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Vintage 5.54ctw Australian OPAL Round Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 5.54ctw Australian OPAL Round Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring. Highly prized
Category

1990s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald And Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald And Diamond Band Ring A ring featuring 4 rows of round cut emeralds and 5 rows of round
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold

Diamond Crown Ring 1/4 Carat, 14k White or Yellow or Rose Gold, Stacking Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
above the row of four prong set diamonds that wrap halfway around the band. The ring we have here in our
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

2.00 Carat Total Alternating Baguette and Round Diamond Band Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7 Stunning round and baguette diamond band ring. This sparkling beauty features icy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.80CT Round Diamond Pavé Set 18 Karat 3 Color Gold Fancy Modern Cross Over Ring
Located in London, GB
G Clarity SI1 Round Brilliant Diamonds making this Ring a bold statement, This Ring sparkles like
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Natural Round Pink And White Diamond Band
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a classic 4 row band set with natural pink and white diamonds. There are 12 Round Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Duet Ring, Gold Textured Diamond Double Band Ring, Stackable Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
: Round Diamond Clarity: SI1 Diamond Color: G-H Band Width: 4 Millimeters (Tapers to the back) Ring Size
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Duet Ring, 14 Karat Gold Diamond Double Band Ring, Stackable Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Shape: Round Diamond Clarity: SI2 Diamond Color: H-J Band Width: 4 Millimeters (Tapers to the back) Ring
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Platinum Two-Tone Diamond Band, Size 4
Located in Miami, FL
design features a central row of baguette-cut diamonds framed by two rows of round brilliant diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Estate Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Shank Double row of Pave Diamonds 4-Prong Set Size 7 Estate Ring SKU: 22275
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Ladies White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Feasterville, PA
A chic cocktail ring showcasing 3 rows of round brilliant cut diamonds in 18k white gold. The ring
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Channel Diamond Wedding eternity Band. Mens diamond channel eternity ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Classic Mens Wedding Band. 14k White Gold. Single Row channel set diamonds. Ring was sold by KAY jewelers
Category

Early 2000s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond

Afarin Collection 3 Rows Pavé Ruby and Diamond Band Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Afarin Collection 3 Rows Pavé Ruby and Diamond band set in 18K White Gold 23 Round Brilliant Cut
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Eternity Band (Approx 0.4-Carats) Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
sophistication. Expertly crafted in platinum, the band features a seamless row of prong-set round brilliant-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat Six Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This refined 14 Karat Gold Ring features six round diamonds set horizontally in a sleek channel
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Buckle Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
sapphire embraced by a triangular section of pave-set diamonds, bordered by a single row of sleek calibre
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond Twist Band 0.20 Carat 1/5 Ct Round Diamond Braided Wedding Band 14k Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Diamond & rope twist band! This fashion diamond band is a clean design with a row of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
channel set into two rows and one bead set round brilliant diamond. The fourteen accent diamonds have an
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-War Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Radiant Halo Black White Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Radiant Halo Black White Diamond Ring in 14k This striking ring is crafted in 14k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Roman + Jules Pavé Ruby and Diamond Five Row Cigar Band Set in 14k White Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Roman + Jules Pavé Ruby And Diamond Five Row Cigar Band set in 14K White Gold with Black Rhodium
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Duo-Tone Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
10 Karat Duo-Tone Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring. The ring design is a bypass style with a round blue
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning dome ring features alternating rows of channel set rubies and diamonds. There are 4 rows
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Possession Pave Diamond White Gold Ring
By Piaget
Located in Feasterville, PA
round brilliant cut diamonds. The ring measures a size 5 3/4 Retail: $7300 Sku: 1926
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.94 Carat Round Diamond Eternity Wedding Band in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A classic and timeless eternity band style showcasing a row of round brilliant diamonds set in a 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ring 18kt Gold Half Band Tourmalines Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
enriched with 3 Tourmalines and 4 Diamonds 1.57 carats. Perfect High Jewelry Gift for Mom, Girlfriend
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

Pear Shape Diamond Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
four knife prongs, accented with round brilliant cut diamonds on the shoulder and two rows framing the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pear Shape Diamond Ring
Pear Shape Diamond Ring
$6,800 Sale Price
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1/4 Carat Diamond Band in 14 Karat White, Rose, Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
a row of diamonds that go half way around the band and there set with four prongs on each diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Charles Krypell Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautiful ring by Charles Krypell with two rows of rubies over which is a diagonal band of 17
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

