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18th Century Diamond Bracelet with 2000-Year-Old Intaglios, 1790s
Located in Antwerp, BE
remettre à son fils (8, 608-625). Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Charm Bracelets

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...

Minimalist Baguette Cut Diamonds Gold Pendant Necklace, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
/18K GOLD Stone Details : Primary Stone(s) Type: Diamonds Primary Stone(s) Shape: Baguette Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Paul Eaton Hand Carved Miniature Pug Sterling Silver Charm or Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
stones. Stones as eyes can be added with diamonds, cognac diamonds or Tsavorite ($150 extra). This allows
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21st Century and Contemporary British Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Tsavorite, Other, 18k Gold, 9k G...

Bang Titanium Bracelet or Cognac Rose Gold
By Remida Tornaghi
Located in Monza, IT
steel core with ring elements in silver, gold, titanium and ceramic, with a pavé of diamonds or precious
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bracelets

Materials

Brown Diamond, Rose Gold, Titanium

Bang Silver Bracelet / Cognac Rose Gold
By Remida Tornaghi
Located in Monza, IT
core with ring elements in silver, gold, titanium and ceramic, with a pavé of diamonds or precious
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bracelets

Materials

Brown Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver

Group of 15 Original Vintage Jewelry Designs, Paris, 70s or 80s
Located in St. Catharines, ON
, (one on plastic with part of backing cut out) two pendants with matching rings set with blue stones
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Vintage 1970s French Drawings

Materials

Paper

Ariana Labradorite 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
Gold Ring is your new signature style, with diamond side stones for some extra sparkle. Nina Nguyen
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold

14KR Coin Cuff with Rubies
By HCL METAL WORKS
Located in Gorham, ME
, brown, black, or white diamonds. Coin cuffs come in one size, length 6.25" with a 1.25" opening. These
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2010s American Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Bracelet, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
type of Quartz found in the Cairngorm mountain range in Scotland. It is most commonly yellow/ brown in
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver 18k Rose Gold Diamond Scarab Ring
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Scarab Ring by Bibi van der Velden, from her signature Scarab collection, features completely
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling S...

Vintage Inspired Halo Kite Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Gold
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
beautifully selected brown, champagne and white diamonds . Center stone measures 7.6x 6.2mm. One of a kind
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pink Brown Natural Zircon and Brown Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink/Brown Natural Zircon and Brown Diamond Three-Stone Ring Tantalizing, defined as possessing
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Mid-20th Century Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Zircon, Platinum

Michael Kneebone Brown Diamond White Diamond Three Stone Bombe Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A brilliant cut cognac colored diamond is enhanced with a pair of brilliant cut white diamonds in
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2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Fancy Brown Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A beautiful three stone ring set in platinum featuring a central old mine cut Fancy brown diamond
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Mid-20th Century Italian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.73 Carat Fancy Brown Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Three stone diamond engagement ring, features 3.73 Carat Fancy Brown Yellow GIA Certified
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21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

5 Carat Marquise Cut Fancy Yellow Brown Diamond Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind marquise cut champagne diamond certified as Fancy Yellow Brown, with a pleasant color
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.24 Carat Golden Brown Yellow Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Turn of the century natural brown yellow diamond three-stone engagement ring. GIA certified Center
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Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

14K Two-Tone Gold Pear Shape Champagne Brown Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking cocktail ring showcases a breathtaking 6.03 carat pear-shaped champagne brown diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA 2.79 Carat Natural Vivid Red Orange Sapphire and Brown Diamond Ring 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
.80ct. Diamonds. Round & full cuts Natural Fancy Brown Si-1 clarity. 18kt. yellowgold 4.9 grams
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Carat Gold Cushion Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A stunning vintage five-stone ring. The five beautiful cushion cut diamonds are wonderfully bright
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 2.00 Carat Fancy Color Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One GIA 2.00 Carat Fancy Color Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring. Featuring one GIA regular step
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

4.47ct GIA IF Fancy Brownish Yellow Oval Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring features a finely cut and vibrant four-and-a-half-carat fancy brownish-yellow
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18k Three-Stone Old Mine Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This dazzling three stone ring sparkles at the center with a lovely orangy brown old mine-cut
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian 4.31 Carat Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three stone ring features fancy colored old European cut diamonds and a near colorless transitional
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique Polish Art Deco 14K Gold Silver Old European Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Polish Art Deco 14K Gold Silver Old European Diamond Three Stone Ring. This
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Fancy 6.04 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco French Diamond Three Stone Ring. The center stone is a 3.04 carat old European cut fancy
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Faint Pink Diamond Three Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Faint Pink Diamond Three Stone Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian 1.46 Carat Fancy Color Diamond 18k Rose Gold Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian 1.46 Carat Fancy Color Diamond 18k Rose Gold Platinum Three Stone Ring. Featuring one
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 6.64 Carat Natural Spinel Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with no indications of heat Flanked by two old mine cut fancy brownish-yellow diamonds weighing in
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Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 10K Gold Old Euro Diamond Flush Set Three Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 10K Gold Old Euro Diamond Flush Set Three Stone Ring - GIA. This
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring with 0.54ct Natural Diamonds AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 3 stone ring made from 18k yellow gold with 0.54 total carat of marquise cut diamond and
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2010s Singaporean Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian 18kt 3-Stone Fancy Old Mine Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring 1.75ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous diamond gypsy ring from the Late Victorian (ca1900s) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.30 Carat Natural Emerald Fancy Color Diamonds Three-Stone Ring 14 Karat Vs a+
Located in New York, NY
1.30ct. Natural emerald & 1.00ct. diamonds ring. pear cut emerald, Excellent Clean Clarity
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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3-Stone Ring with 6.01ct, Fancy Brownish Yellow SI1 Cushion
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Center stone: 6.01ct, Natural Fancy Brownish Yellow
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2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique Diamond Trilogy Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique trefoil ring from 1920 features three old European cut natural diamonds set in place
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold

