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Sky Blue Topaz, Pink Tourmalines, Diamonds, 9k Yellow Gold Antique Style Ring
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
FLORESCENCE GARLAND RING Intricately handcrafted in 9kt yellow gold this exquisite renaissance
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2010s Australian Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Vintage Gold Sapphire and Diamonds Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
18K gold three-stone ring set with an oval-cut sapphire surrounded by two brilliant-cut diamonds
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Late 20th Century French Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Trilogy ruby and diamond ring in 18k gold, wedding ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Trilogy ruby and diamond ring in 18-karat yellow gold. In the centre, a beautiful oval ruby with
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1990s French Modernist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

elegant 14-carat yellow gold ring
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
In its centre, this elegant 14-carat yellow gold ring features a sparkling, deep and captivating
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Emerald Oval Ring 5.83 CTS
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds 1.21 CTS, Round Diamonds 0.23 CTS), Metal: Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Prongs, Ring Size: 7, Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

3.86 Carat Oval Orange Sapphire Diamond Pavé Ring Flanked with Square Peridots
Located in Bangkok, TH
3.86 Carat Oval Orange Sapphire Ring in 18K Gold Flanked with Square Peridot and Pavé Diamond
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2010s Thai Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald Oval Ring 6.69 CT
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Weight: 6.69 CT, Diamond Weight: 1.63 CT, Metal: Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Prongs, Ring Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Blue Sapphire Old European Cut Diamond 14K 3 Stone Ring
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
. Presented here are 1.18ctw of the beauties and a 2.1ct unheated blue oval sapphire. Metal Type: 14K Gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Tsavorite and Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18kt. yellow and white gold Tsavorite garnet and diamond ring. The center is set with a faceted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Pink Coral Gold Ring with Diamonds, Jewelry, 14 Karat Gold
By The Theia
Located in New York, NY
: Rose gold Style: Minimalist Can be personalized Made to Order A beautiful diamond gold ring with a big
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2010s American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold

Pink Coral Gold Ring with Diamonds, Jewelry, 18 Karat Gold
By The Theia
Located in New York, NY
: Rose gold Style: Minimalist Can be personalized Made to Order A beautiful diamond gold ring with a big
Category

2010s American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Striking Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
18kt gold.The ring is size 6 1/4 and can be sized.
Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Blue TOPAZ 3 stone past present future ring 10k
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
10K yellow gold Oval cut Blue Topaz ring. Topaz are lab created. Made in a 3 stone past present
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in MADRID, MD
Ring with oval emerald of Zambian origin weighing 4.91ct and two marquis cut diamonds weighing
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2010s Spanish Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Seraphina 1.17 Carats Mozambique Rubies Diamond Gold Trio Ring
By GFG Jewellery
Located in London, GB
The Seraphina Trio Ring has three oval unheated responsibly sourced Mozambique Rubies from
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2010s Turkish Aesthetic Movement Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond Bouclier Ring in 18k Gold by Elie Top
By Elie Top
Located in Paris, France
Yellow gold and distressed silver ring studded with an oval emerald surrounded by diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

GIA CERTIFIED 18CT Rose and White Gold Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
Oval cut Chrysoberyl (Natural Alexandrite), crafted in eighteen karat rose gold and white gold
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2010s Australian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl, Diamond, White Gold

Sapphires- Diamond Ring, Traditional Model, London, 1990
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) 18K. Yeloow and White Gold Ring, Stamped 750 with London Stampes (UK) Set with: Three (3
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Late 20th Century British Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
18ct yellow gold ring claw set across the top with three oval cabochon opals separated by two pairs
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Emerald and Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
gold and complimented by a stunning polished finish design. One ladies - 18ct yellow gold three stone
Category

2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA certified 3.01 carat Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring—a captivating expression of love, elegance, and
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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Blue Zircon and Pink Tourmalines gold ring
By William Llewellyn Griffiths
Located in Melbourne, Vic
Intricately handcrafted in 18kt yellow gold this exquisite ring features a breathtaking sky blue
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2010s Australian Renaissance Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold,...

Edwardian Columbian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, Mayfair
and future). This wonderful ring centres on an oval Columbian emerald in a yellow gold millegrain
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Early 20th Century Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Essex, GB
platinum claws, leading to a wonderfully intricately scrolling yellow gold carved gallery, to substantial D
Category

Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Rare Color Colour Change Natural Untreated Diaspore Diamond Ring with Valuation
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
clean gem with no visible inclusions. The ring is further set with high quality Diamonds on each
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2010s Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zultanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Russian Horsetail Inclusion Demantoid Garnet Diamond 18K Ring
Located in Mill Valley, CA
yellow gold Diamonds: Clarity/Color: VVS2/H-I Cut/Shape: Round, brilliant, full cut (57 facets) Weight
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2010s Russian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Stunning 1.20 Carat Natural Sapphire 1.10 Carat Triangular Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
, excellent condition Can easily re-size Metal: 18 Kt yellow and white gold Hallmarks: assay Gems: 1 oval
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

