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

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Middleton, WI
This vintage ruby and diamond ring was handcrafted around 1980 in 18 karat white gold. The ring
Category

Vintage 1980s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, White Gold

18 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Oxted, Surrey
18ct Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Band Ring. Set with 5 round Rubies and 4 round brilliant cut
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Octagonal Sculpture Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Octagonal Sculpture Ring, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla creates
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wilhelmina’s Crown - Diamond, Opal and 14k Gold Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A single opal sits among 4 round diamonds and a top two rows of gorgeous sparkling natural white
Category

2010s American Artisan Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

18 Karat Diamond Art Deco Style Pyramid Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
In a multi-level Pyramid design, this 18 Karat White Gold Triple Row Diamond Solitaire Ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Simon G 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Simon G 18K White Gold and Diamond Ring. The center diamond is 0.73 carats. It is 4 prong set. It
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Halo Yellow Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Westfield, NJ
, and flanked by rows of yellow diamonds on the shank (tcw 1.125 carats), 5.3 grams. Size 6 3/4.
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Westfield, NJ
14k white gold ring with three center rows of round diamonds, total carat weight .67, within
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Soft Triangle Pyramid Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Soft Triangle Pyramid Ring, From the optical cufflinks series. These
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marcel Salloum Gemini Twin Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Marcel Salloum
Located in London, London
, two 4 mm diamonds (matching round brilliant cut, F colour and VVS clarity, totalling 0.5 carats) set a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Diamond Band Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Bedford, NY
Elegant Oscar Heymen 18k gold and diamond band ring. Set in three rows with 93 round fine color
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Star Sapphire Triple-Row Platinum Band
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Art Deco Style Sapphire & Diamond Triple Row Platinum Band features a central 1.21 carat
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Pear-Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
ring features a white pear shape diamond center stone with a row of round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ice Cube Band Ring
By Chopard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Chopard diamond Ice Cube band in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring has 4 rows of diamonds. Size, 7.5
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Navette Ring, 1930s
Located in Bologna, IT
from the 1930s. It is set with ten rose cut diamonds, surrounding a central row of five round cut
Category

Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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

2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Calabasas, CA
emeralds surrounded by a 3/4 rectangle bead-set with single and round brilliant-cut diamonds, Total emerald
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Star Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
unscrewing the entire bezel from the ring. The star ruby is sourrounded by numerous rows of round, baguette
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Classic Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Geiss Sons
Located in Spartanburg, SC
2 rows of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing combined 1.37 carats. The ring is size 7 1/4 and can
Category

Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

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

Early 2000s South African Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

New Gabriel Co 0.13 CTW Diamond Semi Mount Ring in 14K
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Vienna, VA
0.75 CT Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Size: 6.5 (US) Weight: Approx. 3.3 Grams Stamped: Gabriel & Co
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Fancy "Very" Light Pink Diamond Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Chicago, IL
12 rose-cut diamonds. There is a row of smaller pave-set diamonds 3/4 down the band. Additional total
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA certified diamond Platinum ring
Located in Surfside, FL
GIA certified round brilliant cut 1.01 carat diamond (E color, VVS2 clarity) set in double rows X
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Platinum

Swiss Blue Topaz and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of diamonds and another row of white round brilliant diamonds. It has been entirely handmade by our
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

Estate Eternity 14g 14KT White Gold 7CTW Diamond Wedding band pinky ring Vintage
Located in Miami, FL
Estate Eternity 14g 14KT White Gold 7CTW Diamond 4 Row Wedding band pinky ring. Diamond: 7Ctw
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.75 Carats Diamonds Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
brilliant diamonds with VS2-SI1 clarity and G-H color. The diamonds are set in three rows and feature
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.95 Carat GIA Cert European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
of small round brilliant-cut diamonds leading to a sleek knife-edged ring shank. Accompanied with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1.91 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
rows of high quality round brilliant diamonds, cornered with slender baguette diamonds. 24 Round
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Faint Pink Cushion Diamond with Pear Halo and Pave Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
diamonds. There are three rows of smaller round brilliant diamonds 3/4 down the shank. Size 6.75.
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Pink Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Garnet Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Antoinette Bracks
Located in Brisbane, QLD
with one row of six claw set round brilliant cut diamonds (12 in total). Shoulders support a
Category

