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3 Ct SI/H Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Spiral Ring 14 karat White Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
3 Ct SI/H Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Spiral Ring 14 karat White Jewelry The design features three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cushion Checkered Cut Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This bold amethyst and diamond ring centers around a large 6.68 carat cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

8.70 Carat Total Cushion Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
to the design, three rows of princess-cut white diamonds grace the top portion of the wide shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

TJD 0.33 Carat Natural Round Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond Three Row wedding band Ring. This ring is beautifully
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring #14023
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 4.75 JAGi Certified- This sparkling three
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Mark Broumand 0.65 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Created in 14k rose gold, this ravishing diamond ring is set with 0.65ct of round brilliant cut
Category

2010s American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Spectrum Jewels 1.1 Ct SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 1.1 Ct SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring is composed of three parallel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Oval Cut Spessartite Garnet and Diamond Halo Wide Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
halo of round-cut diamonds. Three rows of diamonds cascade along the shoulders, giving the ring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

1 Carat Brilliant Round Center Diamond, 2 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
1 Carat Center Diamond Engagement 14 Karat White Gold Ring 14 K gold Stamped 7.8 Grams Diamond
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Wide Pave Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold with 1 Carat Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This is the perfect medium wide diamond ring! It is made with three rows of beautiful diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.91 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.91 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold This ring showcases a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Rachel Koen Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K White Gold 1.15cts
Located in New York, NY
14k White Gold 0.60 carat round cut diamond three row split shank halo engagement ring. Split shank
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Vega Fashion Diamond Ring 1 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning ring features round brilliant diamonds micro-prong-set in three-row. Experience the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vega Fashion Diamond Ring 1 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning ring features round brilliant diamonds micro-prong-set in three-row. Experience the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Vega Fashion Diamond Ring 1 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning ring features round brilliant diamonds micro-prong-set in three-row. Experience the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.3 Ct Colombian Emerald Cut Emerald 1 Ct Diamond 14 Kt White Gold Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Natural Colombian Emerald Three rows of Baguettes diamonds 14 K White gold 7.5 Gm Diamonds: approximate
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Dahlia Interweave Diamond Ring 1/2 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This contemporary, fashionable ring features three rows of Interweave Micro Prongs set diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Dahlia Interweave Diamond Ring 1/2 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This contemporary, fashionable ring features three rows of Interweave Micro Prongs set diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Dahlia Interweave Diamond Ring 1/2 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This contemporary, fashionable ring features three rows of Interweave Micro Prongs set diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Star Fashion Diamond Ring 2/3 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning ring features round brilliant diamonds micro-prong-set in three-row. Experience the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Star Fashion Diamond Ring 2/3 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning ring features round brilliant diamonds micro-prong-set in three-row. Experience the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Star Fashion Diamond Ring 2/3 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning ring features round brilliant diamonds micro-prong-set in three-row. Experience the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

0.90 Ct Natural Diamond Pear Cut Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold Bridesmaid Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
natural diamond engagement ring, available in solid 18K and 14K gold, is crafted with unmatched precision
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring 14Karat Gold Gala Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Unique designer ring made with three rows of baguette diamonds and blue sapphires in 14KT white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold

1960s Retro Textured 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Ring, 11.1 g, FR 55 (US 7)
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
diamonds, approx. 0.40 ct total Round rubies, approx. 0.50 ct total Ring Head Dimensions: Approx. 14 mm
Category

Mid-20th Century European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SI/H Pear Diamond Cuff Bypass Ring 18 Karat White Gold Birthday Gift 1.70 Ct.
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 18k White Gold Open Ring, Adjustable Cuff Ring, Three Row Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Set of Ruby Emerald Sapphire Stacking Gold Bands with Diamonds
Located in Miami Beach, FL
lines between a diagonal row of a colored stone with a diamond on either side. The design goes all the
Category

Mid-20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Diamond Stackable Band, White Gold, Round and Baguette Layered Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
stacked into three rows. It can be worn in a variety of ways, as a wedding band, a right hand ring, or in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring by Sonia Bitton, size 7
Located in Shippensburg, PA
14K Yellow Gold & Gemstone Ring by Sonia Bitton, size 7 Item # C104618 A beautiful ring made of 14
Category

20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold

EDWARDIAN RUBY DIAMOND GOLD Brooch
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Three-Row Bar Gold Brooch — 5.2 cm with an estimated 2-3 carats of natural
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Bangle Bracelet Pearls solid 14K Gold / Silver / 42gr
Located in SE
ornamentation Pearls mounted in three rows. The V- lock is very secure and firm that close with distinctive loud
Category

Antique 1890s European Arts and Crafts Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Silver, 14k Gold

9.15 Carat Diamond and Ruby Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
ruby followed by a row of three pave set diamonds giving these earrings a clean finesse. These hoop
Category

