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18K Gold Square Emerald and Round Diamond Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Karat Yellow Gold - Weight: 4.54 grams - Size: 6 3/4 (adjustable) Stone Details: - Type: Emerald - Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 18K White Gold Ring with 1.15 Ct Natural Diamonds and Emerald, IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning ring made from 18k white gold with 1.15 total carat of square step cut emerald and round
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
With a Princess Cut Sapphire at it's apex, this three stone ring tells the story of Kent's unique
Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Composite Golden Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring, 14 Karat Gold 1.45 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Yellow Cut: Princess Cut Brilliant Carats: 0.75ctw Natural Diamonds - Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Glamorous 18k Yellow Gold Ring 0.70 carat Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
A stunning ring with a dazzling 0.7 carat princess diamond. The jewelry is made of 18K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spark Amethyst and Diamond Ring 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Fine 6.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamond Color: H Diamond Shape: Princess Cut Stone Information: 6.00ctw Face Height: 3/8" (9.5mm) Rise
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Unique 18K White Gold Ring with 1.08 Ct Natural Diamonds, IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone of 0.18 ct. Cut: Rectangular princess Color: Natural fancy brown Clarity: VVS1 Cut grade: VG -52
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Damiani Sapphire Gold Band Ring
By Damiani
Located in Southampton, PA
blue sapphires this ring offers stylish classy appearance; the princess-cut stones pave the entire
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dazzling 18k White Gold Ring 1.1 ct Natural Tourmaline and Diamonds IGI Cert.
Located in רמת גן, IL
verification IGI 10J1673822 28 diamonds side stones of total: 0.85 ct. cut: princess cut color: E-F clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 18k Yellow Gold Halo Heart Ring with 0.55 Ct Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
IGI 10J1654522 12 diamond side stones of total: .20 ct. cut: Princess color: G-H clarity: VS2 - SI1
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 1.50ct Sapphires and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
stone: 1 pc Diamond Side stone carat weight: 0.10ct Shape: Princess cut Color grade: E Clarity grade
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Halo Ring w/3.85 ct - IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Princess cut Color grade: E-F Clarity grade: VVS - VS Cut grade: Good Side stone: 10 pcs Diamonds Side
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10.43ct Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Ring Set in 14k White Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Number of Stones: 2 Weight: 0.34 cts Measurements:  3.50 x 3.00 mm Shape:  Princess Cut Clarity:  VS2-SI1
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Petra Class Alexandrite White Diamond Aquamarine Peridot Gold Stacking Rings
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
. Available for individual ring purchase. 1. Oval Peridot (wide band) - $1750 2. Princess Cut White Diamond
Category

2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Peridot...

Unique Sapphire and White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
princess and round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.40-ct. The ring weighs 4.0 grams and is
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Certified 7.39 Natural Emerald Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
clarity, Round and princess cut cherry picked diamonds. Emeralds are type 3 gems stone and always included
Category

2010s North American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Mesmerizing 12.39ct Chrysoberyl and Diamonds Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Side stone carat weight: 0.20ct Shape: Princess Cut Color grade: H Clarity grade: SI Side stone: 28
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold, 16.05 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
diamonds and 3 princess cut diamonds on each shoulder. These diamonds are each of F/G colour and VS clarity
Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold 2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
: Approximately 1.20 Carats Total Accent Stone: 3 Princess Cut Diamonds Carat Weight: Approximately .40 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Carrera y Carrera Mi Princessa Diamond Gold Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Feasterville, PA
Serial Number Weight: 9.7 Grams Stones: Diamonds Diamonds: 5 Round Brilliant Cut VS1 Clarity F-G Color
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 18K White Gold Ring with 0.50 Ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Classic Diamond 18K White Gold Ring with Round Brilliant Diamond Center Stone and Princess Cut
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Pyramidal Cabochon 4.05 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
color and VVS1-2 clarity gives the ring a 3-stone look when facing up and 4 Princess Cut diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

No Heat Natural Musky Pink Padparadscha Sapphire Ring Platinum Engagement
Located in Torrance, CA
sapphires from Madagascar. There is no evidence of any treatments to the stone. Ten (10) full cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Luxurious 18K White Gold Ring 1.26 ct Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamond main stones of 0.055 ct. each, total: 0.22 ct. cut: princess cut color: E-F clarity: VS -4
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Magnificent 1.21ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 0.03ct Shape: Princess Cut Color grade: F-G Clarity grade: SI Cut grade: Very Good - Good Side stone
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3ct Aquamarine Diamond Gemstone Engagement Ring Vintage 18k White Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
aquamarine is estimated at 3 carats, accented with an estimated 0.62 carats of mixed cut diamonds (princess
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Stunning 5.41ct Chrysoberyl and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
: Yellowish Green Side stone: 12 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.54ct Shape: Princess Cut Color
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Semi-Mount Engagement Ring, 14k for Center Diamonds .32ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamond Accents Total Carats: .32ctw Cut: Princess
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Unique 14k Yellow and White Gold Band Ring with 0.70 ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
. -9 diamond main stones of 0.0778 ct. each, total: 0.70 ct. cut: taper, princess & trapeze color: I
Category

