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French 1970s Emerald Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
and 3 emeralds shuttle. Total diamond weight: about 0.40 carat, weight of the main emerald: 0.55 carat
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.19 CT Natural Emerald 3-Stone Ring with Diamond Side Stone in 18K White Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
2.19 carat natural Zambian emerald and diamond ring in two-tone 18k white and yellow gold. The
Category

2010s African Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Art Deco Style Colombian Emerald And Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Gainsboro Art Deco revival Colombian emerald and diamond 3 stone engagement ring is a bespoke
Category

2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

ALGT certified 1.46 Carat Ural Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
origin) 3. Design & Style: cocktail ring 4. Cut & Shape: brilliant cut, pear cabochon cut 5. Weight
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2010s European Regency Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum 2.23ctw AGL Best Color Change Brazil Alexandrite Diamond 3 Oval Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Carat Weight: 2.23 (exact) Material: Solid Platinum Total Weight: 4.39 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

Platinum High Quality 0.81ctw Emerald w/ Diamond Brushed Finish 3 Stones Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
to south), 9.2mm (0.36")(east to west, diamond to diamond) - 2.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Diamond Emerald Ring Vintage 14K Pink Gold Green Chalcedony Snake
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Emerald Ring Vintage 14K Pink Gold Green Chalcedony Snake This one of a kind vintage ring
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Green Emerald Diamond Antique Style Halo Shield White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Enchanting white gold emerald and diamond halo ring epitomizes the distinct elegance delightful
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum 1.28 carat GIA Natural Alexandrite and Diamond Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum 3 stone ring featuring an oval natural alexandrite weighing 1.28 carats and diamonds. GIA
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

1.09ctw Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Tourmaline - Carats - 1ct Cut - Oval Brilliant Color - Light Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Green Emerald Art Deco Inspired Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This beautiful ring features an approx. 0.20 carat center diamond and emerald in a gorgeous Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sugarloaf Colombian Green Emerald Diamond Cocktail 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
single-cut diamonds.  Ring Information Style: Edwardian Filigree Total weight: 4.30 g. (approx. total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian 3 Stone Emerald and Diamond Carved Trilogy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Step into elegance with
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Green Emerald Vintage Style Floral Rose Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
sparkling diamonds and rich emeralds radiates both sophistication and charm. This ring is the perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.32 Carat Square Columbian Emerald Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
diamonds make this 3-stone ring inexplicably divine! We only use Natural AAA Emeralds which are the top 15
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

3.54tcw 18K Cushion Colombian Emerald Heart Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A majestic emerald and diamond three-stone right-hand/engagement ring. The center stone showcases a
Category

2010s Colombian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1920s 1.50 Carat Cabochon Cut Emerald and 2.85ct Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1.50 carat Colombian emerald and 2.85 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and
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Vintage 1920s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 14K White Gold Round Blue-Green and White Diamond Halo Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond Properties: Natural Diamond, Color Enhanced Band Width: 1-2 mm, 2-3 mm Diamond Cut: Round Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Platinum 1.17 Carat Oval East West Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
. Adorned with 6 round cut diamonds, channel set, 3 on each side of the shank. The ring is all set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

4.63 Carat Lagoon-Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking 4.63 carat rare lagoon tourmaline takes center stage in this classic 3-stone ring. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Art Deco Inspired .83 Carat Diamond Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Weight: 0.83 Carat Color: K Clarity: VS Accent Stone
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA 3.59 ct Black Opal and Diamond 3-stone Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified 3.59 carat Black Opal and Diamond 3-stone Ring in Platinum Black Opal and Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Estate 18K Gold Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Diamond Pave Modernist Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18k gold ring Circa 1960 10.7 x 7mm green tourmaline set east west prong set ~3 carat Very
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Mid-20th Century Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Suzy Levian 14K White Gold and Olive Round Green Diamond Bridal Flower Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond Color: H-I, Green, White Gold Karat: 14k Total Diamond Weight: 1.76 Carats Diamond Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Estate 1.70ct Natural Green Emerald Diamond Triple Band Gold Ring by Heizberg
Located in New York, NY
, elegantly sculpted Fabulous Vintage Estate Ring explodes in a blaze of bright diamonds weighing approx. 1.20
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1990s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

ALGT Certified 2.08 Carat Lagoon Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Gold ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A breathtaking 18kt white gold Diana cocktail ring featuring a stunning 2.08-carat Lagoon
Category

2010s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

3.25 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Platinum Wavy Wide Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural tsavorite garnet and diamond cocktail ring in platinum featuring 3.25 carats of oval
Category

1990s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

Suzy Levian 18K White Gold Oval-Cut Green Tourmaline and White Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
diamonds (.40cttw) accent the perfect oval-cut, green tourmaline gemstone center (1.02ct). The brilliance
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Suzy Levian 18K White Gold Oval-Cut Green-Tsavorite White Diamond Bridal Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
array of pave, round-cut white diamonds (.86cttw) accent the perfect oval-cut, green tsavorite gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3.07 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Miami, FL
diamond contrast. About the Emerald This exceptional 3.07 carat Colombian emerald displays vivid green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

