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Simon G 18K Two Toned Diamond Band
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Stuart, FL
Simon G 18k two toned diamond band. There are two rows of diamonds in this ring, they are all round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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

Platinum Band With Natural Yellow and Natural White Diamonds
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an elegant and classic 4 Row Band set with round natural yellow and natural white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Antique Ring 2ct Sapphire 2.8 ct Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.5 US /4.9gr
Located in SE
Cluster ring in solid 14K Rose Gold holding three rows of 32 Diamonds and a natural Blue Sapphire
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
approx 10pts of diamonds. The ring is modelled in 18carat gold. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Band Width: 6mm
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Vintage Lapis Lazuli and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
perfectly with the chunky engraved gold ring. Above and below the lapis stone is a row of diamonds. The
Category

Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 9k Gold

Four Band Stack Ring Two Tone 14K Gold Bold Low Profile Design LR52033
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
. For some ring sizes, this ring will be made for you and take about 4 weeks to make and ship. Diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

6.19 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald Ring AGL Certified
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds of D color and VS2-SI1 range, all GIA certified. Details: Item Type: Statement Ring Metal: 18K
Category

1990s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 1.00 Carat "Illusion-Set" Solitaire Style Engagement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
4 round diamonds on the edges are carefully combined to shape together an illusion of a larger
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Old Combination Ring Sapphire Ruby Emerald solid 18K Gold Size Ø 6.75US / 7.45gr
Located in SE
customs hallmarks confirming 18K. Main - frame double banded ring with two rows of 16 natural Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 4 Carat Diamond Two Row Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our breathtaking "Eternal Radiance" 10K Yellow Gold 4.0 Cttw Diamond Two Row Cross
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tri-Stone Morganite 14K (or 18k upon request) Rose Gold Statement 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 Fashion Rings

Materials

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

David Webb Bombe Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Coral Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
rim of the ring is adorned with round diamonds arranged in two rows, totaling 2.11 carats. These
Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Halo 14K Yellow Gold GIA Certified 1.95 Carat Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set round diamonds. There are hand engraved leaves on the ring's shank. The ring's profile has an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

4.98 Carats F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Double Row Bangle 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
These dazzling double row bangle , crafted with 4.98 carats of round diamonds in Hallmarked 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.74 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds One-Row Hoop Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
these 0.74-carat diamond one-row hoop earrings in 18K gold, designed to make you smile and radiate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Pave 0.71 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds 3-Row Hoop Earrings 14K Rose Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Diamond Shape : Round Diamond Color Grade : F Diamond Clarity Grade : VS1 Gold Color : Rose Gold Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

2.90 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 3-Row Hoop Earrings 14K White Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Shape : Round Diamond Color Grade : F Diamond Clarity Grade : VS1 Gold Color : White Gold Gold Purity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pave 5.72 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds 3-Row Hoop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
perpetual smiles and radiance! Specifications : Diamond Weight : 5.72 Carats Diamond Shape : Round Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handmade Flexible 19 Carat 14K White Gold Three Row Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds to the superb quality. There are three rows of 56 round diamonds, which are all individually set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Encrusted Triple Row Bracelet With Onyx Shoulders in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
the look with three bombe, yellow gold sections. Eighty one round brilliant cut diamonds have a 2.15ct
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire Diamond Clasp 3 Rows Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet featuring 3 rows of round cultured pearls, pearly white orient, held together by 4 white
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold 0.22 Carat Diamond Bar Necklace with Dangling Diamonds
Located in Great neck, NY
Raise the bar on beautiful everyday style with this 4 row bar station necklace. Crafted from your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari 18K White Gold Lariat Necklace 1.60 CT Total Weight Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Carmel, IN
white gold, round pendants set with diamonds. A central, barrel shaped pendant is set with two diamond
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Black Diamond and White Enamel Zebra Pendant Necklace in 18k Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Necklace features Rows of Pave set Black Diamonds mixed with White Enamel Stripes in an Open Rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

French 1928 Boucheron Diamonds Fine Pearls Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace consisting of 4 rows of round pearls white orient, in fall. Two platinum spacers with
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...

