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Natural 1.50 carat Emerald 0.20 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, 18k Gold

Retro 18kt Gold and Platinum Belt Ring with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
craftsmanship. Period: Style: Retro  Metal: 18Kt Yellow Gold & Platinum Stone: Natural Diamonds Ring size: 7 3
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Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Platinum Solitaire Ring with Exceptional Round Brilliant Diamond
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
have distinguished the Maison for generations. The center diamond, approximately 3 carats, has a
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2010s Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring - 14k Oval .62ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Tanzanite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Oval Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Anniversary Band Made in Italy in 18k Solid Gold
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
setting complements the vibrant green Emeralds and shimmering Diamonds, enhancing their beauty and allure
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2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Anniversary Band Made in Italy in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
setting complements the vibrant green Emeralds and shimmering Diamonds, enhancing their beauty and allure
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2010s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Marquise 3.20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Tanzanite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 2.60ct Cut: Marquise
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

PICCHIOTTI 18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Chrysoprase and Diamonds
By Picchiotti
Located in Aventura, FL
: Modernist Creator: Picchiotti Metal: 18Kt yellow Gold Natural Stone: Diamonds & Chrysoprase Ring size: 6 3/4
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rare GIA Certified Burma Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring Size 6.5 Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
cutting is typically reserved for sapphires of exceptional color quality, where the stone's inherent
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage GIA 5.95ct Marquise Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring Gold Diamond Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamond Engagement Three Stone Marquise Diamond Platinum Ring With Fitted 18K Yellow Gold
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Gold

Luminous 1.44ct Diamonds Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luminous 1.44ct Diamonds Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified Celebrate timeless elegance with
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco 3.50 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in US
-cut diamonds that enhance the sparkle and glitz of the ring. Ring Size: 4.5, can be sized up or down
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Fascinating 0.70ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Fascinating 0.70ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - GIA
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Ring - 14k Pear 14.31ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 14.25ct Cut: Pear Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 4.03ct Split Band Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Victoria,, AU
adorned with 0.49ct of pavé diamonds, enhancing the center stone’s brilliance with a delicate yet
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2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Magnificent 1.61ct Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k White Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Magnificent 1.61ct Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k White Yellow Gold - IGI Certified This 18k
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2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Halo Diamond Engagement Ring with 0.32 Carat GIA Certified Center Diamond
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
a touch of elegance and enhances the overall sparkle of the ring. Surrounding the central diamond
Category

2010s Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Unique Natural Blue Sapphire Halo Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold Chain Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
centerpiece is a delicate halo of 20 sparkling diamonds (0.076 carats), enhancing the brilliance of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

AGL Certified 12.70 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
your jewelry wardrobe. This ring features a lovely cornflower blue center stone enhanced by a halo of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

GRS 10.29 Carat COLOMBIAN Minor Oil diamond Bombé Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, the ring boasts approximately 3 carats of diamonds. The elegant bombé silhouette is enhanced by
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Mesmerizing 4.84ct Cat s-Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Mesmerizing 4.84ct Cat's-Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3.07 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
worldwide for their exceptional color intensity, with stones over 3 carats being increasingly rare and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Natural 4.21cts Rainbow Sapphire 0.69cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Shape : Round cut ✦ Number of stones : 20 ✦ Stone Weight : 3-4 carats ✦ Stone Grade : AAA DIAMOND
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

3.25 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Platinum Wavy Wide Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural tsavorite garnet and diamond cocktail ring in platinum featuring 3.25 carats of oval
Category

1990s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Opal Vintage Style Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brilliant diamond sparkles at the heart of this vintage-style cluster ring, shining like a drop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 1.36ct Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 1.36ct Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Modern elegance meets timeless
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Bypass Ring - 18k Trillion .48ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 18k White Gold Stone Information Tanzanite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): .45ct Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 1.13ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Tanzanite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): .89ct Cut: Oval Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bee 18 Karat Gold Yellow Sapphires Diamonds Rubelite Handcrafted Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Diamonds Rubelite Cocktail Bee Ring This is an amazing bee ring is handcrafted in 18 karats yellow gold
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rubelite, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Go...

Natural 0.69cts Blue Sapphire 0.26cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
: Cushion ✦ Number of stones :1 ✦ Stone Weight : 2-3 carats ✦ Stone Grade : AAAA DIAMOND DETAILS
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

585 Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Sapphire; Certificate Included
Located in Berlin, DE
head: 25 × 25 mm Main stone width: 3.5 mm Weight: 8.15 g Ring size: 57 (18.1 mm Ø) Gemstones: 3
Category

20th Century Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 1.37ct Diamonds Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 1.37ct Diamonds Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified A delicate yet striking creation
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Elegant 1.33ct Oval Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
brilliance and enhancing the overall grandeur of the ring. Crafted in gleaming 18K white gold with a high
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

9K Yellow Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Half Eternity Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
between each stone. The diamonds add shimmering contrast, enhancing the rich red tones of the rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k 14.50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 14.10ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Dazzling 1.49ct Diamonds Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
brilliance, this GIA-certified diamond ring features a breathtaking 1.01ct cushion-cut center stone. The
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Suzy Levian 14K Rose Gold Round Blue Black Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
: Fine Diamond Properties: Color Enhanced Product Features: Certified Diamond Band Width: 2-3 mm, 3-4 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Gorgeous 1.66ct Diamonds Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gorgeous 1.66ct Diamonds Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Elegant and full of character
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 2.50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 2.40ct Cut: Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 1.38ct Diamonds Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
marquise shapes, in exceptional colors and clarity. Each diamond is set to enhance the ring's graceful
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

9K Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style floral ring features natural rose cut diamonds with soft, romantic sparkle. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 2.64cts Blue Sapphire 0.61cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
within a halo of sparkling DIAMOND. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.63 Carat Emerald and 2.31 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
eleven tapered baguette cut diamonds. The bifurcated ring shoulders are each embellished with six
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 3.84cts Pink Sapphire 0.21cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 2.05cts Pink Sapphire 0.53cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
a halo of sparkling diamonds. The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Stunning 0.80ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 0.80ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified This dazzling 18K white gold
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luminous 1.16ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luminous 1.16ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified Blending soft curves with
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Timeless 1.07ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Timeless 1.07ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified This 18k yellow gold ring
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Harry Winston Baguette Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring Size 4.75
By Harry Winston
Located in Simpsonville, SC
a cool-toned, durable foundation that enhances the diamonds’ pure luminosity. Discreetly elegant
Category

Late 20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Stunning 1.50ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 1.50ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Timeless and stunning, this
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.29 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond in Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
white diamonds for an effortlessly elegant look. Details: Item Type: Engagement Ring Metal: Platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Luxurious 1.10ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamonds totaling 0.40ct, enhancing the ring’s luminous beauty. This IGI-certified masterpiece blends
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum, 1980s 1.35 Carat Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Daisy Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1980s Experience the elegance of the past with
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Late 20th Century European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Blue Sapphire Vintage Inspired Edwardian Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
, showcasing a resplendent center diamond that captivates and enchants. Complementing the central stone are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Jadeite Diamond Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 4.15ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Jadeite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 4.09ct Cut: Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.23ct Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: This exquisite Art Deco platinum ring showcases a 3.48-carat Old European Cut diamond framed
Category

20th Century Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Exquisite 1.38ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 1.38ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified This 18k white gold ring is
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.