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18K 1/3 Cttw Diamond and Red Ruby Open Heart with Black Rhodium Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1 Diamond Weight: 0.3 cttw Diamond Setting Type: Pave Gemstone Type
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

ART DECO 1920 European Platinum Necklace With Carved Jadeite Jade Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
about 0.86 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS/SI clarity. Birthstone: Jadeite jade for the month of
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Platinum GIA 22.80ctw Santa Maria Aquamarine Diamonds Line Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Cut - Pave Set - G-J Color - SI1-I2 Clarity - 0.80ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 20.80-22.80
Category

Vintage 1960s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

14K Gold Platinum 1.56ctw Diamond Bow Ribbon Round Pendant w/ 18" Curb Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (44) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Single Cut - Pave & Prong Set - G/H
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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

18k White Gold 9.9ct GIA Imperial Topaz Diamond Geometric Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Details Below For More Info** 159 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - VS2/SI1
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Early 2000s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Rose Gold Royal Rose Quartz Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Portland, OR
) Secondary stone clarity: SI1 Secondary stone color: H-G Secondary stone setting: Pavé set Material: 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Pave Set - H/I Color w/ some darker due to age & cut - SI1/I2 Clarity - 0.48ctw
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

5.00 Carat Bezel Set Octagonal Diamond Eternity Band
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
diamonds are F-G SI1-SI2. Total Carat weight: 5.00ct. Total ring weight: 5.9 grams. Ring size: 6.75. Can
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold 0.68 Carat 3-Row Pave Diamond Engagement Semi Mount Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Color: G-H Metal Purity: 14k Center Stone To Fit Setting: Apx 0.50ct Brand: Leon Diamond Band
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

18 Karat White Gold 0.94 Carat 3-Row Pave Diamond Engagement Semi Mount Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Color: G-H Metal Purity: 18k Center Stone To Fit Setting: Apx 2.00ct-3.50ct Ring Size: 6.25 Band
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Diamond Pave Butterfly Ring Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
carat total weight, G-H in color and VS-SI in clarity are expertly set. The Ring measures 3/8 inch in
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Diamond and Purple Pink Sapphires Rose Gold Ring
By carpenter and sons
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
. The center stone is a 1 carat pear shape G-SI diamond bezel set in 18k rose gold. The center is
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

14K Diamond Pave Heart Signet Pinky Ring White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
0.11 carat total weight, G-H in color and VS-SI in clarity are expertly set. The Ring Top measures 1/2
Category

2010s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.22 Carat Round Brilliant Diamonds Pave 18k Yellow Gold Architectural Kali Ring
By EDXÚ
Located in London, GB
Carat Approximately Colour: G - H Clarity: VS1 - SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring with Pavé Set Diamond Band
Located in Toronto, Ontario
diamonds equal 0.38ct total, and are F/G colour and VS/SI1 clarity. Ring size 6. Complementary ring
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Yellow Pave White Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Wrapped in the embrace of 18 carat white gold, the Portia yellow & pave White diamond ring radiates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring Pave Set
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds G-H color, SI1-SI2 clarity, equaling to 4.08 carat, all swirling around the ring. The underside is
Category

Early 2000s South African Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Marquise Shape Pave Diamond Modern Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
emerald gemstones. Diamonds have a total weight of 1 carat at approximately G color, SI1 clarity. Emeralds
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 18 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold Pave Set Diamond Ring
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Yellow diamonds totaling 1.59ct. Beautiful Concave shape in a Pave setting. Size 7 1/2 USA Ring can be
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Early 2000s South African Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yello...

Four-Row Pave Set Diamond Band in White Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Ladies' wide four-row pave' set diamond band in 14kt white gold. Set with 1.08ct total diamonds F/G
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Diamond Pave Twist Wide Band White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
carat total weight, G-H in color and VS-SI in clarity are expertly set. The Band measures 1 inch in
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

7.3 Carat Oval Ruby Solitaire Ring in White Gold with Diamond Accents
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Clarity VS-2 to SI-1 Color E - G Thirty-six micro pave set round brilliant cut diamonds Measuring 1.80
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 1990s Certified Untreated 3.2 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
domed front of the ring, surrounding the central stone, is lavishly pavé-set with high quality diamonds
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.94 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Three-Ring Set
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 3-Ring Stacking Engagement Ring Set Includes Three 18k White Gold Bands with Pave-Set
Category

Early 2000s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Calibré Cut Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Star Ring
Located in Essex, GB
and old cut diamonds. Colour – The diamonds are G to I. Clarity – The diamonds are SI1 to SI2
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Zoe Morgan Callida and Kester 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Set
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
brilliant cut, 1 carat solitaire diamond. Beneath the setting is a band of pavé set diamonds for a secret
Category

