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.75 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Dome Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright red certified natural Ruby and diamond dome ring. Edwardin their original 1910 dome ring. 3
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Magnificent 1.87ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Magnificent 1.87ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut 3-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - GIA Certified
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Imperial Jade Diamond 7 Stone. Ring. Imperial Green. Supreme Glow!
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. Superb 7 stone (4 imperial jades and 3 natural round brilliant
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Peter Suchy 3.92 Carat Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy sapphire and diamond three-stone engagement ring. European cut natural round center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

AGL 5.50ct Natural Burma No-Heat Vivid Red Spinel and Diamond Platinum 3-Stone V
Located in New York, NY
Natural BURMA 5.50ct No-Heat Vivid Red SPINEL and Diamond Vintage Platinum 3 Stone Ring, AGL. Red
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

Dazzling 1.05ct Diamonds 7-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 1.05ct Diamonds 7-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Sophistication meets
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sparkling 1.29ct Diamonds 7-Stones Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sparkling 1.29ct Diamonds 7-Stones Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified This enchanting 14k rose
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Sapphire and Asscher Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
An extremely unique pink sapphire and diamond three stone engagement ring set in platinum. The
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful certified diamond three stone engagement ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold 1 3/4 Carat Diamond Step Up Tapered Cocktail Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
princess-cut diamonds on either side, all in stone-enhancing invisible settings. In a tapered design, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Emerald and Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring, 1896
Located in London, GB
enduring beauty of emeralds and diamonds, set in warm 18 carat yellow gold. The ring features 3 old mine
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 2 3/4 Carat Princess and Baguette Diamond Step Up Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Give your special someone the timeless gift of diamonds. This 14k white gold step up ring will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Ring Tanzanite 3 , 95 Carats Diamonds 0 , 32 Carats White Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
18K White Gold Ring with Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Accents An exquisite 18K white gold ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Seven Stone Diamond Ruby Partial Band Weighing 2.80 Carats
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Prong Set 7 Stone partial ring Each diamond and ruby measures 4.5 millimeter stone 3
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

3.68 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
STONES: 3.68-carat sapphire and .50 carats total weight of G color, VS clarity diamonds HALLMARKS
Category

1990s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mesmerizing Pair of Earrings with 3 carat Cushion Shape Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
side diamonds, creating a truly breathtaking pair of earrings. 2 Diamond main stone of 3 carat cut
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.20ctw Diamond Channel Band Ring, Platinum, Ring Size 6.5, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
Enhance your jewelry collection with this elegant 0.20ctw diamond band ring, crafted in luxurious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco design ring is embellished with immaculate mille grain enhancement throughout and remains in
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

Dazzling 3.85ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Introducing a captivating ensemble of 21 diamonds, each crowned with a magnificent main stone
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1940s 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
diamond gallery! The three stone center is enhanced by the twelve diamonds surrounding it. The top and
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural 0.50cts Emerald Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
sparkling diamond. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making this ring a
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Brown Diamond Unheated Purplish Pink Sapphire Blue Sapphire White Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
: 3.39 ct. Total weight : 11 g Size EU 53 US 6.5 ( fits best ringsize 54 , US 6 3/4 ). This ring can be
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2010s Belgian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sap...

Captivating 1.18 total carat Natural Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
dewdrops clinging to moonlit petals, add a halo of delicate fire and enhance the diamond's mesmerizing glow
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Wedding Ring Wrap, 14K Yellow Gold, Diamond Sapphire Cluster
Located in McLeansville, NC
This exquisite diamond and sapphire wedding ring wrap is the perfect companion to your solitaire
Category

1990s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burma GIA Certified Ruby Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
approx. 8.1 grams. Lavish and alluring in aesthetic, this vintage three-stone ring exposes an oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Captivating 1.01 carat Cushion Shape Natural Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
breathtaking piece. The ring is size EU54 and can be adjusted up to 3 sizes. 1 Diamond main stone of 1.01
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Radiant 1.2 carat Cushion Cut Natural Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
A Radiant Cushion Cut Diamond Ring A captivating ring showcasing a mesmerizing 1.2 carat cushion
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Mesmerizing 1.01 carat Cushion Cut Natural Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
ring is a treasure to be cherished for a lifetime. 1 Diamond main stone of 1.01 carat cut: cushion
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Gold and Diamond Ring Signed
Located in Cincinnati, OH
and white gold ring set with a combination of old mine and European cut stones. All of g-h color and
Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Blue sapphire Cut: Oval Weight: 1.50 carats approximately Accent Stone: 14 diamonds
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
This gorgeous art deco platinum 3 stone ring is unlike anything you have seen before! The diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Mesmerizing 12.39ct Chrysoberyl and Diamonds Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Mesmerizing 12.39ct Chrysoberyl and Diamonds Halo Cocktail Ring in 14k White Gold - GIA Certified
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Colombian Emerald Type A Jadeite Diamond Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jadeite and Diamond ring by jewellery designer 'Joke Quick'. At the heart of this ring, Created entirely
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling S...

