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GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Radiant Carat: 1.02 Colour: Fancy Intense Yellow
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 1.47ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA
Located in רמת גן, IL
White Gold Main stone: 1 pc Diamond Main stone carat weight: 1.01ct Shape: Radiant Color grade: G
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Dark Brown Pink Diamond Ring with Diamond Halo in 18k
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Captivate people with this 1.60 carat GIA-certified fancy dark brown pink radiant cut diamond ring
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 5.07 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
, Crump & Low platinum and 18 karat yellow gold 3 stone ring consisting of 1 radiant cut fancy intense
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Shreve, Crump Low GIA Certified 20.24 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Boston, MA
custom set in a handcrafted Shreve, Crump & Low Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold 3 stone ring consisting
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 0.70 ctw Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
excellent condition and is ready to ship! Design: 3 Stone Ring Material: Platinum Diamond Details: This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.94 Carats Emerald Platinum Ring with White Diamond Halo in Art Deco Style
Located in London, GB
diamonds in the ring’s double halo surround, which takes on the shape of the main stone’s radiant cut. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tacori Asscher Cut Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Chicago, IL
TACORI 18K White Gold Simply Tacori 1.56 ct Asscher Cut Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

ALGT Certified 2.08 Carat Lagoon Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Gold ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
: natural Precious stones: Tourmaline 3. Design Style: engagement ring 4. Cut Shape: brilliant
Category

2010s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Luminous 1.16ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
radiant detail, this 18k rose gold pavé ring features a stunning 1.01ct square cushion-cut diamond. The
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 0.89ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 0.89ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Crafted in luminous 18k white
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.16 Carat Fancy Yellow Green SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Radiant Carat: 2.16 ct Colour: Fancy Yellow Green
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dazzling 1.14ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
halo ring is crowned with a 0.72ct round diamond that enhances its radiant brilliance, while 40
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Emerald Ruby Tanzanite Diamond Vintage Style Floral Ring in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Sparkling diamonds delicately frame the gemstones, enhancing the beauty of each stone and bringing the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Green Emerald Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Floral Two Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
central stone is a delicate outer halo of French cut emeralds. The combination of diamonds and emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold Statement Ring with Natural Opal Ruby and Diamond, featuring Pear
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Natural Opal, Ruby, and Diamond Statement Ring, a testament to
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire Gemstone Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Created Stone Shape: Oval Carat: 3 ct Color: Blue ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.23ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum GIA Certified 1.54ct Radiant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum GIA Certified 1.54ct Radiant Diamond Engagement Ring This stunning 1.54ct Radiant Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elegant Double Sapphire and Diamond Split Band Statement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking statement ring features two captivating oval-cut blue sapphires set vertically at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1968 Soviet Baku Ring 2.4 ctw Russian Diamonds 583 / 14K Gold Ø 7 US / 5 gr
Located in SE
Luxurious ring with radiant convex shaped openwork crown decorated with Russian old mine cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Azerbaijani Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 2.19ct Estate Radiant Pear Diamond Right-hand Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Estate Vintage Beautiful Crossover Two-stone Diamond Right Hand Ring! The ring contains GIA
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA-Certified 0.50ct Natural Round Diamond Seven-Stone Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Natural Diamond Engagement Ring, masterfully crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. At its heart shines an approx
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow 2.03 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond ring with GIA certificate, no.17420514. Details are: Center stone: 2.03ct / Radiant cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.94 Carat Aquamarine and 1.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive aquamarine and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Natural Emerald-Cut 3 ct Aquamarine Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brilliant, pop the question with this engagement ring featuring a prong-set emerald-cut aquamarine. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

Art Deco Burmese Ruby OMC Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a spectacular Antique Victorian - Art Deco Wedding Engagement Ring with three gorgeous
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Round Diamond Cathedral Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/>Secondary Stone: DiamondTotal Diamond Weight: 0.25 CaratsSetting Style: Prong SettingRing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

14k White Gold 2.32ctw Emerald Diamond 3/4 Eternity Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 2.32ctw Emerald Diamond 3/4 Eternity Band Ring This stunning 2.32ctw Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Platinum, 1980s 1.50ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, Vintage Engagement Ri
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Daisy Ring Platinum Tested Step into the elegance of the past with this
Category

Late 20th Century European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

16.75 Carat Sugarloaf Tanzanite Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
amplifies this 3-stone past, present, and future style that is perfect for an anniversary, birthday, or
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold

Angara Natural 2.3 ct Aquamarine Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
engagement ring features a brilliant round aquamarine. It is secured in a six-prong setting on a polished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural Solitaire Oval Emerald Split Shank Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Diamond Weight: 0.06 CaratsSetting Style: Prong SettingRing Size Available: 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Angara Natural Solitaire 1.6 ct Aquamarine Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/>Secondary Stone: DiamondTotal Diamond Weight: 0.18 CaratsSetting Style: Prong SettingRing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold

0.70ctw Diamond Cluster Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 8.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Shine bright with this exquisite 0.70ctw diamond cluster ring, crafted in luxurious 14k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Round Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
solitaire engagement ring featuring a round emerald. For a unique look, the shank of this ring splits on one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

Angara Natural Solitaire Aquamarine Infinity Knot Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sent to you with the package.Product Description: This 14k white gold knot engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Gold

Angara Natural Cushion Aquamarine Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
solitaire engagement ring is sure to melt her heart instantly.March Birthstone Ring for Women
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

Angara Natural Cushion Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
engagement ring is sure to melt her heart instantly.May Birthstone Ring for Women: Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold

Angara Natural Round Emerald Solitaire Bypass Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/>Ring Size Available: 3 to 13Customization:We offer exquisite designs in a variety of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

Angara Natural Solitaire Emerald Infinity Knot Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone Carat Weight: 0.24 CaratsSetting Style: Prong SettingRing Size Available: 3 to 13
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

Angara Natural Solitaire Round Aquamarine Knot Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
engagement ring in 14k white gold is sure to impress her. A brilliant round aquamarine is held in a six-prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

Angara Natural Solitaire 1.5 ct Emerald Bypass Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
yellow gold solitaire engagement ring. It features a round emerald, mounted in a sophisticated semi-bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

Vintage Platinum, 1980s 1.35 Carat Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Daisy Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1980s Experience the elegance of the past with
Category

Late 20th Century European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Classic 1.01ct Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k White Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Classic 1.01ct Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k White & Yellow Gold - IGI Certified A timeless
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Yellow, Pink and White Diamond Ring in Platinum 950 18K
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
- 1.5mm __________________________ Side Stone Details(3): - Type: Diamond - Carat: 1.73 CTTW - Cut
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Angara Natural Princess Diana Inspired 1.1ct Emerald Diamond Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Princess Diana's beautiful engagement ring. It is crafted in 14k yellow gold and bespeaks glamour and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold

18 Kt. White Gold Diana Cocktail Ring with 2.70 Carat Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
stones:Sapphire 3. Design & Style: engagement ring 4. Cut & Shape: brilliant cut, oval mixed cut 5. Weight & Size
Category

2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angara Natural Cushion 2.45 ct Aquamarine Halo Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/>Total Diamond Weight: 0.35 CaratsSetting Style: Prong SettingRing Size Available: 3 to 13
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold

Angara Natural Oval 1.5 ct Aquamarine with Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
solitaire engagement ring. It features an oval aquamarine, secured in a prong setting on a 14k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold

Angara Natural Princess Diana Inspired Ruby Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Diamond Weight: 0.2 CaratsSetting Style: Prong SettingRing Size Available: 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage Art Deco Style 0.75Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Art Deco Style 0.75Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond 14k White Gold Ring A radiant bright oval
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Two Pear Shaped Blue Topaz Halo Diamond Open Ring in 14 Karat Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Blue Topaz & Diamond Open Ring in 14K White Gold Add a touch of timeless elegance to your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Angara Natural Princess Diana Inspired 1.5 ct Aquamarine Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by Princess Diana's beautiful engagement ring. It is crafted in 14k white gold and bespeaks glamour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold

GIA Certified 0.52ct Greenish Blue Natural Diamond
Located in Portland, OR
transform this diamond into your dream jewelry piece — whether a bespoke engagement ring, pendant, or a
Category

2010s African Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

3-Stone Radiant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold, contains a Radiant Cut Diamond (1.53 total carat
Category

2010s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3.53 Carat Radiant Canary Stone Diamonds Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Custom made, 18 karat yellow gold three stone engagement ring consisting of one radiant cut canary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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3 Stone Radiant Diamond Engagement Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 3 stone radiant diamond engagement rings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. Find a collection of 7 vintage versions or 107 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of 3 stone radiant diamond engagement rings to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern 3 stone radiant diamond engagement rings are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Roman Malakov, David Rosenberg and J. Birnbach are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A selection of radiant cut and trillion cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of 3 stone radiant diamond engagement rings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are 3 Stone Radiant Diamond Engagement Rings?

On average, 3 stone radiant diamond engagement rings at 1stDibs sell for $48,640, while they’re typically $19 on the low end and $808,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About 3 Stone Radiant Diamond Engagement Rings