Mandarin Garnet and Diamond 3-Stone Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
The ring is Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. Size 6, we offer ring re-sizing.
Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,500Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.05ct Mixed Color Diamond Three Stone with Halo Ring
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning yellow and pink diamond three stone halo ring. 1.05 carats total diamond weight. 3 fancy color cushion diamonds, 0.65 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18kt Gold Three-Stone Diamond Ring, Italy, Circa 1970
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Very elegant Art Deco style three stone ring. 18 kt yellow and white gold, very good make millegrain setting, G VS diamonds.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian Australian Opal 9ct Gold Three Stone Bridge Ring Size P / 7.5
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A beautiful 1890s antique Victorian oval trilogy ring featuring three striking Australian opal doublets showcasing vivid red, orange, yellow, green, and blue colour plays.
Opal, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
Edwardian Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Three vibrant rose cut rubies are the feature of this fine Edwardian period eighteen karat 18k yellow gold ring. It's beautiful antique setting includes four .01 carat diamonds accen...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stones Ring 18Kt Gold Emerald Cut Green Peridot Trillion Citrines Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Three stones ring made of 18Kt yellow gold with center emerald cut green peridot and two trillion citrines elegantly framed by brilliant cut diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.3 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond 3 Stone Curvy Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A timeless 3-stone ring featuring a rich blue sapphire center flanked by delicate round cut diamond accents, set in a curved 14K yellow gold band with 2mm width for an effortlessly e...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.01ct U to V VVS2 Elongated Cushion Cut Three-Stone Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in 18K Yellow & Platinum Cathedral diamond shank; diamond bridge; yellow diamond center wire 3.01ct U-V VVS2 Cushion Shape Diamond GIA#2225480820 (looks like a fancy...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Ceylon No Heat Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring - GIA. This incredible Art Deco Ceylon No Heat sapphire and diamond three stone ring is crafted i...
Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
14K Gold Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Three Stones Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning three-stone ring showcases three oval natural blue sapphires set side by side, radiating deep, vibrant color.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
GIA 3.01ct Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring in Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA 3.01 ct Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring in Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Three stone Diamond Ring features a GIA certified Cushion cut Fancy Light Yellow Diamond in the...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Mini Three-Stone Rope Twist Ring with Green Amethyst and Citrine
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Elegant MINI 18kt Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring with Rope Twist Border with split shank detail.
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...
4.28 Carat Green Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Gold Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
4.28ct Tsavorite Garnet and diamond engagement ring. AGL certified oval Tsavorite center stone with 2 pear shaped side diamonds in a 14k yellow gold open work setting with and engrav...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Roman Malakov 1.90 Carats Total Round Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple engagement ring, showcasing a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.50 carats with G color and SI2 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold 1.95ct Diamond Ring MF09-022326
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A unique, Art Deco inspired design makes this vintage ring a work of art. Set in 18K Yellow Gold, Diamonds totaling 1.95 carats elevate the striking geometric design. It features a 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.85tcw 14K Men's Masculine Emerald Solitaire Three Stone Everyday Band Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Exceptional and unique, this is a men's 14K solid gold genuine emerald band. The men's emerald band features an excellent, bold, and masculine design. Securely bezel-set, large, the ...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.85ct Colombian Emerald and 2.05ct Old Cut Diamond Three Stone Set Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A striking 0.85ct emerald and 2.05 old cut diamonds three stone gypsy ring, centred with a Colombian emerald-cut emerald weighing 0.85ct set flush into the gold between two old cut ...
