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LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.03 Ct Diamond and 0.64 Ct Pink Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
simple 14K white gold band. The face of the ring is set with an alternating row of round cuts diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

14kt White Gold 1.03 Carat Diamond Band
Located in Towson, MD
Fabulous 14kt white gold band with 7 round brilliant diamonds in the center and a top and bottom
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

10K White and Rose Gold 1/3ct Diamond Split Shank and Infinity 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 Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal, 10k Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and Blue Sapphire Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
milgrain edges. Ring is further embellished by pave set diamond shoulders. A row of 3 invisibly set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Diamond and Blue Sapphire Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
. Ring is further embellished by pave set diamond shoulders. A row of 3 invisibly set baguette diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Men s 10K Yellow Gold 1 1/4 Cttw White and Black Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
appreciates luxury woven with the unique charisma of black and white diamonds. • Metal: 10K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Men s 10K Yellow Gold 1 1/4 Cttw White and Black Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
appreciates luxury woven with the unique charisma of black and white diamonds. • Metal: 10K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

French Art Deco Calibrated Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat white gold, eagle head hallmark. This ravishing Art Deco ring features a
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Shiny ring in 18kt white gold composed of 3 central
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.02 Carat AGL Natural No-Heat Tsavorite Cushion Princess Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
setting is simply Stunning with Micro Pave Double Halo around all 3 stones, 3 rows diamond Band. The
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Sapphire and Diamond 7 Stone 1/2 Hoop Ring in White Gold, Hallmarked 1975
Located in Baltimore, MD
3 diamonds it is the perfect ring to pair with other bands. Approximately 4 mm in width, the ring
Category

Vintage 1970s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Gucci Diamond Gold Wide Band Ring
By Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
twist. Designed with six rows of clean, white pave set diamonds that have been separated by the classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Armour Ring
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white gold diamond armour ring. The ring comprises of 27 flower motifs each with 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

6 Carat Diamond Modern "Toi et Moi" Double Flower Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
around shank embellished with 3 rows of round brilliant diamonds on the sides. Approximately 153 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Gemayel 3.00 Carat Diamonds Two-Color Gold Abacus Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
white gold squares, each set with a brilliant round white diamond and effortlessly sliding to and fro on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold

LeVian 14K White Gold 1-1/2 Cttw Black and White Diamond Wide Band
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Exotics Ring featuring 5/8 cts. White Diamonds , 3/4 cts. Black Diamonds set in 14K White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold

Unique Cabochon Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow and white gold, owl hallmark. This splendid antique vintage ring of 3
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1950s Retro Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cord Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
with a brilliant-cut diamond surrounded by 3 rows of a thin gold cord. On both sides, 2 x 3 rose- cut
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Alexander 1.27ct Multi Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Tri Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning bezel set multi yellow diamond ring with two rows of round diamonds, by Alexander Beverly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM458 Size: M.5 Box Papers: Xupes Presentation Box Material: 14k White Gold, total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 8 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
three rows of pave-set round brilliant-cut diamonds extending half-way to the shoulders of the ring and
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luxurious 18K White Gold with 1.35 Total Ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Diamond Ring Setting made from 18K White Gold with 3 Rows of Diamonds to the Both Sides. -42
Category

2010s Singaporean Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.6 Carat Blue and White Princess Cut Diamond Band 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1.6 Carat Blue & White Princess Cut Diamond Band 18 Karat White Gold Size 6 &3/4
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 0.55 Carats Diamond 18 Karat Gold Split Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band style ring with two rows of bead set diamonds set to front Diamonds graduate in size and
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Mid-20th Century Diamond and Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold ring with diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels. The ring has 93
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

