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Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 3 Stone Pear Shape 2.20ct
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Platinum Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring 3 Stone Pear Shape Primary Stones: Natural Colombian
Category

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

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Pear Cut Yellow Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
A GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Pear Cut Yellow Diamond 3 Stone Ring designed for a Pear Cut lover! Our
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

3.15 Carat Pear Shape Fancy Yellow Diamond 3 Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich intense pear-shaped fancy yellow diamond weighing 3.15 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

1.75 Total Carat Pear and Baguette Diamond 22K Gold 3-Stone Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Handmade 22k yellow gold ring featuring a 1.50ct fancy coffee-colored pear-shaped center diamond
Category

2010s American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

GIA Certified 3 Stone ring with 7.78ct Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
magnificent three-stone ring, a true testament to opulence and grace. Comes with 3 GIA Certificates: 7.78ct
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

2.55 Carat 3 Stone Fancy Light Pink Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
round diamond pave on the setting. GIA CERTIFIED Metal: 18k Gold Diamond Cut Center Stone: Pear Shape
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2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3 Stone Ring with 4.03ct Natural Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Center: 4.03 carat Natural Fancy Yellow Even VS1 Pear
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Pear Shape GIA 3 Stone Ring in Platinum and Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
Ruby and Diamond Pear Shape GIA 3 Stone Ring in Platinum and Yellow Gold A beautifully made
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Certified 4.02 Carats Lavender Jade & Pear Shaped Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD Video! Here is a very eye pleasing lavender jade and diamond 3 stone ring
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Certified 4.01Cts Lavender Jade & Rose Cut Pear Shaped Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD Video! Here is a very eye pleasing lavender jade and diamond 3 stone ring
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 3-Stone Ring with 5.04 Carat Sapphire Pear Shape
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in PT950 with blue sapphire Double halo around center stone, with blue sapphires
Category

2010s Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Heirloom 4.62tcw 3 Stone Colombian Emerald & Pear Diamond Gypsy 18K Bezel Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
: Colombia Secondary Stone: Diamond Shape: Pear Cut Diamond Count: 2 Weight: 0.73-Carats (Total) Clarity
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Natural Unheated GIA 3.6ct Sapphire Pear Diamond 3 Stone Ring Platinum Sri Lanka
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Natural Unheated GIA 3.66ct Sapphire Pear Diamond 3 Stone Ring Platinum Estate This terrific
Category

20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.18tcw PLAT Fine Quality Rich Green Oval Emerald & Pear Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This stunning engagement ring features a 1.48-carat oval-cut emerald as the center stone, known for
Category

2010s Colombian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

6.05tcw 18K Vivid Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & Pear Diamond 3 Stone Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A classic Colombian emerald and diamond engagement, statement, or right-hand ring. Dexterously
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring Three-Stone Pear Shape
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Platinum Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring 3 Stone Pear Shape 2.60 Carat Primary Stones: Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3 Stone Ring with 5.02ct Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shape Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
ntroducing our exquisite 3 Stone Ring in 950 Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold, a true testament to
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Exquisite 2.56ct Rubellite and Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in Platinum - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 2.56ct Rubellite and Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in Platinum - IGI Certified A graceful fusion
Category

2010s Israeli Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.17tcw 14K Genuine Emerald-Pear Cut & Diamond Marquise Three Stone Bezel Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A petite pear emerald & marquise diamond three-stone bezel ring. This classic has a beautiful 1.05
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

10K Yellow and White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Pear Shaped 3 Stone Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous and eye-catching, this stunning 1 1/2 c.t. cocktail ring has a gold band that splits at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

18k Gold Diamond Ring Pear Cut Diamond Ring Baguette Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
. - Diamond Cut:- Pear - Total CTW :- 0.19 ctw. - Number of Diamonds :- 3 Pcs. - Diamond Size :-Pear- 3.6 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

14k Gold Diamond Ring Pear Cut Diamond Ring Baguette Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
. - Diamond Cut :- Pear - Total CTW :- 0.19 ctw. - Number of Diamonds :- 3 Pcs. - Diamond Size :-Pear- 3.6 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Natural 4.62 Carat SI/H Pear Shape Diamond Three Stone Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 4.62 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural 4.62 Carat SI/H Pear Shape Diamond Three Stone Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 4.62 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Jade & Diamond 3 Stone Ring, True Imperial Green, Dainty & Elegant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. This is a simple 3 stone ring. On each side of the jade is a pear shaped diamond totaling 0.11 cts. It
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Magnificent Natural Pink Pear Shape & 3 Round Diamond Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This magnificent natural intense pink pear shape and 3 round brilliant cut diamond ring is a simply
Category

2010s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 5.97ct Emerald & Diamond 3-Stone Ring 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning vivd green emerald of superb color with diamond three stone ring, all three stones GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 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

