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Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 18K Gold Platinum Diamond Rope Three-Row X Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stone: Diamonds VS1 H 0.28tcw Measurements: 19.66 x 19.5 x 6.55mm Size: 5 1/4" Hallmark: Tiffany & Co
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum Anna Diamond Ring 1/4 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 54 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Encrusted Triple Row Ring With Onyx Shoulders in Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
size is 6 1/4. The ring size can be made smaller by soldering a sizing spring inside, but it cannot be
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Beauvince Triple Row Almost Eternity Pave Ring 1.03 Ct Diamonds in Yellow Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
stack. The three row yellow gold setting is full of life and luster. It is just shy of an Eternity Ring
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Refined 3/4 Eternity Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Refined 3/4 Eternity Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold This refined 3/4 eternity ring is crafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.60 Carat Natural Diamond 3 Row Ring G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.60CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Pave style, 3.50 grams 1/4 inch in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Perlee Diamond 5 Row Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Gold Perlée Diamond 5-Row Band Ring is a luxurious statement piece. Crafted from 18k yellow gold, it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 4.0 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Scatter Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Width: 3 mm Shank Interior: Rounded for comfort Design: Triple-row scatter Style: Multi-row band ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Three-Row Curved Yellow Gold Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
This modern and beautiful band is made of three rows of VS2, G color diamonds made up of 97
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1/4 Cttw Diamond Channel Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Enwrap your finger in the luminous elegance of this .925 Sterling Silver 1/4 Cttw Diamond Three Row
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

Mid-Century 1.16 CTW Diamond Platinum Three Row Vintage Stack Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a row of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.36 carat total I/J color
Category

Vintage 1950s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.67ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beneath the center basket. Accented by a row of round brilliant cut diamonds on the shank, extending 3/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.95 Carat Total Four-Row Pave Diamond Semi-Eternity Band Ring in White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
1.95 carats of bright, icy white pave diamonds set in 4 rows in a highly polished 18 karat white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Yurman Sculpted Cable Pave Flex 2-Row Diamond Band White Gold 18k Ring SZ6
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
-Row Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .76ctw Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero One Row Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold 0.60 Carat
By Bulgari
Located in San Diego, CA
BVLGARI B.Zero 1 Row Diamond Band Ring in 18KT White Gold. 30 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 0.60
Category

2010s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.28 Carat Square Ruby Diamond Channel Set 18K Gold Multi-Row Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.20 Carat Square Cut Ruby And 1.08 Carat Round Cut Diamond Channel Set 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Row
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Diamond X Four Row Rope Band Ring Two-Tone
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond: .54 ctw Diamond cut: Round brilliant Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: VS1-VS2 Ring outer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14k Rose Gold Anna Diamond Ring 1/4 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 54 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18K Yellow Gold Anna Diamond Ring 1/4 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 54 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Anna Diamond Ring 1/4 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 54 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K White Gold Anna Diamond Ring 1/4 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 54 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K Rose Gold Anna Diamond Ring 1/4 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 54 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold Anna Diamond Ring 1/4 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 54 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Triple-Row Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
each and the rows either side measure 5pts each. The sparkle is wonderful! Ring Size: P or 7 3/4 Band
Category

