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Paul Eaton Sculpted English Pointer 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
Category

2010s English Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Paul Eaton Sculpted Miniature Labrador Head in 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

Rare Mint Green Natural Tourmaline Gemstones Lot 3.50 Ct Cushion Cut for Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
level of clarity enhances the stones’ overall appeal, making them perfect for high-end jewelry settings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

0.95 Carat Natural Loose Emerald Oval Shape Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Emerald Weight: 0.95 Carats Dimension: 9 x 5.4 x 3 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Swat, Pakistan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

David Webb Vintage Brooch Gold Grasshopper Enamel Gemstones Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
appears incredibly realistic. It is adorned with a diamond collar, which is one more element saying the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

3 Stone Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
diamonds .22 ct. tw. (G-H, VS-I1). This ring is set in a high lattice work mount. It measures size 6.5 and
Category

Vintage 1940s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Palladium, Platinum

Vintage 14k Amethyst and Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Brooklyn, CA
. This 14K Amethyst and Diamond Three Stone Ring is a testament to timeless beauty and impeccable
Category

Late 20th Century European Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

3-3/8 Carat Baguette Amethyst Diamond Accented Three-Stone Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
This is a simple and elegant designed three-stone ring with royal purple temperament. This lady
Category

2010s Asian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Silver Plate

2.01 Carat Columbian Emerald and Diamond 3-Stone Ring, Certificated
Located in London, GB
2.01 ct. COLOMBIAN EMERALD AND DIAMOND 3-STONE RING, set with a central octagonal emerald of 2.01
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.13 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond 3-Stone Ring Certificated
Located in London, GB
IMPORTANT 2.13 ct. COLOMBIAN EMERALD AND DIAMOND 3-STONE RING, set with a natural Colombian emerald
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.75 Carat Natural Mined Emerald GIA Certified Diamond 3 Stone 18KT Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Certified 3 Stone Diamond 18KT Ring is not just a piece of jewelry; it's a masterpiece that encapsulates the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Pear Cut Blue Diamond Triple Band 3 Stone Wedding Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
We invite you to discover this magnificent three-stone wedding ring set with a GIA pear-cut Blue
Category

20th Century Hong Kong Modernist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, 18k Gold

9.85 Carat T.W. Natural Mined Tanzanite Diamond 3 Stone GIA Ring 18KT White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.85 Carat T.W. Natural Mined Tanzanite Diamond 3 Stone Ring 18KT White Gold Description: Indulge
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold

GIA-Certified 5.64ct Natural Diamond 3-Stone Ring in 18K White Gold Emerald cut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Description: Product Overview: Presenting a luxurious 5.64-carat natural diamond three-stone ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

3 Diamonds Tention Ring -18K white gold, 0.3ct netural diamonds, vintage ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Results: Stone Type: Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.30ct (Approx.), Stones quantity:3 Color: F Clarity
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.37 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring Certificated
Located in London, GB
1.37 ct. COLOMBIAN EMERALD AND DIAMOND 3-STONE RING, set with a central octagonal cut Colombian
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ring in 18 carat yellow gold set with 3 garnets and 13 diamonds
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
refinement. Adorned with 13 round diamonds, each weighing 0.024 carats for a total of 0.312 carats. And 3
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

3ct Oval Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Hannaboya
Located in Lanham, MD
Custom Order: 2-4 week Delivery 3ct Oval Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring This
Category

2010s African Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Delicat Blue topaz ring - 1ct Blue Topaz Ring, 18K white gold, 0.01CT diamond
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Results: Stone Type: Blue Topaz Shape: Oval + Pear Carat: 1ct (Approx.), Stones quantity:3 Color: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.58 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Aventura, FL
Trillion Cut diamond weighing 0.40 carat, This 3 stone ring is a captivating masterpiece that transcends
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Arthur Groom Co. GIA Certified 9.33 Carat Emerald Ring with Diamonds
By Arthur Groom Co.
Located in Ridgewood, NJ
3 stones are natural. This ring is a size 6.5, but can easily be sized.
Category

2010s Zambian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Pink Coral Gold Ring with Diamonds, Jewelry, 14 Karat Gold
By The Theia
Located in New York, NY
: Rose gold Style: Minimalist Can be personalized Made to Order A beautiful diamond gold ring with a big
Category

2010s American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold

Pink Coral Gold Ring with Diamonds, Jewelry, 18 Karat Gold
By The Theia
Located in New York, NY
: Rose gold Style: Minimalist Can be personalized Made to Order A beautiful diamond gold ring with a big
Category

2010s American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Certified 1.62 Ct Colombian Emerald 2.80 Ct Old Mine Diamond Trilogy rin
Located in Napoli, IT
certified for negligible enhancement, standing very insignificant almost none oil Colombian origin, flanked
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Round diamond halo engagement ring Lady Diamond Ring Guard Enhancer Danielle
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Classic & Beautiful Round Diamond Solitaire Halo Ring "Lady" With Nesting Sidebands "Ally V
Category

