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Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Diamonds Sugarloaf Cabochon Green Agate Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
emerald-green color pyramid of sugarloaf-cut Green Agate. The ring's shank, a flat 3 mm band of yellow
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Bulgari Diamond Emerald Trombino Gold ring, CA. 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
embellished by pavé-set colorless diamonds, total weight 3 carats. Signed Bulgari, hallmarked Made in Italy
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Yellow Sapphires Black&White Diamonds Tourmaline Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Diamonds 1 Karat Pink Tourmaline Cocktail Ring This is an amazing aura cocktail ring hancrafted in 18
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2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Yel...

Alex Jona Emerald White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring set with 3 baguette
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.70 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring F VS2
Located in Chicago, IL
center diamond - Bright white F color - 100% eye clean with excellent VS2 clarity - Classic 3 stone
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old Cut Diamond And Platinum Ring 1920 s
Located in Firenze, IT
fully characterized by 32 stones, old-cut diamonds and rose-cut diamonds; the ring has approximately
Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Yellow Sapphires Black&White Diamonds Tourmaline Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing the exquisite Rossella Ugolini 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring, featuring 3 Karats of
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2010s Italian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Yel...

White Gold Marquise-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
. Stamped on the inside of the band is ITALY 18K. The ring size is 6 3/4 and the gold weight of the ring is
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Mattioli Aspis Spiral Ring in Rose Gold and White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Aspis spiral ring in rose gold and white diamonds. Gold Weight gr.: 8.30 Diamond carats: 0.74
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Mattioli Aspis Band Ring in White Gold and White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Aspis band ring in white gold and three white diamonds Gold Weight gr.: 3.00 Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Adolfo Courrier Pave Turquoise Diamond Stacking Ring 18 Karat Gold Jewelry
By Adolfo Courrier
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant Adolfo Courrier stacking ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold. One estimated 0.05 carat
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Auth Piero Milano 18K White Yellow Gold 0.26 Ct Diamonds Band Ring
By PIERO MILANO
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Size: 6.75 Hallmarks: PM 750 Total Weight: 4.8 Grams Stone: 0.26 CT Diamonds G VS-SI
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 1, 90 Ct Brown Black Diamonds Snake Cocktail Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Snake Cocktail Design Ring. dimensions: height cm 3 x width 2,8 cm x depth 0,35cm Size 6.25 USA
Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cellini Jewelers 18KT Gold, 32.27 Carat Tanzanite Ring with 1.45 Carat Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This amazing emerald cut tanzanite center stone ring is edged with round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 1, 90 Karat Brown Black Diamonds Snake Cocktail Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
with 1,90 Karat black and brown diamonds. This ring takes inspiration by the snake and its royalty
Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona White Diamond Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold band ring, set with 3 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

C1800 18K Giardinetti "Garden" Ring of Diamonds, Emeralds and Rubies
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare and wonderful Georgian giardinetti ring, Italian for "little garden", is artfully set in
Category

Antique 1810s English George III Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby

Vintage 18K Gold Detailed 3D Horse Head Band Ring w/ Enamel Work Diamond
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant & Single Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Modern 18 K Gold 4.26 karat Green Tourmaline 0.10 Karat Diamonds Sapphires Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Diamonds 3 Karats Yellow Sapphires 4.26 Karats Green Tourmaline Cocktail Ring
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Go...

Mattioli Multisize Aspis Spinner Ring in White Gold and White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Multisize Aspis spinner ring in white gold and white diamonds. S Sizes 5.1/4 - 6.1/2 M Sizes 6.1/2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Mattioli Multisize Aspis Spinner Ring in White Gold and White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Multisize Aspis spinner ring in white gold and white diamonds S Sizes 5.1/4 - 6.1/2 M
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Twisted Gold Ring Italian 18k Gold Design Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Oltremare Gioielli. Handcrafted in Italy, this modern ring features a unique twisted band with polished
Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mattioli Tibet Ring in Rose Gold and Brown Diamonds, Sapphires and Tsavorites
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
rings, earrings and bracelets, with white and brown diamonds and colored precious stones. Products
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Rose Quartz Ring with Yellow Gold inlay set with Rubies and Diamonds
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
gold inlay and set with faceted rubies and diamonds. Admire the beauty and craftsmanship of this ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Yellow Gold Band Ring with Diamonds VVSI 0.18 carat Blue Sapphires SI
Located in Heemstede, NL
Enchanting ring with a beautiful combination of gold, diamonds and blue sapphires. This vintage
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Vintage 1980s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

G. Verdi 18KT RG Ring with 25.99 Carat of Multicolored Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant and Rose Cut Diamonds 2.76 carats Finger Size 7 3/4 Ring sizing available
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Go...

La Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold Ring with Amethyst and Diamond
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in New York, NY
height of the ring from the finger to the top is approximately 3/8" and 1" wide. Total diamond weight
Category

1990s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Band Ring with 2.03 Ct of Brilliant and Baguette Cut Diamonds, 18 Kt White Gold
Located in Rome, IT
The band ring is made up of 2 rows of baguette-cut diamonds and 3 rows of brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and 4 Puzzles
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and 4 Puzzles Size 58 made special to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow ...

Tiffany Co. T Narrow Diamond Band - White Gold 18k Round Brilliant .13ctw Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .13ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Solid 18k White Gold Diamond B.Zero1 4.8mm Wide Band Ring sz3
By Bulgari
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (28) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - Nice Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.16 Ct GIA Cert No oil Emerald Ring With Natural Diamond And Platinum Gold
By Gems WB
Located in bangkok, TH
E037 1.16 Ct GIA Cert No oil Emerald With Natural Diamond And Platinum Gold 1-Main stone
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. T Narrow Diamond Band - Yellow Gold 18k Round .13ctw SZ 7 Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .13ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: E - F Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Vogue Awarded Made in Italy Aquamarine Blue Sapphires Cosmic Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
the table of the stone and the finger. The ring size is EU 55, US 7 3/4. The ring can be resized and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1/2 Cts F/VS Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Toi Et Moi Ring 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant engagement ring features a stunning round brilliant-cut diamond in a solitaire setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Authentic Bulgari BVLGARI Flip 18K White Gold Diamond Onyx Ring Size 50 US 4
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 50 US 4 Hallmarks: BVLGARI 50 Total Weight: 6.1 Grams Stone: Diamond Approximately 0.15 CT Clarity
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

4.36 ct Emerald Blue Sapphire Ruby Drops, Diamonds, White/Rose Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion ring realized in 14K white and rose gold, mounted with 3 colored stone drops: one rubydrop
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Adolfo Courrier Diamond Band
By Adolfo Courrier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, by Adolfo Courrier, Italy. This ring is a seamless blend of art, style, and
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Appassionata Diamond Band - Yellow Gold 18k Rd .34ctw Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Coin Collection: Appassionata Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. T Narrow Pave Diamond Band -White Gold 18k Rd .45ctw Ring Sz 6 1/2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .45ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Radiant Cut Halo Pave White Gold Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
3/4 carats with a Cushion Cut Diamond and a Double Halo design. The central stone is a Natural Cut
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Mattioli Tibet Ring in Rose Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Tibet ring in Rose gold. Also Available in white gold and white diamonds; rose gold with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Sculptural Pasquale Bruni Gem-Set 18k White Gold Crocodile Ring
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in San Francisco, CA
Whimsical and bold, this sculptural wonder from famed Italian designer Pasquale Bruni is a one-of-a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flexible Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold flexible band ring. US
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Tibet Ring in Matt Polished Rose Gold, White Gold Bezels White Diam
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Tibet ring in matt and polished rose gold, white gold bezels and white diamonds . You can order to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Roberto Coin "Capri Plus" Pavé of Diamonds in Ebony Setting
By Roberto Coin
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Roberto Coin Capri Plus Ebony Wood & Diamond Women's Ring in 18k gold plated and 18k gold base
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

Black Diamond Alligator on White Agate in White Gold
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ring sculpted in white agate decorated with an alligator paved in black diamonds. Its garnet tongue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin "Capri Plus" Pavé of Diamonds in Ebony Setting and Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Roberto Coin Capri Plus Ebony Wood & Diamond Women's Ring in 18k gold Pavé of Damonds total 0.90ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Mattioli Multisize Aspis Spinner Ring in Yellow and White Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
and rings handcrafted to create an elegant wavy effect and embellished with refined white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 6.0ct Vintage Colombian Green Emerald Diamond Engagement Wedding 18k White
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Timeless Vintage ITALIAN-MADE 18k White Gold (stamped) Green Emerald and Diamond
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lotus Certified 10 Carat Natural Padparadscha No Heat Oval Sapphire
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
3-stone ring is a dream come true. The origin is Ceylon Sri-Lanka
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

MARCO BICEGO Estate Italian 18k Multi-Stone Lariat Necklace
By Marco Bicego
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic lariat necklace by Italian designer, Marco Bicego! Crafted in vibrant 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Mini Puzzle 3 Pendants Necklace in White Gold and White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Mini Puzzle 3 Pendants Necklace in Rose Gold and White Diamonds (Three elements) Length
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Mini Puzzle 3 Pendants Necklace in Rose Gold and Brown Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Mini Puzzle 5 Pendants Necklace in Rose Gold and White Diamonds (Three elements) Length
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Mini Puzzle 3 Pendants Necklace in Rose Gold and White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Mini Puzzle 5 Pendants Necklace in Rose Gold and White Diamonds (Three elements) Length
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace 15 3/4" - 14k Oval .75ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k 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.