Rock Crystal and Hot Pink Topaz Yellow Gold Three-Stone Cushion Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Three Stone faceted Cushion Ring with center Rock Crystal and two Hot Pink Topaz finished with a tapered split shank.
Rock Crystal, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Tourmaline and Spessartite Garnet Three-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty ring features a rich green tourmaline and orange garnets in a fresh, nature-inspired color combination! The 2.22 carat center tourmaline is emerald-cut and a vibrant shad...
Garnet, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
14k Yellow Gold Cushion Three Stone Swiss Blue Topaz and Peridot Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This classic, colorful three stone ring features a center, checkerboard square cushion faceted, Swiss blue color blue topaz, approximately 3.29 CTS, prong set a...
Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
18 karat white and yellow gold emerald and diamond three-stone ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Gents Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Step back in time with this remarkable Late Victorian gents ring, a stunning testament to craftsmanship from a bygone era. The ring is exquisitely set with 3 old mine cut diamonds,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,584Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Classic Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This three stone ring is featuring 0.8 carat emeralds set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot and Pearl Vintage Style Three Stone Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 2.10 carat.
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and 3 Stone Diamond Ring Size 5.5 #18418
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 5.5 This sparkling ring features three round old mine cut diamonds set in 14K yellow gold. Width 5 mm. Shank: 1 mm. Approximate tota...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring, 1903
Located in London, GB
Five stone rings are said to represent the five qualities of a good relationship: love, commitment, trust, communication and empathy.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold .32ctw Old Cut Diamond 3 Stone High Profile Stack Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 0.75 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.05 Grams Ring Size: 8.5 (Fitted on a finger, We can custom size this ring - please contact us prior to ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.3 Carat Round & Pear Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning three-stone diamond ring showcases an exquisite round center stone weighing 1.30ct, graded E and...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1930s from two-tone 14K white and yellow gold, this Art Deco three-stone ring features an Old European-cut diamond center stone weighing approximately 0.32 carats, G c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Milgrain details also adorn the sculpted shoulders. The two-tone ring features a 14K white gold top and a 14K yellow gold band.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy Emerald, Tsavorite & Diamond Three Stone Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Each gemstone is framed by a delicate halo of diamonds, creating a soft shimmer that enhances the vivid greens. The yellow gold setting adds warmth and brings out the natural saturat...
Diamond, Emerald, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz and Pearl Vintage Style Three Stones Ring in Solid 9K Yellow
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Natural Blue Topaz and Pearl Vintage Style Three Stones Ring features a row of beautiful blue topaz stones, perfectly aligned at the center.
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,648Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Zambian Emerald Three Stone Ring with Diamond Accents in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This three stone ring features a 1.63 carats natural octagon emeralds set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,500Sale Price|28% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 1ct VS1 Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Three Stone Ring
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning fancy vivid yellow diamond three stone ring with peekaboo, GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Three Stone Engraved Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Three Stone Engraved Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier Diamond And Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Dome Daphne Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Diamond And Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Dome Ring. Stunning yellow gold Cartier ring set with a beautiful 3.5mm centre diamond with F/G Colour and VVS ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old mine diamond three stone ring.
Located in London, GB
Old mine diamond three stone ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond, N colour, VS2 clarity with a weight of 5.08 carats, flanked by two cushion shape old mine diam...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,872Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Inspired Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Ring 1.35ct in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This three stone ring showcases 1.35 carat oval-cut emeralds set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,096Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.92ct Emerald Cut Multi Sapphire & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This three-stone ring featuring a 1.92 carat emerald cut multi sapphire, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,112Sale Price / item|20% Off
VR Jewels 14K Yellow Gold 1ct Natural Zambian Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This three-stone ring features a 1 carat octagon-cut emerald and diamond, set in 14K yellow gold.
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold 3 Stone Vintage Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling design features 74 diamonds 0.246ct of center stone and each side diamond is 0.17 ct and remaining diamond on frame and shank lined diamonds secured in prong setting cr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dubini Punta Di Diamante Cabochon Stone Peridot Garnet Band Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI ring from the 'Empires' collection features our signature bullet cabochons set in 18K yellow gold. MEASURMENTS Band thickness 4mm Available in size EU 52. This ring can...
Garnet, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Checkerboard Blue and Brown Topaz Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Earth tones are the vivid basis of this blue and brown topaz ring. A cushion cut of blue topaz flickers with radiance in the center of the ring, with a cushion cut of translucent bro...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 3.16 carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Edwardian fancy light yellow diamond three stone ring. Set centrally with a cushion shape old mine cut natural and unenhanced fancy light yellow diamond, VS2 clarity, with a weight o...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Intense Yellow GIA certified diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Capture attention with this breathtaking three-stone ring, featuring a magnificent 3.01 carat natural Fancy Intense Yellow diamond as its stunning centerpiece.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 1.01 Carat Round Classic Three-Stone Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The slim band, crafted from luxurious yellow gold , features smaller round brilliant cut diamonds encrusted along its surface, enhancing the ring's sparkle and sophistication.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamond Three Stone Emerald Baguettes 18K Yellow Gold Satin Finish Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Number: 2 Diamond Total Weight: .14 carat Average Diamond Measurements: 2.7 millimet...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari 1990's Iolite Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Three Stone Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut iolite weighing approximately 0.97 carats - transparent medium violetish blue in color Set east to west and flanked by emerald cut aquamarines - weighing app...