AGL Minor Oil Colombian 10ctw Emerald Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Breathtakingly IMPRESSIVE and Classic Oval cut Colombian GREEN EMERALD and Diamond Ring from our Vintage Estate
Category

2010s Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Round Green Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A unique Art Deco inspired emerald and diamond ring. The natural emerald approx. weight 0.10 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold 4.27tcw Colombian Emerald Diamond Gypsy Ring, East-West 3 Stone
Located in Jupiter, FL
Behold the epitome of sophistication with this captivating emerald and diamond three-stone ring. At
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1.42ctw Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Size 4 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Tourmaline - Carats - 0.90ct Cut - Round Color - Green Note there
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.95ct Green Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 7 Round Solitaire
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.95ct Cut - Round Color - Dark Green Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.60 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald Baguette Diamonds in 14K Gold Unisex Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 4.60 carat Colombian emerald and diamond unisex ring. The center stone is 4-prong set with
Category

2010s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
stone are diamonds totalling 30pts. All modelled in 9carat gold. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Cluster
Category

Vintage 1980s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Green Emerald Diamond Halo Antique Style Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
brilliant cut diamonds surround the central emerald, with a superb sparkle. This gorgeous ring features
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.43 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
fine gem are 2 baguette-cut diamonds set on its sides and weighing 0.23 carats. Hand-fabricated in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.25tcw 14K GIA Natural Emerald Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Indulge in opulent sophistication with our breathtaking emerald and diamond three-stone ring
Category

2010s Colombian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

7.85ct Bi Color Tourmaline, Pink Green Diamond Ring Set in 14k White Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning bi-color Tourmaline Ring, set with pink and green oval diamonds in an 14k white
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Square Shape Green Tsavorite Diamond Classic Half Eternity Band Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
: 58 Weight: 0.50 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your order in 3-5 weeks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Green Amethyst Prasiolite Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Hexagon Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
weight) Ring size: US 3-8 available Center Gemstones Type: Green Amethyst Shape: Hexagon Size: 9 x 7 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Oval Green Tourmaline Diamond Halo 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
with a beautiful green tourmaline and diamonds accent. 14K Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Myanmar Imperial Green Jade Cabochon Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
. The beautiful imperial green jade cabochon is set in 18K white gold and diamonds. Mother Nature's
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2010s Hong Kong Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
London 1975. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Cluster Dimensions: 9x8mm Weight: 1.9g
Category

Vintage 1970s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Vintage 1.86ct Emerald Trilliant Diamond 3-Stone Statement Ring Estate
Located in Brambleton, US
Vintage 1.86ct Emerald Trilliant Diamond 3-Stone Statement Ring Estate This fascinating estate
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20th Century Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Platinum 2.14ctw SSEF Pear Emerald Long Baguette Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Carat Weight: 2.14 (approx.) Material: Solid .900 Platinum Weight: 4.28 Grams Ring Size: 4.5 (We can
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Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Diamond Green Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Flower White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
: US 3 8 available Center Gemstones  Type: Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Average Color: H Average
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Green Emerald Halo Set Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This stunning Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring features a striking diamond center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Green Emerald Diamond Vintage Inspired Edwardian Style White Gold Unique Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
3.8 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.30 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones  Type: Diamond Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Round White Diamond Round 18 Karat Gold 3-Stone Engagement Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
Behold our breathtaking 3-Stone engagement fashion ring, a symbol of everlasting love and timeless
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Green Emerald Diamond Vintage Style Filigree 14K White Gold Shield Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Featuring a 0.12 carat emerald at the center and an ornate, vintage inspired design, this ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Green Tourmaline Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring French Signed BJ
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy ring featuring a 5.30-carat round faceted green tourmaline set in 18 karat yellow gold and
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Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum Square Step Cut Emerald Diamond 3 Row Band Ring Size 5.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
green - 1.15ctw (exact) (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - H/I Color - VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

.65 Carat Emerald Diamond White Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald three-stone ring with three bright green emeralds in curved prongs with 78 diamond accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Emerald And Diamond Half-alliance Ring, 18 Carat White Gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Half wedding ring in 18 carat white gold, set with: -4 baguette-cut diamonds, total weight approx
Category

2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Green Diamond Ring 3 Carat For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the green diamond ring 3 carat you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. You can easily find a 251 antique edition and 1029 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect green diamond ring 3 carat among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a green diamond ring 3 carat has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Emilio!, Roshe Jewels and Malpani Jewels are consistently popular. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a green diamond ring 3 carat for sale for women should be easy, but there are 338 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Green Diamond Ring 3 Carat?

The price for a green diamond ring 3 carat starts at $250 and tops out at $650,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,613.

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.