2010s Singaporean Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stylish 0.86ct Diamonds and Sapphires Art Deco Style Ring in 18k White Gold -IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Main stone carat weight: 0.35ct Shape: Baguette Cut Color: Pinkish Red Side stone: 3 pcs Diamonds Side
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Halo Diamond Oval 3.75 Carat Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire. This ring is inspired by Princess Diana and the Art Deco era with an enticing fiery oval shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1950s AGL 9.75 Carat Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This ring just speaks ROYALTY. Something a princess might wear to a soiree. The center stone is AGL
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Kuber Diamond Pink Sapphire Band Estate 14 Karat White Gold Ring Channel Set
Located in Torrance, CA
cut diamonds total an estimated 0.12 carats (estimated at H-I color and VS2-SI1 clarity). Six princess
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 10 Karat Gold Oval Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
exhibits a nice play of colors from green to yellow, purple and blue. The princess style ring adds a nice
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sparkling 18k White Gold Open Ring with 0.74 Ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
J3211894836 1 diamond side stone of total: 0.15 ct. cut: Princess color: D clarity: VVS2 cut grade: EX 12
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Kunzite Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Cocktail Jewelry Oval
Located in Torrance, CA
in very good condition. Particulars: Weight: 9.9 grams Stones: Faceted oval cut kunzite measures
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold AGL Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
large, oval mixed cut Ceylon sapphire stone that is elegantly multi-prong set at the center of a classic
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired Toi-et-Moi Crossover Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, England
in the jewellery industry. A classic toi-et-moi ring features two stones of a similar size and cut
Category

Early 2000s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large GIA Certified Oval Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
localities. The stone is tension set in 18 karat white gold and flanked on both sides with 3 rows of
Category

1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Luxurious 18K White Gold with 1.35 Total Ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamond side stones of 0.0321 ct. each, total: 1.35 ct. cut: princess color: F clarity: VS Able to fit a
Category

2010s Singaporean Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Natural Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 18 Karat Gold Oval Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
good play of color from green to turquoise, blue, purple, orange and yellow. The princess style ring is
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14W PC RBC Diamond Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
total carats. Stones: - diamonds - princess cut, 5 stones - 3 mm - approximately .90 total carats
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Pave Band Ring 1.70 ct Natural Tanzanite and Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
verification IGI 10J1674222 42 diamonds side stones of total: 0.6 ct. cut: princess cut color: E-F clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Pave Band Ring 2.00 ct Natural Tourmaline and Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
verification IGI 10J1674522 28 diamonds side stones of total: 0.85 ct. cut: princess cut color: E-F clarity
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Three-Stone Journey Necklace, 14k Princess .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: .50ctw Cut: Princess Color: I - J Clarity: SI2 - I1 Pendant Style: Three-Stone Graduated Journey Chain
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring, 14k Princess Cut .25ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: I1 - I2 Color: H - I Cuts: Princess & Round Brilliant Total
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

White Gold

18K Gold Multi Shape Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond (9) Carat Weight: 1.12 Carats Total Cut: 3 Round 3 Princess 3 Marquis
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10k White Gold 1/4 Carat Diamond 3 Stone Heart Shaped Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 3 Diamonds Includes 1 Princess and 2 Round-Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Intricate Flower-designed Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
the diamonds are three emerald stones, totaling 0.54ct, cut in the princess shape, displaying a rich
Category

2010s Singaporean Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

73 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
cuts. Each stone is set, with precision and individually in bezels and attached with gold rings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Clogau Diamonds ”Debutante” White Rose Gold Cuff Earrings Necklace Jewellery Set
By Clogau
Located in London, GB
diamonds all around the pendant and 3 dangling pear cut diamonds – total carat weight is around 2.85ct
Category

2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold "3-Stone" Style Ring with Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold "3 stone" style ring with princess cut diamonds, containing 24 princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.20 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Three Stone Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring is 14K White Gold The 3 Diamonds are Princess Cut The Center stone is 0.70 Carats E/F VVS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

New Platinum 18k Gold 1.64ct GIA Princess Diamond W/ Square Emerald 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
cut diamond. A guaranteed YES comes along with this ring! We promise :) Enjoy! --Stone(s):-- (1
Category

2010s North American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Huge 11.11 Carat Princess Diamond Ring With 2.08 Carat Diamond Side Stones
Located in Tustin, CA
diamond ring features in the center one "Quadrillion" princess cut diamond weighing 11.11 carats, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An exquisite antique Edwardian three-stone ring. Centrally set with a stunning square cut ruby
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 Karat 2-Tone 3-Stone Look Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k 2 tone 3 stone princess cut diamond ring, containing. Specifications: main stone: princess
Category

2010s American Modern 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.