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Roberto Coin Appassionata 18K Yellow Gold 0.35 ct Diamond Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold in a fine woven pattern. The top and bottom edge of the ring is a set with a row of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum French Cut Sapphire Diamond Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Platinum French Cut Sapphire Diamond Band. This gorgeous
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Multi Color Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Taylor multi color sapphire and diamond 3 row wedding band creates a colorful rainbow around
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2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purpl...

Opal and Diamond Kabana Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Women s
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
a more wallet-friendly price. This ring is a size 6 3/4 - 7. Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati 1980 s 1.20 CTW Diamond 18K Gold Eternelle Textured Vintage Band Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a wide yellow gold band with very fine "Telato" texture throughout Featuring eight
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.42 CTW Square Step-Cut Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Channel Band
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as three stacked rows of alternating channel set square step-cut diamonds and rubies
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.48 ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This gorgeous LB Exclusive ring is a must-have! The ring is made with 14K yellow gold and set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.68 Ct Diamond and Opal Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This bold LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.68 ct Diamond 7.95 ct Opal Ring is sure to attract
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.15 ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This lovely LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.15 ct Diamond 0.75 ct Emerald Ring is sure to attract
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.21 Ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This gorgeous LB Exclusive ring is a must-have. The ring is made with a band of 18K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.46 ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This elegant LB Exclusive ring is made with 18K Yellow Gold, highlighting a beautiful 0.85 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

William Rosenberg 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.49 Carat Pave Diamond Eternity Ring
By William Rosenberg
Located in Troy, MI
Expertly crafted eternity band by William Rosenberg made from 18 karat royal yellow gold with 3 row
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.15 Ct Diamond and 1.65 Ct Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This unique LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.15 ct Diamond 1.65 ct Ruby Ring is sure to attract
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Men s 10K Yellow Gold 1 1/4 Cttw White and Black Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
polished gold band, this ring exudes a modern aesthetic that speaks to those with a keen eye for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Men s 10K Yellow Gold 1 1/4 Cttw White and Black Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
polished gold band, this ring exudes a modern aesthetic that speaks to those with a keen eye for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

18k Gold 2.40ctw Square Step Cut Emerald W/ Diamond Wide Statement Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a vintage 3 row wide slightly domed band ring crafted from solid 18k yellow gold. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Men s 10K Yellow Gold 1 1/4 Cttw White and Black Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
polished gold band, this ring exudes a modern aesthetic that speaks to those with a keen eye for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

LB Exclusive French Collection 18K Yellow Gold 1.02 Ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
1.02 carats of diamonds over the piece. The ring has a band thickness of 6 mm, a top height of 3 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Piaget Diamond Gold Ring
By Piaget
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
interchange rows of near colorless diamonds and smooth glistening yellow 18k gold with the middle ring
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Paris, France Van Cleef Arpels Emerald and Round Ruby and Diamond Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Cocktail Ring made in 18K Yellow Gold. There are 3 Emerald-Cut Emeralds, where is middle one is large and
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond Gold Bamboo Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
colorless diamonds expertly set in the double rowed 18k glistening yellow gold. Ring size 5-3/4.
Category

1990s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage Schlumberger X 4 Row Rope Ring in 18k and Platinum
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger X 4 row rope wide ring finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Kabana Tanzanite, Opal, and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold Women s .52 Carat
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
gold and features a modified bypass-style band adorned in the center with a tanzanite solitaire. A row
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Christian Dior Ruby and Diamond Rope Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in London, England
rubies perfectly match in colour and vibrancy. They flow into rope-detailed bands that connect in 3 rows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Pave Set 3/4 Cttw Multi Row Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold. This radiant piece showcases a magnificent display of natural round diamonds, totaling 3/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

3-Row Emerald Diamond Channel Set Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
3-Row Emerald & Diamond Channel Set Ring, In 18ct Yellow Gold This classic and elegant emerald and
Category