2010s Australian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco style 18 ct white gold sapphire and diamond panel ring
Located in Dordogne, FR
bezel set with an oval cut sapphire with round cut diamond accent stones and two rows of sapphire accent
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Picchiotti HRD Certified 5.05 Carat Radiant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in Valenza, IT
shank adorned with alternating rows of perfectly re-cut baguette sapphires and round diamonds. Radiant
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Westfield, NJ
of eleven round diamonds, numbered H8637. Size 6 1/4.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

HRD Certified 11.07 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in Valenza, IT
A singular fancy yellow cushion diamond framed by a double row of fancy intense yellow round
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Westfield, NJ
(5.65 cts) within two rows of round diamonds. Accompanied by GIA Report 2201388411 dated July 1, 2019
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Diamond London Bridge Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
A row of shimmering diamonds crafted in 18 carat gold make up our Rome Ring. Lovely to wear by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier Maillon Panthere three row half diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold. The is from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
with Cartier ring box. Ring Size: 4 1/4 EU 47.34 UK I Measurements:ring top is 8mm wide Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gentlemans 9 Kt Yellow Gold Star Set Three Diamond Ring
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
A Gentlemans 9Kt Yellow Gold Star Set Three Diamond Ring. The three round cut diamonds set in a row
Category

Late 20th Century British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Rivièra 18 Karat Oval Diamond Ring and Eternity Band Set
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified 1.52ct oval cut diamond, accented by three rows of sparkling round pavè diamonds. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern 18k yellow gold ring with Ruby, Tourmaline and diamonds
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
(5 x 3 mm), harmoniously accented by a row of seven round diamonds (1.8 mm each, totaling 0.17 carats
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18ct Yellow White Gold High Quality Diamond Engagement/Dress Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
This beautiful high class Diamond Tablet Ring is colour G, clarity SI1, is 4 claw set, surrounded
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Certified 2.0 Carat Burma Ruby 2.60 Carat Diamond Rarest Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
2.00 Ct – 8 old European cut diamonds totalling approx 2.60 Ct (H-VS/SI) UK size: M 1/4 US size: 6 1/4
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Modern 18k yellow gold ring with Tsavorite Garnet, Tourmaline and diamonds
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
green Tourmaline (5 x 3 mm), harmoniously accented by a row of seven round diamonds (1.8 mm each
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 2.51 Carat Emerald Cabochon Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
diamonds are estimated to 0.40 carats with M colour and P1 clarity grades. Ring Size S (Australia and UK
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Modern 18k yellow gold ring with pink and green Tourmaline and diamonds
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
green tourmaline (5 x 3 mm), harmoniously accented by a row of seven round diamonds (1.8 mm each
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

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

2010s Israeli Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Substantial Sapphire and VS1 G Diamond two tone 18kt Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
Sapphire and Diamond 18ct Gold Engagement Ring. Lovely! A Lovely 18K Yellow and White gold ring
Category

Late 20th Century Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

7.53 Carat Modified Emerald Cut Bi Color Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Canary Lane
Located in Brisbane, QLD
row of five micro claw set round brilliant cut diamonds (20 in total), and rising shoulders each with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Vintage Coktail Shuttle Ring Yellow Gold 18K Old Mine Cut Diamond Ruby Sapphire
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
) Diamond 4x3.5x2.20 mm 0.36 cts. 4)Diamond 3.5x3x1.60 mm 0.14 cts. 5) Diamond 3.40x3.20x1.5mm 0.12 cts. 6
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

Early 2000s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
6mm 18k yellow gold High polished center and interior Round profile Fully set featuring two rows of
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.