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Radiant Cut Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond and Halo Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6 This absolutely exquisite engagement ring combines white and yellow diamonds in a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco Platinum, Pearl, and Diamond Geometric Band-Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco pearl and diamond band-style ring of geometric design, centered by a horizontal row of
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Octagon Blue Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
stone is haloed by a row of shimmering diamonds punctuated by French cut blue sapphires at its north
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Double Band 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Chain Link Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Treat yourself or the ones you love with a Double Row Fashion Ring with Bezel set center stone
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

2.70 Carat Multi Color Pear Sapphire Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Dazzling multi color sapphire and diamond band ring. 10 mixed colored blue, yellow and pink pear
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 2.25 CTW No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Wide Band Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
juxtaposed rows of baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 1.25 carats total - G
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20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Modern Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cross over Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 18carat gold crossover ring holds a row of sapphires and a row of diamonds. The rows of round
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Early 2000s British Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 5.40 CTW Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a wide band with alternating rows of aquamarines and diamonds Aquamarines are carré cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.20 Carat Old Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
single round faceted old cut diamond sits slightly risen at the centre of the face and is framed by a
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold 1.12 Carat Diamond Contemporary-Style Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
design wherein 5 smaller baguette cut diamonds in the center and sides and 4 round diamonds on the edges
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 0.20 Carat Old Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
single round faceted old cut diamond sits slightly risen at the centre of the face and is framed by a
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring White Yellow Gold Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
by a design with round diamonds (0.52 carats). The design is complete with 4 rows of custom-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 0.20 Carat Old Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
single round faceted old cut diamond sits slightly risen at the centre of the face and is framed by a
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1960 s Diamond Sapphire Platinum 14K Gold Vintage Twisted Rope Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a row of round brilliant cut diamonds bead set east to west in platinum Weighing
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Elegant 14k Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
One 14k White Gold Diamond ring with raised and centered round brilliant secured in a 4-prong head
Category

Early 2000s North American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Cabochon Tanzanite White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Tanzanite weighing 4.8carats, surrounded by a row of round-cut diamonds weighing 0.09 carats (G-color/ VVS1
Category

2010s Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Cluster Setting Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
An elegant ring with a cluster setting Diamond Emerald cut in the centre, with rows of round and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Old mine diamond and emerald ring. Set with one central cushion shape old mine diamond in an open
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Large 1960s Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Turquoise Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
and lovely gem is surrounded by two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds which are set into platinum
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

11.40 Carat Diamond Wide Band
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 4 rows of Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Blue Topaz Citrine Diamond and Onyx Antique Style Cocktail Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamonds. Each side is highlighted by drop shaped yellow citrine. 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Information Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold .72ct tw Ruby and Diamond Band Ring size 6
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage 14K white gold ruby and diamond band ring. The ring features 3 genuine earth mined round
Category

Vintage 1940s Band Rings

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 18K White Gold Asscher-Cut Tsavorite Garnet White Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
shapes the top of the ring as bezel-asscher cut green gemstones scatter across a bed of pave round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Halo Oval Diamond Engagement Ring SI1 Signed Malakan US Size 7
Located in Greer, SC
. The diamond is set in four (4) white-gold prongs. Twelve (12) round diamonds are mounted around and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Designer Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Assor Gioielli
By Assor Gioielli
Located in Honolulu, HI
yellow gold ring & flanked by two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds on both sides in a wave design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

AGL Certified 2.14 Ct Colombian Minor Traditional Emerald Diamond Ring 18KYG
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified 2.14 Ct Colombian Minor Traditional Emerald & Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold A
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

1917 Sigrid s Ring Diamonds Sapphire 18K Gold Ø US7.5 / 2.47gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with the top of the crown in White Gold decorated with a row of
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Roman + Jules Right Hand Diamond Ring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Roman + Jules Right Hand Diamond Ring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. This 6 row multi-band with a
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Camellia Design Ring w/Sapphires Diamonds 1.5 Inch Diameter
Located in Palm Beach, FL
, vivid oval sapphires, and round brilliant diamonds in a camellia design. In terms of ladies' rings, it
Category

