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0.60 White GSI 1.01 Brown Diamonds 1.65 Smoky Quartz Pink Gold Flower Bracelet
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
16 centimeters. Main element is a flower with 3 petals set in brown diamonds and 1 petal set in white
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

0.12 White GSI 0.15 Brown Diamonds 0.18 Pink Sapphires Mother of Pearl Necklace
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
ring at 42. The small pendant is an adorable flower with 3 petals in brown round brilliant diamonds, 1
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

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

Materials

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

Matthia s Claire Diamond and Black Ceramic Ensemble 18k White Gold Earrings
By Matthia s Claire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Matthia's & Claire 18k white gold, diamond, and black ceramic interlocking ring "Ensemble" earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Rectangular Colombian Emerald 3.41 ct Triangle Diamonds 3 stone Ring
By Hancock Co.
Located in London, GB
diamonds along the side rim are these eye-wondering French chevron designs in good quality hand-made ring
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamonds Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Shiny ring in 18kt white gold composed of 3 central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro 1950s Rectangular Emerald and Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in London, GB
This ring is classic piece of jewellery designed in a stunning formation of two diamonds adjacent
Category

Vintage 1950s British Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Bulgari Allegra Multi Stone Diamond Gold Three Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bulgari Style: Allegra Diamond Multi Stone 3 Band Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamonds kt 0, 55, 18 Karat White Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Classic and elegant three-stone ring realized in 18kt white gold and mounted with 0.55 ct of 3
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GRS Certified "Pigeon Blood" Burma Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Troy, MI
Make a statement with this beautiful and impressive 3-stone ring. The ring centers around a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Three-Stone Ring with 6 Carat of Old Euro Cut Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A lavish Three Stone ring featuring 3 Old European cut diamonds with a total weight of 6.42 carats
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Mid-Century Modernist Coral Diamond Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century modernist Bulgari ring is made in Italy of 18k yellow gold centering 3
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Diamond Three Cabochon Rubies 18k Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari 18 karat yellow gold ring with 3 cabochon rubies totaling approximately 7.61 carats and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Old 2, 38 carat old european Diamonds Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
This charming ring is a witness of the elegant it is composed of 3 Old diamonds in the middle and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Platinum Ring with Natural Sapphire Trilogy and Diamonds
Located in Milano, MI
Features: Era: Vintage Material: Platinum 950 Gemstones: 3 natural sapphires (~2.50 ct total) Diamonds
Category

20th Century European Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

3 Carat Oval Three-Stone Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
eye from across the room, this sophisticated three stone ring is sure to make an impressive engagement
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Certified Colombian Emerald 7.75ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18ct Gold, Vintage
Located in London, GB
stone ring is crafted in solid 18 K yellow gold. A magnificent 7.75 ct certified Colombian emerald and
Category

2010s Colombian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Certified Colombian Emerald 7.75ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18ct Gold, Vintage
Located in London, GB
stone ring is crafted in solid 18 K yellow gold. A magnificent 7.75 ct certified Colombian emerald and
Category

