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Art Deco Diamond Ring, 14k Gold Two-Stone w/ Accents Vintage European Cut .96ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
for years to come! This ring is a size 8 1/2, but it can be re-sized up 3 sizes for a $60 fee or
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Platinum 1.03 Carat D VS1 Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond, Round D Color VS1 Clarity 1.03 Carat Diamond, 2 Baguette Diamonds, 14 Round Diamonds, F-G Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1920s Art Deco 1.14 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Dimensions Width of setting 1.04cm/0.41' Height of setting5.81mm/0.23' Ring Size UK Size N 1/2 USA Size 6 3
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co 2.15 Carat Round Brilliant H VVS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.83 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: H
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

35.56 Carat Coral Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Combination Ring / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and unusual vintage 1960's 35.56 carat coral, 2.20 carat emerald and 0.86 carat diamond
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

1920s Art Deco 1.14 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.14 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

ALGT certified Natural 0.77 Carat Alexandrite and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Diamonds Precious stones: Alexandrite (Ural origin) 3. Design & Style: engagement ring 4. Cut & Shape
Category

2010s European Baroque Engagement Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Ruby and Blue Sapphire Two Stone Ring with Diamonds for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Blue Sapphire Two Stone Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.49
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Dinner Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Number: 2 Weight: 0.75 Carat (approx.) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

5 Carat Marquise Emerald Baguette Diamond Channel 18K Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
(approx., measured as mounting permits.) Side Stone Details: Type: Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 2 carats
Category

1990s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.28 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring Art Deco, circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.28 carat diamond and platinum solitaire style engagement ring; part
Category

Vintage 1930s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Neil Lane Diamond All-In-One Halo EngageWedding Ring WhiteGold 14k Pear 2 1/8ctw
By Neil Lane
Located in Greensboro, NC
- SI2 Stone Note: (engagement ring's accents) Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 3/4ctw Cut: Marquise & Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

NEW 2 Ct. Natural Amethyst Fantasy Cut Ring with Diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Warren, NJ
the natural stone and diamond accents, make this ring an elegant and timeless addition to any jewelry
Category

Antique 18th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.70 Carat Circular Brilliant and Marquis Diamond 14K Gold/Plat Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
: VS1 Shape: Old European Cut Gemstone 3: 0.1 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 2 Color: I Clarity: VS2
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1.39 Carat Diamond and Platinum Dress Ring Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1920's 1.39 carat diamond and platinum dress ring; part of
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1.01 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Trilogy Cluster Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.01 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold trilogy cluster ring
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.41 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Emerald Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Height of Setting 4.87mm/0.19" Ring Size UK Size N 1/2 USA Size 6 3/4 The ring size may be
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.83 Carat Circular Brilliant and Baguette Shape Diamond Platinum Art-Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone 2: 0.12 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 6 Color: I Clarity: SI1 Shape: Baguette Shape Gemstone 3
Category

20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

7.16 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Round Diamond 18 Karat Gold Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
Yellow Diamonds Clarity SI1 set in Halo Design around the larger stones and 3 small white stones on each
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 2.46 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Content 0.38 carat Number of Diamonds 2 Dimensions Length of setting 1.77cm/0.7' Width of setting 1.09cm
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.38 Carat Marquis-Cut "H" Color "Si1" Clarity Diamond Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
carats in lozenge-cut diamonds. This GIA-certified natural diamond ring is unlike any other Marquise cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Grayish Yellowish Green SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 1.00 Colour: Fancy Grayish Yellowish
Category

2010s Asian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond and 1.10 Carat Emerald 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stone of this example of vintage emerald jewellery. Condition This multi-diamond ring is fine quality
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Two Stone Pear Cut Sapphire Diamond Open Stackable Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Two Stone Pear Cut Sapphire Diamond Open Stackable Ring for Women in 14K Gold featuring natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

1.86 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut G-I2 Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cut GIA: DIAM CB G I2 (GIA) 6223497146 Gemstone 2: 0.63 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 23 Color: G
Category

