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Vintage Bulgari Allegra Multi-Gemstones and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari Allegra multi-gemstones and diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold, circa
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold...

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A pink sapphire and diamond engagement ring in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. This ring is
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Multicolored Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, clean round cut diamonds. Signed VCA, numbered and stamped with French hallmarks. Ring size 4-3/4
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bulgari Platinum Diamond Eternity Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
emerald cut diamonds in the middle in a row with pave set round brilliant cut diamonds around them in an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.95 Carat Diamond and 1.04 Carat Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
statement piece made with 18K yellow gold. One side is set with a row of five emerald cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gemstone Dome Ring 14 Karat Gold Pink Green Tourmaline Diamond Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
estimated 3 carats. Full cut diamonds (18) are estimated at 0.02 carats each and are channel set in two rows
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb GIA Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
gold and surrounded with 3 rows of brilliant and emerald shape diamonds set in platinum with estimated
Category

20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Retro 10.22 CTW Amethyst Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color - prong set in basket Flanked by rows of bead set transitional cut diamonds With additional bezel
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Amethyst Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This beautiful and striking amethyst ring features an approx. 2 carats emerald cut amethyst stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1979 Andrew Grima Tourmaline Diamond Gold Dress Ring
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
The ring of geometric abstract design featuring three emerald-cut green tourmalines set vertically
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

LB Exclusive 18k Yellow Gold 1.90 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamond ring. The band is made with 18K yellow gold and set with a row of baguette cut diamonds totaling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

21st Century Platinum 2.89cts Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring Adorn Fore
Located in Miami, FL
Adorn forever the finger on the one you love with this 3 row Contrasting Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Harem Stacked Gold Ring and Bangle Bracelet Set
Located in Miami Beach, FL
diamond weight of 3 carats for both pieces. A ring that contains 5 bands that are stacked permanently
Category

Late 20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

TIFFANY CO. Retro Diamond Emerald Platinum Gold Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
piece is made of a solid 18kt yellow gold ring which has a design of emeralds and diamonds. The diamonds
Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Onyx, Pink Corals Rose Gold Link Fashion Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
manufacturing makes this bracelet special ! Diamonds 0.38 ct Emeralds 2.48 ct Onyx Rings 13.70 g Pink Coral
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragon Snake Gold Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
repousse texture covers its face, and its open mouth reveals two rows of jagged teeth. Sparkling diamonds
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold

Emerald and Multi-Shaped Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a 3 Row Bombay Shaped Ring, where you can see the different shaped stones from all
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

3 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald 2 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a breathtaking classic ring featuring a 3-carat emerald cut emerald and a pair of
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k Yellow Gold Fun Harlequin Pattern Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald And Diamond Ring. This classic ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Band Rings

Materials

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

4.68 Carat Diamond 3 Layer Ring with Emerald, Marquise and Pear Shape Clusters
Located in Tustin, CA
the emerald and marquise shaped clusters are two rows of seven graduating pear shaped diamond clusters
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Ring This oval ring is set with an oval Colombian Emerald
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Graff Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Ring
By Graff
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
emeralds tastefully making a heart framed with a row of twelve round brilliant cut diamonds. The emerald
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Heart Shape Emerald Diamond Ring
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This heart shaped emerald and diamond ring features 3 emeralds weighing a total of 1.24 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
of this beautiful row of green stones are pairs of diamond points. modelled in 18carat gold. Ring
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold

4.50 Carat Art Deco Style Diamond and Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
bezels with very fine milgrain edges. Ring is further embellished by pave set diamond surround. A row
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Vintage .50ctw Natural Emerald Diamond Band Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold diamond and emerald double row band ring. This ring features one row
Category

Vintage 1960s Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Encrusted 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
stones are diamond points in rows. The ring is modelled in 9carat gold. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Band Width
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

IGI 18k 10.60 Ct Natural Emerald&Pink Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*IGI 18k 10.60 Ct Natural Emerald&Pink Diamonds Antique Engagement Ring* IGI-certified natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
of the row of emeralds are two rows of diamonds. Each row total approx 20pts of diamonds. The ring is
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

GIA 5.25ct Natural Tsavorite Cushion Half Moon Diamond 3-Stone Fancy Yellow Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pave Double Halo around all 3 stones, 2 rows diamond Band. The estimated total weight of the side
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Yurman Blue Topaz and Diamonds Sterling Silver Petite Wheaton Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Hicksville, NY
David Yurman Petite Wheaton Ring with Blue Topaz, Diamonds, Sterling Silver Features a 10 x 8
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Sensational 6 Carat VS F Color Double Diamond Emerald Shaped Wrap Around Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
wrap around shank embellished with 3 rows of round brilliant diamonds on the sides. 134 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.06 Carat Illusion Setting Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White and Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features an illusion setting emerald cut diamonds in the center weight 1.06 carat, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Sonia B. Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Band
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Addison, TX
round cut shapes. A row of diamonds on each side weighing 0.21 carats, complements the center pop of
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