1970s Wide Stacked Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
of 18kt rose gold, the ring has a heavy Retro-inspired design comprised of ridged grooves, which
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Light Blue Aquamarine Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
accented by a row of 4 white, clean diamonds on either side. Hand Crafted in an 18k yellow gold ring
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Italian 18k Gold Coral Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Italian ring is crafted in 18k yellow and white gold and features an eye-catching
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s French Retro 2.10 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
2 rows of 3 calibrated synthetic rubies. The center diamonds weight: 1.70 carat - Estimated
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Fred of Paris Diamond and Gold Rectangular Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold ring with a rectangular top set with two rows of 6 brilliant cut diamonds (appr
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Bernot Heger Victorian Diamond Turquoise 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring centers a vertical row of prong set old single cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.12 carat
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Diamond Spiral Band 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 Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Buccellati Vintage 1.00 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Italian Eternity Band Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eternity band ring centers a row of round brilliant cut diamonds - set in white gold Weighing in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring Sz 6.75 18k Yellow Gold Fine Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish cabochon sapphire & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Cabochon sapphires
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Piaget Possession Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Band
By Piaget
Located in New York City, NY
Unusual diamond and 18K white gold 3 row band from the "Possession" collection by Piaget. It
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Multicolored Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, clean round cut diamonds. Signed VCA, numbered and stamped with French hallmarks. Ring size 4-3/4
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Late Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders Stamped 14 for 14 karat gold Circa: 1915 Ring Size: 3 1/4 & sizable Measures: 19.6 mm wide and
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Cartier Diamond Maillon Panther Bombe Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold diamond ring by Cartier from the Maillon Panthere collection. The bombe
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Limited Edition Maillon Panthere Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
white gold link, creating a three-tiered modern eternity band like no other ring you will find. Size 54
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 5.71 Carats Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
surrounded by rows of round brilliant cut diamonds. Set in yellow and white gold with milgrain details
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...

Modern 3.45 Carats Yellow Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cushion Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
/H color and VS clarity Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1990s Ring Size: 6 3/4 & not sizable
Category

1990s Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA 6.16ctw Natural Fancy Yellow Heart Pear Shaped Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pear Shaped diamonds, each GIA Certified: 0.71ct G VVS1 + 0.72ct G VS1, 3 rows diamond cathedral Band
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Damiani Ruby and Diamond Dress Ring
By Damiani
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold ring from the Piccadilly collection by Damiani. The ring is set to the centre
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Versace Diamond Band Fashion Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Versace
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous Versace band ring is set with fine white round diamonds in shimmering 18 karat rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of white, clean round cut diamonds. Signed VCA, numbered and stamped with French hallmarks. Ring
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Sterling Diamond Triple Loop Labyrinth Ring Band 7
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
yellow gold and sterling silver White pave diamonds are set in white gold in front of ring Approx. 1ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

2.45 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Raised Wire Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond raised crown cluster cocktail ring. Two rows of white round diamonds along a
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Ruby Diamond Flower Band Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage ruby & diamond flower band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. 18 estimated 0.04
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Buccellati 1980 s 1.20 CTW Diamond 18K Gold Eternelle Textured Vintage Band Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
white gold twist motif stations fully around Bead set with rows of round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Men s Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold Geometric Round Cut .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
signet-style ring showcases six vertical rows of icy white diamonds set in glowing 14k yellow gold
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Theo Fennell Diamond and Amethyst Dress Ring
By Theo Fennell
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A fashionable 18k white gold dress ring by Theo Fennell. The dome shaped ring is set to the centre
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Black Stainless Steel ALOR Noir and Princess and Round Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Black Stainless Steel ALOR Noir with Princess and Round Diamond Gold Ring. Hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Large and Bold Madeira Citrine, 68 cts. and Fine White Diamond 18K Vintage Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
to the eye. The double row of well matched and finely cut 56 diamonds weigh an estimated 4.2 cts
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Versace Diamond Wide Band Fashion Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Versace
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous Versace wide band ring is set with fine white round diamonds in shimmering 18 karat rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Two Colour Diamond and Emerald Ring 1.14ct
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white and yellow gold diamond and emerald dress ring. The ring comprises of a row of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cerrone Two Tone Diamond Ring 2.46ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
18ct Two Tone Diamond Ring Featuring three (3) round brilliant cut diamonds claw set in a row. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Sapphire and Diamond Band
Located in Dallas, TX
18k White Gold Made by Jye's International. Two rows of sapphires and three rows of white diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k 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.