1940s Pearl 1.34 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pearl and 1.34 carat diamond (total), 18k white gold cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique Victorian ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The multi-claw frame features five round
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Square Illusion Diamond Ring with Halo and Diamond Band in Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
center and then have two rows of diamonds on the band that go into one row. There are a total of 45 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Cocktail Ring, French, circa 1960
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond cocktail ring. Set centrally with twelve round brilliant cut diamonds in
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s Platinum Diamond Bombe Cocktail Ring Circa 1950s Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of the era. The ring is made of platinum and features round brilliant cut diamonds. The center
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

18ct Yellow Gold And Diamond Chocolate Bar Ring
By Jennifer House
Located in Chertsey, GB
chocolate bar. As a dedicated chocolate lover, I've designed mine with a lavish 4-row arrangement of
Category

2010s British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Cocktail Ring, American, circa 1960
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
round brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 0.60 carats, encircled by a single row
Category

Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

2.50 Carat Diamond Cluster Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond cluster ring. 36 round cut diamonds with 88 baguette cut diamonds in a 4 row 10k yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Radiant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Long Beach, CA
Radiant cut diamond and several rows of pave set round diamonds adding another 0.72cts. This Radiant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Ring with 1.5 to 2 Carats of Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Diamond Ring : Ring in 18 kt white gold and wave pattern diamonds. 14 rows of diamonds, 4 rows of
Category

Early 2000s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Company Yellow Gold Diamonds and Rubies Covered Ring Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
cocktail Ring top measures 3/4 inch in diameter slightly domed with 3 rows of a woven Rope border design
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Pearl Diamond and Enamel Adoration Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
is an enameled message expressing Adoration for an eternal love. Two rows of fine old-cut diamonds
Category

Antique 1870s Swiss Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Le Vian Aquamarine and Diamond Statement Ring in 14k White Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Honolulu, HI
the ring features 4 rows of diamonds, the inside two rows consist of 20 chocolate diamonds (0.20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 3.41 Carat Peridot and 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brilliant round cut diamonds. The ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly with
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Platinum

Art Deco Tri-Color Tourmaline Topaz Diamond Platinum Vintage Dinner Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering two round cut tourmalines set with talon prongs in a row north to Centering two round cut
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Platinum

Vintage 2.42 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Double Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.42 carats diamond double row eternity ring in 18 karat
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamond Overlap Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 4 rows of pave diamonds that overlapping each other, truly unique design, set with 88 brilliant
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Diamond Set 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier Tank Francaise diamond set 18 karat yellow gold ring. This elegant 18 karat yellow gold
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Modernist Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
cut lapis is flanked by two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds on either side. The combined weight
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.56 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of the ring are ornamented with ten further individually claw set modern brilliant round cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

.40 Carat Diamond Tri Color Gold Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
is an “X” on the top and then two rows of 8 channel set diamonds. Because of the shape of the ring
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

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

Bulgari Corona Diamond Engagement and Eternity Ring Set 1.00 Carat GIA Certified
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
. The engagement ring is set to the centre with a 1.00ct round brilliant cut diamond in a raised four
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French 18k Gold Diamond Vintage Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite French diamond band ring finely crafted in 18K yellow gold, fully pavé-set with round
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

9K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
details* GEMSTONE(S) I Stone: Natural Ruby Color: Red Shape: Round Size: 4 – 5 mm. Number: 3 Weight: 1.30
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
weight. In the middle is a row of marquise shape diamonds and on the sides are round brilliant cuts, 1.50
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Diamond and White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1940s 0.27 carat diamond and 12 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Platinum Calibre Cut Sapphire and Diamond Slightly Domed Band Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This handsome, classic style platinum ring is set with one row of deep blue calibre cut sapphire
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond Ring with 1.5 to 2 Carats of Diamonds White Gold
Located in Paris, FR
18-karat white gold and diamond ring. Garter ring with 5 rows of round diamonds and 4 rows of
Category

Early 2000s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s Diamond with Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
round cut diamonds The central diamonds are flanked to the upper and lower borders by a row of four
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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.