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GIA .42 Carat Brown Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover this 1930's light brown diamond three-stone platinum Art Deco engagement ring. At the
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Textured Gold Three Stone Brown and White Diamonds Ring, Small
By Keiko Mita
Located in Washington, DC
. The contemporary ring, which features a 0.25 Carat Brown Diamond bezel set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, is
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2010s North American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.04 Carats Dark Orangey Brown Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring, showcasing a 3.04 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Jewelry Turtle Black Brown White Diamond Hard Stone Adularia 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
This is a very beautiful white gold ring with white, brown and black (their eyes) diamonds. The
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2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

J. Birnbach 1.57 carat Fancy Brown-Orange Cushion Diamond Three Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This rich, luxurious color diamond is a rare and elegant piece to add to your collection. Perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold

.69 Carat Light Brown Marquise Diamond Three-Stone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural faint brown Ideal cut Marquise and baguette diamond three-stone engagement ring. 14k white
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Fancy Brown Diamond Cluster Halo Ring -10k Round 2.00ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): 2ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Fancy Brown Clarity: I1 Total Carats: 2.00ctw Style
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Natural Light Brown .80 Carat Light Brown Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Diamond engagement ring. GIA certified .80ct light brown center old European cut diamond
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

1.04 cts GIA Certified Fancy Light Pink Brown Radiant Diamond Side-stone Ring
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
A stunning side-stone ring, featuring a 1.04 carat fancy light pink brown radiant, colorless pears
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Brown Freshwater Pearl Bypass Ring with Pavé Brown White Diamonds in 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking ring showcases two golden-brown pearls that glow with a warm, luminous sheen. Their
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14...

18K YG Ring with Round Brown Diamond and Brown Diamond Accents by Audrius Krulis
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
, featuring a stunning round brown diamond as its centerpiece. The 0.81-carat brown diamond exudes a warm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA .68 Carat Brown Pink Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Pink brown sapphire and white diamond three-stone engagement ring. Natural no heat oval natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.00 Carat 5 Stone Natural Brown Diamond Rose Gold Mid-Century Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's mid-century Diamond rose gold wedding band ring. 5 brown round diamonds set in and open work
Category

Mid-20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

2.68 Carat Brown Diamond Ring in Platinum 950
Located in Warszawa, PL
Diamond ring, 2.68 carats, platinum 950, vintage-inspired design. This sophisticated ring is
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Platinum

2.01 Carat Brown and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This cocktail ring showcases a stunning 2.01 carat round brown diamond set in 18 karat white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Striking Grey, Yellow and Brown Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
This classic yet modern eternity ring features differently coloured fancy diamonds in rich, earthy
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cushion Cut Light Brown Diamond and Baguette Diamond Halo Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cushion Cut Light Brown Diamond and Baguette Diamond Halo Ballerina Ring Description: A
Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Fancy Orange Brown Diamond Cocktail Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in handmade custom design setting featuring 18K Rose Gold & Platinum 950, diamond cathedral
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

LeVian 14K White Gold Round Chocolate Brown Diamond 3 Stone Bridal Wedding Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
LeVian 14K White Gold Round Chocolate Brown Diamond 3 Stone Bridal Wedding Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold White and Brown Diamonds Split Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K yellow gold White and Brown Diamonds split ring Specifications: MAIN stone: 4 White and
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold White and Brown Diamonds Split Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K yellow gold White and Brown Diamonds split ring Specifications: MAIN stone: 4 White and
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chic Brown Diamond Yellow 14K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 11-0,07 ct Diamond 25-0,15 ct Weight
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2010s Swiss Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Chic Brown Diamond Yellow 14K Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 11-0,07 ct Diamond 25-0,15 ct Weight
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

4.35ct Fancy Brown Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Presenting our exquisite 4.35ct Asscher cut diamond ring, a masterpiece of elegance set in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.50 Carat Fancy Dark Orangy Brown Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
exceptional GIA certified Fancy Dark Orangy Brown diamond weighing 5.50 carats as its centerpiece. The cushion
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Unique Brown White Diamond Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unique Brown & White Diamond Band Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 1.07 carats. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Round Fency Yellowish Brown Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
14K White Gold 0.96 Ct Round Fancy Yellowish Brown Diamond Engagement Halo Ring Product
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2010s Israeli Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Fancy Brown-Pink Cushion Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Cushion Cut Natural Fancy Brown-Pink Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring The ring weighs 5.6
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2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Mattioli Tibet Ring in Rose Gold and Brown Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
rings, earrings and bracelets, with white and brown diamonds and colored precious stones. Mattioli the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Classic Brown Diamond Yellow Gold 4-Row Band Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-RND-0,01-G/VS1A Diamond 96-RND-1,36
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2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 1.77ctw Pear Fancy Orangy Brown Baguette White Diamond Leaf Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Fancy Oranagy Brown Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Handmade GIA Certified4.03ct Fancy Yellow Brown Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Fancy Yellow Brown Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring with a 4.03ct Fancy Yellow Brown
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2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Legacy Inspired Engagement Ring – 3.02ct Brown, Yellow White Diamonds
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
-cut fancy chocolate brown diamond (I2 clarity) - Accent Stones: 96 white diamonds (1.38cttw), 2 canary
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Y...

