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Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - 18k Princess Baguette 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

WhiteGold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring WeddingBands 14k Princess 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Princess & Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Bypass Engagement Ring - 14k Princess .16ctw Promise
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .06ct Cut: Princess Color: H Clarity: SI1 Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring - 10k Princess Round .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Princess & Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k Princess Baguette Round 2.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 10k Princess Single .50ctw Milgrain Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Princess & Single Color: H - I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring Wedding Band - 14k Princess 1.50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.50ctw Cut: Princess Color: F - G Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring 14k Round Princess Baguette 2.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Princess .25ct Knife-Edge
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Princess Color: F Clarity: SI2 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - 14k Princess .50ctw Milgrain Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Princess & Single Color: G - H - I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band - 14k Princess 1.76ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamond Carat(s): .74ct (weighed) Cut: Princess Color: I Clarity: I1 Stone Note: (solitaire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band 10k Princess .33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Round Brilliant and Princess Color: I - J Clarity: I1 - I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - 14k Princess Round Baguette 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Princess, Round Brilliant, & Baguette Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 14k Princess Round Brilliant .20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Princess & Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Engagement Ring - 14k Princess Round .25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Princess & Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Princess .26ctw Channel Set Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .26ctw Cut: Princess Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Modern Gold 1.11 Carat EGL USA Certified Natural H VVS2 Princess Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
certified princess cut diamond (with an appraisal on the loose stone). The color is an H and the clarity is
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Princess Round 1/2ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1/2ctw Cut: Princess (center) & Round Brilliant Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10k White Gold 1/2 Carat 3 Stone Style Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classic three stone past present and future ring features a three-stone princess-shape diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, 18 Karat White Gold Princess .88 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
’s shoulders and open cut bridge. This ring is a size 7, but it can be re-sized up 3 sizes for a $40 fee or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Princess Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sent to you with the package.Product Description: The princess cut white diamonds look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Yellow Gold Blue Diamond Men s Ring - 14k Princess 1.00ctw Cluster Treated
Located in Greensboro, NC
): 1.00ctw Cut: Princess Color: Blue & H - I Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: 1.00ctw Style: Cluster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Princess 1.32ct Blue Diamond Eternity Wedding Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wedding ring represents unending love and commitment. It is embellished with shimmering princess-cut prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, Diamond, Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k Princess 1.50ctw SZ 7 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.50ctw Cut: Princess Color: F - G Clarity: SI1 - I1 Stone Note: 2 stones have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring -18k Princess Rnd .83ctw Lattice Cocktail
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .83ctw Cut: Princess & Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Square Ruby and Princess Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
princess-cut diamonds in a half eternity. They are mounted in a prong setting and offer a timeless look.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold

Dazzling 18k Yellow gold Halo Princess Ring w/ 0.67 ct natural diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful Ring with a dazzling 0.5 carat Princess natural Diamond. It has 0.17 carat of side
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

The LEO Diamond Halo Engage Ring Wedding Band White Gold 14k LEO Princess .70ctw
By The Leo Diamond
Located in Greensboro, NC
Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Stone Note: (engagement ring accents) Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond All-In-One Engagement Ring Wedding Band 14k Princess 1.60ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.60ctw Cut: Princess Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Square Emerald Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
your relationship with this three stone engagement ring. It features a square emerald, prong-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Wedding Band 14k Princess Baguette .28ctw Ring 7 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: Princess & Baguette Color: G - H Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats: .28ctw Style: Cluster with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Princess 1.00ctw Channel Set Ring Sz 4 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: Princess Color: H - I Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: 1.00ctw Style: Wedding Band with Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.22ctw Ruby and Diamond Princess Band Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 8.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: ruby, 3 round 2 - 2.5 mm approximately .18 total carats diamond old european cut 1.8 mm
Category

