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White Gold Diamond Vintage Solitaire Ring - 14k Round Brilliant Hearts
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .08ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H Clarity: I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Natural Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
mm, 2-3 mm Clarity: SI1-SI2 Number of Gemstones: 1 Stone: Gemstone Diamond Color: White, H-I Side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 14k Yellow Gold 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .05ct Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Suzy Lev 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
mm, 2-3 mm Clarity: SI1-SI2 Number of Gemstones: 1 Diamond Color: White, H-I Side Stone: Diamond Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Moonstone Ruby Diamond and Enameled 14K Gold Ring
Located in Venice, CA
diamonds are Old Mine Cuts, with an approximate carat weight of 0.20 carats.  The face of the ring
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 3.41 Carat GIA No Heat Burma Ruby Ring Mounted by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Accent Diamonds: (2) Old Mine Cuts 3.90 Carats Total Color: Q-R ; Clarity: VVS2-VS1 Ring Size: 10
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
. This ring features a unique, cushion-cut yellow sapphire center stone with diamond accents that add
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural 0.69cts Blue Sapphire 0.26cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
: Cushion ✦ Number of stones :1 ✦ Stone Weight : 2-3 carats ✦ Stone Grade : AAAA DIAMOND DETAILS
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Myanmar Heart Shape Red Spinel Ring and Pendant - 18K Gold with Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
DIAMOND: SI ◆ Note: This ring is a US size 6. Please allow 3-7 days for size alteration. * Given
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Pear Shape Pink Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This divine pink sapphire and diamond ring makes for a perfect engagement ring. A 3 stone design
Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

1930s French Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.27" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on
Category

Vintage 1930s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring, Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate for the feature stone
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Rose Gold Oval-Cut Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Width: 2-3 mm, 3-4 mm Number of Gemstones: 1 Stone: Gemstone Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Color: H-I, White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band - 14k Oval 1.73ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $150 or Down 2 sizes for $100 Metal Content: 14k Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
weighing approximately 3 carats. The center stone is flanked by 2 ribbons set with custom cut channel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 10.88 Carat No Heat Burma Star Ruby in Vintage Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 10.88 Carat Natural Burma Origin Star Ruby in Platinum and Baguette Diamond 3 Stone
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum

Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Oval Ceylon Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
and embrace her one-of-a-kind personality. Jewelry Type: Fine Stone Shape: Round Band Width: 2-3 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Green Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement White Platinum Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This vintage style ring centers a round cut diamond, weighing approximately 0.50 carat in bezel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Tourmaline Peridot 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 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Natural Cornflower Blue Sapphire Ring and Pendant in 18K White and Gold Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
stone of commitment and fidelity. It is often paired with a diamond or worn with an engagement ring
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold Diamond Move Lucky Rabbit Bunny Three Band Animal Ring Baubou
Located in Long Island City, NY
to delight anyone who sees it. It has 3 solid 14k gold bands that make it unique. The ring also
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin Appassionata Diamond Band - Yellow Gold 18k Rd .34ctw Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Coin Collection: Appassionata Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pearl Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
' Height of setting4.95mm/0.19' Pearl diameter 4.19mm/0.16' Ring Size UK Size P 1/2 USA Size 7 3/4 The
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tourmaline and Diamond Twist Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1.25cm/0.49" Height of Setting 6.15mm/0.24" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be
Category

Vintage 1980s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 1.38ct Diamonds Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Shape: Round Color grade: H-I Clarity grade: VS Side stone: 2 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 1.48ct Diamonds Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
grade: VS1-VS2 Side stone: 2 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.25ct Shape: Pear Color grade: E
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K 750 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire and Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 7.1 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Resizable) 1: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Diamond Carat Weight: 0.4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.40ctw Curved Diamond Band, 14K White Gold, Ring Size 7, Simple Diamond Accent
Located in McLeansville, NC
carats - G-H color, SI1-2 clarity Ring Size 7 Rise Off Of Finger: 3 mm Width: 3 mm Weight: 1.4 dwts
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This stunning Edwardian diamond engagement ring features approximately 2.5 carats of Old European
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Late Art Deco 1.14 Carat Old European Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
, sophistication, and enduring beauty 1. Material: Gold– white gold 14 kt 2. Gemstones: Diamonds: natural 3. Design
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Platinum 0.98ctw Carre Square Step Cut Sapphire Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Square Step Carre Cut - Prong Set - Deep Royal Blue
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1980s Chrysoprase and Sodalite Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/0.93" Width of Setting 1.71cm/0.67" Height of Setting 9mm/0.35" Ring Size UK Size N 1/2 USA Size 6 3/4
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

