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Yellow Gold Garnet Diamond Ring - 10k Oval 1.46ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 1.40ct Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .06ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size N 1/2 USA Size 6 3/4 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet your
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Cultured Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 1.68ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond Retro Engagement Ring - 950 Transitional .54ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Transitional Color: F Clarity: VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 0.35/0.30 Carat U-V/Very Light Pink Colour VS1/I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Round / Round Carat: 0.35 / 0.30 Colour: Very Light
Category

2010s Asian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1/2 Cts F/VS Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Toi Et Moi Ring 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant engagement ring features a stunning round brilliant-cut diamond in a solitaire setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring 14k Oval 1.95ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Amethyst Carat(s): 1.75ct Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
gods." SIZE: ring size 8 1/2, it can be sized WEIGHT: 2.7 grams STONES: 1.0 carats of G-H
Category

Vintage 1920s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-cut diamonds totaling 0.10 carats, adding a delicate touch of sparkle that enhances the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring - 14k Cushion 3.10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Oval Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Palladium Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Setting 2.25cm/0.89" Height of Setting 1.15cm/0.45" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Palladium

14K Gold 0.5 CT Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Stone: Natural Diamond Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone Shape: Round Color and Clarity: I-J, VS Stone
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Ring 14k Marquise 1.20
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .30ct Cut: Marquise Color: E Clarity: VS2 Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.52ctw Diamond Engagement Ring, Platinum, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
- 2-3 mm - approximately .30 carat - HI, SI1-I1 Ring Size 6 Width: 4.7 mm Weight: 1.4 dwts. / 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Spark Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Spark Creations
Located in Litchfield, CT
-carat vivid cornflower blue sapphire surrounded by .20 carats of sparkling white diamonds (G color and
Category

Early 2000s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Oval .70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .60ct Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.65 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold five stone cocktail ring
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Platinum Tourmaline Diamond Engagement Ring - Oval 1.89ctw Pink
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: Platinum Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

1950s, Sapphire Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Height of setting 9.64mm/0.27" Ring Size UK Size P 1/2 USA Size 7 3/4 This ring may be professionally
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage French 1940s Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1940s French 0.72 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1940s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond

Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring - 10k Marquise 1.16ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Baguette .38ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.12 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set cocktail
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

4.62 Carat Oval Blue Tanzanite and Multi Row Diamond Ring in Platinum and Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Total Carat Weight: 2.00 Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Ring Size: 6 1/2 Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.39 Carat Square Emerald Sapphire Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: 5.262 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Square / Emerald Carat: 2.39 (3 Pcs
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 5.06ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
; 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 4.76ct Cut: Oval Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Ring - Round 1.43ctw Etched Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: Platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

GIL Certified 0.77 Carat Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Octogon Carat: 0.77 (3 Pcs) Colour: - Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Aquamarine Diamond Ring 14k Pear 1.48ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.30ct Cut: Pear Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 18k Round Brilliant 1.25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .75ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: I1 Stone Note
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval .84ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .60ct Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

SOPHIA D Estate Platinum GIA Diamond Engagement Ring 1.58ct
By Sophia D
Located in Narberth, PA
impressive stone displays J color and VS1 clarity. Each shoulder of the ring features 2 baguette cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Akoya Pearl Diamond Ring - Round Brilliant .34ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: Platinum Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Yellow Round Shape Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 1.02 (15 Pcs ) Colour: Yellow Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Band - 14k Baguette .50ctw Wedding Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Baguette Color: H - I Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 3mm Diamond Channel Band - 950 Round .54ctw Wedding Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .54ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: E - F Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .54ctw Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

White Gold Akoya Pearl Diamond Ring - 14k .30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Akoya Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Band 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Champagne Clarity: I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring - 14k Oval .62ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Kunzite Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 5.99ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval 1.28ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.10ct Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Marquise 3.20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 or Down 1 size for $80 Metal Content: 18k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
each stone. Condition This impressive solitaire ring is fine quality set with old cut diamonds. The
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Band 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 1.85ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 1.75ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Ruby 18K White Gold Band Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
' Height of setting 2.30mm/0.09' Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may not be adjusted
Category

Early 2000s English Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Floral Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Setting 6.9mm/0.27" Ring Size UK Size P 1/2 USA Size 7 3/4 The ring size may be professionally adjusted
Category

Vintage 1980s Russian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear 1.15ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Pear Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Emerald Diamond Ring - 18k Round 1.46ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .96ct Cut: Round Color: Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .60ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Vintage Floral Ribbon Cluster Ring - 950 Round Brilliant .40ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .20ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Oval 2.14ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Ring - 14k Round .24ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Cultured Pearl Size: 7.3mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Neil Lane Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band WhiteGold 14k Marq 1.00ctw
By Neil Lane
Located in Greensboro, NC
Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Marquise and Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 1.40ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fees: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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.