2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

3 Stones engagement ring, 0.5ct diamonds ring, 14K white gold, Magicglo Jewelry
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
diameter) Grading Results: Stone Type: Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.50ct (Approx.), Stones quantity:3
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Double Halo Diamond Engagement Ring with Ring Guard Enhancer - "Monaco"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Art deco design - Oval Diamond with Double Halo Unique Engagement Ring with Ring Guard Enhancer
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tanzanite Halo Engagement Ring and Diamond Ring Guard Enhancer Glory Charlotte
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Unique violet-blue tanzanite & diamond engagement ring set- Glory - classic and bridal. Tanzanite
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Double Halo Moissanite Engagement Ring with Ring Guard Enhancer - "Monaco"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Art deco design - Oval Moissanite with Double Halo Unique Engagement Ring with Ring Guard Enhancer
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

5 Stone Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Anniversary Gift, 5 Stone Diamond
Located in New York, NY
beautiful 5-stone diamond gold ring. It’s perfect for an anniversary gift, birthday gift, or as an
Category

2010s American Artisan Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Morganite Twist Shank Engagement Iceland Wedding Ring Guard Enhancer
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Pear Morganite halo and infinity twist shank engagement ring - with ring guard enhancer "Iceland
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold

White Gold 3.00 Carat Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
Weight (TCW) 3 ctw Ring Size 6 Sizable Yes Width 5 mm Metal Purity 14k Stone 1 Information Stone Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Three Stone Natural Black Diamond Cushion Engagement Ring - 2.35 Ct
Located in רמת גן, IL
natural, earth-mined diamonds that were suitable for Color Enhancement into Fancy Black color. - All
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mozafarian Three Stone 0.05 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Minimalist Ring
Located in London, England
diamonds set on a fine polished band. The warmth of the gold enhances its minimal elegance, making it an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 2.34 Carat Natural White Sapphire Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By Hand Made
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Trillion Diamonds, set in 14K Rose Gold. This exquisite 3-stone ring showcases a captivating radiant-cut
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural 3 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Diamond Unique Design Engagement Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement, Emerald Cut Ring, Emerald Diamond Ring, Emerald Engagement, Natural
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3 Carats Natural Black Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with Complimentary Hidden Halo
Located in רמת גן, IL
Our first ring of the Black Ice collection features a natural black emerald diamond in a unique
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 3 Carat Natural Pear Cut Aquamarine Diamond Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 3 Carat Natural Pear Cut Aquamarine Diamond Art Deco Cocktail Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Calliope Rose Cut Diamond Four Stone Twist Vine Half Ring 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
Calliope rose-cut diamond four stone twist vine half ring featuring four round rose cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Natural 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring F-G Color VS Clarity in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This expertly crafted 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring features a round cut F-G color and VS (VS1-VS2
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring F-G Color VS Clarity 14k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This expertly crafted 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring features a round cut F-G color and VS (VS1-VS2
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Natural 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring F-G Color VS Clarity 18k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This expertly crafted 3 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring features a round cut F-G color and VS (VS1-VS2
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bacchus Art Déco style Leaf Pattern 3 Diamond Ring designed by Valerie Danenberg
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in Paris, FR
The Bacchus 3 Diamond ring is mounted in 18k white gold and showcases a GIA certified 0.70 carat F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 3 CT Certified Natural Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 3 CT Certified Natural Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Paris Craft House Heart Shaped Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
PARIS Craft House Heart Diamond Ring. Featured in this article is this angel heart shape ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1-3/4 ct. Pear-Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Accent 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the elegance of our 1-3/4 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Accent 14K Rose Gold Ring
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Rose Gold

Ooak 3.75 Carats Black White Diamond Double Halo 3-Sided Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
, earth-mined diamonds that were suitable for Color Enhancement into Fancy Black color. - All Jewelry are
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

3-1/4 ct. Blue Topaz Diamond Accent 18K Yellow Gold over Sterling Silver Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Round Diamond - 1.0-1.25mm This ring is ladies' size7. Note: All carat weight and measurements may
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

18k White Gold Band Ring 3 Ct Royal Blue Oval Sapphire and 0.60 Cts of Diamonds
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
, enhances the ring. Surrounding Diamonds: 0.60 Carats
Category

2010s French Classical Roman Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14k White Diamond and Blue Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 14K white gold ring set with round brilliant diamonds and blue diamonds shown here. An
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond

3 GIA Round Cut Diamond Engagement in Platinum 950 Setting
Located in Tarzana, CA
A timeless and feminine creation of fine jewelry, the Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring is a true
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14k White Diamond and Blue Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 14K white gold ring set with round brilliant diamonds and blue diamonds shown here. An
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Gold Diamond Ring, Gold Ring, Gold Rectangle Ring, Dainty Gold Ring
By The Theia
Located in New York, NY
Handmade item Materials: Gold, Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: White Band Color: Gold A
Category

2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Signet Vintage Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous blue and white diamond ring stamped in 14K white gold. The mesmerizing round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond Ring, Gold Ring, Gold Rectangle Ring, Dainty Gold Ring
By The Theia
Located in New York, NY
Handmade item Materials: Gold, Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: White Band Color: Gold A
Category

2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pear Morganite Halo Engagement Wave Band Ring "Iceland" Diamond Ring Guard
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Pear-shaped morganite engagement wave band ring & diamond ring guard enhancer. The list is for the
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold

14k Blue White Gorgeous Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 14K white gold ring with blue and white diamonds. Dainty white diamonds frame the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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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.