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Wedding Ring Natural Diamond 0.50 Carat Excellent Cut Round 3 Stone White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
very pretty design. The ring is made with 3 vibrant and brilliant natural diamonds. For a total of 0.54
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Estate 3 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
- Excellent METAL: 18K Gold GEM STONE: Sapphire 3 Carats - Diamond 1,30 total carats RING SIZE: US 8 - IT 17
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Three Stone Radiant Trillion Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite three stone diamond ring composed by a GIA certified 3 Carat diamond with perfect
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

Estate 3 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
An impressive estate Italian ring Lady D style, set in the center with a beautiful 2 carat Natural
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely and rare ring centers on a 2.53 carat emerald-cut diamond with vs1 clarity. This stone
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Three-Stone Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
estimated total diamond weight: 1.80cts; size: 8 3/4
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Flawless Clarity GIA Certified 3 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing emerald cut diamond ring the main stone is an exquisite 3 carat emerald cut diamond with H
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

I Flawless 3 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
platinum the total carat amount is 3 carats the main stone weight is 3 carats has h Color Internally
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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

Little Diamonds, Coral, Dark Stone Rose and White Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
studded by 3 little white diamonds. The ring is adorned by 6 detailes (3 on the right, 3 on the left) in
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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. It features a high grade
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Pave Ring VVS1 Clarity G Color
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with double round brilliant cut diamond pave. the main stone weights 2
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Sapphires Green Agate White Stones Gold Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
by two green agate flowers and one white stone flower in the center and diamonds, rubies, emeralds
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sa...

Diamonds, Yellow Topaz, White Stone, Rose Gold and Silver Cluster Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
), adorned around by 0.10 ct of little diamonds. Diamonds 0.10 ct White Stone 1.20 g Topaz 7.5 ct Total
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

GIA Certified 3 Carat Oval Diamond Solitaire Ring G VS2 Excellent Cut and Polish
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Oval Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring. The center stone is a Ideal Oval Brilliant Cut diamond
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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, White Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 3 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing natural GIA certified fancy intense yellow cushion cut diamond ring with two side trapezoid
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Coral Flower Multi Stones Pearl Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Classic ring with a crown of precious stones ( emerald, rubies and blue sapphires for a tot carats
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire

Dior Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
accented with impressively placed diamond stones weighing 0.20ct in total. Ring Size: 4.5 (47 3/4)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Spiga Diamond Gold Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, Bulgari, Italy. The very embodiment of chic, this Bulgari snake ring gracefully
Category

Early 2000s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
- Excellent METAL: 18k Gold GEM STONE: Sapphire 1,20 ct - Diamond 080 ct RING SIZE: US 7,5 - IT 16 - FR 56
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bulgari Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
tourmaline stone. Lastly, the bezel is accented with sparkling diamonds. Ring Size: 4.5 (47 3/4)
Category

Late 20th Century Italian More Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

80 carat Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
cut graded G/H vvs2. Ring measures: long 1,53 in (3,9 cm) wide 1,57 in (4 cm) widest point Stone
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Mariano Favero Aquamarine Diamond Ring
By Favero
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 18 karat white gold diamond and aquamarine ring by Italian designer Mariano Favero. In
Category

Late 20th Century More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ruby Diamond She Wolf Signet Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
(Rome at the contrary) Size of the stone: 15 mm wide, all the top 24 mm Mounted as a ring in 18Kt
Category

