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La Nouvelle Bague Enamel Diamond Gold Three Row Ring
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k white, yellow, and rose gold set with approximately 0.16ctw of H/VS diamonds. The ring is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Garavelli Three Row Diamond Gold Coil Band
By Garavelli
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond 3-row flexible coil band ring, set to the front with round diamonds weighing approximately
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

BULGARI B.Zero1 3-Band Diamond Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This original BULGARI ring of the B.Zero1 collection is crafted in 18K White Gold and contains 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Garavelli Three Row Diamond Coil Band
By Garavelli
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond 3-row flexible coil band ring, set to the front with round diamonds weighing approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oblong Geometric Diamond White Gold Art Deco Reproduction Ring
By Eiseman
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning platinum ring is center with a bezel set round European cut diamond that weighs
Category

2010s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat White Gold with Black and White Diamond Vintage Band Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat white gold is this handsome band ring featuring alternating rows of bead set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Wide Diamond Ring White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a lustrous 18K White Gold Band designed with 3 Rows of Baguette Diamonds with 2 Rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Three Row Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
Located in Greenwich, CT
3-row diamond eternity band ring, showcasing round diamonds weighing approximately 8.75 total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Contemporary Brilliant Diamond Hallmarked 2015 Eternity Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted with love in 18 carat white gold, this darling eternity ring features a gorgeous row of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1974 0.54 Carat Diamond Hallmarked Eternity Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly crafted in 18 carat white gold, The Lacie Ring, with her grain set row of nine shimmering
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Half Eternity Domed Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
white gold and bearing Sheffield hallmarks from the year 2012. It features a full front row of calibre
Category

2010s British Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold with Approx 2 Cts in Round Diamonds
Located in Surfside, FL
Fashionable 3 Row Diamond ring in 18k white gold with app.2 carats full cut round brilliant diamond
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold

14 Karat Diamond Ring Cluster Band White Gold 2.55 Carat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a classic 14K White Gold 3-Row Diamond Band. Prong set with (34) Round Brilliant Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18 Carat White Gold Bead Channel Set Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat white gold, this lovely vintage ring features a captivating row of fifteen
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

4.50 Carat Tanzanite and 1.00 Carat VS Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb ladies Tanzanite and Diamond ring. Solid 18 carat white gold shank and setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.80 Carat Diamond Pave-Set 18 Karat White Gold Plaque Men s Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features 3 Rows of 8 Diamonds Each in Pave Setting Total Diamond Weight = 1.80 ct Average Color = G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Scintillating Diamond Gold Three-Sided Channel Wedding Band Stack Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
, or a stand alone ring! MSRP $4,750! DETAILS: White Gold 3 Sided Round Brilliant Diamond Band Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Emerald Pave Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in La Jolla, CA
Beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald & Diamond Ring Featuring 6 Baguette Emeralds Total Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Ruby Pave Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in La Jolla, CA
Brilliant Diamond Total weight 1.36Ct VVS clarity-F color Pave set in two rows Ring Size 7.5 Stamped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Van Cleef Arpels Diamond and Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18 karat gold and diamond band ring by Van Cleef Arpels, circa 1970, pavé set with 104
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

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

White Coral Cabochon Ring with Diamonds Set in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Superbly crafted large white coral cabochon ring with diamonds set in 18k rose gold. Hallmarks
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Ruby and .68 ct Pave Diamonds 18 KW Gold Ring
By Spark Creations
Located in Dallas, TX
This amazing 18kt white gold ruby and diamond ring is centered with seven round brilliant cut
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
finely set diamonds, totaling 2 cts. Set in 18k white gold. Size 6 3/4 and may be custom sized. No
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Special Order Diamond Gold Trinity Ring
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cartier diamond Trinity Band. 18K tri-colour gold with 3 row pave diamonds .18K rose, yellow and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 2.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
An antique diamond ring set with three old cut diamonds in a row across the finger. Claw set across
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Yellow gold Cartier ring set with an emerald and diamonds.
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
A yellow gold Cartier ring set in the middle with an oval shaped emerald, baguette cut diamonds
Category