7.85ct Bi Color Tourmaline, Pink Green Diamond Ring Set in 14k White Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: 3 Light Saturation: 3 Moderate Treatment: None Origin: Brazil Notes: Stone Type: Diamond Number
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

1990s Oval Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 9.54mm/0.38" Height of setting 7.42mm/0.29" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Bastian Inverun Folded Band Ring, Sterling Silver Diamonds
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring retails at $265 This ring is a size 7 1/2 - 7 3/4. Please contact for additional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Move Lucky Rabbit Bunny Three Band Animal Ring Baubou
Located in Long Island City, NY
anyone who sees it. It has 3 solid 14k gold bands that make it unique. The ring also features 2.1mm round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Love Band - 10k Single Cut Solitaire Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): (1) small Cut: Single Style: Solitaire Theme: Love
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 2.64cts Blue Sapphire 0.61cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
: 2-3 carats ✦ Gemstone Grade : AAA DIAMOND DETAILS : ✦ Diamond Type : Natural ✦ Diamond Size : 1.10
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Pink Ceylon Sapphire Heart and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
-kind personality. Jewelry Type: Fine Stone Shape: Heart Band Width: 2-3 mm, 1-2 mm Clarity: I1-I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1980s Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Dimensions Width of setting 1.31cm/0.51" Height of setting 3.9mm/0.15" Ring Size UK Size P 1/2 USA Size 7 3
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K 750 White Gold Natural Diamond and Marquise Ruby Milgrain Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Color Grade: G Diamond Cut: Princess 2: Secondary Stone: Natural Ruby Ruby Carat Weight: 1.2 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.23ct Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
OE N VS1 (GIA) 6391499973 Gemstone 2: 0.75 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 30 Color: I Clarity: SI1
Category

20th Century Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Suzy Levian 14K Two-Toned White / Rose Gold Round Blue Diamond Bridal Halo Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond Properties: Natural Diamond, Color Enhanced Diamond Cut: Round Band Width: 2-3 mm, 3-4 mm Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Heart Carat: 3.03 ct Colour: Fancy Brownish Greenish
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.08ct Asscher, Emerald Baguette Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring (G–H VS–SI)
Located in New York, NY
Clarity: VS Shape: Emerald Cut Gemstone 3: 0.15 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 2 Color: G Clarity: VS
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Suzy Levian 18 Karat Two-Tone White and Yellow Gold Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
, especially an engagement. Jewelry Type: Fine Total Diamond Weight: 2.72 Carats Band Width: 2-3 mm, 1-2 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1950s Pearl and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of setting 1.09cm/0.42" Pearl diameter 9.35mm Ring Size UK Size N 1/2 USA Size 6 3/4 This ring may
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold

French Pearl and Diamond and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of setting 4.14mm/0.16" Pearl 3.5mm (approx.) Ring Size UK Size P 1/2 USA Size 7 3/4 This ring may
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1970s Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique cultured pearl and 0.18 carat diamond, 18k white gold cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 2.05cts Pink Sapphire 0.53cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Cut ✦ Gemstone Size :7x5mm ✦ Gemstone Weight : 2-3 Carats ✦ Gemstone Grade : AAAA ✦ Gemstone Color
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Platinum GIA .68ct Square Brazilian Alexandrite Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Alexandrite Chrysoberyl - Rectangular Cut - Channel Set - Bluish
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum

33.49ct Coral Diamond Statement Handmade Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
-cut Quantity: 3 diamonds (1 central, 2 side stones) Sizes: Two at 2.9 mm (0.11 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold

Suzy Levian 18 Karat Two-Tone White and Rose Gold Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Properties: Natural Diamond Band Width: 2-3 mm, 1-2 mm Stone: Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2 Diamond Color: White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring, 950 Round Brilliant Cut .53ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 Metal Content: 950 Platinum Stone Information
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

7.92ct Princess Cut VVS2 Diamond 18K White Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone 1: 0.46 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: G Clarity: VVS2 Shape: Princess Cut Gemstone 2
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Majestic Eagle Ring - 10k Single Swooping Bird
Located in Greensboro, NC
; 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .06ctw Cut: Single Color: I - J Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Orange Red Spinel Ring and Pendant in 18K White Gold and Diamond, multi-
Located in Kowloon, HK
(1pc) ◆ SIZE OF DIAMOND: 2mm (3 pcs), 1.5x3.5 mm (2 pc), 0.8mm (12 pcs), 1mm (12 pcs), 1.25mm (2 pcs
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, Blue Topaz, Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, 18k 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.