2010s Asian Victorian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Zambian Emerald Diamond Dangle Chandelier Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Zambian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Dangle Chandelier Earrings features three lines of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Allegra de Grisogono Style White and Colored Enhanced Black Diamond Earrings
Located in Manhasset, NY
Allegra de Grisogono Style 14 Karat White Gold Eight-Row Mix Tiered White and Colored Enhanced
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Luckenbooth Heart Crown Circle Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
three, natural seed pearls, above a row of old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, with a knife edge
Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Australian Pearls 14 Karat Gold Diamonds Turquoise Onyx Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
turquoise is set within an elegant ring of sparkling diamonds that enhance its color and add an additional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Agate, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold

18K White Gold 3.54 Ctw Zambian Emerald Diamond Dangle Chandelier Earrings
Located in Diera, Dubai
diamonds with three graduated oval cut emerald set in the middle row of the diamonds highlighting the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Heart Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dainty Heart Necklace Solitaire
Located in Jupiter, FL
Unique designer ring made with three rows of baguette diamonds and blue sapphires in 14KT white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.25ctw Diamond Three Row Wave Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
0.25ctw Diamond Three Row Wave Band Ring in 14K Diamond Three Row Wave Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

New 2.09ctw Diamond Three Row Woven Band Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
New 2.09ctw Diamond Three Row Woven Band Ring in 14K Diamond Three Row Woven Band Ring 14K White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Three-Row Rounded Setting Micro-Pavé White Diamond Band Ring
By Garen Azatyan
Located in Little Neck, NY
Three-Row Rounded Setting Micro-Pavé Diamond Ring Crafted in 14kt White Gold Features 1.93ct tw
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Gold Three Row Filigreed Motif Ring 1.80 Carats
Located in Lakewood, NJ
A 14 karat diamond in white gold ring. Set with 15 old miner cut diamonds of approx 1.80 ctw
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Three Row Diamond Wedding Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in บางรัก, TH
. Innovation This three row diamond baguette and round ring is the perfect embodiment of classic elegance. Its
Category

2010s Thai Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Row Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Cushion Cut 2.00 Carat Certified
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three Row Halo Diamond Engagement Ring Cushion Cut 2.00 Carat. You may choose to customize the
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

3.00 Carat Three Row Eternity Diamond Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Eternity Band. There are 3 rows of diamonds on the top of the band plus another row on each
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Row Hidden Halo Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.70 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
solid gold band is design with three rows of micro pave set diamonds along the side 3/4 of the way
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.15ctw Diamond Triple Row Wedding Band Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
0.15ctw Diamond Triple Row Wedding Band Ring in 14K Diamond Triple Row Wedding Band Ring 14K Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

1.80ctw Oval Ceylon Sapphire and 0.45ctw Diamond Channel Set Three Row Band Ring
Located in Vienna, VA
1.80ctw Oval Ceylon Sapphire and 0.45ctw Diamond Channel Set Three Row Band Ring in 14K Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Triple Row Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Triple Row Diamond Halo Engagement Ring. Three rows of pave set diamonds create a luxurious, open
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.73 Carat Diamond Wide Anniversary Band Three-Row Honeycomb Design White Gold
Located in Lambertville , NJ
A Unique Round Brilliant Diamond Anniversary Ring features Round Brilliant Diamonds of 1.73 Carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Amazing Fancy Multi Row 3.0 CTW Diamond Band in 14K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
Amazing Fancy Multi Row 3.0 CTW Diamond Band in 14K Multi Diamond Band 14K White Gold Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Gabriel and Co White Gold Triple Row Diamond Band
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Three rows of pave set diamonds in a delicately domed band shine with a three dimensional luster
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Bubble Ring Set in 14K White Gold, 1.38 Carats
Located in New York, NY
Gold with a bubble layout with three rows of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These diamonds are channel
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Bubble Ring Set in 14K Rose Gold, 1.38 Carats
Located in New York, NY
Gold with a bubble layout with three rows of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These diamonds are channel
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.10 Carat Oval Three-stone Ruby Baguette Diamond 14Karat White Gold Ring
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Three-stone 14Karat white gold ruby ring. This three-stone cocktail ring has a 7 x 5 oval ruby at
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Three Stone Diamond Engagement Pave Set Mounting
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Non Traditional Three Diamonds Pave Set Engagement Mounting in 14k white gold. Double row, pave set
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.00ct Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Double Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
6.00ct Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Double Halo Ring in 14K Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Double Halo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

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14k Three Row Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 14k three row diamond ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, white gold and 14k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 150 vintage editions and 264 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 14k three row diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A 14k three row diamond ring from Beyond Fine Jewelry, Five Star Jewelry and LB Exclusive — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and baguette cut versions for sale. Finding a 14k three row diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 114 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 14k Three Row Diamond Ring?

Prices for a 14k three row diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $173 and can go as high as $65,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,399.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.