0.80 Carat Fancy Golden Brown Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically styled diamond solitaire engagement ring. This vintage piece showcases a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.95 Carat Faint Brown, White, and Black Diamonds Men s Ring
Located in Miami, FL
-12 (adjustable) Center Stone Details: Type: Diamond Carat: 1.5 Carat Color: Faint Brown Clarity: I1
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Handcrafted 18k Gold 1.90c Brown Black Diamond Snake Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Burnished White Gold 1,90 Karat Brown & Black Diamonds Snake Cocktail Design Ring
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2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Alex Jona Brown Diamond Flexible 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
brown diamond pavé sphere pendant set with 49 brown diamonds weighing 0.47 carats. US size from 6.5, can
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2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA 1.64 Carat Natural Yellow Brown Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's natural brown and yellow diamond engagement ring. GIA certified round center stone in a 6
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Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Fancy Brown Diamond Platinum Toi et Moi Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring features two brown diamonds, one round brilliant-cut fancy deep brownish orangy
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Fancy brown diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Experience the enchanting allure of this Art Deco cluster ring, featuring a captivating fancy brown
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Ghirigori Brown Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
with 120 brown diamonds, for a total 0.51 carats with black rhodium setting. Ring size 6.5 US. Alex
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2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

IGI Certified Brown Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
natural fancy deep brown diamond — a striking alternative to the traditional white stone. Expertly cut in
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.25 Carat Light Brown Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's diamond engagement ring. GIA certified natural light brown center diamond with two baguette
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Fashion Modern White Brown Black Diamond Pink Gold Three-Stone Every Day Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Pink Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings and Necklace Available) Diamond 10-Round 57-0,06-4/5A
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Mattioli Aruba Ring in Rose Gold and brown Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Aruba ring in rose gold and diamonds Gold Weight gr.: 9.40 Diamond carats: 0.77 Also available with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Brown Chocolate Diamond White Diamonds Pave Set 14K White Gold Statement Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
lustrous metal, this piece features a central brown diamond flanked by two smaller stones, creating a
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate Platinum 0.95 TCW Brown White Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 8.5 Grams Stone: Approx. 0.95 TCW (0.01-0.04 ct) Brown & White Diamond Face of Ring: 19.9 x
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Fancy Deep Brown Yellow Diamond Ring, 4.00 carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
The exceptionally rare 4.00-carat fancy deep brown yellow diamond in this eye-catching ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

1 Carat Fancy Brown Diamond Vintage Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Art Deco platinum ring with natural brown Diamond center stone. Ring setting is an original
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Platinum

1.55ct Fancy Brown Yellow Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite pear-shaped diamond ring captivates with its remarkable blend of size, quality, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

1.50ct Fancy Brown Yellow Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite pear-shaped diamond ring is a marvel of unique beauty. The centerpiece is a 1.00
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Brown Diamond White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona, hand crafted in Italy 18 karat yellow gold ring, centering a cushion cut dark brown
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.67ct Fancy Yellow Brown Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
captivating 1.02ct GIA-certified Fancy Yellow Brown diamond, boasting SI2 clarity. This remarkable stone is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Circa 1900s GIA Fancy Brown Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1900s GIA Fancy Brown Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring - VEG#43b Item Details
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Antique Early 1900s Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Platinum

Mattioli Brown Diamonds Rose Gold 18 Karat Ring Hiroko Collection
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18k rose gold 0,39 ct. brown diamonds If not in stock, manufacture time 4 weeks HIROKO
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Brown Diamonds Rose Gold 18 Karat Ring Hiroko Collection
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18k rose gold 2,22 ct. brown/white diamonds If not in stock, manufacture time 4 weeks
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified .77 Light Brown Yellow Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's fancy natural light brownish yellow diamond ring. GIA Certified center stone with
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

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Brown Stone Brown Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact brown stone brown diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 28 antique edition and 65 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a brown stone brown diamond ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a brown stone brown diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Single Stone, AB Jewelry NYC and Roman Malakov are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and emerald cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a brown stone brown diamond ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Brown Stone Brown Diamond Ring?

Prices for a brown stone brown diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $637 and can go as high as $237,300, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,810.

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.