Antique 1820s Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Ladies Ring
By Ippolita
Located in Birmingham, AL
features gorgeous turquoise and diamond stones. There are 7 round turquoise stones and 9 brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Margherita Burgener Handcrafted Pink Tourmaline Aquamarine Gold Diamond Ring
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Enchanting 3 stones ring, handcrafted in Italy, in Margherita Burgener workshop. aquamarine total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Art Deco Green Emeralds White Diamonds White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Art deco style emerald diamond ring The emeralds are cut and set with exceptional craftsmanship
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Art Deco 7 Carat Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
gold GEM STONE: Diamond 7 total carats DESIGN ERA: 1930 - Art Deco RING SIZE: US 7,5 - IT 16 - FR 56
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Petronilla Hippocampus Sea Horse Diamond Pink Sapphire Ruby 18Kt Gold Ring
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Petronilla Hippocampus Sea Horse Diamond Pink Sapphire Ruby 18Kt Gold Ring made in Italy This is a
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 1.26 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 Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
brilliant, and 39 round brilliant cut diamonds all surrounding the center ruby stone. Made in Italy. Size 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3.00 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Int. Flawless
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing GIA Certified natural 3 carat fancy yellow Internally flawless clarity cushion cut diamond
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Unique Midcentury Caged Pearl, Emerald, Diamond 18 Karat Gold Textured Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Very unique, custom-made, mid-century modern Italian artisan design estate ring, features a cluster
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Pomellato Sassi Ring in Yellow Gold and Peridot Cabouchons and Diamonds
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This is a stunning Pomellato "Sassi" 18k Gold Peridot and Diamond Ring. The ring boasts 19
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold 28.85ctw Amethyst Diamond Ruby Open Work Textured Branch Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
and set with 3 gorgeous, emerald step cut amethyst stones at its center. Each of the stones are prong
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Topazes Australian Pearl and Little Pearls Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
center, surrounded by stones crown, adorned by leaves detailes studded by rose cut diamonds and little
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Bulgari Roman Intaglio Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Bvlgari, Italy. This Bvlgari ring is stylish seventies fashion, perfect for
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Jasper, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2ct Emerald and diamond Forget Me Knot ring in platinum and 22k gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
the band and sides of the ring Size N AUD / 6 3/4 USA can be resized at request please type your size
Category

2010s Oceanic Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum

Marco Bicego Goa 7 Row Diamond Band Yellow Gold 18k .41ctw Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Marco Bicego
Located in Greensboro, NC
Bicego Collection: Goa Design: 7 Row Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. T Diamond 5.5mm Wide Band Yellow Gold 18k Rnd .12ctw Ring Sz 8 1/2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 5 Carat Cornflower Blue Sapphire and Pear Cut Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an exquisite ring handmade in Italy with a 5 carat GIA certified sapphire and pear cut
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Calgaro 18 Karat Satined Yellow Gold Ring with Martelé Texture
By Calgaro
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
, size Europe 52, USA 6 3/4 Calgaro was born in Italy through a revolutionary marriage between the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Modern 14k White Gold 3-Stone .5 Carat Diamond Necklace with Appraisal
Located in Eagan, MN
. It has 3 brilliant cut diamonds measuring 3.5 x 3.5 x 2.16 mm. The Clarity is SI1 and the Color is H
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Adolfo Courrier Enamel Band
By Adolfo Courrier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, by Adolfo Courrier, Italy. A brilliant white diamond (G color, VS clarity) sits
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Sterling Diamond Three-Stone Journey Necklace 17 3/4" 925 Gold Plated Rnd .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver (gold plated) Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

New African 1.30 ct 3-Stone Tanzanite Sapphire Sterling Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
The stones are from Africa and is just exquisite. The 3 stones total 1.30 cts. They are oval cut
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver

Chic Italian Diamond Set Gold Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
long WEIGHT: 8.3 grams STONES: .40 carats total weight H color, SI1-2 clarity diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Red Stones, Yellow Topaz, Diamonds, Emeralds Beaded/Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
by Italian master goldsmiths Diamonds 0.18 ct Emeralds 0.48 ct Yellow hydrothermal topaz 8 g Stones
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamonds, Rubies, Hard Stones, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retro Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
studded with rubies and diamonds. This bracelet is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold Earrings with Diamonds and 3 Pendants
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Earrings in white or rose gold and Diamonds carat 0.34 ct Weight 2.6gr Measure 20mm or 0.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sterling Silver Diamond Bow Necklace 18 3/4" - 925 Single Cut .16ctw Ribbon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .16ctw Cut: Single
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Diamond Gold Heart Earrings
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
the centre with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.32 ct G color VVS flaked by round brilliant
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

ROBERTO COIN APPASSIONATA 3 Row Woven Basket Necklace , Bracelet Earring Suite
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
and signature Ruby, as well as 18KT ITALY stamps. 18K gold IN THE THREE PIECE SET IS 214 GM Diamond
Category

Early 2000s European Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Long Earrings with brilliant cut quartz stones in gold plated silver
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
, the earrings will be ready and shipped in 2/3 weeks, if the chosen stones are not in stock, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Silver, Gold Plate

White Gold Cultured Freshwater Pearl Station Necklace 17 3/4" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Style: Station Chain Style: Diamond Cut Cable Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Spring Ring Clasp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
unquestionably the most popular among diamond ring brands. What makes it to stand out? The answer is Tiffany
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.