A Rainbow of Sparkling Gems: 3.68ct Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone of 0.45 carat cut: Pear color: G-H clarity: VVS2 cut grade: G-H 3 diamond side stones of total
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Edwardian Round Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
. At its heart lies a fabulous natural diamond centre stone, estimated to weigh 0.60 carats, radiating
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Peter Suchy Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
handmade 3 stone dome ring and made with the same handmade techniques. The center Sapphire is an antique
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Retro Sapphire Diamond 10K Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 2 Sapphires Cut: Cushion Weight: Approximately 3 Carats Color: Blue Accent Stone: 11
Category

20th Century Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Band Ring with 3ct Cabochon Emerald and Square Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
stone is enhanced by two stepped rows of square-cut diamonds (16 stones total), set into the band on
Category

Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Contemporary Pyramidal Cabochon 4.05 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
color and VVS1-2 clarity gives the ring a 3-stone look when facing up and 4 Princess Cut diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Glamorous 0.87ct Halo Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
sophistication. Shimmering alongside the center stone are 34 round diamonds totaling 0.34 carats, each boasting
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

IO SI 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Critrine Ring
By io Si
Located in Aventura, FL
: Diamond  & Citrine Ring size: 7 (resizable).  Ring width: 25.4 mm in diameter  Stamped: "IO SI, 3/100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Joke Quick Rose Gold Pink Green Blue Diamond, Pink Rose-Cut Diamond Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
and not enhanced. Size EU 53.8 US 6 3/4. This ring can be resized. Joke Quick offers free resizing
Category

2010s Belgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold

Retro 1940 Ring in 18kt rose Gold and Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Style: Retro Metal: 18Kt Rose Gold & Platinum Stone: Diamonds Ring size: 6 3/4 (sizable). Ring width
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ring with a Captivating 1.01ct Cushion-cut Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
of dewdrops dancing in the morning sunlight, add a halo of delicate fire and enhance the diamond
Category

2010s Singaporean Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco .85 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
exquisitely enhances the brilliant white .85 carat diamond (H color and SI1 clarity). The fashionably French
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

1.20ct Princess Cut Diamond Ring I VS2 GIA 14K Famous Designer Mined Diamonds
Located in Dearborn, MI
Featuring a Spectacular GIA Certified I/VS2 .70ct Princess Cut Natural Diamond Center 3 Stone Style with
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful 4.30ct Sapphire and Diamonds Flower-Shaped Cluster Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 4.30ct Sapphire and Diamonds Flower-Shaped Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fascinating 1.25ct Rubies and Diamonds Cocktail Ring - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Fascinating 1.25ct Rubies and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold & White Gold - IGI
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy Cornflower Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
, no heat and no enhancements, AGL certificate #105381 2 trapezoid step cut diamonds, approx. total
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Natalie K Natural Purple Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Natalie K
Located in Stamford, CT
Light purple pink oval Sapphire GIA certified natural no heat no enhancements Natalie K 3 stone
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Elegant 1.56ct Cushion Cut Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
. Offered in size 54, it adjusts up to 3 sizes for a perfect and comfortable fit. 1 Diamonds main stone of
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage David Webb 18k Gold Diamond Turquoise Ring sz 6
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-cut diamonds, creating a radiant frame that enhances the stone’s color. This ring is a size 6, weighs
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold

1.19ctw Oval Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 7.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Routinely Enhanced - Heated Please note there is wear to the surface of the stone. - Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Captivating 5.19 total carat of Tanzanite and Natural Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
twilight sky and enhancing the Tanzanite's magnetic pull. 1 Tanzanite main stone of 3.04 carat cut: Round
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold

2.22 Carat Natural Peach Orange Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified natural light peach/orange Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. 2.22 cts center
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Pink Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Mined Fancy Intense Purplish Pink Halo Platinum
Located in Dearborn, MI
GIA Certified 3/4ct Natural Fancy Intense Purplish/Pink Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum

Stunning 0.92ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
. The ring is further enhanced with 10 round side diamonds, totaling 0.07-carat, creating a harmonious
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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.