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Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Anniversary Band Made in Italy in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Diamond and Emerald Anniversary Band. The price in this listing refers to the 14k
Category

2010s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

18k Gold Aquamarine Ring With Natural Diamonds Made in Italy Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Elevate your love story with our exquisite Natural Aquamarine and Diamonds Engagement Ring
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Amethyst Gold Ring with Rock Texture and Small Diamond Accents, 18k Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Amethyst Gold Ring with Rock Texture and Small Diamond Accents Indulge in the
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Italian Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 100-RND57-0,3-4/6 Ruby 3-Oval-0,63 Т(4
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Italian Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 30-RND 57-0,15-4/6 Ruby 5-RND-0,94 Т(3
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Italian Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 106-RND57-0,31-4/6 Ruby 26-RND-0,9 Т(4
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Rose Gold Made in Italy Diamond Pave Cosmic Empowerment Cocktail Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K Rose Gold Made in Italy Diamond Pave Cosmic Empowerment Cocktail Ring. Unlock Your Divine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 18k Rd 4.00ctw Pave SZ 8 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 4.00ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garnet and Diamonds Engagement Ring Made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli 18k Gold
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
diamonds, for a total of 0.2 carats. The ring is available in yellow, rose, or white gold. The Almandine
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

BVLGARI Emerald Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
yellow gold ring features an array of superb stones. The main drama is a fine 2.50-carat emerald
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian-Made 0.32 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
This stunning diamond engagement ring is made in Italy and features 0.32 carats total weight of
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Italian Three in One Cluster Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Blue Sapphire Ring Available) Diamond 11-RND 57-0,09-4/5 Diamond 1-RND 57
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Italy in 14k Gold by Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Emerald and Diamond Band, Made in Italy in 14k Gold Introducing our exquisite
Category

2010s Italian Baroque Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Italian Three in One Blue Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Blue Sapphire Ring Available) Diamond 11-RND 57-0,2-4/5 Diamond 1-RND 57-0,09
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ancient Style 18k Gold Ring with Natural Diamonds, Large Gold Band Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Ring. Oltremare Gioielli Ancient style 18k gold ring with natural diamonds, large
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Made in Italy Diamond Rodolite Garnet Vogue Awarded Cocktail Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K White Gold Made in Italy Diamond Rodolite Garnet Vogue Awarded Cocktail Ring. Unlock Your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ancient Style 14k Gold Ring with Natural Diamonds, Large Gold Band Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Ring. Oltremare Gioielli Ancient style 14k gold ring with natural diamonds, large
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Bvlgari Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Bvlgari, Italy. This fabulous seventies ring features a 1.40-carat heart
Category

Antique 1870s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solitaire Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful 3-stone ring . 1.20 ct oval ruby. 4 diamonds, approximately 0.10carats each, G color, Vs
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Aquamarine And Diamond Ring Made In Italy in 14k Solid Gold Only Made to order
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Elevate your love story with our exquisite Natural Aquamarine and Diamonds Engagement Ring
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 3 Carat No Heat Royal Blue Kashmir Cushion Sapphire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
understand why is such a particular stone. The ring has been handmade in 18 carats white gold and has a halo
Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Eternity Band Ring with 4.13 ct of Rubies and 0.25 ct of Diamonds. Made in Italy
Located in Rome, IT
carats Total Diamonds Weight: 0.25 carats Total Weight: 14.90 grams Ring size: Size IT 17, USA 7-3/4, FR
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Meditation Gold Jewelry, Mandala 14k Gold Ring made in Italy, Buddha Gold Ring
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Discover exquisite Mandala Gold Rings handcrafted in Italy, perfect for meditation and spiritual
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Mandala 18k Gold Ring made in Italy, Meditation Gold Jewelry, Buddha Gold Ring
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Discover exquisite Mandala Gold Rings handcrafted in Italy, perfect for meditation and spiritual
Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Diamonds Ring In White Gold and white diamond
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18k white gold and 0,13 ct. white diamond Manufacture time 3 - 4 weeks The creation of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Engagement Ring Set, 18k Gold Engagement Ring and Matching Wedding Band
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
engagement ring made in Italy, Italian fine jewelry A beautifully well-crafted diamond engagement ring and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

16.43ct No Heat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, Italy. This colorful, sparkly ring is set with a carved 16.43-carat fine blue No
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Diamonds Ring in White Gold and White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18k white gold and 0,37 ct. white diamonds Manufacture time 3 - 4 weeks The creation of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Sapphire and Pear Shaped Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shaped Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring. This Ring is part of a Suite and can be purchased
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Estate Diamond Lapis Ring 18 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb 1970 ca ring has been hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold, Italian origin Unique sturdy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Diamonds Ring in 18k white gold with white diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Diamonds Ring in 750 white gold with white diamonds (0.71 carat) In same collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Diamonds Ring in 18k white gold with white diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Diamonds Ring in 750 white gold with white diamonds (0.97 carat) In same collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