20.81ct Tourmaline, Diamonds and Aquamarine Heart Cocktail Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
is an oval aquamarine stone. Glittering diamond accents add a touch of light to this beautiful 18K
Category

2010s Italian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury 2.13 Carat Ruby and 0.50 Carat Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A stunning ruby and diamond three stone ring. The oval cut ruby in the centre is a deep, blood red
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Late 20th Century British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 2.10 Carat Fancy Cognac and White Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Essex, GB
white round old cut diamonds at set at the sides, with the three main stones separated by two pair of
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Early 20th Century British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

6.22 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold custom made 3 stone ring consisting of 1 oval shaped pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Natural Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Trilogy Crossover Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Taking centre stage in this sublime three stone ring is a natural, unheated ruby which displays a
Category

Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.80 Carat Sapphire 0.53 Carat Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A perfectly balanced sapphire and diamond trilogy ring. The oval shaped sapphire in the centre is a
Category

Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Red spinel trilogy ring, 18k gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Red spinel trilogy ring 18 karat yellow gold. Three oval spinels adorn the ring, between each
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Vintage 1920s European Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold

Georgian /Victorian 1.00 Carat Plus Rose Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
yellow gold and silver, tested Hallmarks: present but worn Gems: 1 slightly oval Dutch rose cut diamond
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

2.60 Carat GIA Fancy Colored Chameleon Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
), Accented by two colorless oval cut diamonds. Hand crafted in a 14K ring. Ring size 6-1/4 and may easily
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian 3.20 Carat Colombian Emerald 1.45 Carat Diamond Rare Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
sides by a glistening couple of old mine cut Diamonds Crafted of solid 18 KT gold tipped by silver on
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

2 Carat Three-Stone Oval Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Hannah Florman
Located in Boston, MA
2 carat GIA certified oval brilliant diamond engagement ring. Diamond has G color and VS2 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

0.60ct Oval Ruby and 0.28ctw Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
is a previously owned oval ruby and diamond three stone ring in 18K yellow gold. Radiant with color
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Cut Diamond Three Stone Illusion Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This gorgeous Oval cut three stone illusion cluster ring is a true embodiment of classic elegance
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond White and Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring
By Yael Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
An oval-shaped emerald is flanked by oval diamonds in this three stone ring variant. These gems are
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

0.94 Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ring has a Oval Cut Natural Ruby that measures 6 mm x 5 mm and weighs 0.67 carats and it has 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50ct Oval Ruby and 0.30ctw Trillion Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K
Located in Vienna, VA
previously owned oval ruby and trillion diamond three stone ring in 18K yellow gold. Simply stunning, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 2.45 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ring is casted in 18K Yellow Gold and weighs approximately 3.9 grams The ring is a size 8.5. Free
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three-Stone Oval Diamond Wedding Band in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Past Present Future Three Oval Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold ( 1.55 ct. tw. ) Classic and elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, P...

Vintage 1.08 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This two-tone vintage ring features a natural ruby set in 18k yellow gold prongs. The weight of the
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Oval Diamond Engagement Three Rings Set - Artemis Candy pop
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Oval Diamond Engagement Ring & Two Artemis sidebands, Candy pop. This list is for the three ring
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oval Tanzanite Diamond Wedding Three Rings Set, Glory
Located in Hertsliya, IL
design by Silly Shiny Diamonds. Details: * Center stone shape: Oval. * Center stone type: Natural
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Oval Diamond Halo Unique Wedding Three Ring set - Glory
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Classic and elegant. Unique oval diamond engagement three rings set - Glory. This list is for the
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Oval Diamond Halo Floral Three Ring Set "Minimal Lily"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Floral oval diamond halo unique engagement ring set - Minimal Lily. This list is for the three ring
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Oval Diamond Unique Engagement Ring Pearl Nesting Band Wedding Three Ring Set
Located in Hertsliya, IL
. This link is for the Three ring set. D E T A I L S: ♥ Center stone shape: Oval shape natural diamond
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Diamond 1 Carat Illusion Bridal Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Diamond Three Stone Oval Illusion Ring, using marquise and princess cut diamonds to create this
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Moissanite Diamond Halo Unique Floral Three Ring Set "Minimal Lily"
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Floral oval Moissanite with diamond halo unique engagement ring set - Minimal Lily. This list is
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Morganite Diamond Engagement Three Rings Set - Oval Nia Two Iceland
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Vintage-inspired oval morganite engagement three-ring set - 'Nia' with two 'Iceland' matching
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2010s Israeli Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold

Oval Diamond Floral Engagement Three Rings Set - Minimal Lily Ariana
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Floral oval diamond halo unique engagement ring set - Minimal Lily & Ariana. The center stone in
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Oval Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Crown Nesting Bands, Wedding Three Rings Set
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful oval halo diamond unique engagement ring set. * The list is for the three ring set
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.70 Carat Oval Diamond Halo Wedding Three Ring Set, Maia
Located in Hertsliya, IL
oval diamond engagement ring with an art-deco inspired ring guard. Featuring tapered, marquise, and
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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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.