Emerald, Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.93 Carat Cabochon Cut Ruby & Oval Cut Diamond Three Stone 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Three Stone Ring Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 6 (adjustable) Weight: 3.98 grams Setting: Prong Shank: Pinched Stone Details: Gemstone: Ruby Carat: 4.93 CTTW...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Cut Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Square cut deep green tourmaline ring is mounted in 14K yellow gold. Beautifully hand crafted ring with accent diamonds on east west makes it an elegant piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Three Stone Natural Oval Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This elegant three-stone ring showcases two oval-cut blue sapphires on each sid...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4.95tcw 18K 3 Stone Emerald Cut Emerald & Oval Reddish-Pink Sapphire Gypsy Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a breathtaking, emerald, and reddish-pink sapphire gypsy ring. The center stone is a stunning 3.30-carat, emerald cut.
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 2.01ct Diamond Ring ALR-20065
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Opulent and impossible to ignore, this luxury ring is an heirloom piece that will never go out of style.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.21tcw 14K Dark Green Emerald Cut Emerald & Trillion Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This elegant three-stone ring features a stunning dark green emerald cut emerald as its centerpiece, set east to west in a 14k yellow gold bezel setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.68tcw 18K Three Stone Colombian Emerald & Emerald Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring Gift
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a breath-taking, emerald and diamond three-stone ring. The center stone is a stunning 2.01-carat, Colombian emerald-emerald cut.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Untreated Cushion Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone 18k Gold Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
These are excellent quality stones. Very bright and sparkly. A top quality, classic three stone ring. 18k gold with a white gold head and yellow gold band.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
J. Birnbach GIA 2.91 Carat Total Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring blends warmth and brilliance in a beautifully balanced platinum and 18K yellow gold setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Heirloom 4.62tcw 3 Stone Colombian Emerald & Pear Diamond Gypsy 18K Bezel Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a ONE OF A KIND breath-taking, AAA fine quality rare emerald and diamond three-stone ring. The center stone is a stunning 3.89-carat, Colombian emerald-emerald cut.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.0tcw 14K Asscher Emerald & Trillion Cut Diamond Accent Three Stone Engage Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning emerald and diamond three-stone ring. This masterpiece features a remarkable natural, Asscher cut emerald from the origin of Zambia.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 5.70ct Diamond Ring MF35-021026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Stunning colors and textures make this ring a unique piece that will continually capture your imagination.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.85tcw Medium Dark Green Genuine Emerald-Asscher Cut & Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A classic emerald and diamond engagement, statement, or right-hand ring. Dexterously crafted in gleaming 14K yellow gold this ring features a 1.76-carat natural Zambian emerald-Assch...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$780Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14K Gold Mid-Century Modern Five-Stone Garnet Ring Signed c.1960s
Located in New York, NY
This vintage mid-century modern five-stone garnet ring, crafted in 14K yellow gold, features a clean, architectural band with five rich red round garnets set in a sleek channel.
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Square Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Three Stone Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Band Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a fine square cut deep blue sapphire (3mm) and two princess cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Cert. 4.37 Carat Vivid Green Muzo Colombian Emerald Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
All set in an 18K white and yellow gold three-stone mounting. The ring is a size 6.5, adjustable.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.08 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified yellowish orange sapphire and diamond ring. GIA certified natural cushion cut center sapphire simple heat only in a classic three-stone 14k white gold setting with two ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Three Stone London Topaz Ring with Earth Mined Diamonds Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
This sleek 3 stone emerald fashion ring with natural diamonds is subtle and classy. It's sturdy band allows for every day, worry-free wear. This ring also makes a beautiful December ...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.10 Ct F/VS1 Emerald & Pear Three-Stone Engagement Ring 18K Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the warm tone enhances the diamonds’ fire and adds rich luxurious appeal. --- Details: Total Diamond Weight: 3.10 carats Center Diamond: 2.50 carats (Eme...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 8.5- This sparkling ring features three round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Shank: 1 mm. Approximate total diam...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.60 Carats F/VS1 Pear Diamonds Three-Stone Trilogy Ring 18K Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the warm tone beautifully complements the diamonds’ fire and timeless appeal. --- Details: Total Diamond Weight: 2.60 carats Center Diamond: 2.00 carats ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
J. Birnbach GIA 3.61 Carat S-T VS1 Radiant Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This platinum and 18K yellow gold three-stone ring is a striking blend of warmth, brilliance, and architectural elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The subtly flared shoulders blend seamlessly with the plain 18 karat yellow gold ring shank. This sapphire and diamond yellow gold ring is supplied with an independent diamond gradi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Citrine pink topaz gold Three Stone Ring with Rope Twist Border
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring with Citrine, Pink Topaz and Rope Twist Border with split shank detail.
