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2.25tcw 14K GIA Natural Emerald Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Secondary Stone: Diamond Count: 2 Shape: Emerald Cut Weight: 0.64-Carats (Total) Clarity: VS-SI Color: I
Category

2010s Colombian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

1 Carat Brilliant Round Center Diamond, 2 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
1 Carat Center Diamond Engagement 14 Karat White Gold Ring 14 K gold Stamped 7.8 Grams Diamond
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Graff 3.54 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
-Stone Ring Style: Three-Stone Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.01 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy GIA 1.08 Carat Diamond Halo Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond three-stone engagement ring. GIA certified center emerald cut 1.08ct diamond with 2 emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum High Quality 0.81ctw Emerald w/ Diamond Brushed Finish 3 Stones Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Hight Quality - 0.57ct (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - G Color - VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Platinum 6.12ctw GIA Old European Large Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a breathtaking and truly jaw dropping antique diamond three stone ring that was
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.48ctw Yellow Diamond 3-Stone Ring 18k Yellow Gold Engagement Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Width: 1.3 mm This ring is a size 6 1/4, but it can be resized down 2 sizes for a $20 fee or up 3 sizes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.97ctw Diamond 3-Stone Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Face Height: 7.5 mm Rise Above Finger: 6.8 mm Band / Shank Width: 2 mm This ring is a size 5 3/4, but
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.38ctw Round Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring 18k White Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.89ct (6.3 mm) Cut - Round Brilliant Color - L
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.37 Carat Diamond and White Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.37 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set five stone
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, White Gold

Antique Men s Gold Silver Top Old Mine Cut Diamond 3 Stone Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - G Color - SI1 Clarity - 1.0ctw (approx
Category

Antique 19th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Stunning 1.10ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 1.10ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Indulge in the epitome of
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.04ctw 3-Stone Diamond Halos Ring 14k White Gold Size 10.5 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.04ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.01ctw Princess Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.01ctw (0.43ct center, 0.29ct each side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.64 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 0.10 Carat Sapphire Platinum Two-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
-Stone Ring Style: Two-Stone Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 0.89 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: I
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

0.82ctw Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring 14k White Yellow Gold Size 5.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Finger: 5.4 mm Band / Shank Width: 1.8 mm This ring is a size 5 1/2, but it can be resized up 3 sizes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

10.00 Carat Tourmaline 1.65 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gems Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone 1: 10 Carat TURM Number of Stones: 1 Shape: Cushion Brilliant Gemstone 2: 0.65 Carat Diamond
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

EGL Certified 1.25 Carat Pear Diamond Marquise Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
engagment ring. The center stone is a pear shaped, brilliant cut diamond that is accented by two Marquise
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage English 18k White Gold 0.72ctw Round Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - VS1 Clarity - H Color
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.53ctw Oval Diamond 3-Stone Ring 14k White Gold Size 6 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.53ctw (center - 0.63ct 6.9 x 5.2mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

EGL 3.02 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Ideal cut 3.02ct Old European cut diamond three-stone engagement ring. EGL certified center stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Peter Suchy EGL Certified 1.58 Carat Three-Stone Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Three-stone oval yellow diamond 18k white gold engagement ring. This handmade setting from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a incredible, brand new, custom made diamond and sapphire three stone engagement ring
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 3.64ctw GIA Pear Sapphire Baguette Diamond 3 Three Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a truly breathtaking sapphire and diamond three stone vintage ring that is
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

New Platinum Gubelin 5.63ct Triangle Cabochon Sapphire Pear Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This uniquely designed and very well made three-stone ring is newly crafted in solid platinum and
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

0.97ctw 3-Stone Oval Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 7.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.97ctw (0.52ct center, 0.45ctw sides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Platinum 2.14ctw SSEF Pear Emerald Long Baguette Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
center stone is further accented on either side by 2 very fine quality long tapered baguette diamonds, in
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

0.99ctw 3-Stone Round Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7-7.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.99ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.38ctw Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 4.5 Cathedral Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.38ctw (0.18ct center, 0.20ctw accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Men s Platinum 1.65ctw GIA Burma Round Ruby Diamond 3 Stone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Burnish Set - Pigeon Blood Red Color
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Louis Newman Co GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
that it looks more like a baguette Diamond. Set in a hand made platinum 3 stone ring with 2 step cut
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.12 Ct H/VS2 Pave Emerald Ct Diamond 18K 3-Stone Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stones: 1.08 Carat total weight, 2 Emerald Cuts and 88 Round Brilliant diamonds Ring Weight: 5.3 gr. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co 4.57 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Three-Stone Ring Style: Three-Stone Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.15 Carat Diamond Number
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