Aquamarine, Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bezel Bright Pink Green Tourmaline Three 3 Stone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.4 Grams Overall Width: 6.86mm (0.27") (top of the ring - north to south), 4mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 4.65mm rise off the fing...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Three-Stone Diamond Ring, 0.28 ct Total, Vintage Swirl Design
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Specifications : Metal: 18K yellow gold (750‰), French hallmark Diamonds: 3 round brilliant diamonds, total approx. 0.28 ct Ring Size: FR 51 (≈ US 6¼) Weight: 1.60 g Style: Thre...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Diamond Ruby Daphne 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Domed Ring EU50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Diamond & Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Daphne Ring. Stunning yellow gold Cartier ring set with a beautiful 4mm centre diamond with F/G Colour and VVS clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Newman 7 Co GIA Certified 15.06 Carat Fancy Yellow Three-Stone Ring
By Louis Newman & Co
Located in New York, NY
Center stone is a Radiant cut Diamond weighing 15.06 carats GIA certified Fancy Yellow SI1 clarity.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Three-Stone Past Present Future Ring
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Being offered for sale is a 10K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz 3 stone past present future ring with diamonds.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold
$2,992Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid Yellow Gold Unisex Blue Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Blue Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 2.18 carat and diamonds of 0.8 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Timeless Natural 3.19Ct Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This timeless three-stone ring feature 1 oval cut natural ruby weighing 3.19 carats, set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,832Sale Price / item|20% Off
Timeless Natural 3.19Ct Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This timeless three-stone ring feature 1 oval cut natural ruby weighing 3.19 carats, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.53 Carat Ruby Old Mine Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate(1890s) Birmingham England Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Old Mine Cut Natural Ruby Carat Weight: Approximately 0.53 Carats Accent Stones: Two Old M...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.40 Carat Round Cut Diamond Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The ring is 18K Yellow Gold The 3 Diamonds are Round Cut The Center stone is a Round Brilliant Cut 1.00 Carats K I1 The 2 Side stones are European Cut 0.40 Carats F/G VS All 3 diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. Platinum Engagement 3 Stone Ring With 5.16 Fancy Yellow SI1 Radiant
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18kt diamond engagement ring with center diamond 5.16ct Fancy Yellow SI1 GIA certifies 5.16cts with .90cts of trapezoids on the sides
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 3 stone ring with 6.31ct Fancy Light Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the elegance and sophistication of this GIA certified three-stone ring, masterfully crafted in a blend of 18k yellow gold and platinum.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.91 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Three Stone Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 3 Stone Engagement Ring The ring is 14K White Gold The center stone is GIA Certified Diamond The stone is Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow 0.91 Carat VS2 The side stones are...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 3 Stone Ring with 5.02ct Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shape Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
ntroducing our exquisite 3 Stone Ring in 950 Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold, a true testament to timeless elegance and sophistication.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Peridot and Diamond Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 3.50 g.
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Natural Ruby and Diamond Vintage-Style Three-Stone Ring is a timeless symbol of love and elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Princess Cut Diamond and Emerald Three Stone Trinity Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The bold contrast between the white brilliance of the diamond and the saturated green of the emeralds makes this piece truly stand out. The stones are set in a wide 18 karat yellow g...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Pear-Shaped Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K Yellow Gold 2.29Ct
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 natural pear-shaped emerald totaling 2.29 carats, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,592Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Pear-Shaped Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 18K Yellow Gold 2.29Ct
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 natural pear-shaped emerald totaling 2.29 carats, set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GA Certified 3 stone Ring with 6.03ct Fancy Light Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
ntroducing an exquisite 3-stone ring, masterfully crafted in a harmonious blend of 18k yellow gold and platinum 950.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Colombian 7.72 carat Emerald in Three Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified Colombian 7.72 carat Emerald in Three Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring features a 7.72 carat Natural Green Colombian Emerald with a ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst and Citrine Diamond Vintage Style Three Stones Ring in Solid 9K Yellow
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 1 Weight: 3.25 Carat (approx.) ACCENT STONE(S) Stone: Natural Citrine Color: Yellow Shape: Oval Size: 10 x 8 mm.
Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.04 Carat Apple Green Tourmaline Oval Three Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An extraordinary 6.04 carat Apple Green Tourmaline commands the center of this refined three stone ring, handcrafted in luminous 18K yellow gold by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Late Victorian Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Three-Stone Band Ring, 1885
Located in London, GB
Dating to 1885, this charming Late Victorian three stone diamond ring is masterfully crafted in rich 18 carat yellow gold and centres upon three graduated old mine cut diamonds, weig...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
.74 Carat Vivid Yellow Internally Flawless Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Pampillonia
Located in Bethesda, MD
From the master ring makers of Pampillonia jewelers a vivid yellow diamond handmade ring. ♦ Designer: Pampillonia ♦ Metal: Platinum 18 karat, Platinum ♦ Radiant cut Vivid yellow Diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA 3.02cts Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Platinum Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite three-stone engagement ring showcases a vibrant 3.02-carat Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond prized for its rich and strong Yellow color, evenly distributed color, and excepti...
Diamond, Platinum
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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