27.00 Ct Aquamarine Diamond 18 Kt ring
Located in Napoli, IT
stone and surround of old cut Diamonds in support, reverse side is done with a fine bridge work letting
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Halo Diamond Engagement Ring with 0.32 Carat GIA Certified Center Diamond
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Italian craftsmanship, GIA certification, and exquisite diamond arrangement, this engagement ring is a
Category

2010s Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Diamonds Contrarié Ring in White Gold and White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Contrarié ring in 18k white gold and 0,47 ct. white diamonds Manufacture time 3 - 4 weeks The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

PICCHIOTTI 18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Chrysoprase and Diamonds
By Picchiotti
Located in Aventura, FL
: Modernist Creator: Picchiotti Metal: 18Kt yellow Gold Natural Stone: Diamonds & Chrysoprase Ring size: 6 3/4
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 4.45 Carat Ruby Halo Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Florence, IT
quality stones, the ring is designed and made in Italy. Set in 18 Kt white Gold, and sits with great
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pave Set Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Set Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 4.8 mm Wedding Anniversary / Band Ring. The ring weighs 6.5
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flexible Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18k white gold ring consisting in 44 gold
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcrafted 18k Gold 1.90c Brown Black Diamond Snake Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Design Ring. Dimensions: height 1,18 inches (cm 3) x width 1,1 inches (2 cm). Available in any size on
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2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Corals Diamonds Tsavorite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fabulous 18 kt yellow gold fashion ring, embellished with Italian red coral drops, diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 0.80 Carat Diamond Sapphire Filigree Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
: Diamond ct 0,80; Sapphire ct 0,40 RING SIZE: US 7, Resizable on request, free of charge WEIGHT: 3 grams
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, 18K white gold diamond serpent ring featuring eighty-seven micro set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond cocktail ring features an oval cut faceted African ruby of brilliant color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dalben 0.97 Carat round Shape certified Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
shape rose cut diamonds on the two sides total weight 0,12 carats . Ring size 6 3/4 USA 54 - EU
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Dalben 1, 01 Carat Pear Shape Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
. Ring size 6 3/4 + USA 54 EU resizable to most finger sizes. Ring head dimension: central stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Bee 18 Karat Gold Yellow Sapphires Diamonds Rubelite Handcrafted Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Diamonds Rubelite Cocktail Bee Ring This is an amazing bee ring is handcrafted in 18 karats yellow gold
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rubelite, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Go...

Antonini Peridot Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Fine Designer Jewelry Cocktail
By Antonini
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish Antonini peridot & diamond cocktail ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold. Peridot is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Tibet Ring in White Gold and White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
rings, earrings and bracelets, with white and brown diamonds and colored precious stones. Mattioli the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.66 Carat Colombian Emerald Floral Designed Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Florence, IT
made 3 sizes larger and 3 ring sizes smaller. Certified and produced by the designers in Italy, Amin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 4.93 Carat Sapphire Double Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Florence, IT
= 9.03 gr Ring Size = Italian size 14, USA size 6.5 Ring size can be made 3 sizes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Gelati Diamond Malachite 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 51
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
Rose Gold Stones Diamond Weight Approximately 4.23 g Ring Size 51 Condition Excellent Other Info Size
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona Organic Shape Brown Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
weighing 1.09 carats. Hand crafted in Italy, marked Alex Jona. Ring Size: US size 6 - 4.5 (47 3/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14kt Gold Half Eternity Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Stone: Diamond & Rubies Ring size: 6 3/4 (sizable). Stamped: "14" Total weight: 1.7 grams. Condition
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 3.82 Carat Colombian Emerald Halo Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Florence, IT
= Italian size 14, USA size 6.5 Ring size can be made 3 sizes larger and 3 ring sizes smaller. Certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Brushed White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, brushed 18 karat white gold ring band set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Italian 3 Stone Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the italian 3 stone diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a italian 3 stone 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 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. A italian 3 stone diamond ring from Royaal Stones Ltd, FERRUCCI and Gilberto Cassola — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and marquise cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a italian 3 stone diamond ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is an Italian 3 Stone Diamond Ring?

The price for a italian 3 stone diamond ring starts at $2,400 and tops out at $12,960 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,090.

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.