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Lavin 3 Carats Diamonds Gold Ring
By Lavin
Located in Naples, FL
This rings is made of 18k yellow gold with the top row of diamonds set in 18k white gold. Ring is
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere 3 Row Band Ring 18K White Gold and Ceramic with Half
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
, Width: 8.00 " Designer: Cartier Model: Maillon Panthere 3 Row Band Ring 18K White Gold and Ceramic with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

14k Tri-Tone Gold 2.57 Carat Fancy Diamond Triple Row Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 Karat Tri Tone Gold Fancy Shape & Color Diamond Triple Row Ring with 3 Fancy Shape Color Diamond
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Three-Row Ruby and Diamond Ring
By PeJay Creations
Located in Pikesville, MD
18 Karat yellow gold polished ring featuring 3 rows of marquise cut alternating white diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Matthia s Claire 18k White Gold Cube Single Row Pink Sapphire Stackable Ring
By Matthia s Claire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Matthia's & Claire 18k white gold and pink sapphire "Cube" ring Single 18k white gold cube ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Diamond Open Back Ring White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A unique Diamond ring with an open back in 14K White Gold. The top row of the ring is set with
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Blue Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Westfield, NJ
14k white gold ring set with a center cluster of round diamonds within two entwined rows of blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, White Gold

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

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold with 86 Diamonds 0.52 total carat. This is has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Blue Topaz and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Perth, AU
18ct white gold blue topaz and diamond ladies dress ring. 6 shoulder diamonds on each side stepping
Category

Vintage 1980s British Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

20.81 Carat Amethyst Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
20.81ct Amethyst ring with 140 Diamonds at 1.63ct and with 3 rows of the bands too and set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Rose Gold Black and White Diamonds Groumette Ring
Located in Rome, IT
plate in the centre, made of 18k rose gold. 3 rows of brilliant cut black diamonds are set on the plate
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 18 Karat White Gold Fancy Black Diamond Dress Ring
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly Handcrafted in a unique multi- row overlap design. 18K White Gold. Round Brilliant Cut
Category

Early 2000s South African Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Westfield, NJ
18k white gold ring set at the center with a blue sapphire cabochon, measuring 9.46 x 8.09 x 6.55mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Fashion Rings

Materials

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

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

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and gold ring
Located in new york, NY
This geometric 3 row ring is crafted from 18k yellow gold set with 1.86 carats of high quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

1.21 Carat Diamonds Multi-Layer 18k White Gold Wide Band Ring
Located in Rome, IT
This unique band ring was made in Italy by Fanuele dal 1905. The ring has a white gold mount that
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Stunning and stand out sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Pavé Gold Band Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
This classic 18k yellow gold squared band is embellished with a single row of white rose-cut pavé
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.78 Carat Round Diamond Emerald Cluster Ring White Gold Natalie Barney
By Natalie Barney
Located in Crows Nest, NSW
brilliant diamonds is 0.69 carat (Colour F, Clarity VS). Hand made in 18 karat white gold. AU Ring Size M
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Paris, IDF
Gold, emerald and diamond ring. White gold 18K (750 milliÃ?¨mes) ring. Ornated with one oval
Category

20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco style 18 ct white gold sapphire and diamond panel ring
Located in Dordogne, FR
A hallmarked 18ct gold white gold, sapphire and diamond Art Deco style panel ring. The ring being
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gemlok 2.00 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Gemlok
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gemlok 3-row diamond band ring in 18-karat white gold. Polished metal band prong-set with 27 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Fantastic Art Deco Ring With 20 Brilliant-cut Diamonds, 14K White Gold
Located in rijssen, NL
over 3 rows. The ring head has a beautiful framework on the long sides. The gold grade of 585 can be
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

2.5cts Ooak Cushion Cut Natural Black&White Diamond Statement Ring in Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
elements combine delicately into perfection. The ring features a triple-row black diamond pave band
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Bergio 18K White Gold Diamond Engagement
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Bergio 18K White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring. It has a 9.0 mm cubic zirconia 4-split prong set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cluster Ring 1950s Center Diamond 0.53 Ctw Brilliant Cut White Gold 18K
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
weight 0.53 carats, clarity SI1 and color G-H. Aroun by 26 Diamonds in gradient distributed in 3 rows of
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Triple Row Concoction Twist Bulky Ring by Rupali Adani Fine Jewellery
Located in Dubai, DU
Gold Diamond Diamond Pieces :19 | Diamond Weight (Average Total Cts.) : 3 | Diamond Shapes : Round
Category

2010s Emirian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Micropavé Diamond White Gold Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rows of micropavé Diamonds that have all been set by our master jeweler and also features hand-engraved
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Micro Pave Diamond Gold "Stellar" Ring
Located in London, GB
18ct white gold micro pave diamond 'Stellar' ring set with three rows of round brilliant cut F/G VS
Category