Early 2000s North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Trillion Cut Spessitite and Pave Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Carat Weight: 0.25 CTW Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Size: 4 Ring Weight: 8.3 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Roberto Casarin 18K Gold Amethyst Peridot Tourmaline Diamond Domed Bombe Ring
By Roberto Casarin
Located in Montclair, NJ
further enhanced with the finest quality round brilliant cut diamonds that elegantly graduate in size
Category

1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Peridot, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

"Skybox" Ring with 1.2 Carats of Natural Diamonds Rubies in 18 Karat Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This cool, architectural ring by Eytan Brandes features two rows of channel-set diamonds sweeping
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.70 Carat Pear Shape Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
1 round shape sapphire weighing 0.07 carat, accented by a row of round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.56 Carat Pear Shape Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
round shape emerald weighing 0.05 carat, accented by a row of round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds weigh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.70 Carat Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
round shape ruby weighing 0.06 carat, accented by a row of round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds weigh 0.35
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970 s Georg Jensen Diamond 18K Tri-Colored Gold Twisted Rope Vintage Band Ring
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with diamonds Round brilliant cut and weighing approximately 0.24 carat total G color with VS2 clarity
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Grandeur 1.00 Carat Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
row of 61 round brilliant melee diamonds weighing 0.54 carats total. 18k white gold composition with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Gift For Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
diamonds and flanked by a double row of diamonds along the band, the design boasts a total diamond weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

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

John Bagley Diamond, Onyx and Mother of Pearl Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
striking contrast, giving the ring a lively mosaic look. Between the inlays, rows of sparkling diamonds add
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Luxury 2.63 Carat Genuine Emerald Diamond 18K White Gold Wedding Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
round brilliant-cut diamonds, the ring offers a dazzling contrast and refined brilliance. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Pear Cut Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond East West Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
rows of 6 round brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.07 carat, each about 1.3 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

9.85 Carat Oval Amethyst with Tsavorite Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 3/4 Elevate your style with this exquisite cocktail ring, featuring a captivating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond Bridal Band in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
continuous row of prong-set round diamonds arranged in a classic, low-profile design. The diamonds total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage “Canary” GIA 7.02ctw Natural Fancy YELLOW Radiant Cut Diamond 18KW Ring
Located in New York, NY
) with highly polished finish, and features impressive rows of 70 natural white round brilliant Diamonds
Category

1990s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant Double Sapphire and Diamond Split Band Statement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
sophisticated split band design adorned with two rows of brilliant round-cut diamonds on each side, enhancing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

VR Jewels Royal Blue Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring for women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
array of round and baguette-cut diamonds, totaling 1.52 carats, arranged in a layered, multi-row design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA-Certified 1.06 Carat Ruby in Deco-Era Platinum Ring with 0.7 Carats Diamonds
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This late Deco Era ring was originally set with an oval diamond but it was weirdly dark -- much too
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Huge 32.31 Carat Total Emerald Cut Citrine and Diamond Cocktail Ring Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.25 Stunningly beautiful citrine and diamond cocktail ring. This contemporary, eye
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Asscher Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring Center 1.15 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
) prong - set. A wavey row of round brilliant diamonds channel set from each side of the center gem. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Mark Broumand 1.70 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
North-South-East-West setting and accented by one row of round micro pavé set diamonds set around the
Category

2010s More Rings

18 Karat Gold 6.90 Carat Diamond Brilliant-Cut Eternity Ring in Four Gold Colors
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
three row pave set 4 identical diamond bands are beautiful. They’re the classic pave set round diamond
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Five-Stone Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Exuding timeless elegance, this stunning five-stone band ring features a row of richly saturated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.41 Carat Cushion Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Y Gold
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 3.41 Carat Cushion step Cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring 18K Y Gold A Classic
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Octagonal Step Cut Natural Emerald and Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.25 This breathtaking natural emerald and diamond ring absolutely wows! The brilliant
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

John C. Rinker Rhodolite Garnet and Pavé Diamond Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
this enchanting ring is a captivating row of 4 prong set rhodolite garnets, exuding a deep and rich
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gregg Ruth Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring 18 Karat White Gold Split Shank 3.38 CTW
By Gregg Ruth
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
stones make the piece really pop. This beautiful ring features 6 diagonal rows of pave white diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
outer rows adorned with vivid royal blue sapphires, framing a center band of brilliant round diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

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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.