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5.02ct Oval Shape Ruby &0.45ct Diamond Ring Set In 18ct Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in London, GB
This magnificent ring features a 5.02ct natural oval ruby and 2 matching trapezoid diamonds on each
Category

2010s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Three Stone Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating from the 1880s, this three stone sapphire and diamond ring exemplifies Victorian era style
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.60 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
the ring. The ruby is held within 18 carat yellow gold claws. The diamonds are held within platinum
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 1.00 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Age: 1880s Size: P
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 0.91 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Old European Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian era 0.91 Carat Oval Cut Ruby & Old European Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring composed of 18k
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
whilst the shank is in 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 0.50 Metal
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1990 s 1.60 CTW Oval Cut Zambian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
polish finish Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Circa: 1990's Ring size: 6 3/4 and sizable Measures North to
Category

1990s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Emeralds Baguette Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald diamond and yellow gold ring, 1990s. * SPECIFICATIONS: GEMSTONES: three oval-shaped
Category

1990s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold, Opal Diamond Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold, opal and diamond ring. This three stone ring features a prong set
Category

Vintage 1970s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
gold. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 1.00 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

3.03ct Fancy Intense Yellow Oval SI1 GIA Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful three stone ring with a deeply saturated intense yellow oval Set in 18kt Gold with
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Opal Cabochon Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Five Stone Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as 14 karat yellow gold With partial maker's mark Circa: 1860s Ring size: 7 3/4 and sizable
Category

Antique 1860s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Helm Hahn Co. Art Deco Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Three Stone Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
white gold fanning forms centering diamonds Weighing approximately 0.06 carat total Eye clean and bright
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 0.72 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Age: 1970s Size: P
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

GRS Certified "Pigeon Blood" Burma Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Troy, MI
set and framed by 18k yellow gold and diamonds and band are in 18k white gold. It is truly an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Blue Topaz and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
. It is a beautiful dress ring, suitable for all occasions. Gemstone: Topaz Stone Shape: Oval Carat
Category

Vintage 1940s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian 0.85ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 0.85ct Metal: 18ct Yellow
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau GIA Ceylon No Heat 3.15 Carat Sapphire Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Nouveau GIA Ceylon No Heat 3.15 Carat Sapphire Three Stone Ring. Featuring one GIA oval
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1.50ct Opal and Diamond Three Stone Ring, hallmarked 1897
Located in London, GB
. Gemstone: Opal Stone Shape: Oval Cabochon Cut Carat Weight: 1.50 Age: 1890s Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Size: P
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 5.25 GAI Certified- This stunning ring features
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

A Gorgeous Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring Set in Platinum.
Located in New York, NY
A platinum and 18 karat yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring. The center faceted oval sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 1.45 Carat Sapphire 0.28 Carat Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing Victorian three stone ring crafted in 18K yellow gold and adorned with platinum
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA No Heat Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamond ovals. Handmade in platinum and 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.5. Comes with GIA certificates for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.01ct ‘Chameleon’ Diamond Oval GIA Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
White Gold with 0.59ct total weight of white diamond ovals I1 is eye clean, small inclusions spread out
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Men Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Men Ring. The ring has three round diamonds ( 7 pt each one
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.31 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 2.31 Certification: The Gem & Pearl Laboratory #15595 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.10 Carat Opal and Diamond Three Stone Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Cabochon Cut Carat Weight: 1.10 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Age: 1880s Size: M
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Platinum Paraiba 2.26 Carat Oval and Trapezoid Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage platinum and 18k gold 3 stone ring featuring a Paraiba gemstone and trapezoid
Category

1990s Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Ruby Natural Diamond 3-Stone Ring Set in 18ct Yellow Diamond
Located in London, GB
This stunning vintage three-stone ring features 2 natural Victorian cut diamonds and an oval
Category

2010s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Eighteen Karat Gold Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire Diamond 2.61 Carat 3 Stone Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that features a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian (late 1800’s) Hallmarks: 18K Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Opals
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.55ct Oval Green Diamond VVS2 GIA Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
3.55 Carat Fancy Light Brownish Greenish Yellow Oval Cut Diamond Ring This extraordinary ring
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fineness mark 750. This 1980s sapphire ring in yellow gold is supplied with an independent diamond grading
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Platinum 18k Gold GIA 2.55ctw Oval Red Ruby Baguette Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Elongated Oval Brilliant Cut - Claw Prong Set - Bright Red
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Kabana .61 Carat Oval Brilliant Rhodolite Garnet Opal, and Diamond Ring 14k Gold
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
Add some color to your world with this exquisite Kabana ring! Fashioned in classic 14k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold Cabochon Garnet Old Mine Diamond 3 Stone Flush Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a beautiful antique ring that was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold during the late
Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1980s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A fine vintage ring with 3 fine gold wires
Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Beautiful 1.03ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
white gold ring features a striking 0.43-carat oval-shaped fancy vivid yellow diamond at its center
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.75 Carat Columbian Emerald and Diamond 3-Stone Ring 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angeles in 18k white and yellow gold. Ring Size: 6.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GRS Unheated Padparadscha and Diamond Ring in Platinum 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamond ovals. Handmade in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Ring size 6.5. GRS and GIA included.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage English 3-Stone Sapphire Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Adorn your finger with this fabulous vintage Victorian English 3 stone sapphire engagement ring
Category

Mid-20th Century English Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Boucheron Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Boucheron
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Boucheron ruby and diamond trilogy ring set in 18k yellow gold. This classic
Category

1990s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6- This lovely ring features three oval
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Gypsy Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold gypsy ring Fine quality Colombia mined cabochon emerald weighing 1.70 carat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.92ct Aquamarine and 0.46ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.92 carat aquamarine and 0.46 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold and
Category

20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum and 18kt Yellow Gold GIA Certified Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Varna
Located in Miami, FL
Set in platinum and 18kt yellow gold, this three stone ring showcases oval cut sapphires and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

5 Carat Emerald Oval and Diamond Trillion Ring in 18K 2 Tone Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 5.61 ct. emerald oval with two white diamond trillions. Handmade in 18k yellow and white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Contemporary 10.51 Carats Peridot Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
yellowish green. Set with split yellow gold prongs and flanked by half-moon shaped diamonds. Step-cut and
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 6.5- This lovely ring features one oval
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

2.25 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
trilliant cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of .45 carat set in 18 karat yellow gold. Ring Size:5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.97 Ct Amethyst and Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.97 carat amethyst and 0.26 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring Set in18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful blue sapphire and diamond trilogy engagement ring set in 18 karat yellow and white gold
Category

1990s British Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Unique 18K Rose Gold 3 Stone Ring with 0.46 ct Natural Diamonds- AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful and one of a kind 3 stone ring setting made from 18k rose gold with 0.46 carat of oval
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 7.5- This lovely ring features three oval
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

3.12 Carat GIA Certified Tsavorite Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This Classic Engagement Ring features a 3 stone design and crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Pink Tourmaline Emerald Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink tourmaline emerald and diamond platinum and 20-karat yellow gold ring circa 1990. ABOUT THIS
Category

1990s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified Unheated Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
. oval ruby is complemented with 2 oval diamonds weighing 0.56 cts total weight and set with 18k yellow
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

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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.