2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.39 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring with AIG-Certified
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k White Gold Engagement Ring Solitare Princess Cut Engagement Ring w/ Accent Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

2.5 Carat Vintage Style Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
2.5 Carat Emerald ring with 33 diamonds includes 3 Baguettes cuts at each side and 2 rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

GIA Certified Fancy Intense 1.92 Ct. Yellow and White Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Calabasas, CA
karat yellow gold gallery set with small round diamonds, each shoulder containing 3 channel-set baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Alan Friedman 18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band
By Alan Friedman
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Alan Friedman 18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band. There are 108 round brilliant cut
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Halo Yellow Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Westfield, NJ
14k yellow gold halo ring, set with a cluster of yellow diamonds within a border of white diamonds
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Natural Citrine Diamond Art Deco Style Ring 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Diamonds on each shoulder. The setting is yellow gold with white gold highlights on the shoulders and It
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Vintage 14 k Gold Ring
Located in Jerusalem, IL
in white gold. Total Diamond weight - 1.75 carats The Ring is size 7.5 US - 15.5 European
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold

1.58 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
. Its got 3 splits in the ring band with diamonds on and 2 rows of them around the centre stone. If you
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold and Black Diamond Checker Pattern Ring
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
husband wears this ring) is the 3 row, yellow gold ring set with 1.87cts of Black Diamonds. The tapered
Category

2010s Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

OWN Your Story 18 Karat Rose Gold Marquise Diamond Linear Mosaic Cocktail Ring
By Atelier All Day
Located in New Orleans, LA
Breathtaking 5-row OWN Your Story 18K Rose Gold Marquise Diamond Linear Mosaic Ring. Treat yourself
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Absolutely Fantastic Gabriel Co Diamond Band at 1.35CTW in 14K White Gold, New
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Vienna, VA
Gabriel & Co 3 row multi diamond band in 14K white gold. This contemporary wide band has three rows each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Oval Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring with Pavé Set Diamond Band
Located in Toronto, Ontario
a 18kt white gold with two-row pave' band set 3/4 around the shank, with rising shoulders. Side
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oculus Bar Stack Diamond Ring
By Dana Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
This diamond bar ring features a row of four diamonds bookended by hammered detail. Dots of open
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

3.43 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
diamonds to create this 3 row stunner. Set in 18 karat white gold. 10.70 grams.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Salt Pepper Oval Diamond Slice with Double Pave Halo in 18k Matte White Gold
By Loriann Stevenson Fine Jewelry
Located in Santa Monica, CA
vs quality Double Row pave Halo. The Band is set with Diamond Pave that goes 2/3 around and the Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

23.96 Carat Blue Topaz and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
fashion ring containing 1.28 carats of diamonds in a double halo around the Blue Topaz, and 3 rows of
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Carlos Udozzo Unisex 18 Karat Gold Rhodium Plated Black Diamonds Statement Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
A phenomenal line of 11 sparkling diamonds with only slight inclusions that is framed by 3 rows of
Category

2010s German Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.50 Carat Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
round brilliant cut diamond. Surrounded by 0.75ct round cut side diamonds in a halo setting and 3 rows
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Wide Diamond Ring 3.42 Diamond Carat Total Weight
Located in Pikesville, MD
Beautiful 18 karat 3 row diamond ring featuring 3.42 diamonds carat total weight. Diamonds are
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

1/3ct. Tw. Diamond Thin Eternity Open Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1/3 ct. tw. Diamond Thin Eternity Open Ring. Contains 1 row of round brilliant cut diamonds on
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

7.38ct Round Sapphire Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
ring. A thin row of round diamonds is set 3/4 way down the band. The ring has a combining total weight
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold 1.25 Cttw Diamond Wishbone Keeper Ring 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
ring has a sturdy shank hence ideal if resizing needed Gemstones: 3 rows of round cut white diamonds in
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Diamond Sparkling Keeper Band Ring 375 Purity Heavy
Located in Camelford, GB
ring has a thick sturdy shank hence ideal if resizing needed Gemstones: 3 rows of round cut white
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold 1.25 Cttw Diamond Wishbone Keeper Ring 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
ring has a sturdy shank hence ideal if resizing needed Gemstones: 3 rows of round cut white diamonds in
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Square Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring 0.92 Carat, VS2
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
diamond and a double row of round brilliant white diamonds in platinum and 18k gold. Cushion modified
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Geraldo 14.2 Carat 3 Row Diamond White Gold Invisible Setting Bracelet
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Experience the epitome of luxury with the Geraldo 14.2 Carat 3 Row Diamond White Gold Invisible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Midcentury 14 Karat Tourmaline, Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Diamonds (2 rows of 4 on each side) ranking a Colorless E-F Color & Nearly Flawless VVS1-VVS2 Clarity
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Ruby, 14k 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.