2.05 Natural Ruby and Diamonds Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Twin Cluster 1.55ct Natural Ruby ring (2). Side Diamonds: .50ct Range Fancy orange
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20th Century American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5.15 Carat Natural Fancy Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Lucerne, CH
This exquisite ring features a glowing GIA Certified 5.15 carat natural fancy dark orange-brown
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2010s Italian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate Diamond Trilogy Ring Cognac 14k White Gold Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish diamond trilogy ring crafted in 14 karat white gold (circa 2000s). Round brilliant cognac
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Scarab Ring in 18 Carat Rose Gold with Moonstone and Diamonds
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
colored diamonds of 0.49 ct. The ring size is EU 57 and US 8
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2010s German Egyptian Revival Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Fancy Color 4.37 Pear Shape Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Jack Weir and Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An engagement ring that no one else has! This one of a kind modern diamond platinum ring features a
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2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Colleen B. Rosenblat tanzanite brilliant-cut diamond gold ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
With its deep blue colour the tanzanite 30.15 ct with the two light brown brilliant-cut diamonds
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2010s German Egyptian Revival Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. .25 CTW Old European Diamond Platinum Panel Alternative Engagement
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring 3 bright white old European cut diamonds weighing 0.25 CTW Displayed in unique panel
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2 1/2 Carat Platinum GIA Oval Orangy Brown Diamond Engagement Ring
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
One Of A Kind Engagement Ring Fancy Orangy Brown Certified 2.50 carat Diamond Ring. Set in a sleek
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Contemporary Fancy Orange Brown Diamond Platinum Five Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut diamond weighing 1.52 carats total Transparent medium orangey brown in
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Brown Diamond Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
This timeless elegant brown diamond eternity ring is set with brown diamonds weighing approx. 2.60
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2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Brown Hard Stone, Turquoise Rose Gold Buckle Shape Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
. Diamonds 0.60 ct Brown Stones and Turquoise 1.70 g Total Weight 16.10 g R.F + ofog Ring Dimention 26 mm
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.98 Carat Deep Brown Orange Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
. WEIGHT: 6.3 grams STONES: 1.98 carat irradiated Fancy deep brown-orange diamond with VS2 clarity
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Vintage 1970s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Baguette Diamonds and Brown Center Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
from 18K yellow gold and it is decorated with an alluring brown diamond stone that weighs 2.04 carats
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

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

2.17 Carat Brown and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This cocktail ring showcases a stunning 2.17 carat Round Brown Diamond set in 18 karat white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Fancy Deep Brown-Orange Diamond Ring, 4.04 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
The exceptionally rare 4.04-carat fancy deep brown-orange diamond in this eye-catching ring
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

White Diamonds and Brown Centre Diamond White Gold Oval Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
stone is a brown diamond that weighs 1.00 carat. Ring Size: 6.25 Ring Top Dimensions: 18mm x 15mm
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.95 Carat Faint Brown, White, Black Diamonds Men s Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: Faint Brown Clarity: I1 Cut: Round Brilliant Setting: Prong Set Side Stones Details: Type: Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

2.04 Carat Cognac Color Brown Diamond Solitaire 18K Gold Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Generally, the most expensive brown diamonds are the darker stones with the cognac color. The ring
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

8.69 Carat Rose Cut Brown and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning cocktail ring features a beautiful 8.69 Carat Rose Cut Brown Diamond, with a Double
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Brown Chocolate Brilliant Cut Diamonds and Princess Cut Diamonds Crown Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring has an unusual fun design. The crown is topped with 3 dangling brilliant cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Brown Diamond Unheated Purplish Pink Sapphire Blue Sapphire White Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
and sophistication. 18K Rose gold 10.3 g 6 X Natural Brown Brilliant-cut Diamonds : 1.53 ct. 10 X
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2010s Belgian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sap...

3.03 Carat Oval Fancy Brown Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a vintage-inspired all diamond ring. This ring features a natural espresso-colored diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White 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.