Art Deco Platinum Onyx Pendant on Modern Gold Diamond Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
onyx hoop that is smooth, dark, and perfectly round. Four diamond-set platinum elements are spaced
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

28.90 Carat Golden Beryl and Diamond Enhancer Pendant in White and Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cut," with multiple rows of diamond-shaped facets on both the top (crown) and bottom (pavilion) of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Antique Bohemian Bangle Bracelet 251 Garnets Granat Silver / 51gr
Located in SE
Europe/Bohemia/Austria, no markings. This beautiful five row bangle was shaped to fit your wrist without
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Diamond Full Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond full eternity ring, with round brilliant-cut diamonds in a channel setting, all in
Category

2010s British Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sterling Silver 4.0 Carat Double Row Composite Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
natural round diamonds in an alluring, double-row composite design. This piece comes with an 18" inch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

.63 Carat Total Weight Diamond 14K 4 Row Ring
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
rows 14k white gold ring. Hallmarks: 14KT Total Diamonds: 8 Total Carat Weight: 0.63 ctw Diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Diamond Pave 4-Row Band White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Pave 4-Row Band in 18K White Gold. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 5.20 carat total
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Three Row Hidden Halo Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.70 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This breath taking hidden halo engagement ring consist of 1.70 Ct. Tw. round cut diamonds. This
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold 3/4 Eternity Band with 5 Rows of Round Diamonds by Manart
Located in New Orleans, LA
18KW Ring with 67 Round 1.3mm Diamonds 0.70ct G-H VS-SI Experience allure with the 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Three Row Diamond Wedding Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in บางรัก, TH
. Innovation This three row diamond baguette and round ring is the perfect embodiment of classic elegance. Its
Category

2010s Thai Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Geraldo 11.55 Carat 5 Row Diamond White Gold Invisible Setting Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Indulge in the ultimate luxury with the Geraldo 11.55 Carat 5 Row Invisible Setting Diamond Ring, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold 1.14 Carat Natural Diamond 5-Row Diamond Ring Size 6.25
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 Karat White Gold Natural Round Cut Diamond Diamond Flower Ring with 118 natural round cut
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

Diamond 5 Row Bezel Set 3/4 Band 14K White Gold with 2.49cts by Manart
Located in New Orleans, LA
14KW Ring with 102 Round 1.8mm Diamonds 2.49cts G-H VS-SI Indulge in splendor with the 14K White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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

Marquise Cut Diamond Two Row Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Two Row Eternity Ring with Marquise Cut Diamonds in between a thin round diamond band, set in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

3 Row Multi Shape Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 18Kt Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
3 Row, Multi Shape Diamond Ring using Marquise, Pear, and Round diamonds in a curved setting. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Four-Row Pave Set Diamond Band in White Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Ladies' wide four-row pave' set diamond band in 14kt white gold. Set with 1.08ct total diamonds F/G
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot Platinum 2.10 Carat Two Row Eternity Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
6mm Platinum Smooth satin finish center 2 rows of fully set diamonds on each side 60 brilliant
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold 0.68 Carat 3-Row Pave Diamond Engagement Semi Mount Ring
Located in New York, NY
Width: 3.00mm Ring Size: 6.5 Center Stone Shape Setting: round Prong Type: 4 prong
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

18 Karat White Gold 0.94 Carat 3-Row Pave Diamond Engagement Semi Mount Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Color: G-H Metal Purity: 18k Center Stone To Fit Setting: Apx 2.00ct-3.50ct Ring Size: 6.25 Band
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

0.78 Carat Round Diamond Emerald Cluster Ring White Gold Natalie Barney
By Natalie Barney
Located in Crows Nest, NSW
ring features a 0.78 carat (Colour E, Clarity SI1, laser inscribed, EX/VG/EX GIA certificate) round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.24 Carat Round and Princess Diamond Engagement Ring and Band in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features 0.44 Carat Round Solitaire Diamond Color: L Clarity: VS-2 Both Rings Include a row of Channel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

4/5 tcw Diamond accent Vintage enameled cocktail ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Enameled 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 0.79 Carat Diamond Designer Cocktail Ring Sophisticated style
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Four-Row Diamond Wedding Band in 14K White Gold, 1.20 Ct
Located in Houston, TX
This statement ring features 4 rows of F color, VS1 diamonds that will catch everyone's attention
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Amazing Fancy Multi Row 3.0 CTW Diamond Band in 14K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
, all prong set, at approx. 3.0 CTW. Band is slightly dome top in shape. The 4 outer rows of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold 2.10 Carat Two Row Eternity Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
6mm 18k rose gold Smooth satin finish center 2 rows of fully set diamonds on each side 60 brilliant
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.10 Carat Two Row Eternity Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
6mm 18k yellow gold Smooth satin finish center 2 rows of fully set diamonds on each side 60
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Baguette Round Diamond Oval 8 Carat Emerald Center Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Gold Baguette Round Diamond Oval 8 Carat Emerald Center Cocktail Ring This one-of-a-kind ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 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
: - 18k gold - 8.50 grams - 0.44 pink sapphires - Ring Size 6 3/4 - Handcrafted in Switzerland
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamonds Octagonal Sculpture Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Diamonds Octagonal Sculpture Ring, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla creates from his
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Sapphire Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sasha Primak
Located in New York, NY
. 1.5 Carats Diamonds 2.2 Carats Sapphires Ring Size 5 3/4
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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.