BELLEROPHON 3 Carat Certified Mozambique Ruby High Jewellery Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
🔥3 Carat Certified Mozambique Ruby High Jewellery Ring 🔥 An extraordinary Bellerophon-certified 3
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage 3 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 2.38 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
plain ring shank. This 3 carat oval sapphire ring with diamonds is hallmarked to the outer surface of
Category

1990s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

0.32ctw Diamond Sapphire 3-Stone Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.5 Stackable Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Treatment - Heated - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.12ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G - H Clarity - VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.82ctw Round Diamond 3-Stone Halo Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 10.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - center Carats - 0.40ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.40 Ctw. Old European Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring In Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco era 1.40 Ctw. Old European Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring composed of platinum. The center 1.00
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 1.55ct Natural No-Heat Orange Red Spinel and Diamond 3-Stone Vintage Ring
Located in New York, NY
stunning SPINEL radiates from an almost equally stunning the most classic diamond mounting with 2 large
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring - 14k Oval Checkerboard 1.95ctw Halo Sz 3 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 3 1/2 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 1.80ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 0.66 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.66 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, five stone
Category

Antique 1890s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Origin: Natural, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.52, Treatment: None • Diamond 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

10K White Gold 1.0 Ct Real Diamond Oval Cluster Halo Art Deco 3 Stone Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Channel, Shape: Baguette, Total Carat Weight: 0.11, Treatment: None • Diamond 3 Clarity: SI1-SI2, Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Vintage Diamond Round Pear 3 stone 14K Gold Ring Estate 1.4cttw .50ct center Sz9
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Vintage Diamond Round Pear 3 stone 14K Gold Ring Estate 1.4cttw .50ct center Size 9 This is a
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Platinum 1.39ctw GIA E VVS Marquise Pear Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Pear Brilliant Cut
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3 Carat Center VVS1 -D Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 8.3 Carats Total
Located in Tustin, CA
Incredible ring features a GIA certified 3 carat cut-cornered step cut (emerald cut) diamond center
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

New 18k Gold 3.37ct GIA Elongated Cushion Ruby Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a uniquely design ruby and diamond three stone engagement ring, newly crafted in
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

0.76ctw Diamond Emerald Cut Halo 3-Stone Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
ring is a size 6 1/2, but it can be resized down 2 sizes for a $30 fee or up 3 sizes for a $40 fee.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18ct Gold 2 Carats of Diamonds 2.65 Carat Cushion Cut Aquamarine Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
, boasting an estimated weight of 2-3 carats. This striking stone radiates a delicate blue hue, embodying the
Category

Mid-20th Century European Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Three-Stone Diamond Ring with Accents
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Platinum 3-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring Featuring A 0.65 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond of SI
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

9.35 Carat Radiant Fancy Yellow and Shield Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
-Stone Ring Style: Three-Stone Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 8.03 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage GIA 2 carat Colombian emerald diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Italian 18k yellow gold ring features a GIA-certified 2-carat emerald cut Colombian
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Hearts on Fire 18K White Gold Dream cut Diamond 3 stone Engagement Wedding Ring
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Hearts on Fire 18K White Gold Dream cut Diamond 3 stone Engagement Wedding Ring Band This
Category

20th Century Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tycoon Cut 2.42 Carat Three-Stone Halo Design Diamond and Platinum Ring
By Tycoon
Located in San Diego, CA
TYCOON CUT DIAMOND Style: 3-Stone Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Serial Number: GIA #13371852
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GRS Certified 3 Carat Vivid Green Minor Oil Colombian Emerald Diamond 18K Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
, color, and transparency. Set with 2 trapezoid shaped baguette cut diamond side stones and a round cut
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3.16 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring with Baguette Side Stones
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Dimensions Height of setting 5.43mm/0.21' Ring Size UK Size N 1/2 USA Size 6 3/4 The ring size may be
Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ever Us Diamond Bypass Engagement Ring - White Gold 14k Round 3/4ctw Two-Stone
By Ever Us
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 3/4ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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 rings, vintage 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 rings, vintage 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.