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Ruby and Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.68 carat and Diamond 0.50 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage 0.75ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1977
Located in London, GB
A vibrant natural ruby is set between two diamonds in this beautiful trilogy ring dated c.1977. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1.20ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful wine red ruby sits central to this vintage three stone ring. The oval cut ruby has a
Category

Vintage 1950s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Captivating 2.18ct Ruby Trillion Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
-owned Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Main stone: 1 stone Ruby Main stone carat weight: 1.18ct Shape: Oval
Category

2010s Singaporean Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.01 carats with Diamond 1.61 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 18k Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Flush Mount Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful synethetic ruby and diamond flush mount ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! This
Category

Antique 1880s North American Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.00ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
diamonds. The Vivid red ruby is an old cut stone weighing 1.00 carat and Burmese in origin. The
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 0.56 and Ruby Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.56 carat and Ruby 0.80 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1950s Vintage Ruby and Diamond White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.56 carat ruby and 0.25 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold multi
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
center. The ruby is flanked by alternating round diamonds and rubies, creating a striking contrast. Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Ruby and diamond art deco trilogy engagement ring platinum
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
ruby vivid red intense colour with two additional diamonds three stone egagement ring. Threes tone ring
Category

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

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Burmese 2.08 carat ruby diamond ring
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set with a cushion shape step cut natural unenhanced
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage GIA Burma ruby diamond 18k white gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
both the ruby’s vibrancy and the diamonds’ brilliance. Crafted in the 1990s and hallmarked with a
Category

1990s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 6.28 Carat Unheated Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 6.28 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring A magnificent ruby graces the center of
Category

2010s Colombian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

No-Heat Burmese Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring, GRS Certified
Located in New York, NY
defines investment-grade rubies. Measuring 9.58 × 8.26 × 6.66 mm, the stone is a perfectly proportioned
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

0.50ctw Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Ruby - Carats - 0.40ct Cut - Oval Color - Red Treatment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GRS Certified 3.02ct Pigeon s Blood Ruby Trapezoid Diamond Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Gemresearch Swisslab. The center stone is a 3.02 carat cushion-shaped ruby, measuring 8.89 × 7.03 × 5.29 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

AIG Certified 1.00 Ct Siamese Ruby Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Ruby and Diamonds ring, in contemporary design, so modern and essential. Elevate your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique 1895 Birmingham 18ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in London, GB
central old-cut diamond framed by two deep rubies, each nestled in hand-carved star and lozenge-shaped
Category

20th Century English Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 2.64ct Natural Pear Diamond Ruby Ring 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone Pears & Reds 2.64ct. Natural Pear diamond ring GIA Certificate # 5221172632 J-color
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

AIG Certified 1.23 Carat Siamese Ruby Diamonds 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Siamese Ruby and Diamonds ring, in contemporary design, so modern and essential design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 1.70 carat Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
round brilliant diamonds. Sitting proudly, the central blood red Ruby is a cushion cut stone, completely
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Early 20th Century 18kt Gold Ruby Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
a combination of natural rubies and old European cut diamonds. This antique ring captures the
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Natural Ruby Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring 18k Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Weight: 5.2g. US size 6:75 and easily adjustable. Condition: New 1 Ruby 5.6mm Claw Prong 2 Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...

18K White Gold Ring with 2.15ct Natural Ruby Princess Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Details: Centre Stone: Type: Natural ruby (Corundum) Cut: Oval mixed cut Weight: 2.15 carats Colour: Red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 1.70ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A natural, unheated ruby takes centre stage flanked by a pair of old cut diamonds in this gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Burma Ruby Red and Diamond Dinner Ring, Engagement Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
Two Tone Gold Three Stone Large Burma Myanimar Ruby Double Diamond Dinner Ring. Having a large and
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Three Rubies Ring Diamond Setting 3.21 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP 3 Rubies = 2.37 Carats 62 Round Diamonds = 0.84 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 0.90ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
: Ruby & Diamond Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 0.90ct & 0.20ct Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1.05 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
1.05 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold Apart of our carefully curated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
& square cut rubies. Center Stone Weight: approximately 1.25 carats Two Side Diamond Weights
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 1.29 carats, Ruby 0.86 carat and Diamond 0.67 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Ladies Ring with Natural Burma Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt gold ladies ring with natural Burma ruby and diamonds Ring shank tested positive for 18kt gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Art Deco Certified Unheated Burmese Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Art Deco three stone 18k Gold ring set with a round cut unheated ruby, weighing 1.14 carats and 2
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Three Rubies Ring Diamond Setting 3.21 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP 3 Rubies = 2.37 Carats 62 Round Diamonds = 0.84 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Oval Ruby Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This bold ruby and diamond ring is designed with an oval-shaped center ruby framed by a balanced
Category

