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.57 Carat Sapphire Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Wedding Engagement Stacking
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold. The Sapphire is a fine blue oval faceted sapphire of .57 Carats. On either side of the
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified .63 Carat Diamond Two Tone Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
. The three-stone mounting is crafted out of 14k yellow and white gold which seamlessly blends classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Star Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
Vintage star ruby and diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. Set centrally with an oval cabochon natural
Category

Vintage 1970s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy 1.97 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval vivid green Emerald diamond three stone engagement ring. Platinum and 18k yellow gold setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Peter Suchy 2.42 Carat Alexandrite Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified Alexandrite and diamond three-stone engagement ring. Oval cabochon Alexandrite center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Fascinating 1.27ct Diamond Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
elegance with this stunning 18k white gold pave ring, featuring a 1.01-carat oval-shaped diamond as its
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10k White Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Womens Eternity Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
A stunning 10K White Gold Five Stone, Half Eternity Ring handset with Natural Rubies & Diamonds
Category

2010s British Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Portland, England
An exquisite vintage ring crafted in radiant 18ct yellow gold, featuring a vivid oval-cut sapphire
Category

Early 2000s European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Rough Green Tourmaline Brilliant White Diamond 22k Gold Ring, Petra Class 2023
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
with a round brilliant-cut white diamond center atop an open tapered 18k yellow gold double band
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k ...

10k White Gold Natural Amethyst Diamond Womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This is a stunning 10K white gold five stone design set with natural vibrant Amethysts & Diamonds
Category

2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1920s 3.60 Carat Coral and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
crafted in 14k yellow gold. The oval shaped frame displays three round cabochon cut red corals, displayed
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic 0.71ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 18k Yellow Gold Main stone: 1 pc Diamond Main stone carat weight: 0.71ct Shape: Oval Color grade: G
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Pave Ring w/1.26 ct - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 18k White Gold Natural Diamond Pave Ring w/1.26 ct - GIA Certified Embrace the endless
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lustrous 1.41ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Lustrous 1.41ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Synthetic Ruby and Sapphire 0.48 Carat Zircon 0.10 Carat Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
-gemstone ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting. The substantial
Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Isla 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Set with 0.70ct Tanzanite 0.70ctw Diamonds
Located in Greeneville, TN
gold, the set features a 0.70ct oval-cut natural tanzanite as its center stone—framed by 0.70ctw of
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
couple takes together, this 14k white gold engagement ring is a celebration of love. It features an oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

Natural 1.57cts Turquoise 0.05cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning ring is crafted in 14-carat yellow gold, featuring three vibrant oval turquoise accented by
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Ring Sapphire 0, 95 Carats Diamonds 0, 18 Carats Two-Tones Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
Ring Sapphire 0, 95 Carats Diamonds 0, 18 Carats Two-Tones Gold 18 Carats This elegant two-tone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Suchy 5.40 Carat Natural Alexandrite Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified natural oval Alexandrite and diamond three-stone engagement ring. moderate color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Garnet Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
garnet and 18 karat yellow gold cluster ring with an 18 karat white gold setting; part of our diverse
Category

Vintage 1980s British Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, French, Late 19th Century
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
craftsmanship of the period. Crafted in 18K yellow gold (750‰) and silver (925‰), the ring features a striking
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Retro 18k Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous vintage emerald and diamond ring from the 1950s! Made of bright 18k yellow gold, the
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1970.
Located in London, GB
Vintage yellow Ceylon sapphire and diamond three stone ring. Set to center with an oval shape
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Fashion Rings

A. Jaffe Ladies 18K Green White Gold Sapphire Rubies Diamond Cocktail Ring Set
Located in Houston, TX
stone has been removed from an old Ring and reset in a new setting. Prong Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Hancocks 1.18ct Colombian No Oil Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
handcrafted emerald and old cut diamond cluster ring by Hancocks. To the centre of the ring is an oval step
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

3 Carats Rose Sapphires 18K Gold Rose Quartz 0.10 Karat White Diamonds Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Modern style ring handcrafted in 18 Karat Rose Gold with 3
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Opal Diamond 18K Prong Set Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Appraisal: VINTAGE EIGHTEEN KARAT YELLOW GOLD OPAL AND DIAMOND RING: Set in the center with four prongs is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Coral, Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Coral, Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 5.75- This lovely ring features two oval
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Late Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Carat Weight: 1.50 Main Stone Shape: Oval Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Age: Victorian, 1900s Size: O
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Late Victorian Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
indicative of its era. Gemstone: Sapphire Carat Weight: 1.00 Main Stone Shape: Oval Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.45ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Carved Shank Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1880, this classic carved shank ring features three old oval pink sapphires and
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

