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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

Stunning 18k Rose Gold Ring 0.4 Ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
main stone of 0.4 carat cut: princess color: G Clarity: VS sku: SR-RG-165997 / 165997 total carat
Category

2010s Singaporean Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K 750 White Gold Natural Diamond and Marquise Ruby Milgrain Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Color Grade: G Diamond Cut: Princess 2: Secondary Stone: Natural Ruby Ruby Carat Weight: 1.2 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luxurious 1.41ct Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
yellow and white gold ring features a 1.10ct princess-cut diamond of exceptional color and clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds in this ring total approximately 50pts and are princess cut which give such a
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Ruby 18K White Gold Band Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine contemporary princess cut 0.25 carat diamond and 0.13 carat natural ruby, 18 karat white
Category

Early 2000s English Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

14KT White Gold .75 ctw Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
carats. Total approximate diamond weight is 3/4 carat. Stones: - diamonds - princess cut, 12 stones
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1990s Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive engagement ring is fine quality set with a very high color graded princess cut diamond. The ring
Category

1990s English Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.05ctw Semi Mount Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band Set 18k Gold Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
This lovely ring is a semi mount designed to hold a 6mm / 1.25ct diamond or stone of your choice
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Solitaire Heart-Shaped Composite Diamond With 3 Prong Engagement
Located in Hong Kong, HK
moons and 1 princess cut—symbolizing a profound connection filled with love and tenderness. Each of
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Glamorous 2.28ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gold Main stone: 1 pc Diamond Main stone carat weight: 1.51ct Shape: Princess Cut Color grade: G
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds in this ring total approximately 50pts and are princess cut which give such a
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Rhodium Granulation Ruby Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
display is decorated with granulation and princess cut Ruby center and two brilliant cut Rubies on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

"Haphazard" Set of 3 Nesting Bands in 18 Karat Gold with 1.47 Carats Diamonds
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
round brilliants and three square princess cuts. These stones are 0.24 and 0.19 carats each for a total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

ALGT Certificied 2.20 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Gray/P1 and 70 stones brilliant and princess cut diamonds in total approx. 1.00 ct G/M/VVS/SI. Total
Category

1990s European Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
by ten rose cut diamonds. The stones are set in platinum to enhance their colour. Band modelled in
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Natural Blue Sapphires Gemstone 0.56 carats in 18K White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as solid as this. Ring Overview SKU 460 Center Stone Blue Sapphire Side Stones Diamonds Metal Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 8.19cts Rainbow Sapphire 0.59cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Sapphire / Fine Diamond ❋ Stone Size : 3 MM Approx. ❋ Stone Shape : Square Princess Cut ❋ Stone Color
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Tanzanite, Topaz, 18k Gold

1933 German Ring natural 0.45ct Emerald Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS7 /2.6 gr
Located in SE
princess cut natural Emerald and Diamonds. Custom ordered, hand - made / purchased in Germany in 1933
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 6.75 14k W Gold 13.3 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
6.40 x 5.11 mm 20 Round Diamonds: Approx. 0.40 TWT (Color: G-H/Clarity: VS-SI) 3 Princess Cut Diamond
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Greek Key Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
eternity. The gorgeous band has 12 Brilliant Cut White Diamonds total weight of 0.11 Carat and 7 Princess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Rhodium Geometric Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring is custom made all by hand. This gorgeous unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Greek Key Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
. This gorgeous band ring has 27 Brilliant Cut White Diamonds total weight of 0.36 Carat. The quality of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

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

Captivating 8.88ct Tourmaline and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
round brilliant diamonds with 0.82ct and 4 princess-cut diamonds with 0.17ct, this piece exudes timeless
Category

2010s Singaporean Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Multi-Colored Multi-Shaped Diamond Confetti Ring
Located in Venice, CA
colors. The ring contains ten diamonds that include princess cut, round, square, tapered baguette
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring 2ct Sapphire 2.8 ct Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.5 US /4.9gr
Located in SE
, culets "open" / cut. There are 2 x Ø 4 mm / 0.28 ct each + 6 x Ø 3.5 mm/ 0.21 ct each + 2 x Ø 3 mm / 0.14
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Multi-Color Sapphire Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Princess Cut natural Sapphires a total weight of 3.47 Carat and 1.58 Carat Princess Cut White Diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...

