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Domed Three Row Diamond Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Domed 3 row solid 14k white gold diamond Eternity ring set all the way around with 117 round full
Category

Early 2000s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold 1 3/4 Ctw Princess and Round Diamond Intertwining 7 Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
ring celebrates a total of 1 3/4 carats of natural diamonds, meticulously arranged in an emotive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

10K White Gold 1 3/4 Ctw Princess and Round Diamond Intertwining 7 Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
ring celebrates a total of 1 3/4 carats of natural diamonds, meticulously arranged in an emotive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

1.51ctw Black White Diamond Rows Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.75 Wide Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
- VS2 - I1 Metal: 14k White Gold Weight: 8.7 Grams Stamps: Amoro 14k CEI Face Height: 9.2 mm Rise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Pave Set 3/4 Cttw Multi Row Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold. This radiant piece showcases a magnificent display of natural round diamonds, totaling 3/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Elegant 18k Tri Color Gold 1.25ctw Pave Set Fiery Diamond 3 Row Rolling Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
three rows when worn), 3.3mm (0.13in) (diamond band) Ring Height: 4.3mm rise off the finger (thickest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 18k Tri Color Gold 1.25ctw Pave Set Fiery Diamond 3 Row Rolling Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
three rows when worn), 3.3mm (0.13in) (diamond band) Ring Height: 4.3mm rise off the finger (thickest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Triple Three-Row Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Nicely made diamond ring containing 3 rows of diamonds - 16 stones weighting approximately .15
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hearts on Fire 18k White Gold 3 Row Round Diamond Wavy Design 2cttw Band
By Hearts On Fire
Located in Montgomery, AL
Hearts on Fire 18k White Gold Round White Diamond Band Size 8.75 7.5 Grams White Brilliant Cut
Category

2010s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Custom Inlaid Black Onyx 1ctw Diamond 3 Row Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 13.80 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Pave Diamond 3 Row Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Fairfield, CT
Van Cleef Arpels Pave Diamond 3 Row Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold A refined expression of Van Cleef
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.35 Carat Men s 3 Row Round Diamond Ring 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 3.35ctw Men's 3 Row Round Diamond Ring Raymond Lee Jewelers in Boca Raton — South
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.67 Carat Diamond 3-Row Cathedral Setting Oval Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This cathedral setting engagement ring features 1.67 carats of H I2 diamonds with side stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

80s Diamond Ring 3 Row Wide Band Sz 6.25 14k Yellow Gold Square Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage 3 row diamond band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s). Round brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Gold Three Row Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This classic 3-row band ring from Cartier's iconic Maillon Panthere collection features 18k white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere 3 Row Diamond Band Ring 18k Pouch Service Papers
By Cartier
Located in Tustin, CA
back from Cartier for a polish. This classic Cartier ring features a 3 row design set with 35 diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sparkling Four-Row Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Sparkling 14k White Gold and Diamond Ring - The band is apx. 3/8 inch wide with four rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Sonia B Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Three-Row Ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Stamford, CT
Sonia B three row flex ring with red Rubies and full cut white diamonds. Seven 3.2mm fine gem
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1 3/4 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
. This glistening ring is crafted in 14 karat white gold and has a total diamond weight of 1 3/4 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 3.0 Cttw Princess Cut Natural Diamond 9 Row Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the opulence of this breathtaking 14K white gold cocktail band ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 3.0 Cttw Princess Cut Natural Diamond 9 Row Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the opulence of this breathtaking 14K white gold cocktail band ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 3.0 Cttw Princess Cut Natural Diamond 9 Row Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the opulence of this breathtaking 14K white gold cocktail band ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 3.0 Cttw Princess Cut Natural Diamond 9 Row Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the opulence of this breathtaking 14K white gold cocktail band ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 3.0 Cttw Princess Cut Natural Diamond 9 Row Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the opulence of this breathtaking 14K white gold cocktail band ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

LeVian 14K White Gold Sapphire Round Diamond Beautiful Multi-Row Cocktail Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian® Ring featuring 1 1/3 cts. Blueberry Sapphire™, 1/3 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 2 3/8 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Overlay Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bask in the allure of our sterling silver ring, graced with an extraordinary multi-row overlay
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, Sterling Silver

10K White and Rose Gold 1/3 Carat Diamond Ribbon Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
You will love this uniquely designed split shank ring in gleaming 10k white gold. A central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Cartier 3 Rows Love Me Diamonds Ring Stackable 3G 54 US 6.75
By Cartier
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Authentic Cartier Love Me Ring 3 Rows Stones: Diamond ( approx. 1.2ct) Metal: 18K Yellow
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

