10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Carat Three Stone Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted of 10-karat yellow gold, this stunning anniversary ring showcases one carat of diamonds in a classic three-stone design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1.30 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive contemporary 1.30 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse engagement ring collections.
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.07ct Radiant Fancy Intense Yellow Three-Stone Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Side stone : 0.60ct (0.30ct each) trapezoids F/VS Center stone details: Carat: 1.07ct Color: Fancy Intence Yellow Clarity: IF Ring details: Ring size: 6 Band thickness: 1.8mm ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Citrine and Peridot Yellow Gold Three-Stone Cushion Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Three Stone faceted Cushion Cut Ring with center Citrine and Peridot finished with a tapered split shank.
Citrine, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3ct Fancy Intense Yellow Oval Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
3.01 carat fancy intense yellow diamond SI2 Clarity 0.62 Carats of Half Moon Side Diamonds Set in 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum GIA Certified Diamond Handmade in NYC At Rare Colors, ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$2,048Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold 3-Stone Ring Diamond Natural Cabochon Emerald Ring 3.96 CT
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Product Specifications • Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold • Center Stone: 3.96 CT Natural Emerald (Cabochon) • Accent Stones: 0.18 CTW Natural Diamonds • Style: Three-Stone / Statement S...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring - 14k Round 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Rou...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 11.89 Carats Aquamarine Yellow Gold Three-Stone Cocktail Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
This eye-catching three-stone cocktail ring showcases tumbled aquamarine gemstones, artistically set in yellow gold.
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,475Sale Price|50% Off
Yellow Zircon and Diamond Handmade 3 Stone Ring
By Christopher Bilton
Located in 徳島市, JP
Handmade platinum ring set with a Sri Lankan yellow zircon with 2 diamonds either side.
Diamond, Zircon, Platinum
Estate Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl 3 Stone Ring - VHK#98a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl 3 Stone Ring - VHK#98a Item Details: Year: 1910s Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.9 grams Ring Size: 3.75 (Size...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Timeless 0.54ct Natural Diamond 3-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Celebrate your past, present, and future with this classic 3-stone ring, meticulously crafted in radiant 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,900Sale Price|20% Off
5.25 Carat 3-Stone Yellow Diamond Ring 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Glamorous 3 Stone diamond high jewelry ring. 3 cushion diamonds, 4.53 carats total.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and emerald three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$675Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Natural Citrine Vintage Style Three Stones Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Three-stone ring features a warm, radiant natural citrine as its centerpiece, glowing with golden hues.
Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stone White Diamond Oval Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.25.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
$296,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.48 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and vibrant three-stone ring centered around a GIA-certified 5.48 carat Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This beautiful ring would make a wonderful antique style engagement ring or everyday wear. 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$156,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.07 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and highly collectible three-stone ring centered by a 5.07 carat GIA-certified Fancy Intense Yellow diamond, showcasing a rich, saturated golden hue with exceptional brill...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,275Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Filigree Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Filigree Three Stone Ring showcases three stunning deep blue sapphires Surrounded by sparkling diamonds on either side.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Three-Stone Ring - 10k Emerald 3.75ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 3.75c...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$787Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Vintage Style Three Stones Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Three-stone ring features a radiant round natural opal prong-set at the center, showcasing its mesmerizing play of colors.
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 6.50cts Cushion Yellow Sapphire & Diamond 3-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Three-stone Ring features a GIA certified 6.50 carat Cushion cut Yellow Sapphi...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold .85ct Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a classic three-stone design with a central sapphire flanked by diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D Three-Stone Princess-Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A modern three-stone design featuring princess-cut natural diamonds weighing 1.23, 1.22, and 1.02 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian English 10k Yellow Gold Opal Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian English 10K Yellow Gold Opal three Stone Ring. This gorgeous ring is crafted in 10k yellow gold.
Opal, Yellow Gold
Contemporary GIA Certified Diamond Three Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
By Susannah Lovis
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary diamond three-stone ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is composed of a central round brilliant-cut diamond and 2 smaller diamonds on the side.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
Three Stone O.22 Square Cushion Yellow & Trillion White Diamond 14k Yellow Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k delicate ring features a 0.22 Carat Square Cushion yellow diamond flanked by two 0.14 Carat pointed Trillion-shaped diamonds. A 0.05 Carat 1.00 mm hidden white diamond set a...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 3 Stone Ring with 4.14ct Fancy Light Yellow Diamond VVS2
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Certified 3 Stone Ring with 4.14ct Fancy Light Yellow Diamond VVS2 In Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Center stone: 4.14ct Natural Fancy Light Yellow Even VVS2 Cushion cut GIA#6461277870...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring - 10k Marquise .19ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $30 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Tanzanites Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Ca...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Engagement Ring. Oval Cut Ruby Three Stone Diamond Accent Ring Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Ruby Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.70-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: Three Stone Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.7...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Three-Stone Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon .63ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opals Carat(s): .63ctw Cut: Oval Cabochon Total Carats: .6...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Pink Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring 14K Gold Three stones
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Blue Pink Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring 14K Gold Three stones This gorgeous estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold and set with genuine Earth mined Sapphires: blue, pi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White ...