14 Karat Lemon Quartz Diamond Ring and Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Lemon Quartz Diamond Ring and Earrings. The ring features an oval 16mm x 11.9mm x 8.7mm
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

GIA Cert. 3.93 Carat No Heat Ruby Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
center ruby. Yellow gold prongs secure the oval cabochon ruby while white gold head and diamond rows
Category

1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Twisted Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
yellow gold the sapphire weighs 0.50 carat and is a completely natural stone. Each of the flanking
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1965.
Located in London, GB
Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set centrally with one cushion shape old cut natural
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Ring 3 Diamonds 1ctw. solid 18K Gold Silver Ø7.5 US /2.9gr
Located in SE
Old Ring with 3 old European cut Diamonds, band in solid 18K Yellow Gold (tested) with Silver
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

Jade Diamond Engagement Ring Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
the same size as a 1.50-carat oval-cut diamond. The rich, buttery 14K yellow gold mounting is 2.66mm
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

GIA Certified Ceylon Blue Sapphire 7.2 Cts Untreated, Unheated Diamond Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
/unheated) and Diamond Ring. Blue Ceylon Sapphire, GIA certified (untreated, unheated) 7.20 carats
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Neoclassical Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Certified 2.10 Ct Ceylon NO Heat .70 Ct Diamond Gent Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
is a classy three stone ring suitable for either sex, fascinating band boasting three stone facing up
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Single Cut Diamond Elongated Gia Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Handmade Art Deco Oval Emerald and Diamond Ring. Metal- 14K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.08ct Champagne Diamond Cluster Dress Ring
By bo·be jewellery
Located in COTTESLOE, AU
four 18ct yellow gold claws. Surrounding the centre stone are four oval cut diamonds, three cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 18ct Victorian Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped (rubbed) Circa 1880 Gorgeous, Victorian three
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal

MUSEUM QUALITY 22 CARAT Colombian VIVID GREEN Emerald Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
5.73 x 3.34 mm) This fine emerald and diamond three-stone ring is crafted in solid platinum, stamped
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

10k White Gold Natural Sapphire Opal Womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
ring can be customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or
Category

2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold

Solid 10k White Gold Natural Garnet Opal Womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
ring can be customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or
Category

2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, 10k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 6.40 Ct Star Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
an imposing oval crown Made of 18 KT solid gold topped of silver as used in the period Ring is 25 mm
Category

Antique 1890s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Estate 18K Triple Bezel Ruby Baguette Diamond Large Cocktail Ring 7.20cttw GIA
Located in Winter Springs, FL
exception. It has been crafted in 18K yellow gold, and set with approximately 4.20cttw in G-H color Vs1-2
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified 2.18 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Époque meets Art Deco-style 18kt white gold and diamond shield ring created by Spectra Fine Jewelry in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Christina Addison Medium GUM DROP Ring with Pink and Blue Topaz
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison bespoke 18kt Medium Three Stone Gum GUM DROP™ with Pink Topaz and Pale Blue topaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 11 Ct Fine Zambian Emerald 1.52 Ct Each Trillion Diamond Ring Pt
Located in New York, NY
Certified 1.52 Ct Each Trillion Diamond Ring in Ptatinum and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three GIA certificate for
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2010s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

4ct Emerald Cut Forget Me Knot ring in 18k
Located in Brisbane, AU
Glamorously bold and unabashedly seductive. This showstopper ring features an intense green oval
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Elegant Three-Stone Drop Earring with Citrine and Baroque Pear and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke 18kt Yellow Gold Elegant Three Stone Drop Earrings with two Citrine and Baroque Pearl and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22.32 Carat Aquamarine 7.62 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
18k yellow gold trace chain via a ring loop attachment to the reverse of the design, securing with a
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 1.01Ct Aquamarine and 0.18Ct Diamond, 9k Yellow Gold Pendant 2006
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold 45.72cm/18' trace chain via a ring loop attachment to the upper border of the design
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9.10Ct Amethyst Pearl and 0.20Ct Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 9.10 carat amethyst, pearl and 0.20 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow
Category

Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 1.53 Carat Sapphire and 1 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1920s 1.53 carat sapphire and 1.00 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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Oval Three Stone Diamond Ring Yellow Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of oval three stone diamond ring yellow gold you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of oval three stone diamond ring yellow gold may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A choice in our collection of oval three stone diamond ring yellow gold from Christina Addison, Alberto and Beyond Fine Jewelry — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and cabochon alternatives. Finding an object in our assortment of oval three stone diamond ring yellow gold for sale for women should be easy, but there are 452 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Oval Three Stone Diamond Ring Yellow Gold?

Prices for a piece of oval three stone diamond ring yellow gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,300,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,384.

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.