Vintage 1950s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Princess Baguette Round 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Princess, Baguette and Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Rose Gold 1/3 Carat Invisible Set Diamond Composite Square Shape Ring
Located in New York, NY
princess cut diamonds, totaling 1/3 carat. These precious stones, notable for their H-I color and I1-I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Ring alliance white gold 18k 10 natural diamonds, princes cut, 1.5 carat VS1-VS2
Located in Heemstede, NL
brilliant princess cut diamonds. A perfect blend of elegance and timeless style — designed to elevate your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angara Natural Princess Diana Inspired 2.5 ct Morganite Halo Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ring is inspired by princess Diana's unrivalled style statement and her beautiful engagement ring. An
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Diamond 3/4ct Diamond Halo Style and Woven Shank Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
its central princess-cut diamond weighing 3/8 carat, sourced naturally to capture light magnificently
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

0.60 Carat 3 Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set 14 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: Approx. 0.60ctw Princess Cut Diamonds. The Diamond is F/G in color and VS in clarity Ring Size: Both
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 1/3 Carat Diamond Men’s Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
brilliance and presence. Complementing the center stone, .61 carat princess-cut diamonds are channel set
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 0.90 Carat H VS2 Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Certified 0.90 Carats H VS2 The 2 Side stones Princess Cut Diamonds 0.50 Carats Total Weight G VS All 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

18K Rose Gold Ring with 0.80 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
baguette cut diamonds 0.10ct each 3 stones princess cut diamonds 0.19ct each Size: 5
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

10.00 Carat Tourmaline 1.65 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gems Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Number of Stones: 20 Color: I Clarity: VS2 Shape: Princess Cut Size: 8.75 Weight: 20.8 Grams
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

0.70ctw Diamond Cluster Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 8.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
unforgettable gift or a cherished personal treasure. Stones: -diamond -princess cut, 1 stone -4.2 mm -HI/VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.73 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond D-VS1 Gold Engagement Ring, EGL
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A diamond engagement ring featuring a top quality princess cut diamond, 1.73 carats, with perfect D
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.40ctw Sapphire Diamond Band Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 5.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
sapphires, 6 stones princess cut 1.75 mm approximately .25 total carats Ring Size 5.25 Rise Off Of Finger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Aquamarine Diamond Halo Ring -14k Emerald Cut 5.27ctw Etched Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 4.76ct Cut: Emerald Color: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold 2-1/3 Carat Diamond Cluster Chevron Shaped Band Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
total weight of diamonds with a whopping 63 individual stones. The 14 karat yellow gold engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Sapphire Emerald Cut 1 Carat Surrounded with Diamonds in White Gold Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
. All beautifully displayed in warm white gold for the perfect "fit or a princess" ring. The band size
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Platinum Cocktail Ring with 2.5 Carats in Old Cut Diamonds Plus Sapphire Accents
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
princess-cut diamonds sparkling on the shoulders doesn't hurt either. Currently, this ring is a size 5.5
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum 950 Natural Diamond and Natural Sapphire Milgrain Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Natural Diamond Primary Carat Weight: 0.58 Carat (1 Pc) Primary Stone Cut: Princess Cut Primary Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Elegant 1.36ct Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
sparkle in this 18K yellow gold ring, centered with a 1.01ct princess-cut diamond. Its sharp brilliance is
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 1.52 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
range of diamond engagement rings. This stunning, fine and impressive contemporary princess cut
Category

Early 2000s British Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.66 carat Diamond and Platinum Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
composed of eight stunning channel set princess cut diamonds, totalling 1.66Cts. The subtly elevated ring
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elegant 1.56ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Shape: Princess Cut Color grade: F Clarity grade: VS1 Cut grade: Very Good Side stone: 6 pcs Diamonds
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite 0.98ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
, this 18k white gold ring showcases a striking 0.71ct princess-cut diamond, celebrated for its modern
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/5 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond 3 Stone Drop 18" Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Request.' Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 3 Princess-Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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3 Stone Princess Cut Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 3 stone princess cut ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Platinum and White Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 11 antique edition and 84 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 3 stone princess cut ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a 3 stone princess cut ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Roman Malakov, Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc. and Beyond Fine Jewelry are consistently popular. See these pages for a princess cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 3 stone princess cut ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 26 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 3 Stone Princess Cut Ring?

The price for a 3 stone princess cut ring starts at $540 and tops out at $135,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,183.

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.