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2 Row Eternity Ring

2.50 Carat Natural Diamond 2-Row Eternity Ring Band G SI 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.50 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 18K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.50 Carat Natural Diamond 2-Row Eternity Ring Band G SI 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.50 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 18K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2 row Diamond Eternity Band
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
engagement ring, our 2 Row Diamond Wedding Band in Platinum effortlessly complements any style. The sleek and
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2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2 row Diamond Eternity Band
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
engagement ring, our 2 Row Diamond Wedding Band in 18K Yellow Gold effortlessly complements any style. The
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2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Rose Gold 1.65 Carats 2 Row Staggered Eternity Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K rose gold 1.65 Carats 2 row staggered eternity ring Specifications: main stone: BRILLIANT
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14k 2 tone Gold 4 Row Diamond Eternity Ring 7.03 carats
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k 2 tone gold 4 row set diamond eternity ring containing 96 round full cut diamonds of very fine
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow gold 2 ROW DIAMOND ETERNITY WEDDING BAND RING STACKABLE
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. 2.50 CARAT TOTAL WEIGHT color:H clarity:SI brand:NONE metal:18K GOLD type: ETERNITY
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold 2-Row Staggered Diamond Eternity Ring 1.50cts total weight
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies diamond 2 row staggered eternity ring, containing 30 round full cut diamonds
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2010s American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

3 sided Diamond 2-Row Pave Eternity Ring Total Weight 2.10 Carat
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies 2 row pave' set diamond eternity containing 150 round full cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold 1.95ctw Emerald Diamond 2 Row 5.9mm Wide Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Gold Total Weight: 6 Grams Overall Width: 5.9mm (0.23") (top of the ring - north to south) Overall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.30 Carat Natural 2 Row Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
4.30 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity 2 Row Ring Band G SI 18K White Gold 100% Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Fine 2 Row Baguette Full Eternity Ring 1.81ct of Diamonds in 18ct Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
Fine 18ct Rose Gold 2 Row Baguette Full Eternity Ring, 1.81ct of Diamonds Additional Information
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2010s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

4.30 Carat Natural 2 Row Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
4.30 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity 2 Row Ring Band G SI 18K White Gold 100% Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

4.30 Carat Natural 2-Row Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
4.30 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity 2 Row Ring Band G SI 18K White Gold 100
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K White Gold 2 1/4 Cttw Princess Diamond 3 Row Eternity Band Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
princess-cut diamonds, this eternity band promises eternal elegance. Totalling 2 1/4 carats, each diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 2 1/4 Cttw Princess Diamond 3 Row Eternity Band Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
princess-cut diamonds, this eternity band promises eternal elegance. Totalling 2 1/4 carats, each diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

4.30 Carat Natural 2-Row Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
4.30 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity 2 Row Ring Band G SI 18K White Gold 100% Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

5.81 Carat Natural 2-Row Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 5.81CT G-H SI 18K White Gold, Prong set, 8.90 grams 7 mm in width Size 7 44 diamonds RT62WD18K ALL OUR ITEMS ARE A...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.81 Carat Natural 2-Row Diamond Eternity Ring Band G SI 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 5.81CT G-H SI 18K White Gold, Prong set, 8.90 grams 7 mm in width Size 7 44 diamonds RT62WD18K ALL OUR ITEMS ARE A...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3 sided Diamond and Sapphire Pave Eternity Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies 2 row diamond pave eternity ring with sapphires pave in the side of the ring
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2010s American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

3 sided Diamond and Emerald Pave Eternity Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies 2 row diamond pave eternity ring with diamond-cut emeralds (with black
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2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 sided Diamond and Emerald Pave Eternity Ring
3 sided Diamond and Emerald Pave Eternity Ring
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2 Carat Four Row Diamond Natural Green Emerald Eternity Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 ct. tw. of four row diamond & natural green emerald eternity band. 1 ct. tw. natural diamond
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2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

2 Carat Four Row Natural Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eternity band consist 2 ct. tw. of diamonds & natural blue sapphires. 1 ct. tw. in natural
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2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

2 Ct. Tw. Natural Diamonds Four Row Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eternity band consist of 2 ct. tw. in brilliant round cut diamonds in a micro pave setting
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2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

2-Row Staggered Diamond Eternity Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies diamond 2 row staggered eternity ring, containing 30 round full cut diamonds
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2010s American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K White Gold 2 1/4 Cttw Diamond 3 Row Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
princess-cut diamonds, this eternity band promises eternal elegance. Totalling 2 1/4 carats, each diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold 3.63ctw Emerald Diamond 2 Row 5.9mm Wide Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Gold Total Weight: 6 Grams Overall Width: 5.9mm (0.23") (top of the ring - north to south) Overall
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hancocks Unusual French-Cut Emerald and Diamond 2-Row Eternity or Wedding Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A striking and unusual double row eternity ring by Hancocks set to the front with two rows of
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2010s British Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Rare Untreated Fancy Pink White Diamond Round Cut Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Fancy Pink & White Diamond Round Cut 2 Row 1/4 Eternity Platinum Ring. A beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 10ctw Marquise Baguette Diamond Wide 2 Row Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
two rows throughout the eternity design. The design of this ring is very unique and sets the
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Sapphire Pave Eternity Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies 2 row diamond pave eternity ring with sapphires pave in the side of the ring
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2010s American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

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2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold 1.16 Carat Round-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
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2010s Indian Modern Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Large rose cut diamond diameter 10mm×8mm in octagon shape excellent spark white color no inclousion with total estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats centered in 14k gold solitaire ri...
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Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings

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By Raymond Lee Jewelers
Located in Boca Raton, FL
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Alternating Pear Fancy Yellow Diamond Eternity Wedding Stack Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking new eternity band ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features 24 stunning fancy light to fancy yellow color diamond stones which are neatly prong set enti...
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2010s American Band Rings

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Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
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1990s Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. GIA Platinum Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring Unheated Ceylon 18.26 CTS
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Sylvania, GA
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Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Confetti Galaxy Cigar Band, 18K Gold 12mm Wide, 1.54ct Diamond Ring Satin Finish
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This Galaxy Diamond Cigar Band is Breathtaking! The 77 diamonds represent the stars in the sky and are scattered all over the ring. The diamonds are heavily patterned on the edges of...
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.07 Carat Marquise Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Featuring A 3.07 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond, GIA Graded (Report #5222943923) As J Color and VS1 Clarity Set in a 14 Karat White Gold Head. Finger...
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2010s Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

IGI Antwerp Bypass Heart Shape Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing bypass moi & toi platinum ring set with a 2 carat heart shape diamond certified by GIA and a 3 carat IGI Antwerp pear cut ruby platinum ring.
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Five Row Diamond Spinning Eternity Band 4.55 tcw in 18kt White Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
5 Row Spinning Diamond Eternity Band Style: 5 Row Spinning Metal: 18 kt White Gold Size: 8 Measurements: 7 MM Wide X 3 MM Height Weight: 15.30 grams TCW: 4.55 tcw Main Diamon...
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2010s Band Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Located in Zurich, CH
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold

1.50 Carat Natural Diamond 3-Row Ring Band G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

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Located in Montreal, QC
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Harry Winston Platinum 4.05 cts Diamond Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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2 Row Eternity Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 2 row eternity ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 52 vintage or 162 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect 2 row eternity ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 2 row eternity ring over the years, but those made by Roman Malakov, Tiffany Co. and Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and marquise cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a 2 row eternity ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 2 Row Eternity Ring?

The price for a 2 row eternity ring starts at $358 and tops out at $43,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,998.

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.