18ct Gold & Platinum 1980s Three Stone Zircon Diamond Cossover Trilogy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Zircon Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1980s Introducing a stunning vintage 1980s trilogy ring featuring a centre, faceted zircon stone flanked by illusion...
Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.30 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
This Edwardian ring showcases a blue sapphire flanked by two diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum Three-Stone Ring 4.10ct Emerald Cut Natural Diamond GIA with Trillions
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Title Platinum Three-Stone Ring 4.10ct Emerald Cut Diamond GIA Certified Trillion Sides Size 6.5 Description One (1) lady’s platinum three-stone diamond ring containing one (1) emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$70,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and refined three-stone ring centered by a natural Colombian emerald weighing 3.02 carats, accompanied by a GIA Emerald Origin Report.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Tanzanite Heart Diamond GIA Certified 18K White Gold Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Tanzanite and Diamond GIA-Certified Three Stone Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold, Contemporary.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold & Three Stone Old European Cut 0.82± Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
GAL202505309. Simply a wonderful three stone ring! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.74ctw Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring 14K White Gold R6675
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.74ctw Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring 14K White Gold R6675 ♥ Solid 14k white gold ring set with a beautiful pear-shaped salt and pepper diamond and additional salt...
Diamond, White Gold
Marquise Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring 1.08ct 18k White Gold Proposal Gift
Located in Deira, AE
The slim shank curves gently to the head. Clean three-stone proportions and an open, floral arrangement give the ring modern bridal relevance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.28ctw Hexagon Salt and Pepper Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring 14K RoseGold
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.28ctw Hexagon Salt and Pepper Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring 14K Rose Gold R6681 ♥ Solid 14K rose gold ring set with a beautiful hexagon salt and pepper diamond, flanked wi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$40,000Sale Price|42% Off
GIA Certified 6.05 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking three-stone ring centered around an impressive 6.05 carat natural ruby, certified by GIA as originating from Burma (Myanmar), the most prestigious source for fine rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist Three Stone Natural Diamond Bypass Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Stackable
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This minimalist bypass ring features a 0.03 carat three round diamonds, set in 18k yellow gold. This sleek open design, creating a delicate and modern look.The Diamond measures appro...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,968Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Marquise Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone engagement ring features 1 marquise cut emerald totaling 0.93 carats, set in rich 18k white gold. emerald measuring approximately 10 x 5 mm.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,760Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Marquise Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone engagement ring features 1 marquise cut emerald totaling 0.93 carats, set in rich 14k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Turquoise and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The gemstones are prong set and represent the past, present and future of your relationship. This classic three stone ring is designed in 14k white gold.December Birthstone Ring for ...
Turquoise, Diamond, Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, 1920s Peridot and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Peridot & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This exquisite ring, crafted from 18ct white gold and platinum, beautifully embodies the elegance of the...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Angara Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Tanzanite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,584Sale Price / item|20% Off
VR Jewels Fancy Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This three-stone engagement ring features 0.67 carats of diamonds, 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Five-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful five-stone diamond ring dating back to the Victorian period.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Star Set Diamond Three Stone Band Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Worn Hallmark Makers Mark AI Circa 1900 An elegant antique band in 18ct gold, set with three diamonds star set across the head of the ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, 1920s Art Deco Rectangular Onyx & Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1920s This stunning 18ct gold Art Deco era ring showcases a fabulous rectangular-shaped onyx accented with three milgrain-edged natural d...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
2ct Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience timeless elegance with this exquisite 18K cushion-cut diamond engagement ring. The cushion-cut center Ring, renowned for its soft, rounded corners and brilliant facets, of...
Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$2,691Sale Price|20% Off
2.1Ct Purple Sapphire Three-Stone Wrap Ring with Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Purple Sapphire Treatment: Heated Weight: 3-2.11cts Head Size: 4mm Shape: Round Hardness: 9 Country of Origin: Sri Lanka Metal: 1...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.03ct Pear & Marquise Blue Sapphire 0.12ct Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary three-stone ring features 1.03 ct of a striking pear-shaped blue sapphire, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Prong-Set Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Redefine glamour with this stunning three stone diamond ring in 14K white gold. Set in uniquely shaped prongs, the three round diamonds at the centre sparkle end...
Diamond, Gold
$1,344Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement Oval Ruby and Baguette Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three stone ring showcases three oval-cut natural rubies totaling 0.89 carats, Crafted in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Prong-Set Round Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Elegant and alluring, this three stone diamond ring is designed in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold
$3,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.47Ct Pear Cut Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone engagement ring features one natural pear-cut emerald weighing approximately 3.47 carats, beautifully set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.47Ct Pear Cut Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone engagement ring features one natural pear-cut emerald weighing approximately 3.47 carats, beautifully set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 1.58 Carat Old Euro Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
This Peter Suchy custom made diamond three-stone engagement ring features a stunning 1.58-carat Old European cut diamond as the focal point, GIA certified as near colorless.
Diamond, Platinum
Angara Natural Oval Three Stone Opal Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this three stone opal ring is a gorgeous representation of your past, present and future.
Opal, Diamond, Gold
Oval Blue Sapphire 14K (18K Custom) White Gold Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refined three-stone ring features a deep blue oval-cut sapphire at its center, framed by two round diamonds that add balance and timeless elegance.