David Yurman 3 Row Confetti Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold 11g sz 6 14mm wide
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
bands, each adorned with square clusters of white diamonds. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ring exudes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 1.00 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Double Row Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band style ring designed as two rows of individually set round brilliant cut diamonds, East to West
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

1.7 Carat Round Brilliant Baguette Cut Diamond 3-Row Ring 14 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 1.7ctw Round Brilliant & Baguette Cut Diamond 3-Row Ring Product: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold Round and Baguette Cut 3/4 Cttw Diamond Channel Ring
Located in New York, NY
in a serpentine shape. The band is crafted in cool 10 karat white gold and has a total diamond weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold

18 Karat Tri Colored Gold Multi Rowed Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Troy, MI
with a flair in yellow, white & rose gold! This gently multi peaked ring has 114 round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.37 Carat Diamond 3 Row Bump Band 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White and Yellow Gold 0.37ctw Diamond 3 Row Bump Band Style: Women's Diamond 3 Row Band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier White Gold Diamond Spiral Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish 18k white gold Cartier diamond dress ring. The ring comprises of a triple spiral band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring Size 6.25- This sparkling ring features six dazzling
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Double Row of Pyramid Diamonds 2.36 Carat + 18 Carat White and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in GB
cluster Diamond ring with 18ct white and yellow gold band SIZE, 11-51 5&3/4 L weight 4.5 grams, TCW 2.36
Category

20th Century British Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wide Diamond Band Vintage Cigar Ring 18k Two Tone Gold 5 Rows Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond wide band (circa 1990s) crafted in two-tone 18 karat white & yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Emeralds, Diamonds, White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
central line made of 5 intense emeralds, surrounded by 3 rows of amazing white diamonds per side (for a
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 2 3/4 Carat Princess and Baguette Diamond Step Up Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Give your special someone the timeless gift of diamonds. This 14k white gold step up ring will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere White Gold Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold Cartier diamond Maillon Panthere ring from the Links and Chain collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari 18K White Gold Diamond Dome Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This bold Bvlgari ring is sure to attract attention. The rounded band is made with 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Anniversary Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 18k white gold ring with 35 round diamonds estimated 2.18ct in total weight. Nice and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Tanzanite and Diamonds Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This gorgeous tanzanite is set in a 3-row split diamond shank accentuating the tanzanite. The ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oscar Heyman 18K Gold Platinum Alternating Ruby Diamond Multi Row Wide Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Montclair, NJ
wide 3 row design that alternates with fine rubies and diamonds throughout. The fiery diamonds are
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1920s 3 Carat Star Sapphire and 0.25 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
1920s Art Deco Star Sapphire Ring - 14k White Gold, Star Sapphire, Diamonds Features a 3 carat
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold One Row Round Brilliant Cut Diamond B.Zero 1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
mounted in their signature B.Zero 1 18k Yellow Gold band. The Ring sizes are UK L, EU 52 and US 5 3/4
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.49 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
is made with 14K white gold and set with a 0.49 carat row of small round diamonds. The ring has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Theo Fennell White Gold Whisper Diamond Aquamarine Ring
By Theo Fennell
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A fashionable Theo Fennell diamond and aquamarine ring from the Whisper collection. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Dome Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 3.00 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This bold LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 3.00 ct Diamond Ring is sure to attract attention! The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.50 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
ring is made with 14K white gold and set with five rows of small round-cut diamonds over the face of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 2.00 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This simple LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 2.00 ct Diamond Ring is sure to catch your eye! The ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.58 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This classy diamond ring is a timeless piece. The simple band is made with 14K white gold band and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co Elsa Peretti 18K Rose Gold Three-Row Diamond Band Ring Size 6.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Elsa Peretti 3 Row Wave Ring is crafted in 18K pink gold and features a single round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.95 ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
ring is made with 14K white gold and set with a row of round-cut diamonds over the face of the ring. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Ring 18K White Gold 1.53Cttw
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
round 18k white gold links pave-set with 1.53 carats of sparkling diamonds. This ring was recently
Category

2010s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.82 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
gold and set with a single row of pear-cut diamonds over the ring for a total of 1.82 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

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3 Row Diamond Ring White Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of 3 row diamond ring white gold you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold. You can easily find a 79 antique edition and 427 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of 3 row diamond ring white gold 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. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of 3 row diamond ring white gold over the years, but those made by TJD, Beyond Fine Jewelry and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also baguette cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. When shopping for an object in our assortment of 3 row diamond ring white gold, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 3 Row Diamond Ring White Gold?

On average, a piece of 3 row diamond ring white gold at 1stDibs sells for $3,623, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $38,350 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.