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Emerald Blue Sapphire Diamond Aquamarine Stacking Rings, Petra Class 2024
Emerald Blue Sapphire Diamond Aquamarine Stacking Rings, Petra Class 2024

Emerald Blue Sapphire Diamond Aquamarine Stacking Rings, Petra Class 2024

By Petra Class

Located in Dallas, TX

One-of-a-Kind Stacking Ring Set hand-fabricated by jewelry maker Petra Class featuring gorgeous bezel-set diamond, emerald, sapphire, and aquamarine gemstones (listed below: top to b...

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2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Brown Diamond, Emera...

Vintage Ring 18k Gold Colombian Emerald GRS Report Diamond Cocktail French
Vintage Ring 18k Gold Colombian Emerald GRS Report Diamond Cocktail French

Vintage Ring 18k Gold Colombian Emerald GRS Report Diamond Cocktail French

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This gorgeous gold ring features a faceted oval emerald surrounded by a halo of fourteen bezel set diamonds (please see details below).

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Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Nature Inspired Round Emerald & Diamond Vine Ring 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural Nature Inspired Round Emerald & Diamond Vine Ring 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Nature Inspired Round Emerald & Diamond Vine Ring 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: EmeraldMain Stone Color: Rich Medium GreenMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 1.3mmMain Sto...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Antique 1880s 1.12 Carat Diamond and Emerald Yellow Gold Silver Set Twist Ring
Antique 1880s 1.12 Carat Diamond and Emerald Yellow Gold Silver Set Twist Ring

Antique 1880s 1.12 Carat Diamond and Emerald Yellow Gold Silver Set Twist Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Condition This twist ring is fine quality set with very high color graded old cut diamonds and an impressive natural emerald.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Shape Green Emerald & Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Egyptian Style White Ring
Oval Shape Green Emerald & Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Egyptian Style White Ring

Oval Shape Green Emerald & Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Egyptian Style White Ring

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Emerald Shape: Oval Size: 8 x 6 mm.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oval Shape Blue Sapphire & Emerald Diamond Vintage Style Halo White Gold Ring
Oval Shape Blue Sapphire & Emerald Diamond Vintage Style Halo White Gold Ring

Oval Shape Blue Sapphire & Emerald Diamond Vintage Style Halo White Gold Ring

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

The center stone is framed in French cut emerald, framed in eye-catching, set off with a white sparkling halo of round cut diamonds. 14K White Gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Amethyst Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Amethyst Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold

Amethyst Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

A sparkling diamond halo frames the center stone, adding brilliance and vintage elegance.

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.59ct Pear Shaped Green Emerald Engagement Ring
2.59ct Pear Shaped Green Emerald Engagement Ring

2.59ct Pear Shaped Green Emerald Engagement Ring

By Mark Broumand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The ring is handcrafted in a pavé hidden halo mounting design with claw prongs in high-polished Platinum, which is accented 3/4 down the shank by 0.60ct of perfectly sparkly E-F colo...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Angara Natural Leaf Motif Emerald and Diamond Ring Wrap in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural Leaf Motif Emerald and Diamond Ring Wrap in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Leaf Motif Emerald and Diamond Ring Wrap in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: EmeraldMain Stone Color: Medium GreenMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 1.5mmMain Stone Ca...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Angara Natural Emerald Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold for Women
Angara Natural Emerald Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold for Women

Angara Natural Emerald Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold for Women

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: EmeraldMain Stone Color: Medium GreenMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 5mmMain Stone Cara...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Antiquee Ring 0.3ct Emerald 0.4ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US6.25 /3.2g
Antiquee Ring 0.3ct Emerald 0.4ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US6.25 /3.2g

Antiquee Ring 0.3ct Emerald 0.4ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US6.25 /3.2g

Located in SE

Art Deco period German Ring with Emerald and Diamonds. Emerald and Diamonds Halo type Ring made in Europe ca.1920s -1930s.

