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Three Stone Marquise Cut SI/H Diamond Leaf Shape Ring 14k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 0.50 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.6 Ct Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K White Gold Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features a center oval cut blue sapphire and two round cut blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond D Color VVS2 Clarity
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
elegance. It features a stunning 3 carat emerald cut diamond, which radiates sophistication. With a rare
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
antique filigree 3-stone setting. This elegant piece features a collection of radiant diamonds totaling
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
$3,590 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Sapphire Diamond Filigree Ring in Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Sapphire Diamond Filigree Ring in Platinum This ring features three bezel-set blue
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

3ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 3-carat Fancy Yellow three-stone engagement ring combines timeless beauty with rare
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

3ct Fancy Yellow Elongated Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This 3-carat Fancy Yellow radiant-cut diamond engagement ring is a stunning combination of rarity
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

3.01Ct Ceylon Sapphire and 1.00Ct Diamond Platinum Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond. The plain ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and
Category

Vintage 1970s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

0.50ctw Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.10ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F - G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.35ctw Pear Ruby Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.05ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F - G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9K Yellow Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Vintage Style Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style floral ring features a natural rose-cut diamond at its center, exuding soft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

Natural Hot Pink Sapphire Ring in 18K White Gold and Diamonds
Located in Kowloon, HK
Discover the beauty of our exquisite 3-stone ring, featuring a rare and vibrant natural hot pink
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Cathedral Ring. Padparadscha Sapphire GIA Diamonds by Erica Courtney
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
certified by GIA These side stones are elegantly encased in diamond pavé halos, enhancing the ring’s overall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold

Certified Tiny Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Ring Gift for Her
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 0.38 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Diamond Emerald Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Emeralds - 3 Carats Natural Rose Cut Gray Diamonds - 1.30 Carat This Ring is from the "Capri" traveling
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Minimal SI Clarity HI Color 0.28cts Diamond Stacking Ring Gift 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 0.28 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G-H SI Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G-H SI Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA 2.00ct Round 3-Stone Solitaire Baguette Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Radiating timeless elegance, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating center stone of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 2.00ct Cushion Vintage 3-Stone Heart Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elegantly crafted, this remarkable diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 2.01ct Pear Vintage 3-Stone Heart Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly crafted, this remarkable diamond ring features a stunning center stone of pear 2.01
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 2.00ct Princess 3-Stone Past, Present Future Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of this stunning diamond ring, an exquisite representation of timeless elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 1.01ct Cushion Vintage 3-Stone Heart Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly crafted, this remarkable diamond ring features a stunning center stone of cushion 1.01
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 1.81ct Round Vintage 3-Stone Heart Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elegantly crafted, this remarkable diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 1.01ct Oval Vintage 3-Stone Heart Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elegantly crafted, this remarkable diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 1.88ct Oval Vintage 3-Stone Heart Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elegantly crafted, this remarkable diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 0.82ct Oval Vintage 3-Stone Heart Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elegantly crafted, this remarkable diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 1.01ct Radiant Vintage 3-Stone Heart Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elegantly crafted, this remarkable diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 1.6ct Round 3-Stone Open Gallery Infinity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a remarkable centerpiece of a GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.02ct Oval Solitaire Cluster 3-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Oval Baguette Classic 3-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Oval Baguette Classic 3-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.01ct Oval Solitaire Cluster 3-Stone Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 1.71ct Emerald Vintage 3-Stone Heart Vine 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elegantly crafted, this remarkable diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA 1.30ct Round 3-Stone Beveled Band Cathedral 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
and enhancing the overall allure of the piece. With side stone diamonds graded G-H in quality, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA 0.73ct Round Vintage 3-Stone Heart Vine 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elegantly crafted, this remarkable diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.51ct Pear Vintage 3-Stone Heart Vine 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elegantly crafted, this remarkable diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA 1.51ct Radiant Vintage 3-Stone Heart Vine 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elegantly crafted, this remarkable diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA 0.9ct Pear Vintage 3-Stone Heart Vine 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elegantly crafted, this remarkable diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA 2.27ct Oval Vintage 3-Stone Heart Vine 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elegantly crafted, this remarkable diamond ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA 1.71ct Emerald Vintage 3-Stone Heart Vine 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elegantly crafted, this remarkable diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA 1.50ct Princess 3-Stone Past, Present Future 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of this stunning diamond ring, an exquisite representation of timeless elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace - 18k Pear 1.01ctw Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Diamond Cut Curb Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Spring Ring Clasp Features: Smoothly Finished with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3 Carat Oval Antique Milgrain Engraved Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Discover an elegant diamond ring that defines sophistication and timeless beauty. At its heart lies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA 3 Carat Solitaire Radiant 4-Prong Basket Platiunum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking center stone, a GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Contemporary 3 - Stone Diamond Ring made in Platinum
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning three-stone diamond engagement ring, crafted in bright white platinum, offers a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 3ct Radiant Three-Stone Tapered Baguette 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elegantly designed, this stunning diamond ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified 3 Carat Cushion Halo Round 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this brilliant diamond ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Platinum 3 stone Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
lustrous, offering a sturdy yet elegant setting. It enhances the stones' brilliance and ensures they remain
Category

Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA 3 carat Oval Halo Openwork Basket Cathedral 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this striking diamond ring features a captivating 3-carat oval center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

GIA 3 Carat Radiant Solitaire Basket 4-Prong 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamond ring featuring a magnificent center stone: a radiant 3.01ct diamond. Graded a dazzling I with a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA 3 Carat Emerald Solitaire Basket 4-Prong 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamond ring featuring a magnificent center stone crafted from an emerald diamond, weighing an impressive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA 3 Carat Emerald Solitaire Basket 4-Prong 18k White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamond ring featuring a magnificent center stone crafted from an emerald diamond, weighing an impressive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 3 Carat Emerald Solitaire Basket 4-Prong 18k Rose Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
diamond ring featuring a magnificent center stone crafted from an emerald diamond, weighing an impressive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Platinum 3-Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set with Matching Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant three-stone engagement ring set, showcasing a striking emerald-cut diamond at the center
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.87 Total Carat Round Diamond Platinum 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
3-stone platinum engagement ring from the fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Los
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.75 Carat Oval Cut Emerald Diamond 3 Stone 14k Ring
Located in Miami, FL
diamond side stones, set in warm 14K yellow gold. Details: Item Type: Statement Ring Metal: 14K Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 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.