2010s British Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Zoe Morgan Callida and Kester 18k White Gold Diamond Wedding Ring Set
By Zoe and Morgan
Located in London, GB
its heart is a brilliant cut, 1 carat solitaire diamond. Beneath the setting is a band of pavé set
Category

2010s British Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chloris Double Halo Sky Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
set on 1mm wide half pavé diamond band. • Chloris ring • 8mm round sky blue topaz 2.3 carat • Pavé
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Persephone 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Floral Pendant Necklace
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
twist bezel setting • 20mm  / 3/4" elongated reversed pear loop in micro pavé diamonds • 55mm / 2 1/4
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Persephone 14 Karat White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Floral Pendant Necklace
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
pear shape micro pave diamond loop, trailing a detachable 2 1/4" twist wavy gold ribbon scattered with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Filigree Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
. Centered by a sparkling antique European cut aquamarine weighing 1 carat, this ring features pave set
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

14k Yellow Gold Diamonds Pave Cluster Ring Approx. 3 Carats
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Diamond / g COLOR clarity:Diamond / SI1 CLARITY metal:14K YELLOw GOLD type:RING weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 1.80 Carat Diamond Gold Band Pave Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
GEM STONE: Diamond 1.80 total carats DESIGN ERA: Retro 1950 RING SIZE: US 7 7 1/2 - IT 15 - FR 55
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

White Gold Diamond Ring, 14K Round Brilliant Cut 2/3 Carat Pave Cluster Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 2/3ctw Style: Cluster Band
Category

20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.95 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Pave Setting Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Containing one bright and beautiful Emerald Cut Diamond (.95 Cts.), GIA Certified G SI-1. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

.64 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, 18 Karat White Gold Pave Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: F - G Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 0.64ctw Style: Band Face
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful 18k White Gold Pave 3 Stone Ring w/ 0.61 Natural Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful three stone pave ring with a dazzling 0.3 carat round brilliant natural diamond. It has
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Ring with Rope Detail
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
round brilliant-cut diamonds 0.81 carats total. - Diamonds ae G/H color, VS2/SI1 clarity - The top of
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pavé Solitaire Ring with 0.39 Ct Round Brilliant Natural Diamonds, GIA Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A stunning pavé solitaire ring with a dazzling 0.39 carat round brilliant natural diamond in H SI1
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Bypass Fan Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Dimensions: 3 mm Total Center Stone Carat Weight: 0.10 ctw Center Stone Color Grade: G Center Stone Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stylish 18k White Gold Pave Ring w/ 1.62 Carat Natural Diamonds IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
A stunning 3-stone pave ring with a dazzling 1.01-carat emerald natural diamond. It has 0.1 carats
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful 14k Pave White Gold Ring w/ 1.71 ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning pave ring made from 14k white gold with 0.41 total carat of round brilliant diamonds. This
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Beautiful 14kt. White Gold Pave Ring 0.26 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning ring made from 14k white gold with 0.26 total carat of round brilliant diamonds. This ring
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.10ctw Diamond Pave Starbursts Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.10ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Radiant 1.09ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
with this exquisite diamond pave ring. Showcasing a brilliant 1.01-carat round-cut center diamond, this
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.50 Carats
Located in London, GB
total diamond weight of 1.50ct, estimated colour and clarity G/H, VS-SI. Finger size UK K 1/2 / US 5 3
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Captivating 1.06ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 1.06ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Indulge in the golden
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luminous 1.78ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
this exquisite 18k rose gold pave diamond ring. The centerpiece is a remarkable 1.70-carat square
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Brilliant 1.08ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Brilliant 1.08ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Elevate your elegance with
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 1.51ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Indulge in the refined beauty of this 18k yellow gold diamond pavé ring, featuring a captivating
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 1.38ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning 1.38ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified Experience the epitome of
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fascinating 1.06ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Fascinating 1.06ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified This stunning pave ring
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 1.62ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 1.62ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Timeless elegance meets
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Timeless 0.93ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Timeless 0.93ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 14k Rose Gold - IGI Certified This captivating pave ring
Category

2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Timeless 0.50ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - GCI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
white gold, this refined diamond pave ring features a stunning 0.30-carat round brilliant center diamond
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alluring 1.96ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
with this magnificent 18k yellow gold diamond pave ring. At its center, is a stunning 1.70-carat
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 18k White Gold Pave Cluster Ring with 0.64ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
An luxurious pave cluster ring with a dazzling 0.28 carat natural diamonds. It has 0.36 carat of
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Pave G Si1 3 Carat Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact pave g si1 3 carat diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic pave g si1 3 carat diamond ring over the years, but those made by Sebastian Bernard, Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc. and J. Birnbach are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and radiant cut alternatives. Finding a pave g si1 3 carat diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Pave G Si1 3 Carat Diamond Ring?

The price for a pave g si1 3 carat diamond ring starts at $1,049 and tops out at $265,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $14,999.

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.