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Diamond (Approx. 0.6-Carats) Micropave-Set Intertwining Eternity Band, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
setting enhances the brilliance of each stone while maintaining a sleek and refined aesthetic, embodying a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.04 carat Untreated Mozambican Red Ruby Stacking Ring
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
expression. Our stackable rings are designed to be layered, mixed, and transformed—offering effortless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

1ct Natural Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire Double Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
double halo arrangement for enhanced brilliance Metal & Band: 18K white gold, approx. 3 grams Sleek
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angara Natural 1ct Teal Montana Sapphire Diamond Twisted Vine in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are prong set on this crossover ring. Additional diamond accents partially adorn the vine shank for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

Round Diamond Semi-Eternity Band with Milgrain Detailing in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, the clean and modern setting enhances the clarity and shimmer of the stones, while the milgrain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

5x3 MM Octagon Gradient Blue Topaz Gemstones Eternity Band White Gold Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
striking flow of color across the finger. The geometric precision of the octagon cut enhances each stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Octagon Shaped Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Band in 14 Karat Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
- 0.27 ct Stone Shape - Octagon Gemstone Size - 5 X 3 mm Gemstone pcs - 1 Diamond weight - 0.046 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Angara Classic Solitaire Freshwater Cultured Pearl Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enhance your look.Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Jewelry Set in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
display of light and color. Additional diamonds grace the ring's north, south, east, and west points
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Solitaire Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SettingRing Size Available: 3 to 13Customization:We offer exquisite designs in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

AJD Dinner Ring of Cabochon Tanzanite and Sparkling Genuine Zircons
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Gorgeous dinner featuring a clean sparkling blue-purply oval Tanzanite cabochon enhanced by two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Zircon, 14k Gold

Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Solitaire Ring in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Style: Prong SettingRing Size Available: 3 to 13Customization:We offer exquisite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold

925 Sterling Silver White Rhodium Plating for Women Tanzanite Birthstone ring
Located in New York, NY
About this listing: Tanzanite Teardrop Ring, Blue Multi shape 3 carat Tanzanite Cluster Ring in 925
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Le Vian Blue Topaz Sapphire Dia Cocktail Ring - White Gold 14k Oval 11.04ctw
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Novo 1.58ct I-VS1 Diamond Ring in Pt950 with Side Stones US 3 3/4
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Tokyo, JP
diamond, the ring features shimmering side stones that add graceful symmetry and elevate its overall
Category

2010s French More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3 Green Emerald-Cut Tourmaline Stones Cts 8.88
Located in Hong Kong, HK
such as rings, pendants, or earrings. Pair them with gold or silver settings to enhance their rich
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

GRAFF Frame Oval Diamond 0.50ct E-VVS2 Platinum Ring US 3 1/4
By Graff
Located in Tokyo, JP
Graff Frame ring features a 0.50ct oval brilliant diamond graded E-VVS2 by GIA, enhanced by delicately
Category

2010s British More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Graff Diamond Solitaire 0.54ct G-VS1 Ring in Pt950 Platinum – US 3 1/4
By Graff
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Product Number: 21630803 ■Brand: Graff ■Product Name: Diamond Solitaire Ring ■Model/Reference
Category

2010s British More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 14k Gold Silver Two-Stone Diamond Earrings Old Mine Cut, Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pair of Victorian two-stone diamond earrings is crafted in 14k yellow gold with silver
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Van Cleef Arpels Socrate Earrings 3 Flowers
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VCA 3 Flower Socrate Earrings 18K white gold, round diamonds; diamond quality DEF, IF to VVS
Category

Early 2000s French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Blue Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Earrings Ring Jewelry Set
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
display of light and color. Additional diamonds grace the ring’s north, south, east, and west points
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Sacchi White and Black Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Ring Bracelet Set
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace, Ring and Bracelet Set embellished with Black and White Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef and Arpels Socrate pendant, 3 flowers White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Socrate pendant, 3 flowers, rhodium plated 18K white gold, round diamonds
Category

Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

EDWARDIAN RUBY DIAMOND GOLD Brooch
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Three-Row Bar Gold Brooch — 5.2 cm with an estimated 2-3 carats of natural
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 0.52ct Greenish Blue Natural Diamond
Located in Portland, OR
transform this diamond into your dream jewelry piece — whether a bespoke engagement ring, pendant, or a
Category

2010s African Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Hoop Earrings 14k Yellow Gold with Rubies Diamonds
Located in Heemstede, NL
and the stones of this ring. We have not seen any signs that the stones have been treated in order to
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Gold Diamond Open Flower Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
in Metal: Yellow Gold Secondary Stone: Diamond Diamond Weight: 0.24 ctw Approx Main Stone: Diamond
Category

2010s Indian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Pendant Necklace 18" - 10k Oval 3.80ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Tanzanites Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Drop Earrings Pear Cut Diamond and Round Brilliant Cut
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
0.40-carat round brilliant cut diamond. Both diamonds are set in smooth platinum bezels that enhance
Category

1990s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Genuine Diamond Nose Pin in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Nose Pin 14k Solid Gold Genuine Diamond Nose Ring Women Christmas Gift. Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