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

1933 German Ring natural 0.45ct Emerald Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS7 /2.6 gr
1933 German Ring natural 0.45ct Emerald Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS7 /2.6 gr

1933 German Ring natural 0.45ct Emerald Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS7 /2.6 gr

Located in SE

Art - Deco period German Ring with open - work crown with top part in Silver set with bezel set princess cut natural Emerald and Diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

GIA Certified 3.00 Carat E VS1 Square Emerald Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat E VS1 Square Emerald Diamond Ring 18K White Gold

GIA Certified 3.00 Carat E VS1 Square Emerald Diamond Ring 18K White Gold

By Rich Jewels

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Crafted in 18K white gold, the ring reflects meticulous craftsmanship and understated sophistication, ideal for collectors seeking transparency, quality, and contemporary elegance. -...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angara Natural Emerald-Cut Ruby Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural Emerald-Cut Ruby Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Emerald-Cut Ruby Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: RubyMain Stone Color: Deep Rich RedMain Stone Shape: Emerald ShapeMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 6x4mmMain St...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Halo 14K Yellow Gold GIA Certified 1.95 Carat Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring
Halo 14K Yellow Gold GIA Certified 1.95 Carat Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring

Halo 14K Yellow Gold GIA Certified 1.95 Carat Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The center of the ring has a beautifully and professionally bezel set GIA certified Colombian Emerald.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

14.0 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring by Burch
14.0 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring by Burch

14.0 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring by Burch

By Meinrad Burch

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1960s, 18k, by Burch, Swiss. This stylish sixties ring is all about the spectacular deep blue aquamarine. The design is clean and clearly designed to complement the gemstone, ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Angara Natural Cushion Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural Cushion Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Cushion Emerald Solitaire Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: EmeraldMain Stone Color: Rich Medium GreenMain Stone Shape: Cushion CutMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 6mmMain...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural Solitaire 1.5 ct Emerald Bypass Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire 1.5 ct Emerald Bypass Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Solitaire 1.5 ct Emerald Bypass Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: EmeraldMain Stone Color: Rich Medium GreenMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 7.5mmMain Sto...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring, Circa 1940
Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring, Circa 1940

Vintage Diamond and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring, Circa 1940

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color E Clarity VVS2 Cut Emerald Content 0.55 carat Dimensions 6.04mm (length) x 3.72mm (width) x 2.58mm (depth) Supporting Diamonds Color (average g...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Finish Ring natural 1ct. Emerald solid 14K Yellow Gold ØUS7.5 / 1 gr
Vintage Finish Ring natural 1ct. Emerald solid 14K Yellow Gold ØUS7.5 / 1 gr

Vintage Finish Ring natural 1ct. Emerald solid 14K Yellow Gold ØUS7.5 / 1 gr

Located in SE

Elegant vintage Finish Ring ca 1930s -1950s, plain band in solid 14ct Yellow Gold + bezel set natural cabochon cut Emerald stone of deep Green color 7 mm x 5.5 mm x 3 mm deep / ca. 1...

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Vintage 1930s Finnish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 10k White Gold Rectangular Black Onyx w/ Diamond Open Work Sides Ring
Vintage 10k White Gold Rectangular Black Onyx w/ Diamond Open Work Sides Ring

Vintage 10k White Gold Rectangular Black Onyx w/ Diamond Open Work Sides Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

This outstanding vintage ring was crafted in solid 10k white gold and features a large, polished, rectangular cut black onyx stone adorned with 3 old cut diamonds neatly and individu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.04 Carat Square Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.04 Carat Square Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.04 Carat Square Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

Square cut diamond engagement ring. This GIA certified 2.04 carat square emerald cut center diamond is graded F color, near colorless and bezel set in to a platinum setting, accented...

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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Diamonds Sugarloaf Cabochon Green Agate Ring
Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Diamonds Sugarloaf Cabochon Green Agate Ring

Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Diamonds Sugarloaf Cabochon Green Agate Ring

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

The ring's shank, a flat 3 mm band of yellow gold, bears a subtle hammered texture, embracing a bezel with a claw grip.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22K Yellow Gold 5 Carat Round Mint Tourmaline Diamond Egyptian Revival Ring
22K Yellow Gold 5 Carat Round Mint Tourmaline Diamond Egyptian Revival Ring

22K Yellow Gold 5 Carat Round Mint Tourmaline Diamond Egyptian Revival Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DeKara Designs Designer Collection Metal- 22K Yellow Gold, 20 Grams. Stones- 5.50 Carat Mint Tourmaline, 3 Emerald Cut Diamonds, Four Round White Diamonds, 2 Yellow Diamonds, G Col...

