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Captivating Ring with a Mesmerizing 1.01 carat Cushion Cut Natural Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
A Radiant Cushion Cut Diamond Ring A captivating ring showcasing a mesmerizing 1.01 carat cushion
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Contemporary Natural 6.05 Carat Pear Shaped Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible and unique Estate sapphire and diamond ring! This stunning 14kt white gold piece
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2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 1.53ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 1.53ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Graceful and radiant, this 18K
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brilliant 1.08ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
radiant beauty. Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Main stone: 1 pc Diamond Main stone carat weight: 1.00ct Shape
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 0.92ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 0.92ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified Adorn yourself with the
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Elegant 0.73ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 0.73ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - GIA Certified Crafted in radiant 18k yellow
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 0.87ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 0.87ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Featuring this exquisite 18k
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brilliant 0.74ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
0.74-carat diamond ring is a radiant symbol of sophistication. The centerpiece, a 0.51ct round diamond
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Timeless 0.50ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - GCI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Timeless 0.50ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - GCI Certified Elegantly crafted in 18k
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lustrous 1.04ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
. Adorning the main stone are 10 round side diamonds, totaling 0.09-carat, creating a harmonious and radiant
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sparkling 1.86ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sparkling 1.86ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified Indulge in the timeless
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Timeless 1.12ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
charm with this stunning pavé diamond ring, crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold. The centerpiece is a
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luminous 1.38ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luminous 1.38ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified A true symbol of elegance
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fascinating 2.02ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Fascinating 2.02ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Celebrate timeless
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 1.06ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamond pavé ring is crafted in radiant 18K yellow gold. The centerpiece is a mesmerizing 0.90ct pear
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mesmerizing 1.07ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
, the ring is adorned with 10 round side diamonds, totaling 0.07c Metal: 14k White Gold Main stone: 1
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alluring 1.80ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Experience the captivating allure of this 18k white gold diamond halo ring, featuring a dazzling
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luminous 1.92ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luminous 1.92ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Elegance meets brilliance in
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luminous 1.03ct Diamonds Double Halo Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
sophistication meets radiant brilliance in this exquisite diamond halo ring, crafted in 14K white gold. At its
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2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond Halo Ring, 14 Karat White Gold European Cut 1.24 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
glittering diamonds. This ring is a size 6, but it can be re-sized up 3 sizes for a $30 fee or down 1 size
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Luminous 1.35ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Luminous 1.35ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite 18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Double Halo Ring w/1.08 ct - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
exquisite natural diamond double halo ring embodies elegance and sophistication. At its heart lies a radiant
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.53 Carat Diamond Henri Daussi Halo Ring and Wedding Band 14k and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
of round brilliant cut diamonds. Even more sparkling diamonds cascade down the engagement ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.52 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond ring with GIA certificate, no. 2165284197. Center stone: 3.52ct/ VS2 radiant cut fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.02 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
-stone past, present, and future diamond ring features round brilliant cut white diamonds that frame two
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

18k White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring with 0.47ct Natural Diamond GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A classic solitaire engagement ring with a dazzling 0.47 carat radiant natural diamond in D VS1
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2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, 14k Round Brilliant Cut .30ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
of 14k white gold, this ring showcases a radiant diamond solitaire held in a classic four-prong
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.39 Carat Round Diamond Neil Lane Halo Ring and Wedding Band Set 14 Karat Gold
By Neil Lane
Located in Greensboro, NC
Neil Lane, this halo engagement ring and matching contoured wedding band sparkle with radiant natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring, 14k Yellow Gold Round Brilliant .55ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Sleek and modern, this breathtaking engagement ring will be a wonderful choice for your bride-to-be
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring, 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Sparkling like stars illuminating the night's sky, this gorgeous diamond ring will be a wonderful
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Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

GIA 3.68ct Estate Fancy Yellow Radiant 3 Stone Engagement Wedding Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a Breathtakingly Beautiful Estate Vintage Engagement Anniversary 3 Stone Ring in Platinum
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Shy 5.00 Carat Radiant Diamond 3-Stone Wedding Plat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Engagement ring dazzles GIA certified 3.52ct Radiant cut Center Diamond in O to P Range color and SI1 clarity
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified Three Stone Radiant Trillion Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite three stone diamond ring composed by a GIA certified 3 Carat diamond with perfect
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2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