LEGACY 75 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Bracelet GIA Certified Natural
Located in Mumbai, IN
radiant cut bracelet features 25 GIA-certified Fancy Light Yellow diamonds, each approximately 3 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

LEGACY 75 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Bracelet GIA Certified Natural
Located in Mumbai, IN
approximately 3 carats. Crafted in 18K yellow gold by Legacy Diamonds & Gemstones, it’s a masterpiece for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Bezel 14k Solid Gold Genuine Diamond Bar Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Necklace Length: 16 in Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Metal Purity: 14k Closure: Spring Ring Main Stone
Category

2010s Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Large GIA 17.76ct Oval Cabochon Emerald Diamond Slide Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Info ** (25) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 22 Round Brilliant & 3 Emerald Cut - Prong Set - G-I Color
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14k Solid Gold Heart Charm Diamond Flexible Chain Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Number of Gemstones: 3 Secondary Stone: Diamond StyleChain, Bangle, Charm
Category

2010s Indian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

.925 Sterling Silver Blue Topaz and Diamond Accent Textured Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
azure depths enhanced to a vibrant glow through careful heat treatment. Measuring 10x12 mm, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Garavelli 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Stirrups Collection Bracelet
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
with different stones. Rings, Necklaces, Earrings with various Stirrups sizes are also available
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Stud Earrings 14k White Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
allowing ample light to enter and exit the stone, enhancing its brilliance and sparkle. The diamond studs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.31 Carat Fancy Deep Orangy Pink I3 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
stone. These diamonds are highly prized for their unique and captivating color, and their rarity makes
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Halo Necklace - 14k Round Cut .36ctw Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Tanzanite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Halo Art Deco Style White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
display of light and color. Additional diamonds grace the ring’s north, south, east, and west points
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

White Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Halo Necklace 14k Rose Cabochon.46ctw Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Angel Flying Wing Pendant Necklace with Pave Diamond in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Enhanced Gross Weight: 3.05 Grams Approx Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Secondary Stone: Diamond Style
Category

2010s Indian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

White Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Halo Necklace 14k Rose Cabochon.46ctw Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Rose Gold Royal Rose Quartz Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Portland, OR
stone setting: 3 Prong setting Secondary stone: Diamonds Secondary stone weight: 0.583ct (3/5ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 1 Carats Emerald Shape F/VS1 Diamonds Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
ct each], accompanied by two sparkling diamonds. The solitaire setting style enhances the beauty of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold Rainbow Gemstones Taper Baguette Diamond Pride Pendant Necklace Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
to perfection in the arch shape, enhancing the fire in each gemstone. The pave-set round diamonds in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmali...

Natural Myanmar Icy Vivid Green Jade with Diamond Ear Stud Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
◆ PRECIOUS METAL: 18K Gold ◆ DIAMETER: Around 11.09 mm ◆ DIAMOND WEIGHT: 0.0085ct, 1 pcs ◆ TOTAL WEIGHT
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame
Located in Montclair, NJ
twisted wire work for a truly elegant touch. The frame is accented with fine diamonds that are set in
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Paul Eaton Hand Carved Miniature Pug Sterling Silver Charm or Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
stones. Stones as eyes can be added with diamonds, cognac diamonds or Tsavorite ($150 extra). This allows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Tsavorite, Other, 18k Gold, 9k G...

Paul Eaton Sculpted Miniature Setter Head in Sterling Silver Charm or Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
even a combination of metals and stones. Stones can be added with diamonds, cognac diamonds or
Category

2010s English Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, 9k ...

Blue Topaz and Blue Zircon Earrings, 35.75 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
earring centers a substantial round blue topaz surrounded by concentric rings of oval and pear shaped blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Blue Zircon, Rose Gold

1.80 Carat Natural Loose Blue Sapphire Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sapphire Weight: 1.80 Carats Sizes: 7.3 x 5.5 x 3 Mm Origin: Madagascar Shape: Cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Sapphire

Paul Eaton Cavalier Miniature King Charles Spaniel Sterling Charm or Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
combination of metals and stones. Stones can be added with diamonds, cognac diamonds or Tsavorite ($100 extra
Category

2010s British Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Paul Eaton Sculpted German Shorthair Pointer Sterling Silver Charm or Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
, and 18ct, or even a combination of metals and stones. Stones can be added with diamonds, cognac
Category

2010s English Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Paul Eaton Sculpted Miniature Rottweiler in a Sterling Silver Charm or Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
. Stones can be added with diamonds, cognac diamonds or Tsavorite ($100 extra). This allows you to create
Category

2010s British Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Paul Eaton Sculpted Cairn Terrier Sterling Silver Charm or Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
, and 18ct, or even a combination of metals and stones. Eyes can be added with diamonds, cognac diamonds
Category

2010s English Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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3 Stone Diamond Ring Enhancers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 3 stone diamond ring enhancers for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, white gold and 14k gold. Find a collection of 536 vintage versions or 1019 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of 3 stone diamond ring enhancers made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but JeweLyrie, Peter Suchy and J DAUPHIN produced popular versions that are worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 3 stone diamond ring enhancers and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and emerald cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of 3 stone diamond ring enhancers, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are 3 Stone Diamond Ring Enhancers?

On average, 3 stone diamond ring enhancers at 1stDibs sell for $3,620, while they’re typically $110 on the low end and $1,275,373 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.