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Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 2.5 ct Amethyst Ring in 14K Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Color: Dark PurpleMain Stone Shape: Cushion CutMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Band - 14k Round .70ctw Ring Sz 4 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Princess Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite Art Deco Style One of a Kind Ring w/ 1.02ct Rubies and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
9 diamonds in pear and princess cuts, totaling 0.39 carats. Enhancing the allure of the main stones
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Platinum Sapphire Unheated Purple Diamond GIA Ring Antique Old Mine 17.37 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
This Would Make....STUNNING! Regal Ring Fit For a Princess... Extremely Rare To Find This Fine
Category

Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

New Semi-Mount Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Band, 18k Gold 2.35ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
. These rings are a size 6 3/4 - 7, but they can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $50 fee each or down 1 size
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bridal Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique German Ring natural 0.35ct Emerald 0.3ct Diamond solid 18K ØUS7.75/2.4gr
Located in SE
. Openwork crown 15.5mm x 8.7mm x 4.5mm deep with natural princess cut Emerald 3.25mm x 3.25mm x 2.6mm deep
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Ring natural 1.75ctw Emeralds 0.44ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø
Located in SE
-1930s. Crown measures: 19mm x 11mm x 5mm deep. The Central Emerald of princess cut 5 mm x 5mm x 3.75mm
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

4.62 Carat Oval Blue Tanzanite and Multi Row Diamond Ring in Platinum and Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
sparkling princess and trillion-cut diamonds on either side, meticulously set in 18 karat yellow gold. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Emerald Diamond Diamond Wedding Band 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Weight: .28ct Diamond Color: G/H Diamond Clarity: SI1 Stone Cut: Round & Princess Material: 14k White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and Platinum Full Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This full eternity band holds 5pt princess cut diamonds which carry on around the band. The stones
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural 7Ct Ruby 2 Ct Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ring 68 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Karat gold 68 grams. Ring has 3 princess cut rubies ring size is very small , only 3 but can be altered
Category

2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique von Aminoff 3 Intaglio Fob wax Seal Citrine solid 18K Gold / 8.7gr
Located in SE
Dog's head. All three were skillfully cut in solid stone with great accuracy and precision and make
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

0.93 Carat Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
impressive 0.93ct love heart shaped diamond in a 3 clawed setting. This bright principle stone hangs from an
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Vintage 6.49ct Sapphire 5.82ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
flanked with eight impressive channel set princess cut diamonds, in a linear formation. The plain ring
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Egyptian Scarab Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Citrine Garnet Gilt Silver
Located in SE
/ca. 0.65ct , (3) 5,65mm x 4.5mm/ ca. 0.6ct. Six princess / square cut dark Blue Sapphires 3mm x 3mm
Category

Vintage 1930s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver

Egyptian Revival Scarab Brooch 1ctw Ruby 1ctw Emeralds 0.56 ctw Diamonds /7.6gr
Located in SE
cabochon cut Ruby 6 mm x 5 mm x 3 mm deep / about 1 ct. Fourteen minor princesses cut Rubies about 2.5 x
Category

Vintage 1950s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Gold-filled

10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Princess-Cut Diamond Three Stone Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A three stone diamond ring that is delicately designed with three natural, sparkling princess-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow 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 3.17 Carat and 0.40 Carat Brilliant Cut White Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green...

1.58ctw Princess Diamond Platinum 3 Stone Ring
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
ring is loaded with all things fairytale with 1.58ctw princess cut diamonds in VVS-VS clarity set in
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

8.13 CT T.W Princess Trillion Cut EGL Certified Diamond 3 Stone 18KT Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the EGL Certified 7.02 Carat Princess and Trillion Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring in 18KT
Category

20th Century North American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

3.09 Carat T.W. Natural Mined Princess Cut 3 Stone GIA Certified Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.09 Carat T.W. Natural Mined Princess Cut 3 Stone GIA Certified Platinum Ring Description
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Platinum

Rose Gold Double Band Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Geiss Sons
Located in Spartanburg, SC
14K rose gold double band contains 3 princess cut diamonds weighing combined 0.67 carat, G color
Category

1990s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18K Yellow Gold 1.50 Princess Cut Diamonds retro Tank Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Fine yellow gold tank ring set with three princess cut diamonds. Estimated weight of the 3
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold 0.26ct Princess Cut Australian Argyle Pink Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
flanked either side by bezel set princess cut white diamonds (2=0.14ct, F/VS). The 3 princess cuts are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 0.55 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold 3-Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K yellow gold. 0.55 carat diamonds. Princess cut. VS clarity and G color. 100% natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

5.18 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold custom made 3 stone ring consisting of 1 cushion cut Ruby(GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tacori Platinum 3 Carat Round Pear Shape Diamond Wedding Ring
By Tacori
Located in New York, NY
Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Diamond Cocktail Ring, Three Stone Ring, Platinum Ring, Round Diamond
Category