Vintage 1940s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Multiple Gemstones Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Three Rows Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
of this elegant and distinctive ring. Product Specifications: - 13 Round Brilliant Cut High Quality
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18K Rose Gold 2 1/5 Carat Black and White Diamond 6 Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
band has 4 central rows of natural white diamonds flanked by a row of treated black diamonds on either
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.12 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.12 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage 18 Carat White Gold Multiple Row Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This spectacular vintage eternity band is fully set with five graduated rows of stunning round
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.20 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.20 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.10 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.10 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Triple Row Diamond Band in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
triple row diamond band featuring 1 carat of diamonds. The ring is crafted in the 1990s, and is in
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Rose Gold 4.c00cttw Multirow Pave Set Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
features four rows of round-cut diamonds, meticulously set to create a stunning display of brilliance. With
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold Eclipse Curve Diamond Ring 3/4 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This elegant ring features two perfectly matched 1/3 of a carat each round brilliant diamonds four
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Harry Winston Tryst Single Row Pave Diamond Wedding Band in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in San Diego, CA
Harry Winston TRYST Single Row Pave Diamond Wedding Band Style: Band with Diamonds Ref. number
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Eternity Triple Row 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Eternity Ring Triple Row Diamond Band is a timeless symbol of elegance and
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Style Wedding Ring Three Rows Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond
Located in Hong Kong, HK
of this elegant and distinctive ring. Product Specifications: - 13 Round Brilliant Cut High Quality
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.12 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.12 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 2 Rows Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Two Rows Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 4 Carat Aquamarine 14 Diamond Ring Palladium Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Art Deco Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in a Palladium setting of great beauty
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Palladium

Channel Set Round Diamond Semi-Eternity Band Ring in Polished Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
features a continuous row of brilliant round diamonds along the top half of the ring, securely nestled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Suzy Levian 14K Rose Gold Round Blue Black Diamond Crossover Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Width: 2-3 mm, 3-4 mm Product Features: Certified Diamond Diamond Cut: Round Ring Style: Colored Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. Tiffany Forever Round Diamond Semi-Eternity Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of brilliant round diamonds that grace the top, each one carefully selected for its exceptional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Five Row Pave Diamond 6 Carat Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pave set five row diamond 18K yellow gold diamond wedding/engagement/anniversary band. The ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Scarselli Platinum Ring 4 Carat Radiant Fancy Light Pinkish Purple Diamond
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
From SCARSELLI this Natural Fancy Light Pinkish Purple Radiant diamond of 4 carats, VVS1 clarity
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 2 ¼ Carat Round and Princess Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
rows of round diamonds. It has a total diamonds weight of 2 1/4 carats. Product features: Diamond Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

18K Gold Square Emerald Round Diamond Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
precisely matched for a clean, symmetrical look. Flanked by rows of natural round-cut diamonds, this piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Cable Diamond Wedding Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum 1.31 Carat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold cable motif wedding band featuring one row of 27 round brilliants weighing 1.31
Category

1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Le Vian 18 Karat Gold Round and Baguette Diamond Band Ring 1.55 Carat
By Le Vian
Located in San Diego, CA
LE VIAN ROUND & BAGUETTE DIAMOND BAND Style: 4 Row Band Serial Number: R1674D Metal: 18k White
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

1.00 Round Cut Diamonds Band Ring Modern A+ G/VS
Located in New York, NY
Classic 6 Diamond row band 1.00ct. diamonds G-color, Vs-2 clarity 14kt. white gold. 3.2 grams
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Luxle 1/4 Cttw V-Shaped Natural Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
minimalist aesthetic. The band is elegantly adorned with a row of sparkling diamonds, highlighting the clean
Category

2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Diamond Pave Set 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Beaded Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brilliance. Crafted in warm 14K yellow gold, this elegant ring features a row of sparkling round-cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Cocktail Ring, 11 rows of round & baguette cut diamonds set in 18k white gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond

Round Green Emerald and Diamond Scroll Design Ring with Milgrain 18K White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5 Indulge in utter luxury with this exquisite emerald and diamond ring, set in opulent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

7.8 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
7.8 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14k White Gold The most prominent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Brilliant Round Center Diamond, 2 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
1 Carat Center Diamond Engagement 14 Karat White Gold Ring 14 K gold Stamped 7.8 Grams Diamond
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Round Ruby Sapphire Diamond Rolling Band Ring sz4
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Natural Genuine 5 Rubies, 5 Sapphires 5 Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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4 Rows Round Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 4 rows round diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 186 vintage editions and 670 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 4 rows round diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th 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 4 rows round diamond ring over the years, but those made by TJD, Roman Malakov and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut and emerald cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 4 rows round diamond ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 4 Rows Round Diamond Ring?

Prices for a 4 rows round diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $288 and can go as high as $44,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,599.

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.