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4.47ct GIA IF Fancy Brownish Yellow Oval Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
oval diamond, set in platinum and yellow gold with double claw prongs. It's internally flawless and has
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vivid Diamonds 1.8 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning three stone ring crafted in Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a stunning deep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian ruby diamond 14k yellow gold three stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian 14k yellow gold ring highlights an oval ruby framed by two antique table cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 5.85 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian 5.85 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring. Featuring one
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1.00 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1900's diamond ring. Oval rose cut center diamond in a 14k yellow gold handmade three-stone
Category

Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Oval Cut Fancy Yellow Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ladies beautiful platinum and 18kt yellow gold three stone diamond ring featuring a 1.32 carat Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Antique Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring. Featuring one oval and two pear cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.40 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Cut Three-Stone Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Fancy 3 stone ring in 18K & Pt950; Filigree shank; diamond basket under center stone; TCW of
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Oval and White Diamond Oval Three Stone Ring in Platinum 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
yellow gold and platinum. Ring size 6.5. GIA certificates included.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Blue Sapphire and Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Unique Blue Sapphire and light yellow diamond ring crafted in 14k yellow gold. Gemstone: Blue
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 4.46 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Cut Three-Stone Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stones ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Center stone: 4.46ct Natural Fancy Light Yellow VVS2
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage French GIA Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in luxurious 18K yellow gold and showcases a stunning oval cut ruby at its center. The ruby
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Cartier 6.95 Ct Oval Brilliant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
the United States. Set in a signed, platinum and 18K yellow gold, three-stone ring mounting flanked by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A truly beautiful sapphire and diamond trilogy ring set in 18k yellow gold. This classic three
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique English Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique English Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring. Featuring one oval
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring 1.13ct Natural Diamonds Igi Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A magnificent three stone ring with a dazzling 0.5 carat natural oval diamond. It has 0.63 carat of
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Saffron Yellow Sapphire Pear Shaped Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
An oval cut, saffron yellow sapphire is enhanced with two pear shaped diamonds in this classic and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

Oval Emerald Round Diamonds 3-Stone Ring Set in 14ct Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous 0.50ct oval emerald ring set in 14ct yellow gold setting with 2 natural round
Category

2010s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Australian Opal Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
French cut square shaped emeralds – just lovely! Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
gorgeous three stone ring is crafted in 10K yellow gold. The center diamond is an old cut oval and the
Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Estate Yellow Sapphire and White Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Estate 5.42 ct. yellow sapphire oval with 0.63 ct. white diamond trillions. Handmade in 18k white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Natural No Heat Ruby Diamond Three-Stone Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
GIA Certified Natural No Heat Ruby & Diamond Three-Stone Yellow Gold Ring GIA report number
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Natural Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage three stone diamond & natural Ceylon sapphire ring, crafted in 14 karat
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mandarin Garnet and White Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.5.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Three Stone Ring. Featuring one oval cut ruby weighing
Category

Vintage 1970s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cut 4.94 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features a oval cut 4.29 carat pink tourmaline, assented with 2 fancy cut diamonds on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Certified 3.05ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful ruby and diamond trilogy ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. This classic ring
Category

2010s English Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A truly beautiful GIA certified emerald and diamond trilogy ring set in 18k yellow and white gold
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Ruby Three-Stone Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Classic three stone ruby and diamond ring crafted in 14k yellow gold. Gemstone: Ruby & Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique French Burma No Heat Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique French Burma No Heat Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring. Featuring one
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Oval Ruby Round Diamond 3-Stone Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Unique ruby and diamond three-stone ring crafted by Bracken Jewelers in Los Angeles, California. It
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring three graduated oval-shaped turquoise cabochons medium bluish-green to green Ranging in
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely three-stone ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1960. The piece features 3
Category

Mid-20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18k Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous sapphire and diamond ring! This bold piece is crafted in 18k yellow gold, and features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Ruby Diamond Three Stone Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold applied to the setting of the center stone. This alluring engagement ring of
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Guild Certified Burma Ruby Oval and White Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Handmade in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Ring size 6.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a captivating three-stone ring. This antique piece features a striking oval-cut
Category

Antique 19th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Pale Yellow Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring Set in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage diamond three stone engagement ring set in 18k white gold. The piece is
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Blue Topaz and Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamonds. A timeless antique design treasure. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Austrian Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Austrian Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Band Ring. Featuring one
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

5.44 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
Stunning three-stone ring featuring an oval fancy yellow diamond that weighs 5.44 carats flanked by
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Oval Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
three stone ring. Either side are sparkling round brilliant diamonds with a combined weight of 0.46
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring 18K
Located in Montgomery, AL
Such a classic!! We love the minimalist look of this piece. Ring Details: Material: 18K Yellow
Category

20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Three Stone Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring three oval and round shaped turquoise cabochons Measuring 7.0 mm round and 5.0 x 7.0 mm
Category

Antique 1890s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990 s 0.98 CTW Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut ruby weighing approximately 0.88 carat - transparent medium red Prong set in
Category

1990s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Austrian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Austrian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Band Ring. Featuring one oval
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Thai Ruby Oval and White Oval Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K and Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous GIA 3.14 ct. Thai ruby oval with 1.41 ct. D-E VS-SI white diamond ovals (each stone weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

14K Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Zambian Emerald Stone Shape: Oval Stone Size: 6mm x 5mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Lucida Three Stone Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
oval fine gem cornflower blue Sapphires, approx. total weight 2.50cts, SI 18k Yellow gold and Platinum
Category

1990s Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 18 Carat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A spectacular antique late Victorian three-stone ring. Centrally set with a stunning natural blue
Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring Vintage w/Box
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Sapphire Three Stone Ring w/Box Vintage Here is your
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Three-Stone Ruby Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White & Yellow Gold Three Stone Ruby Ring Featuring An Oval Cut 1.87 Carat Ruby GIA & AGL
Category

2010s Malagasy Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Platinum Three-Stone Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three stone ring design is comprised of a yellow gold twisted rope motif Centering an oval cut
Category

1990s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Bucherer GIA Thailand Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
By Bucherer
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Bucherer GIA Thailand Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring. Featuring one
Category

1990s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This Edwardian ring features a three-stone antique coronet setting, with a central oval sapphire
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

2.54Ct Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A simple and classic rendition of brilliance: a three stone oval diamond ring with a 2.54ct fancy
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Carat Gold Opal Three-Stone and Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The graduated oval opal cabochon line, with brilliant-cut diamond line spacers. Total opal weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.