New 14k White Gold 1.03ct GIA Round Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a magnificent diamond and sapphire three-stone engagement ring that is newly
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.42 Carat 3-Stone Clear Zambian Emerald Ring in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Set in 18 karat gold, weighing 5.36 grams, The Emerald is 3.42 carats & Diamond is 0.46 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

3 Stone Sapphire Ring, 3.05ct Natural Ceylon Sapphire PT 950 GIA Certified x 3
Located in Tampa, FL
diamonds at each side with outstanding brilliance creating this stunning custom ring platinum 3 stone ring
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Bespoke 3.20 Carat GIA Fancy Vivid Yellow Asscher Pear Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
This spectacularly bespoke rare GIA Certified Asscher Cut and Pear Shape 3 stone Diamond Engagement
Category

2010s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

1.64 Carat Marquise & Pear Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
At the heart of the design lies a resplendent marquise-cut diamond, delicately embraced by two pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.64 Carat Marquise & Pear Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
At the heart of the design lies a resplendent marquise-cut diamond, delicately embraced by two pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 3.36 Carat Blue Sapphire 3-Stone Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
approximately 0.56ct of small full brilliant cut diamonds. Side stones are Cushion Shape diamonds complimenting
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

AGL Certified 11.61 Carat No Heat Bluish Green Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 3 Stone Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The Center Stone is a Brownish Bluish Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Natural 0.65 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 0.65 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 1.73 Carat SI/H Marquise & Pear Diamond Promise Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 2.65 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.73 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 0.65 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 0.65 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 2.17 Carat SI/H Three Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.17 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 2.17 Carat SI/H Three Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.17 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3/4ct Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring GIA Certified
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking engagement ring showcases a stunning 0.75 ct round brilliant diamond at its center
Category

2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Spectacular Vivid Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Fantastic from all angles, this custom made, substantial platinum estate three stone ring or
Category

1990s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Natural 1.3 Carat SI/H Pear Brilliant Cut Three Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.30 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

2.21 Carat SI/H Pear Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Cuff Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 2.21 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

3 gemstone ring. Tourmalines and ruby gold ring. Multicolor gemstones ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
engagement ring. Pink, green tourmaline ring in 14k gold. Pear tourmaline ring. Pear ruby ring. 3 gemstone
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 4.44 Carat Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 4.44 Carat Aquamarine, Sapphire, and Diamond Three Stone Ring This exquisite
Category

2010s Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stackable Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14k Solid White Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stackable Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.3 carats and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Three Stone Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality. Three
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Showcasing a simply beautiful, elegant, and finely detailed ring, center stone is securely bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1.17 Carats Colombian Emeralds and Natural Diamond Three Stone Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size 6.5 Colombian emeralds 0.88 carats / 3 pieces Natural Diamonds 0.29 carats / 52 pieces
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2010s American Neoclassical Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.30 Carat SI/H Marquise Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 4.30 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Three-Stone Diamond Blue Topaz Rare Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Diamond 34-0,66ct -VVS1 A Topaz 1 - Oval-4.77ct (3) / 1A Topaz 6 - Square-1.38ct Op (1) / 1A
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2010s Swiss Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold

Natkina Three-Stone Diamond Blue Topaz Rare Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Diamond 34-0,66ct -VVS1 A Topaz 1 - Oval-4.77ct (3) / 1A Topaz 6 - Square-1.38ct Op (1) / 1A
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 3 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond D Color VVS2 Clarity
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
elegance. It features a stunning 3 carat emerald cut diamond, which radiates sophistication. With a rare
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 10.11ct Fancy Yellow VS2 Cushion Cut Three-Stone Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Center stone: 10.11ct Fancy Yellow VS2 Cushion Shape
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Three-Stone Ring with 2.20 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
approximately 1.21ct (197 stones) of small full brilliant cut diamonds. Side stones are Pear Shape diamonds
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage GIA 2.10ctw Unheated Pink Blue Sapphire & Pink White Diamond 18KWRG Ring
Located in New York, NY
encircled by white diamonds. This striking and sparkling Vintage Art Deco inspired ring features a dazzling
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Early 2000s Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Ros...

Natural Center Oval Cut Tanzanite & Diamond Platinum Ring, T 4.00 Ct., D 1.33 Ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Natural Center Oval Cut Tanzanite & Diamond Platinum Ring Total # Of Stones: 3 One Oval and 2
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

3.79tcw PLAT Pear Colombian Emerald & Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Experience the pinnacle of elegance with our enchanting emerald and diamond three-stone ring. The
Category

2010s Colombian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

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3 Stone Pear Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 3 stone pear diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a 3 stone pear diamond ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 3 stone pear diamond ring over the years, but those made by Royaal Stones Ltd, Emilio! and Single Stone are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a pear cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and cushion cut alternatives. Finding a 3 stone pear diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 69 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 3 Stone Pear Diamond Ring?

On average, a 3 stone pear diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $12,990, while they’re typically $525 on the low end and $998,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.