2010s American Romantic Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Radiant Cut Diamond Anniversary Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Radiant Cut Diamond Anniversary Ring in 14K White Gold ( 1.43 ct. tw. ) This diamond ring is made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Contemporary 18 Carat Yellow White Gold Rub Over Set Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
cut diamond flanked by two glistening rub over princess cut diamonds. This vintage splendour is named
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold 0.56 Carat Diamond Cathedral Style Unity Ring, Size 3.75
Located in Van Nuys, CA
carat. Graded in the setting. Clarity: SI-3. Color: H. Two prong set princess cut diamonds. Measure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Peridot Diamond Trilogy Ring Platinum 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Princess cut Peridot flanked by two 0.15ct old cut Diamonds. The Peridot is a stone of lightness and
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

5.58 ct IGI Yellow Round and Trapezoid Diamond High Jewellery Ring "Astoria 558"
Located in KAATSHEUVEL, NL
diamond 3 stones engagement ring. Round brilliant cut engagement ring with Light Yellow VVS2 center stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Jeff Cooper Platinum Princess Cut 3-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6
By Jeff Cooper
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Jeff Cooper Platinum Princess Cut 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring Princess Cut Center Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.26 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 3-Stone 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
. Condition is good. Identified with markings of "18K". Containing: One prong set princess cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

LEO 14K Platinum Princess Cut 3-Stone 1.03CTW Diamond Engagement Ring IGI CERT
Located in Gainesville, FL
LEO 14K & Platinum Princess Cut 3-Stone 1.03CTW Diamond Engagement Ring IGI CERT You are viewing
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

1.70 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 3-Stone 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
princess cut diamond measuring 2.80 x 2.60 x 1.95 mm (depth est.) approximate total weight of 2 stones
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut 3-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring with Band
Located in Gainesville, FL
14K White Gold Princess Cut 3-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring with Band You are viewing a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.07 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
set princess cut diamond measuring 6.60 x 5.50 x 3.71 mm approximate weight of 1.07ct. Graded in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Fancy Yellow 1.30 carat Princess Cut Diamond 3 Stone 18k Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
". Containing: One Prong Set Princess Shaped Cut Diamond Measuring 5.10 x 5.00 x 3.55 mm (depth est
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

1.25 Carat 3 Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Channel Princess Cut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three stone emerald diamond engagement Ring on prong setting. Center diamond is 0.50 Carats
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut 3 Carats Diamond Eternity 950 Platinum Band
Located in Tarzana, CA
Band with full circle of of princess diamonds. Eternity wedding band, platinum 950, quality of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.15 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Cathedral Engagement Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
.) Approximate weight = 0.16 ct Graded in the setting Clarity: SI-3 Color: H Two prong set princess cut diamonds
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

2.50 Carat Princess Cut Plaque Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Plaque Diamond Ring Features 30 Invisible Set Princess Cut Stones in Plaque Arrangement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.56 Carat Princess Cut Solitaire Wedding Set with Accent Stones in Platinum
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Platinum Wedding Ring Set Features 0.56 Carat Princess Cut Solitaire Stone in Prong
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Princess Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - Altair
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful square (princess cut) diamond engagement ring. Altair meaning is the name of the
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

3 Carat Princess Cut Eternity Band F-G Color VS1 Clarity 14k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegance and sophistication can be yours with this stunning eternal princess cut diamond eternity
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Princess Cut Moissanite Halo Unique and Delicate Engagement Ring - Altair
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful square (princess cut) Moissanite engagement ring. Altair meaning is the name of the
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.25 Carat Oval Round Princess cut Diamonds Alternative Engagement Ring
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
diamond shape when you can have three? Slightly curved ring band with mixed diamond stone shapes
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 3 Ct Princess Cut Natural Diamond Eternity Band F-G Color VS1 Clarity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegance and sophistication can be yours with this stunning eternal princess cut diamond eternity
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Argyle Certified Pink and White Diamond Princess Cut Engagement Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Fit for a princess! Fabulous 3 stone pink and white Princess cut diamond ring. Handmade in 18ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 4.2 Carat H-SI1 GIA Certfied
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
ring has a gorgeous GIA certified H-SI1 3 carat Princess Cut in the center. The center stone is set in
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold 3 Ct Princess Cut Natural Diamond Eternity Band F-G Color VS1 Clarity
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegance and sophistication can be yours with this stunning eternal princess cut diamond eternity
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3CT Princess Cut Diamond Pave Halo, engagement ring and pendant, GIA certified.
Located in Hertsliya, IL
: Princess Cut, Natural diamonds, conflict-free,3.03ct, K color, VS2 clarity. GIA certified. ♥ Accent stones
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.39 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring with AIG-Certified
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k White Gold Engagement Ring Solitare Princess Cut Engagement Ring w/ Accent Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Princess Morganite Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural princess cut morganite center stone, surrounded by natural white diamonds. Available in 14 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Morganite, Diamond, 14k Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Three Rings Set - Altair and Two Iceland
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful square (princess cut) Moissanite - Trio wedding rings set. Altair meaning is the name of
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, Three Rings Set - Altair and Two Iceland
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful square (princess cut) diamond- Trio wedding rings set. Altair meaning is the name of the
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k 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.