1.70 Carat Natural Loose 3 Piece Pink Spinel Lot Princess Cut From Tajikistan
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.70 carat Piece 3 Treatment None Origin Tajikistan Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tajikistani Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Spinel

Angara Natural Square Emerald and Diamond Eternity Wedding Ring in 14K 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

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Angara Natural Channel Square Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sent to you with the package.Product Description: Enticing square rubies and princess-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold

Angara Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Wedding 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

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold

14 karat art deco style Amethyst halo Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
by princess-cut stones on either side and surrounded by a halo of diamonds. It is crafted in 14 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late-20th Century Tailored 18k Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
area and in the ring walls, with brilliant cut and princess cut diamonds. Total design area is 7/16
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Square Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Style: Channel SettingRing Size Available: 3 to 13Customization:We offer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold

White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring - 14k Cushion 3.10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Tanzanite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 3.00ct Cut: Cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Ring 0.90ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
any harm. This ring also has a total of 8 accent Princess cut diamonds, 4 on each side of the center
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat D Colour VVS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: VS1/VS2 Cut: Round 3) Side Princess Diamonds Carat weight: 0.17 ct (06Pcs ) Color: F Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.55 Carat Faint Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Clarity: VS1/VS2 Cut: Princess 3) Side White Diamonds Carat weight: 1.23 ct (177 Pcs ) Color: F
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sonia Bitton 14K White gold Tsavorite Diamond ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: 14K white gold • Stone Information: • Tsavorite: Two pear shaped star cut 3 x 2mm, six marquise
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

IGI Certified 1.51ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
rich color and clean, step-cut lines that reflect understated elegance and depth. Princess-cut and
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gorgeous 1.66ct Diamonds Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
: VVS Cut grade: Very good Side stone: 12 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.50ct Shape: Princess
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.33 Carat Light Blue (Undetermined) SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: VS1/VS2 Cut: Princess 3) Side White Diamonds Carat weight: 0.39 ct (27 Pcs ) Color: F
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Ring - Round 1.43ctw Etched Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.03ct Cut: Round Color: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Peridot Diamond Ring - 14k 18k Oval 4.62ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Peridot Carat(s): 4.14ct (weighed) Cut: Oval Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Green VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
/VS2 Cut: Emerald 3) Side Princess Diamonds Carat weight: 0.105 ct (01 pcs) Color: F Clarity
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 2.64cts Blue Sapphire 0.61cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
ring. STONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Blue Sapphire ✦ Gemstone Type : Natural ✦ Ring Width : 4.70 MM
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

10 Karat White Gold and Diamond Open Ring Size 7.75 #22589
Located in Washington Depot, CT
features four princess cut diamonds at its center framed by an openwork design accented with 80 round
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Set With 1.80ct Natural Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An elegant 9 stone diamond ring, set with 3 princess cut natural diamonds & 6 baguettes diamonds
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 2.64 cts blue sapphire band ring 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
: Natural ✦ Ring Width : 4.70 MM ✦ Gemstone Size : 2.50x2.50 MM ✦ Gemstone Shape : Princess cut ✦ Number of
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Captivating 14.00ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Clarity grade: VS1-VS2 Side stone: 4 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.13ct Shape: Princess Cut
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amazing GIA Cert 2.06 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning platinum ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified princess cut diamond that
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Beautiful 4.20ct Sapphires and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
pcs Sapphires Side stone carat weight: 4.00ct Shape: Princess Cut Color grade: Blue Total carat
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo Cluster Ring Size 7.25 #19554
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo Cluster Ring Size 7.25 This dazzling ring features four princess
Category

20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 6.23ct Zircon and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.15ct Shape: Princess Cut Color grade: D-E Clarity grade: VVS Total
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Round 1.59ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Down 1 for $30 or up 1 for $35 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cabochon Emerald Diamond Ring Vintage Sz 5.75 14k Gold Gemstone Engagement
Located in Torrance, CA
a 10x loupe). Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 5 3/4 (sizable). The mount measures 14mm wide
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold and Silver Tourmalines and Diamonds Wide Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
solid 18 Karat yellow gold to create a unique look. The stunning ring features Emerald-cut Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver,...

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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.