2010s Colombian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Platinum Old Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring Early 1900
Located in Firenze, IT
0.50 carats, estimated remaining diamond weight 1.10 carats, mounted in platinum Weight 4.gr. Ring
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1940’s Buccellati Diamond Single Stone Engagement Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Firenze, IT
design featuring a claw set round old cut diamond weighing approximately 2 cts, the rose cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Onyx Ring with 3 Circles Paved with Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ring sculpted in black onyx decorated with 3 concave circles carved inside the black gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940 Missiaglia Venezia 3 Carats Diamond and Platinum Bow Ring
By Missiaglia 1846
Located in Napoli, NA
: Pre-owned - Excellent METAL: Platinum GEM STONE: Diamonds 3.10 total carats DESIGN ERA: 1940 RING SIZE
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Italian Topaz Diamond Gold Dome Shaped Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
diamond weight 0.55-cts Ring size: 6. 3/4 (Sizable) This item is accompanied by a professional
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Brown Hard Stone, Turquoise Rose Gold Buckle Shape Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
14K rose gold mounted with brown hard stones pieces studded with 3 diamonds for each sides and adorned
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.67 Carat Diamond 3-Row Cathedral Setting Oval Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This cathedral setting engagement ring features 1.67 carats of H I2 diamonds with side stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, Hard Stone, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retro Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
emeralds. This ring is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Hard stone 3.8 g Diamonds 0.36 ct
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Pasquale Bruni Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring, Italy
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in San Francisco, CA
From the "Sensual Touch' collection, this 18k rose gold ring from famed Italian designer Pasquale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Buccellati 3 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
Very fine diamond and two-tone 18k gold ring by Federico Buccellati. This stunning ring features a
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Unheated 3 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
. Handcrafted in 18k white gold, origin Italy 1940. CONDITION: Pre Owned - Excellent METAL: 18k gold GEM STONE
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 3 Carat Certified Heart Shape Diamond Ring F Color VS1 Clarity
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 3 Carat Certified Heart Shape Diamond Ring the main stone weights 2.40 carats and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Buccellati Diamond-set Gold "Cassettoni" Ring 18k c2000s Italy
By Buccellati
Located in Litchfield, CT
: Ring size 6 1/2, it can be sized down slightly. WEIGHT: 8.8 grams STONES: .21 carats
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Diamond-set Gold "Cassettoni" Ring 18k c2000s Italy
By Buccellati
Located in Litchfield, CT
: Ring size 6 1/2, it can be sized down slightly. WEIGHT: 8.8 grams STONES: .21 carats
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lani F.LLI 18 Karat Yellow Gold 3 Hearts Tourmaline and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
*690 Al (Lani F.LLI) 18k Yellow Gold Round White Diamond And Heart Shape Tourmaline Ring Size 7.25
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds and 3 Puzzles
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds and 3 Puzzles Important
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds and 3 Puzzles
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Diamonds carat 0.14 ct ++ Weight 5gr ++ ring size Europe 14 USA 7 Small puzzle Set of 3, actual puzzle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Estate Designer Savoia Of Italy 1.58 cttw Ruby Diamond Ring 13798
Located in Derby, NY
Savoia Of Italy Designer Ring, 8 Round Diamond 0.25 cttw F-G VS1-VS2, 3 Oval Ruby 1.58ct, 18K
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Retro Red Coral Diamond Bi-Color Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
DESIGN ERA: Italian Retro RING SIZE: US 8 3/4 - IT 19 - FR 59 - UK R, Resizable on request, free of
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold

Diamond Gold Heart Ring
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
with 3 round brilliant cut diamond totalling 0.91 ct G color VVS. The ring also features diamond set
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 2 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 3 EX
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing GIA diamond engagement ring. The main stone not only is very white and sparkly but also has
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond-set Skull Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, by Grimoldi, Milan, Italy. This diamond-set skull ring is fearless, fresh fashion
Category

2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marvelous Italian Momo Coral 14K Yellow Gold Ring Surrounded With Diamonds
Located in Media, PA
This is an exceptional, gorgeous Italian momo coral gold ring. It is surrounded with many diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Milano, IT
Charming emerald and diamond ring, approx 3 cts emerald colombia origin and 8 stones of 0,30cts
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Diamond Coral Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
glittering diamonds totaling 0.50ct, the marvelous coral stone lends its appealing color to this exquisitely
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Retro Diamond Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
vibrant new life to traditional adornments for the body divine. A rare use of 3 old mine cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vasari Italy Gemstone Gold Cocktail Ring
By Vasari
Located in Southampton, PA
rutilated quartz stone. Ring Size: 6.75 (53 3/8)"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Arrezo Turquoise Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
, the main stone is a magnificent egg-shaped turquoise stone. Ring Size: 6.5 (52 3/4)
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1800 Sapphire Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
carats, Diamond 3 total carats DESIGN ERA: Late 1800 RING SIZE: US 6.5 - IT 13 - FR 53 - UK N, Resizable
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

DiModolo Favola Coral and Diamond Ring
By Dimodolo
Located in Houston, TX
Di Modolo Favola ring is composed of 18K yellow gold and features a coral stone accented by round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 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

Casato Tourmaline Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
ring from Casato boasts fascinating décor that combines glittering diamonds totaling 1.40 carats with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

6ct Italian Coral Ring W Diamond Accents in Solid 14K Yellow Gold OV 18x12mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Type: Ring Center Stone: Italian Coral Treatment: None Weight: 6.01ct Head size: 18x12mm Shape: Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1800 Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
-Owned - Excellent METAL: 18k gold GEM STONE: Synthetic Ruby 6 carats, Diamond 3 total carats DESIGN ERA
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Boucheron 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with .32pts. in Diamonds
By BUCHERON
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone: G VS1 DIAMOND SIDE diamonds: - TOTAL CARAT WEIGHT: APPROX
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Crossover Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cabochon sapphire and ruby. Both stones have also been accented by a row of diamonds. Signed Bvlgari
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1950s Cazzaniga Stunning White and Yellow Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, Cazzaniga, Italy. This exquisite diamond ring by the renowned Roman firm
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Emerald and Diamond Trombino Ring, ca. 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
), weighing approximately 3 carats. The ring is signed Bulgari, inscribed 2.39cts and has Italian assay and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Retro Natural Oxblood Aka Coral Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
yellow gold GEM STONE: Natural Coral 4,00 gr. - Diamond 1,20 total carats DESIGN ERA: Italy circa 1970
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k 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.