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GIA Certified Blue 7.2 Carat Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
cut, Surrounded by 12 Diamonds Approximately 1/2 Carat, 3 on each angle. Ring is a size 8-3/4 and can
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French 14.18 Carat Smoky Quartz and Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
' Width of setting 1.38cm/0.54' Height of setting 8.54mm/0.34' Ring Size UK Size N 1/2 USA Size 6 3/4
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Vintage 1930s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, White Gold

GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Emerald Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cut Diamond 3.02 SI1 Clarity, 2 Emerald Cut Diamonds, 38 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS2-SI1 Clarity 1.58
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 2.03 Carat Marquise Cut Brown Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
grading report card for the supporting stones. Such rings crafted with a combination of diamonds to
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 4.50 Total Carat Star Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A simply stunning sapphire and diamond ring from the late Art Deco (ca1930) era! This fantastic
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

2.5 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2.5 Ct Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Estate 2.5 Carat
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate Diamond Engagement Ring with Floral Accents in 14k Gold .38 Carat Ctr LV
Located in Austin, TX
bright center diamond sits in a white gold floral box that securely holds the precious 0.38 carat stone
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.07 Carat Diamond and Natural Saltwater Pearl Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size UK Size N 1/2 USA Size 6 3/4 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.63 Carat Old European Cut H-G SI1-VS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stones: 8 Color: G Clarity: VS1 Shape: Old European Cut Gemstone 3: 0.27 Carat Diamond Number
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 1.83 Carat Fancy Pink Diamond Cushion Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
maximum potential of the center, and therefore increase the color visually 2-3 grades ! Total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond

Antique 1910s 1.54 Carat Diamond and White Gold Platinum Set Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1.54 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set marquise shaped
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

1.78 Carat Old European Cut and Marquis Shape Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stones: 14 Shape: Old European Cut Gemstone 3: 0.06 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 2 Shape: Marquis
Category

20th Century Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 5.04 Carat Oval Yellow Intense Diamonds 18 Karat and Platinum 950 Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
jewelry. 1. The center Oval stone of 3.09 carat GIA certified Fancy Deep Yellow Oval diamond 2. A pair of
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2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 4.12 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Full Eternity Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
4.31mm/0.17' Height of setting2.99mm/0.12' Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may not
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2.71 Carat Old European Cut and Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 2 Color: G Clarity: VS1 Shape: Emerald Cut Gemstone 3: 0.24 Carat
Category

20th Century Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.50 Carat Old European Cut and Marquis Shape Diamond Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stones: 20 Color: K Clarity: VS Shape: Old European Cut Gemstone 3: 0.4 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 6
Category

20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1.55 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 1.27cm/0.5" Height of setting 6.81mm/0.27" Ring Size UK Size P 1/2 USA Size 7 3/4 The ring size
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.37 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat Two Tone Gold/Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
: 1 Shape: Round Brilliant Gemstone 2: 0.65 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 21 Color: G
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Single Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Size: L 1/2 (52 3/4) Resizable: Yes Face Dimensions: 8mm x 8mm Total Diamond Carat Weight: Approx. 0.55
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

3.61 Carat Purple Blue Tanzanite and Diamond Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A truly stunning oval tanzanite and diamond engagement ring set in platinum. The ring is centrally
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

4.42 Carat TW Colombian Emerald with Round Emerald Cut Diamond Halo 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
3 MM Side Stone Details(2): - Type: Diamond - Carat: 1.16 - Cut: Round - Color: F-G - Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA 5.04 Carat Oval Yellow Intense Diamonds 18 Karat and Platinum 950 Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
jewelry. 1. The center Oval stone of 3.01 carat GIA certified Vivid Yellow Intense Oval diamond 2. A pair
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Certified 3.75 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size UK Size N 1/2 USA Size 6 3/4 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

4.49 Carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Colombian Emerald and Double Diamond Halo Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
- Measurement: 1.5mm Side Stone Details(2): - Type: Diamond - Carat: 0.85 - Cut: Round - Color: White
Category

2010s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ring - Oval .54ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Sapphire Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Oval Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Oval Cut 0.86 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Estate 14 Karat Gold Fine Bridal
Located in Torrance, CA
. Particulars: Weight: 2 grams Stones: Centrally mounted oval cut diamond is estimated at 0.86 carats
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Halo Ring, 14 Karat Round Brilliant 1.28 Carat Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up or Down 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

