61 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, antique 1.61 carat diamond and platinum GIA Certified ring; part
Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Two Stones Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Number: 2 Weight: 0.57 Carat (approx.) ACCENT STONE(S) Stone: Natural Diamond Color/Clarity: H/SI Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Vintage Style Two Stones Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Size: 5 x 4 mm. Number: 2 Weight: 0.73 Carat (approx.) ACCENT STONE(S) Stone: Natural Diamond Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGL Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Green VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.00 Colour: Fancy Green Clarity: VS
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Setting 8.7mm/0.34" Height of Setting 3.8mm/0.15" Ring Size UK Size N 1/2 USA Size 6 3/4 The ring size
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage ring in 18-carat gold, featuring a 6-carat blue topaz and diamonds.
Located in PARIS, FR
approximately 6 carats (12 x 12 x 7 mm), surrounded by 3 diamonds on each side. The basket is finely decorated
Category

20th Century Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Three stone Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Number: 2 Weight: 0.03 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your order in 1-2 weeks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Cut 1.07 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 4.59mm/0.18" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted
Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Diamond Sapphire 1.38 Carat Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
. total weight of two stones .07ct. Clarity VS-2 to SI-1 Color G Cut Very Good Total weight of ring 8
Category

Late 20th Century North American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 1.63 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.63 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum cluster ring; part of
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman GIA Certified 5.04 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A rare opportunity to own a fabulous GIA certified fancy yellow diamond 3 stone engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Stackable Three Stone Blue Sapphire and Diamond Minimal Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Three Stone Blue Sapphire and Diamond Minimal Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Ever Us Diamond Two-Stone Engagement Ring White Gold 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw
By Ever Us
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Ever Us Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .50ctw
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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

18k White Gold Two Stone Sapphire and Diamond Open Ring Gift for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Two Stone Sapphire and Diamond Open Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 0.45 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 1.10 Carat Diamond and Ruby Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color I Clarity P1 Cut Old European round Content 0.61 carat
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 5.07 Carat I VS2 Radiant Cut Diamond Plat Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
& Low platinum 3-stone ring. The 5.07 carat radiant cut center diamond is accented by 2 half-moon shaped
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 5.13 Carat J VS2 Emerald Cut Diamond Plat Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
platinum 3-stone ring. The 5.13 carat emerald cut center diamond is accented by two 2 trapezoid cut
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIT Certified 0.57 Carat Natural Burma Ruby Round Heated Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Surrounding Stones: Diamonds 1) Side Pear Diamonds Carat weight: 0.61 ct (06 Pcs ) Color: F Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Blue Sapphires Gemstone 0.56 carats in 18K White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Treatments Heated Dimensions 2.7 x 2 mm Diamonds Quantity 3 Total Weight 0.14 carats Color White Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.65 Carat Light Blue (Undetermined) SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 0.65 ct Colour: Light Blue (Undetermined
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 3.10 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
) and verified as 18 carat gold. This impressive ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 0.83 Carat Round Brilliant E VS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designer: CARTIER Title: Cartier 0.83 Carat Round Brilliant E VS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 2.38 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring, Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamonds: 3 Dimensions: Height of setting: 5.65mm/0.22" Ring Size: UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1.70 Carat Thai Ruby Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This Thai ruby and diamond ring is
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 0.35 Carat Light Blue (Undetermined) SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.35 ct Colour: Light Blue (Undetermined
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.65 Carat Fancy Yellowish Green I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.65 ct Colour: Fancy Yellowish Green
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Fancy Yellowish Green SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 2.00 ct Colour: Fancy Yellowish Green
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, 2.36 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 3-stone engagement ring features a sparkling, cushion-shaped Ceylon blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

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3 Stone Diamond Ring 2 Carat For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 3 stone diamond ring 2 carat you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a 3 stone diamond ring 2 carat may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing 3 stone diamond ring 2 carat — no matter the origin — is easy, but Single Stone, Roman Malakov and Emilio! each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut and oval cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 3 stone diamond ring 2 carat, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 3 Stone Diamond Ring 2 Carat?

On average, a 3 stone diamond ring 2 carat at 1stDibs sells for $8,793, while they’re typically $19 on the low end and $3,350,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.