20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Fancy Light Yellowish Green SI1 Clarity Diamond ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Peat Carat: 1.04 Colour: Fancy Light Yellowish Green
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.74 Carat Fancy Light Greenish Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 1.74 ct Colour: Fancy Light Greenish Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

ALGT Certified 1.90 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring in White gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
crt Total carat weight (TCW) -2.08crt Sizes; 10mm*21mm Weight: 3.32 grams Ring size: 17.25 mm/ 6 3/4
Category

2010s European Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.81 Carat Very Light Yellow Green SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 0.81 ct Colour: Very Light Yellow Green
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.56 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning vintage diamond cocktail ring is exceptional
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 0.91 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 0.91 carat diamond solitaire ring in platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

IGI Certified 1.01 Carat Y to Z Range SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.`188 grams
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 18k Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
approximate total carat weight of .50ctw. The sapphires are separated by 2 old mine cut diamonds, which have
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1970s Cultured Pearl and 1.04 Carat Diamond White Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
8.37mm/0.33" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.83 Carat Fancy Light Pinkish Brown VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.83 Colour: Fancy Light Pinkish Brown
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.42 Carat Fancy Light Purplish Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.42 Colour: Fancy Light Purplish Pink
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.00 Carat U to V Range I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 2.00 Colour: U to V Range Clarity: I1
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.52 Carat Fancy Light Gray Blue VVS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.52 Colour: Fancy Light Gray Blue
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.21 Carat Fancy Grayish Yellowish Green SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 2.21 ct Colour: Fancy Grayish Yellowish
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Diamond 9 Carat Radiant Cut Amethyst Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carats, 2 Tapered Baguettes, 8 Round Diamonds G-H Color VS2 Clarity, 0.35 Carats. Size- 6 3/4. FREE
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1920s 15.40 Carat High Zircon and Diamond Ring in 9k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Content 0.56 carat Number of Diamonds 6 Dimensions Height of setting 8.96mm/0.35' Ring Size UK Size P 1
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage GIA 1.14 carat pear shape diamond 18k white gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k white gold engagement ring features a GIA-certified 1.14-carat pear-cut diamond, G
Category

20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.15 Carat Fancy Light Green Yellow VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 1.15 ct Colour: Fancy Light Green Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.18 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.18 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold solitaire engagement ring
Category

Vintage 1910s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.28 Carat Fancy light Yellowish Green I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 1.28 ct Colour: Fancy Light Yellowish
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Carat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Triple Halo Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Triple Halo Ring 3 exquisite sapphire stone with
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Late 20th Century European Artist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 4.09 Carat Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 4.09 ct Colour: Fancy Brownish Greenish
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1 Cts F/VS1 Two-Stone Pear Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This stunning engagement ring features a beautiful pear-shaped diamond in a two-stone setting. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Green Pink 4.10 Carat Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
2 cushion diamonds Gia certified natural fancy green, and fancy pink totaling 1.42cts in the center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat White Gold Ring Set with Princess and Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
18 Carat White Gold Ring Set with Princess and Brilliant Cut Diamonds Total weight: 6.99 grams
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Late 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.23 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
be sent. Dimensions Height of setting 6.9mm/0.27" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring
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Vintage 1910s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage and Contemporary 1.94 Carat Diamond and 18K White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
each stone. Condition This solitaire ring is excellent quality, set with a stunning feature diamond
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

ALGT Certified 1.37 carat Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond 18 kt Yellow Gold Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
stones: Paraiba Tourmaline 3. Design & Style: engagement ring 4. Cut & Shape: brilliant cut, oval mixed
Category

2010s European Early Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cultured Pearl and 0.62 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamonds: 2 Dimensions: Pearl diameter: 1.42cm/0.56" Height of setting: 1.57cm/0.62" Ring Size: UK Size
Category

Vintage 1950s European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Style 3.00 Carat Diamond and White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive vintage Art Deco 3.15 carat (total) diamond and 18 karat white gold
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1 Carat G SI Asscher Cut Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This brand new 3 stone emerald and diamond engagement ring checks all the boxes. Hand fabricated of
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 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.

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