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Iolite, Jade, Peridot, Rock Crystal, Topa...
$336,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.96 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
At the center of this extraordinary ring is a remarkable 10.96 carat Fancy Yellow diamond, certified by GIA as natural in color and elegantly fashioned in an emerald cut.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Spinel, Yellow Gold and White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 9 kt yellow gold and white gold structure mounted with three hydrothermal spinel. Hydrothermal Spinel 0.05 gr Total Weight 1.40 gr RF +FCG Italian Size 15 Usa Size 7.1...
Spinel, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stone Ring with Blue Topaz finished with Rope Twist Border
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt Yellow Three Stone Ring with Rope Twist Border with split shank detail.
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Jade, Moonstone, Onyx, Opal, Rock Cry...
6.68tcw 18K Pear Emerald & Old European Cut Diamond Three Stone Vintage Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning natural Colombian emerald and diamond three-stone ring. At the center is displayed a magnificent 5.74-carat natural Colombian pear cut emerald with vivid green color and v...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.85tcw 14K AAA+ Colombian Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Accent Three Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A glamorous, fine-quality Colombian emerald and diamond three-stone ring. The center stone features a striking 1.94-carat, emerald-cut Colombian emerald set east to west.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Natural Alexandrite GIA and Diamond 3-Stone Gold Antique Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely crafted Three Stone Natural Alexandrite and Diamond Gold Ring.
Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.21tcw 14K Dark Fine Quality Emerald Oval & Diamond Three Stone Unisex Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic Top vivid green emerald & diamond three stone men's ring in 14K yellow gold. This solitaire ring carries an emerald in a secure bezel setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Victorian Natural OEC Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Natural Diamond 0.90cttw - Old European Cut Center stone is 0.50ct Weight: 7.5 grams Size: 7 Substantial antique ring crafted in 14k yellow gold ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tsavorite Garnet and Purple Spinel Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This contemporary version of the classic three-stone engagement ring makes a stunning cocktail ring that can be worn during the day or in the evening for a special night out!
Garnet, Spinel, Tsavorite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
2.24tcw Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond 3 Stone Solitaire 14K Ring Gift
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a classic modern dark green emerald & round diamond three-stone men's unisex ring in 14K yellow gold. This unique solitaire ring carries an emerald in a secure hand beze...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three-Stone Fancy Color Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold, GIA Certified Center
By Novel Collections
Located in New York, NY
A striking three-stone ring featuring a 1.07-carat round brilliant Fancy Deep Grayish Greenish Yellow diamond at the center (GIA certified), bezel-set and framed by a fine halo of wh...
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this stunning sapphire and diamond ring, crafted in luxurious 14k yellow gold. This size 5 ring features a captivating sapphire center...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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-carat, Zambian emerald-pear cut.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Emerald and Pear Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18k Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful emerald and pear cut diamond trilogy ring set in 18k yellow and white gold. This lovely three stone ring is centrally set with a stunning pval cut emerald which is four ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4.56tcw 18K GIA Three Stone Colombian Emerald & Pear Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Inspired by the "Crazy Rich Asians" movie, this is a grand Colombian emerald and diamond three-stone ring. Dexterously crafted in gleaming 18K gold this ring features a natural Colom...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stone Cushion Natural Diamond Pave Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
. ★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Cushion Carat: 8.0 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Heart Carat: 3.07 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH St...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, 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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