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

Materials

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

Victorian .98 Ct Ruby Diamond 18 Kt Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful antique Victorian period three stone ring, 1890/1900 ca Lovely half hoop mounting
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.10ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A natural unenhanced ruby is flanked by two glittering old cut diamonds in this beautiful Victorian
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.93 carats with Diamond 0.19 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Late Deco 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
, completing this beautiful piece. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Cut Carat Weight: 0.50 Metal: 18ct Yellow
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

GRS Certified 5 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, velvety texture. The ruby is framed by a pair of generously sized trillion-cut diamonds, angled to
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Ruby and diamond trilogy engagement ring antique style white gold
Located in London, GB
, it features a beautiful round ruby as the main stone, surrounded by 0.85 carats of natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Mens Emerald Diamond Ruby Ring Vintage 14K Gold Band
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
the top. Two 5mm natural Earth mined Emeralds and one 5mm Ruby totaling 1.61 carats. Ten round cut
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Three Rubies Ring Diamond Setting 3.21 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP 3 Rubies = 2.37 Carats 62 Round Diamonds = 0.84 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1.35ctw Pear Ruby Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Ruby - Carats - 1.30ct Cut - Pear Color - Red Treatment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Rubies Ring Diamond Setting 3.21 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP 3 Rubies = 2.37 Carats 62 Round Diamonds = 0.84 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Three Rubies Ring Diamond Setting 3.21 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP 3 Rubies = 2.37 Carats 62 Round Diamonds = 0.84 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.17 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful ruby and diamond trilogy ring set in 18k white gold. This classic ring design is
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Three Rubies Ring Diamond Setting 3.21 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP 3 Rubies = 2.37 Carats 62 Round Diamonds = 0.84 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ruby cluster ring holds a central ruby measuring 1.5 carats. The diamond halo totals 48pts
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Three Rubies Ring Diamond Setting 3.21 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP 3 Rubies = 2.37 Carats 62 Round Diamonds = 0.84 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Three Rubies Ring Diamond Setting 3.21 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP 3 Rubies = 2.37 Carats 62 Round Diamonds = 0.84 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1.99 Ct. Ruby Cabochon and 0.45 Cts. Yellow Diamond Ring, 14K
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby Cabochon accented with two Yellow Diamonds Ring made in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The Ruby
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Ruby

Three Rubies Ring Diamond Setting 3.21 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP 3 Rubies = 2.37 Carats 62 Round Diamonds = 0.84 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Three Rubies Ring Diamond Setting 3.21 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP 3 Rubies = 2.37 Carats 62 Round Diamonds = 0.84 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Three Rubies Ring Diamond Setting 3.21 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP 3 Rubies = 2.37 Carats 62 Round Diamonds = 0.84 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

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Stone Diamond Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate stone diamond ruby for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. You can easily find a 7465 antique edition and 9077 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect stone diamond ruby among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a stone diamond ruby has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Natkina, Georgios Collections Inc and Daizy Jewellery are consistently popular. A stone diamond ruby can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 12457 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a stone diamond ruby, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Stone Diamond Ruby?

The price for a stone diamond ruby starts at $1 and tops out at $6,500,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,001.

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.  

Questions About Stone Diamond Ruby
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    While rubies, one of the most expensive gemstones, are worth about $20,000 per carat, diamonds are worth between $2,500 and $18,000 per carat. Diamonds are a bit less rare than rubies.