14k Gold, White Gold
$2,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.35 Ct Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone engagement ring features 1 natural emerald-cut blue sapphire totaling 3.35 carats, beautifully set in rich 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,304Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.35 Ct Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone engagement ring features 1 natural emerald-cut blue sapphire totaling 3.35 carats, beautifully set in rich 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Oval Three Stone Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Crafted in 14k white gold, this three stone ruby ring is a gorgeous representation of your past, present and future.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,296Sale Price / item|20% Off
Marquise Cut Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Cluster Ring 1 carat 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This cluster ring features 1 carat of marquise-cut emeralds set in 14K yellow gold. The emerald measuring 3 x 5.5 mm, accented by 0.04 carats of round diamonds measuring 1.6 mm. The ...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold
Angara Natural Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold
7.05 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow GIA VS2 Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
7.05 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow GIA VS2 Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring. Three stone diamond engagement ring crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, mounted with a 7.05 car...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Angara Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Edwardian Crossover GIA 1.10ct Ruby & Old Mine DIAMOND Three Stone 14K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Antique Crossover GIA 1.10ct Ruby & Old Mine Cushion DIAMOND Three Stone 14K Gold Ring A distinctively stunning 1900s delight measuring 3/4 inch long and exotically lovely...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Diana M Platinum 8cts Cushion Cut Sapphire Three Stone Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ring Featuring 8.03Ct Cushion Cut Ceylon Sapphire (11.25 X 10.99 X 6.69) Center, Set With Two Half Moon Diamonds Weighing 1.20Cts Total, CDC Certified #2108...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Aquamarine and Diamond 0.99 CTW Three Stone Ring in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Symbolic of the past, present and future, this three stone ring is a great way to celebrate your love story.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Platinum 1920s Diamond 0.45 Carat Single Stone Ring with Diamond Shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
The diamond is beautifully showcased and complemented by three other diamonds set in each shoulder of the ring, giving it a timeless and elegant look.
Diamond, Platinum
Angara Natural Three Stone 1.1 ct Morganite and Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 14k yellow gold, this elegant morganite and diamond three stone ring will perfectly symbolize your beautiful past, present and future.
Morganite, Diamond, Gold
$2,492Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Marquise Cut Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K Yellow Gold 1.29 CTW
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 marquise cut natural ruby totaling 1.29 carats, set in rich 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,992Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Marquise Cut Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold 1.29 CTW
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 marquise cut natural ruby totaling 1.29 carats, set in rich 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mozambique Oval Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K Solid Yellow Gold 2.83 Ct
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 oval-cut natural ruby weighing 2.83 carats, beautifully set in rich 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vibrant red ruby and diamond trilogy engagement ring set in 18k yellow gold. This classic design of engagement ring is centrally six-claw set with an oval cut ruby which...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Engagement Ring Three Diamond 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Three-Stone Base Metal: Rose Gold, 14k Clarity: Vs-Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Diamond...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Georgian Old Cut Diamond Three-Row Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.9 grams Ring Size: N 1/2 (54.5) - Resizable Band Width: 2mm Face Dimensions: 13mm x 10mm Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.74ct Diamond Details: A...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.20 Ct Natural Sapphire .40 Ct Diamond Three Stone Gent 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This fabulous Diamond Sapphire three stone Gent ring is 1930 circa Beautiful designed hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold, Italian marks from the period Facing up with a classy combinat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Three stone sapphire emerald ruby ring 18KT yellow gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1ct center blue sapphire accompanied by diamonds, single ruby and single emerald in 18KT yellow gold. The gemstones are good-medium quality with some small inclusions seen by naked e...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Diamond 1.9 mm Ring Bezel Setting Three Diamond Ring Trio Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful, excellent Trio diamond ring set in pure 14k gold. Three round cut diamonds that are bezel-set horizontally to produce a modern, cutting-edge appearance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Diamond 1.9 mm Ring Bezel Setting Three Diamond Ring Trio Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful, excellent Trio diamond ring set in pure 18k gold. Three round cut diamonds that are bezel-set horizontally to produce a modern, cutting-edge appearance.
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Three-Row Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a prominent cluster ring showcasing a striking row of of perfectly matched green emeralds, each expertly cut and set in a sleek channel setting. Flanking the emeralds is...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Round Amethyst Three Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prong set two white diamonds enhance the center stone. Designed in 14k white gold, this elegant amethyst and diamond three stone ring is the perfect representation of your memorable ...
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold
Angara Natural Oval Aquamarine Three Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: AquamarineMain Stone Color: Sky BlueMain Stone Shape: OvalMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 7x5mmMain Stone Cara...
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold
$2,020Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Black & White Diamond Three Halo Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Black White Diamond Three Halo Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 0.91 carats.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural Three-Stone Pear Ruby Criss-Cross Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Adorned with three pear-shaped rubies, this 14k white gold three stone ring is an eye-catching piece.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold
Edwardian Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Three Row Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an Edwardian 18ct yellow gold three row ring. The ring features 5 rubies, 5 diamonds and 5 sapphires, each of which graduate in size to the centre.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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 rings, vintage 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.
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