1.51 Carat GIA Radiant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Pave Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.5 A proposal with this incredible diamond solitaire engagement ring is a guaranteed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage “Canary” GIA 7.11ctw Fancy YELLOW Radiant Diamond 5 stone Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Vintage “Canary” GIA 7.11ctw Natural Fancy YELLOW Radiant Cut Diamond 5 Stone Platinum
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Vintage 1970s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA 3.57ct Estate Vintage Radiant Diamond Engagement Wedding 18k Yellow Gold Rin
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtaking Estate HANDMADE 18k Yellow Gold (stamped) Radiant Diamond Three-Stone Engagement
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.05 Carat D VS2 Set in a Platinum 3-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified 3.05 carat D VS2 set in a platinum 3 stone ring with 2 trapezoids weighing 0.43
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

1943 Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.28ctw Diamond 18K Gold Ø US 5.75/ 2.85 gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period three stones Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Ring hand - made in 1943. This design
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3 Carat Unheated Red Spinel Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
beholder with its vibrant play of light. The square radiant cut has been executed with precision, resulting
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Classic 1.50ct Diamonds 5-Stone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Classic 1.50ct Diamonds 5-Stone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified This timeless 14k yellow
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Opal Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
design is a cosmic halo of radiant opal stones, further enhancing the overall allure and making this ring
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold

Vintage GIA 2.70 Carat Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
luxury with this sapphire and diamond ring, a radiant testament to elegance and sophistication. Nestled
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Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Vintage Platinum Ring with Emerald Tsavorite and Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
Set in an Art Deco ring, Tsavorite a stone with the color of a fine, saturated emerald, was named
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.31 Carat Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
yellow and white gold and fashioned in a three-stone design, this piece showcases a radiant emerald
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Approx. 0.75ctw Emerald Ring Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: This ring features 30 Emerald stones, weighing approximately 0.75 carats. Ring Size: 5.75 Band Width
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Unheated Yellow Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring GIA Certified 3.43 carat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
which is very rare. 5) The trillion diamonds on the side make for the perfect 3 stone ring which
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Antique German Ring 0.5 ct. Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US7.5 / 1.9gr
Located in SE
axes x 3 mm deep with fancy radiant cut Diamond stone (natural) measuring 4.25 x 3.25 mm x 1mm deep
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Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Imperial Russian Minerva Ring Intaglio Red Onyx 56/14K Gold ØUS 5.75
Located in SE
mm x 11 mm x 3 mm deep / ca 13 ct. This ring is unisex and is suitable for Men and Women if the size
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Early 20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Signet Ring Helios Ancient Intaglio Jasper solid 21K Gold Ø US7.75/ 6.4gr
Located in SE
day, both indoors and outdoors. Stones of the rings photographed alone may look a bit differently when
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Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, 22k Gold

White Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, 14k Round Brilliant Cut .30ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
of 14k white gold, this ring showcases a radiant diamond solitaire held in a classic four-prong
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Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

White Gold

GIA Certified 5.02 Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in LA, CA
Extraordinary 5.02 Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut 3-Stone Engagement Ring Setting: Platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond

David Rosenberg 14.32 Carat Radiant GIA Yellow 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By David Rosenberg
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rosenberg Diamonds & Co. 14.32 carat Radiant Cut Y-Z SI3 clarity is accompanied by a GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

David Rosenberg 10.10 Carat Radiant GIA 3 Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By David Rosenberg
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rosenberg Diamonds & Co. 10.10 carat Cushion cut G color SI2 clarity is accompanied by a GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A radiant and tasteful engagement ring featuring a .50 carat round brilliant diamond in the center
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

4.92 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
Purity 18k Stone 1 Information Stone Type Diamond Stone Shape Radiant Clarity SI1 Count 1 Fancy Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Michael Beaudry Colorless Radiant Diamond GIA Certified Halo Engagement Ring
By Michael Beaudry
Located in Columbia, MO
Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 2.76 carats combined total diamond weight 1.52 carat radiant cut center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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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