2010s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Three-Row Pave Diamond and 18k Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant 3 row pave diamond and 18k yellow gold band by Cartier. It features high grade round
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2-1/3 Carat Diamond Cluster Band Engagement Ring Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
total weight of diamonds with a whopping 63 individual stones. The 14 karat yellow gold engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 0.18ctw Burnish Round Diamond 3 Band Rolling Eternity Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 0.18ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.9 Grams Ring Size: Up to 4.5 (We
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman 3 Row Confetti Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold 11g sz 6 14mm wide
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
bands, each adorned with square clusters of white diamonds. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ring exudes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.37 Carat Diamond 3 Row Bump Band 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White and Yellow Gold 0.37ctw Diamond 3 Row Bump Band Style: Women's Diamond 3 Row Band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold 2-1/3 Cttw Diamond Cluster Chevron Shaped Band Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Captivate the essence of everlasting love with this exquisite 14K yellow gold engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Sapphires and Diamonds Three Bands Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring is fully made in 18k yellow gold. It comprises 3 bands set with a row of 6 baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 18k Tri Color Gold 1.25ctw Pave Set Fiery Diamond 3 Row Rolling Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
three rows when worn), 3.3mm (0.13in) (diamond band) Ring Height: 4.3mm rise off the finger (thickest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Elegant 18k Tri Color Gold 1.25ctw Pave Set Fiery Diamond 3 Row Rolling Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
three rows when worn), 3.3mm (0.13in) (diamond band) Ring Height: 4.3mm rise off the finger (thickest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Single Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This beautiful 1920's Art Deco piece contains 5 gorgeous diamonds in a row along the yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

A Ruby and Diamond Dress Ring with Yellow Gold Band.
Located in London, GB
A chic ruby and diamond dress ring. The ring has 3 rows of rubies set at an angle with 2 rows of
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Double Row of Pyramid Diamonds 2.36 Carat + 18 Carat White and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in GB
cluster Diamond ring with 18ct white and yellow gold band SIZE, 11-51 5&3/4 L weight 4.5 grams, TCW 2.36
Category

20th Century British Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Wide Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A wide and stylish gold band ring featuring two rows of rubies set between 3 rows of diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Five-Stone Ring 14k Round Brilliant.25ctw Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
yellow gold ring features a sparkling row of five diamonds that are highlighted by ribbed detailing
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

3.38ctw Opal Diamond Yellow Sapphire Ring, 10K Yellow Gold, Oval
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 10 karat yellow gold opal, diamond and yellow sapphire statement ring. This ring features a prong
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Colored Yellow Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Dallas, TX
Size 7, can be sized to fit. 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with 5 rows of natural yellow diamonds
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Flip Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Flip Ring SIze 6.25- This lovely ring features
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Flexible Wide Flower Cluster Diamond Band Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 karat yellow gold 3 row cluster ring with flexible top featuring 70 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18k Yellow Gold 1.90 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamond ring. The band is made with 18K yellow gold and set with a row of baguette cut diamonds totaling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Tone Wide Diamond Gold Band
Located in Narberth, PA
vibrant 18kt gold, the ring has a wide, textured band comprised of ridged grooves that travel around the
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring – 0.46ct Total Weight
Located in Victoria, BC
This 14K yellow gold engagement ring features a classic diamond cluster design, crafted through wax
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Sleek 3 Carat Bicolor Tourmaline and Diamond 18k Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold throughout, and arranged in the fabulous, sleek, Art Deco style that
Category

1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring Sz 6.75 18k Yellow Gold Fine Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish cabochon sapphire & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Cabochon sapphires
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Carlo Viani 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Cabochon Tsavorite White Diamond Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamonds set in 14K Yellow Gold This sophisticated ring from Carlo Viani is the perfect gift for yourself
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tsavorite, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Vintage Christian Dior Emerald and Diamond Rope Ring in Yellow Gold
By Christian Dior
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Christian Dior emerald and diamond half-eternity rope ring set in 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 18k Yellow Gold 0.54 Ct Diamond 8.70 Ct Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This unique LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.54 ct Diamond 8.70 ct Ruby Ring is a show stopper. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

An 18 Carat French Band Ring with Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A small 18 carat yellow gold band ring, the middle part is set with 18 brilliant cut diamonds (0.72
Category

Vintage 1960s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Kabana Opal and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Women s .13 Carat
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
Elegance meets Style in this stunning ring! Fashioned by Kabana in 14k yellow gold, this NEW piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 6.16ctw Natural Fancy Yellow Heart Pear Shaped Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shaped diamonds, each GIA Certified: 0.71ct G VVS1 + 0.72ct G VS1, 3 rows diamond cathedral Band
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Old Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Old Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring. This
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A pink sapphire and diamond engagement ring in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. This ring is
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Yellow Gold 3 Row Diamond Band Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the yellow gold 3 row diamond band ring 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. You’re likely to find the perfect yellow gold 3 row diamond band ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic yellow gold 3 row diamond band ring over the years, but those made by TJD, Beyond Fine Jewelry and Van Cleef Arpels 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 princess cut and baguette cut alternatives. Finding a yellow gold 3 row diamond band ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 64 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Yellow Gold 3 Row Diamond Band Ring?

Prices for a yellow gold 3 row diamond band ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $350 and can go as high as $23,845, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,850.

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.