NWT $18, 000 18KT White Gold Rare Large 5CT Faceted Gorgeous Black Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
surrounded with a Halo of Diamonds and 3 rows of Diamonds on shank!!! T.C.W. Approx 5CTS!! The Diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

New 17 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
cut Aquamarine and is 17 carats. It measures 18 x 17 mm and has 3 rows of diamond cut blue sapphires
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 8.12 Red Sapphire Diamond Cut Tsavorite Y Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
cts. It is an emerald ut stone and measures 11.8 x 10.8 mm and 2 rows of 3 diamond cut green
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Saddle Ring with Gold Diamond Frame GIA Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
finest bright emerald green. The lapidary artist has carved this impressive ring to maximize the
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold

New 11 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Cut Sapphire 24k Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
emerald cut stone and is 11.70 carats. It measures 14 x 10 mm and has 3 rows of diamond cut White
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold, Sterling Sil...

Victorian Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Acrostic “Regard” Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, graded I color, I1 clarity. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Circa 1870. The ring is a size 5 3/4 and may
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

New African IF 8.50 C1 Deep Blue White Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
emerald cut and is 8.50 Cts. It measures 12.2 x 9.8 mm and has 3 rows of diamond cut White Sapphire
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 5.14 Ct Orange Sapphire Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
white sapphires running down the band in 3 rows on both sides. The ring is sizable and can be done by
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Mozambique 10.30 Ct Red Multi-Color Sapphire Sterling Ring Sz 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
is an emerald cut stone and is 10.30 Ct The main stone is 12.8 x 12.3 mm and has 3 rows of diamond
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

EFFY Blue Topaz 15.30 ct Diamond .85 ct in 14k White Gold
By Effy
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
shank sides. The center row is round brilliant diamonds. The ring shank measures 9.50 mm It is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 5 Carat Pear Shape Morganite Ballerina Cocktail Ring 70s Hollywood Glam
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Vivid Medium Peach Clarity: Transparent 48 Round Diamonds: 0.40 Carats Total Ring Size: 7 3/4
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified 2.61 Carat Emerald and Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
band has 3 rows of round emeralds which gives this ring a luxurious look and feel. Set in 18 karat
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Tapered Band Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Always in fashion! 18K Yellow Gold tapered band style ring designed with top and bottom rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow gold Cartier ring set with an emerald and diamonds.
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
A yellow gold Cartier ring set in the middle with an oval shaped emerald, baguette cut diamonds
Category

1990s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Pearl Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Calabasas, CA
The large modified diamond-shaped ring centers 3 bezel-set old European-cut diamonds with 1 pear
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Deco Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
A French emerald and diamond Art Deco ring with a 2.65 approx ct emerald of good colour and
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

9.76 Carat Sugarloaf Emerald Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Emerald and diamond ring, centering a sugarloaf cabochon-cut natural emerald weighing approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Classic Van Cleef Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring. Circa 1970's
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Vintage Emerald Onyx and Diamond Geometric Cluster Ring in Plat
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
with alluring and bright stones. Set in the Centre of this ring is a 0.85ct Emerald Cut Emerald in a
Category

Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Heart-Shaped Emerald Diamond Dress Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Emerald and diamond dress ring, centering on a bezel-set heart-shaped emerald weighing
Category

Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 0.50 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring, circa 1930s, Floral Diamond Surround
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
emerald and diamond section is set between two rows of round 8-cut diamonds (36 diamonds in total) to an
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring. Circa 1970's
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

1855 Victorian 18 Carat Gold and Dearest Acrostic Stack Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A very rare ladies Victorian period ' DEAREST ' design cluster stack ring. SIZE ; N UK, 6 3/4 US
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

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Emerald And Diamond 3 Row Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact emerald and diamond 3 row ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 13 vintage or 19 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an emerald and diamond 3 row 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 an emerald and diamond 3 row ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by GEMME, Charles Krypell and Diana M. Jewels are consistently popular. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and marquise cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an emerald and diamond 3 row ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Emerald And Diamond 3 Row Ring?

Prices for an emerald and diamond 3 row ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $657 and can go as high as $23,196, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,150.

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.