$21,500Sale Price|20% Off
3.03ctt Oval Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Three Stone Halo Ring 18k
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful oval yellow diamond three-stone ring, EGL certified. 3.03 carats total diamond weight. 1.74 carat oval Fancy Intense Yellow color and VS1 clarity diamond, EGL graded.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
GIA Certified 3 stone Ring with 6.01ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamonds on the shank, bridge and wrap under all 3 stones Center stone is 6.01ct Natural Fancy Yellow Even VVS1 GIA#3465640195 Radiant T...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian English sapphire ruby diamond 18k yellow gold five stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Victorian English sapphire ruby diamond 18k yellow gold five stone ring is a beautifully balanced antique design showcasing the rich color and timeless elegance characteristic of fin...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950 Midcentury 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful mid-century ring in 14k yellow gold with a unique, architectural twist on a three-stone diamond ring!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Ring, Three Stone Emerald and Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K gold featuring natural emerald of 1.65 carats and diamonds of 0.23 carat. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Emerald enhances the intell...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold and White Gold Three Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 14K yellow gold and white gold three stone diamond ring, with the white gold accenting the diamonds and shoulders.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Fancy Yellow VVS1 Cushion Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
As much as all yellow diamonds want to look like the sun- this one really does. Absolutely dripping with color, no patches of emptiness in the stone; completely vibrant and beautiful...
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.46 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Canary yellow diamond and white diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Yellow and White Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18k Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Yellow and white diamond three stone ring beautifully handcrafted in 18k white and yellow gold.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k 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 Diamond GIA#2215485866 Side stones: 0.70ct F VVS2 Pear Shape Diamond GIA#3425192725 ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k yellow gold three stone diamond ring reflects the traditional gypsy ring style, known for its solid construction and flush set stones.
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Three-Stone Ring with 6.02ct Fancy Light Yellow VS1 Oval
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Three-Stone Ring with 6.02ct Fancy Light Yellow VS1 Oval In 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum with pave band for 6.02ct Natural Fancy Light Yellow Even VS1 Oval Shape Diamond ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring - 14k Single Cut Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Cut: Single Color: I - J Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Style: Three-Stone Measurements Face Height (north to sout...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.77ct Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, 1980s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delicate and timeless design from the 1980s, this charming three-stone ring features three bright round brilliant diamonds set in rich 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Three-Stone Emerald Cabochon Ring, 3.87ct, Zambia
Located in Jupiter, FL
The perfect everyday pinky ring. Setting Style: Bezel / Three-Stone Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Gold Weight: 12.2 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Cabochon Shape: Oval Cut Weight: 3...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring - 14k Round .44ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .40...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Three-Stone Bypass Ring - 10k Round Brilliant & Single
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .03ctw Cut: Rou...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.87 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Princess Cut 18K 3 Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A three-stone 18K two-tone white and yellow gold engagement ring featuring a fancy yellow radiant-cut diamond center set in yellow gold prongs, flanked by two matching white princess...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Diamond Three-Stone 18K Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Diamond Three-Stone 18K Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring, 1.64 Total Carat Weight — Tiffany Valuation A stunning and timeless Tiffany & Co. three-stone...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Moonstone Three-Stone Ring, Unisex
Located in Dallas, TX
This lovely ring is in 18 karat yellow gold and supports an inverted round ruby, flanked by two bezel-set, inverted, round rainbow moonstones.
Ruby, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,387Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby Vintage Style Three Stone Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.56 carat.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Captivating 3.26ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White & Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 3.26ct Diamonds 3-Stone Ring in 18k White & Yellow Gold - GIA Certified This 18k white and yellow gold ring features a mesmerizing 2.44ct fancy yellow old mine cut diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold 3 Stone Old Mine Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14k yellow gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Diamond Details: .40ct, total weight, old mine brilliant, G Color, VS...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Aquamarine Diamond Three-Stone Ring - 14k Princess 2.65ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $30 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Aquamarines Treatment: Heating Carat(s):...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$647Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Amethyst and Diamond ring, 18k yellow gold, three stone
Located in NEWARK, GB
This pretty antique Amethyst and Diamond ring is delightfully charming! We love it's geometric yet historic design and the lush vibrant amethyst, set to the centre and surrounded by...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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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