1990s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
-row ropetwist gold band accented by white gold diagonal bands set with 63 round diamonds weighing
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Eternity Band in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
The simple design of this 18 karat white gold eternity band defines classic elegance. A row of
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Princess Baguette Round Diamond Vintage Three-Stone Cluster Ring 9ct Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 9 carat yellow gold, this lovely vintage cluster ring holds an alluring centre sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1950s 1.46 Carat Old Cut Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly forged in 18 carat white gold, this enchanting diamond cluster ring has a gorgeous old cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Oval Pink Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
three stone surrounded by a row of white brilliant cut diamonds to create a cluster. Pink sapphire
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Emerald Diamond Tapered Band Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Always in fashion! 18K Yellow Gold tapered band style ring designed with top and bottom rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Infinity Round Diamond Vintage Eternity Band Ring in 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 9 carat yellow gold, this charming vintage infinity set band ring features a continuous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 2.04 Carat Princess Diamond Two Tone 18 Carat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
gold rubover set pink diamonds and two rows of shimmering round brilliant cut diamonds cascading down
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Black Crystal Australian Opal and Diamond Vintage Ring in 14 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 14 carat yellow gold, this enchanting vintage ring features a high polish band spreading
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Certified 2.61 Carat Emerald and Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
band has 3 rows of round emeralds which gives this ring a luxurious look and feel. Set in 18 karat
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

5.26 Flawless Cushion Cut Tanzanite Sapphire Diamond Cocktail 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Carefully handmade and crafted in 18 carat yellow and white gold is this one-of-a-kind alluring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...

1.50 Carat Natural Red Spinel with 0.20 Carats Natural Diamonds Engagement Ring
By Tears Undressed
Located in Tilburg, NL
is a size 6 3/4 and can be adjusted by us for a perfect fit. The ring has a total gold weight of 3.49
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.81 Carat Fancy Yellow VVS2 VG/VG Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Tears Undressed
Located in Tilburg, NL
-kind ring is designed with a delicate 18k white gold split shank mounting and a very rare 1.11 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cartier 1940s Ruby Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features three rows of beautifully matched rubies, diamonds, and sapphires, totaling 3 carats, prong set in
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Carat 0.54 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Vintage Eternity Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat yellow and white gold is this lovely eternity ring featuring a row of six bright
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 9ct Gold Diamond Cluster Gallery Keeper Ring 375 Purity Size Q1/2 8.5
Located in Camelford, GB
has a sturdy shank hence ideal if resizing needed Gemstones: 3 rows of round cut white diamonds in a
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.47 Carat Fancy Light Yellow VVS2 VG/VG Diamond Three Band Ring
By Tears Undressed
Located in Tilburg, NL
-kind ring is designed with a delicate 18k white gold three band mounting and a very rare 1.21 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 18 Carat Yellow Gold Grain Set Brilliant Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat yellow gold, this charming contemporary ring features a glistening row of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charming 1960 s "Espionne" Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold ring with a central, 0.15 carat diamond framed by two rows of diamonds on each side
Category

Vintage 1960s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Diamond Sterling Silver Cigar Band Wedding or Cocktail Ring
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
rows of 25 round Brilliant cut yellow Diamonds millegrain channel set in the plated yellow Gold centre
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Three Section Diamond and Rope Band
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
world’s most intricate designs. Brilliant diamonds illuminate this striking ring. Designed with three rows
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Maillon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
The 3 row Cartier Panthere ring is comprised of 4 sections in 18Karat white gold each set with .06
Cartier Diamond Gold Wide Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
brilliant white diamonds, approximately 3.0 cts., circle the top and sides of the ring. 18K white gold
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.57 Carat GVS Round Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Héritage Jewelry
Located in Istanbul, TR
A wonderful Diamond Ring set with 3 row of Round Diamonds and Baguette Diamonds weighing 0,57
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bulgari Serpenti Diamond Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BULGARI. 18K white gold; almost 3 cts. of brilliant diamonds. Flexible -- fits approximately size 6 1/2
Category

1990s Italian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tucson, AZ
diamonds with a star pave look and 3 other round diamonds set in a row pattern. The six diamonds weigh a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Custom Men s Turquoise and Baguette Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
total weight, G-H color, VS clarity. Set in 18K white gold. Finger Size 12 (Please allow 3-4 weeks for
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

0.44 Carat Round Diamond Halo Vintage Engagement Ring in 9 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 9 carat white gold, this petite halo ring has an enamouring round brilliant diamond as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 9k Gold

Cartier Diamond Tricolored Gold Rope Twist Dome Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
3-row twist-rope band ring in 18k pink, yellow and white gold, centering a domed pavé-set diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Circa 1950s 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Platinum Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 18 carat gold, this darling 1950s vintage ring features a glistening bead set row of
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

1.36 Carat Radiant Cut Certified Cognac Diamond Three Stone Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 18 carat rose and white gold, this gorgeous contemporary ring features a certified 1.36
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.