J.E. Caldwell Co. 2.52 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds. This antique ring mounts a no-heat Ruby of legendary status. The center stone Ruby is
Category

20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.42 Carat
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co solitaire diamond ring in 18 karat yellow gold 0.42 carat. The stone is a round
Category

1990s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 kt. White Gold Ring with 52.8 carat Natural Diamonds, Amethysts IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
52.8 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring with Amethyst Side Stones in 18K White Gold This stunning
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 0.90 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Marquise Cluster Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
4.65mm/0.18' Ring Size UK Size N 1/2 USA Size 6 3/4 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in
Category

Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Kt. White Gold Diana Cocktail Ring with 2.70 Carat Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
stones:Sapphire 3. Design & Style: engagement ring 4. Cut & Shape: brilliant cut, oval mixed cut 5. Weight & Size
Category

2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Rose Gold GIA 1 Carat Oval Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
GIA certified natural diamond double halo engagement ring Metal: 14k rose gold Main stone: Natural
Category

2010s American Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Platinum Diamond Retro Ring - 950 Transitional 1.20ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Transitional Color: H Clarity: VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Wedding Band - Round Brilliant .50ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

C.D Peacock 2.79 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 14K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
(GIA) 1447207757 Gemstone 2: 0.3 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 2 Color: I Clarity: VS2
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

11.97 Carat Round and Marquis Shape Diamond 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stones: 85 Color: H Clarity: SI1 Shape: Round Brilliant Gemstone 2: 2.5 Carat Diamond Number of
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.77 Carat Emerald Sapphire Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: Round 2) Side Round Diamonds Carat weight: 0.54 ct (120 pcs) Color: G Clarity: VS Cut: Round 3
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Trilliant Shape diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamond Shape: Trillion Carat: 0.03 Colour: G Clarity: VS
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Non Heated 1.03 Carat Thai Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
4.25mm/0.17" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Ring - 10k 2.00
Located in Greensboro, NC
10k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Diameter: 5.6mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): (2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Ring 950 Round 2.25ctw Blossom Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 3 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 Metal Content: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 18k Diamond Bow-Motif Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
diamonds. The central diamond has a carat weight of .25ct, and the 2 smaller diamonds that complement it on
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

VIctorian 14k Sapphire Diamond Flush Mount Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
, this ring feature 3 stones running horizontally across the piece's front surface. The central stone is
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.94 Carats Emerald Platinum Ring with White Diamond Halo in Art Deco Style
Located in London, GB
diamonds in the ring’s double halo surround, which takes on the shape of the main stone’s radiant cut. The
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.5 carat Emerald Cocktail Yellow Gold Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
gold 18 kt 2. Gemstones: Emerald: natural 3. Design & Style:cocktail ring 4. Cut & Shape: Pear cut 5
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2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

1.19 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold and Palladium Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
size 8, but it can be re-sized up 3 sizes for a $30 fee or down 2 sizes for a $20 fee. Once a ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Palladium

4.15 Carat Zambian Emerald and Diamond Cluster 18 Kt White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
. The lively centre stone emerald is surrounded by a cluster of 3 carats of diamonds approximately all
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique and Contemporary 1.70Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
showcases each stone. Condition This diamond solitaire engagement ring is excellent quality, set with a
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21st Century and Contemporary English Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Princess .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Princess Color: J - K Clarity: VS2 - SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Oval 2.33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Five Stone Diamond Ruby Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rubies 1.00-1.10 Carats, 2 Round Diamonds H Color SI1-SI2 Clarity 0.44 Carats. Size- 7 Available Now
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Five-Stone Men s Wedding Band - 14k Round Brilliant .76ctw Fi
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .76ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring - 14k Oval .96ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 3 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.08 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Diamond Halo 18 KT White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 3 stone 3.83 Carat Blue Topaz engagement ring is surrounded by Halo of 0.25 Carat
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Garnet Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald 2.07ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 1.70ct Cut: Emerald Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .37ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18k Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
the rubies display a luscious pinkish-red hue and the stones have a carat weight of 1ctw. The rubies
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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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.