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Late 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring  mounted in Platinum
Art Deco Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring  mounted in Platinum

Art Deco Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring mounted in Platinum

Located in OVIEDO, AS

Art Deco Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring mounted in Platinum. Ca.1925 Art Deco platinum ring starring an elegantly modeled marquise blue sapphire weighing 1.78 carats approx...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Suzy Levian 18K White Gold Asscher-Cut Tsavorite Garnet White Diamond Ring
Suzy Levian 18K White Gold Asscher-Cut Tsavorite Garnet White Diamond Ring

Suzy Levian 18K White Gold Asscher-Cut Tsavorite Garnet White Diamond Ring

By Suzy Levian

Located in Great Neck, NY

Jewelry Type: Fine Stone Shape: Asscher Band Width: 3-4 mm, 4-5 mm Stone: Gemstone Clarity: SI1-SI2 Number of Gemstones: 9 Diamond Color: White, G-H Side Stone: Diamond Gold Karat: 1...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

VICTORIAN 1880 Antique Ring In Yellow Gold With 8.95 Ctw In Opal And Diamonds
VICTORIAN 1880 Antique Ring In Yellow Gold With 8.95 Ctw In Opal And Diamonds

VICTORIAN 1880 Antique Ring In Yellow Gold With 8.95 Ctw In Opal And Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

Therefore, opal is a "mineraloid" rather than a "mineral." Opal is a wonderful stone for earrings, pendants rings and brooches.

Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Egyptian Revival Scarab Brooch 1ctw Ruby 1ctw Emeralds 0.56 ctw Diamonds /7.6gr
Egyptian Revival Scarab Brooch 1ctw Ruby 1ctw Emeralds 0.56 ctw Diamonds /7.6gr

Egyptian Revival Scarab Brooch 1ctw Ruby 1ctw Emeralds 0.56 ctw Diamonds /7.6gr

Located in SE

Vintage Egyptian Revival sacred Scarab Beetle Brooch made of Gilt Silver decorated with 15 natural Rubies, 13 natural Emeralds and 15 natural Diamonds, both bezel and pave set.

Category

Vintage 1950s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Gold-filled

Collar Necklace of 18K Gold Openwork Plaque Links Set w Diamonds & "Big 3" Gems
Collar Necklace of 18K Gold Openwork Plaque Links Set w Diamonds & "Big 3" Gems

Collar Necklace of 18K Gold Openwork Plaque Links Set w Diamonds & "Big 3" Gems

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

We acquired this dramatic and sexy collar in 2024. It's a custom piece, reportedly made sometime between 1960 and 1980 by a Los Angeles goldsmith, but the piece is not signed. We w...

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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Platinum 14kt Rose Gold Natural Pink & Diamond Eternity Ring, Custom-to-Order
Platinum 14kt Rose Gold Natural Pink & Diamond Eternity Ring, Custom-to-Order

Platinum 14kt Rose Gold Natural Pink & Diamond Eternity Ring, Custom-to-Order

By Rock N Gold Creations

Located in San Diego, CA

Platinum and 14kt Rose Gold Natural Pink & White Diamond Eternity Ring, Custom Made-to-Order Ring This exquisite eternity ring can be customized to meet your specifications, offerin...

Category

2010s American Modern More Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine,...

3.00ct Australian QLD Boulder Opal & 0.05ct Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
3.00ct Australian QLD Boulder Opal & 0.05ct Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold

3.00ct Australian QLD Boulder Opal & 0.05ct Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

A Pendant bezel set with Australian Boulder Opal from Queensland measuring impressive 3.00ct (8mm x 22mm), mounted in 18K white gold setting, to the diamond set bail adorned with ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Australian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Emerald Diamond Ring Bezel 3 Stone For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact emerald diamond ring bezel 3 stone you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. You can easily find a 76 antique edition and 87 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an emerald diamond ring bezel 3 stone 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. Finding an appealing emerald diamond ring bezel 3 stone — no matter the origin — is easy, but VR Jewels, AB Jewelry NYC and Antinori Fine Jewels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and oval cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an emerald diamond ring bezel 3 stone, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Emerald Diamond Ring Bezel 3 Stone?

The price for an emerald diamond ring bezel 3 stone starts at $630 and tops out at $75,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,858.

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.