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14K White Gold 4.0 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Scatter Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
white gold. The centerpiece of this exquisite piece is a triple-row scatter of 19 stunning round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1 1/4 Cttw Treated Diamond Multi Row Band
Located in New York, NY
, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.15, Treatment: None • Diamond 4 Clarity: I2-I3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow...

Cartier Platinum Trinity Ruban Single Row Wedding Band $4, 350 Retail
By Cartier
Located in Tustin, CA
features 0.22ctw D-F/VVS-VS Round brilliant Cut Diamond set in platinum. It is a size 4.75 US (49 EU) and
Category

2010s French Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

9 Carat Diamond 3-Row Eternity Band
Located in Miami, FL
Sensational eternity band crafted in platinum showcasing 54 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Three Row Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 16 round single cut = 0.16cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.51ctw Black White Diamond Rows Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.75 Wide Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.48ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro 1.00 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Double Row Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band style ring designed as two rows of individually set round brilliant cut diamonds, East to West
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Etoile 3 Row Pave Diamond Band Ring 18K Gold 1.70 Cts
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
with 3 rows of pave set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.70 carats total weight , G color VS
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.08ctw 3-Row Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.5-6.75 Anniversary Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.08ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1 Carat 3-Row Antique Singlecut Diamond Platinum Ring, circa 1930s
Located in Addison, TX
cut diamond wedding band! A great bold statement piece to pair with any engagement ring! It is in
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Wide Diamond Band Vintage Cigar Ring 18k Two Tone Gold 5 Rows Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. 85 round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.42 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI1-2
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1ctw Diamond Three Row Diamond Band, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
, this ring showcases three rows of sparkling diamonds that add a brilliant and glamorous touch. The
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century 1.00 CTW Diamond 14K Gold Vintage Two-Row Fishtail Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering two parallel rows of transitional cut diamonds set to front with fishtail prongs Weighing
Category

Vintage 1950s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Estate Designer La Nouvelle Bague 4-Row Tri Color Band Ring Set 18 Karat Gold
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For sale is a designer La Nouvelle Bague four row tri color band ring set crafted out of solid 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Kwiat Pave Diamond Eternity Band 3-Row Ring 18k White Gold Moonlight Retired 6
By Kwiat
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a Kwiat 3-row pave diamond band estimated 2.04ctw size 6. Currently, Kwiat only has a
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro 1.00 Carats Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Double Row Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is comprised of two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Cartier 3 Row Pave Domed Band Ring in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier diamond band ring finely crafted in platinum featuring 3 rows of pave set high-quality
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

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

Vintage 1940s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

80s Diamond Ring 3 Row Wide Band Sz 6.25 14k Yellow Gold Square Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage 3 row diamond band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s). Round brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Double Row of Pyramid Diamonds 2.36 Carat + 18 Carat White and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in GB
cluster Diamond ring with 18ct white and yellow gold band SIZE, 11-51 5&3/4 L weight 4.5 grams, TCW 2.36
Category

20th Century British Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jabel 1.00 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Double Row Vintage Band Ring
By Jabel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is designed as two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds. Weighing in total approximately
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Two-Row Diamond Anniversary Band Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed 2 row vintage diamond anniversary ring (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 14 karat
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond 3-Row Half Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond Clarity: VS2 Ring Size: 7 1/4 This ring can be sized for a $50 fee! *Please note that we cannot
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Men’s 14 Karat Yellow Gold and 0.64 Carat Round Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This handsome band is made in 14k yellow gold with a single row of channel-set round diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Untreated Fancy Pink White Diamond Round Cut Platinum Eternity Band Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Fancy Pink & White Diamond Round Cut 2 Row 1/4 Eternity Platinum Ring. A beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum

Retro 14 Karat White Gold Double Row Band with Diamonds
Located in Addison, TX
: none Width: tapers from 8.5-2mm Finger to Top of Ring: 3mm Diamond Details: Shape: Round Brilliant
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro 14 Karat White Gold Double Row Band with Diamonds
Located in Addison, TX
: none Width: tapers from 8.5-2mm Finger to Top of Ring: 3mm Diamond Details: Shape: Round Brilliant
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

7.24 Carat Estate Fancy Yellow Round Diamond Wedding Plat Ring EGL, USA
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous and Rare Estate Vintage Diamond Ring with 5.73ct Transition Round Brilliant Center Diamond
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

14kt White Gold Diamond Band, 3.54cttw, Baguette Round Brilliant, Size 4, 10.4mm
Located in San Diego, CA
. The ring features 220 diamonds (132 baguettes and 88 round brilliant) prong and channel set in 7 rows
Category

2010s American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring with Alternating Round and Baguette Stones
Located in Towson, MD
are 4 rows of Round Brilliant Diamonds and 3 rows of Baguette Diamonds set on the diagonal, for a
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.40 Carat Round Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat White Gold Women s Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
fashioned in stylish 14k white gold and features an inset row of sparkling diamonds. Elegant as a wedding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10K Rose Gold 1/4 Cttw Diamond and 6MM Amethyst Gemstone Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
setting that’s fail proof. Accenting the gem are two rows of shiny round natural diamonds on both sides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Rose Gold, 10k Gold

Sterling Silver 1/4 Cttw Diamond Halo Split Shank Band Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
0.26 carat total weight of diamonds with a whopping 61 individual stones. The fashion ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

14K White Gold 1 3/4 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
This striking diamond cocktail ring features seven rows of alternating round and baguette diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Tri Gold 1/4 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning diamond ring is a must for your stylish woman. Fashioned in 14 karat lustrous white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14K Tri Gold 1/4 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning diamond ring is a must for your stylish woman. Fashioned in 14 karat lustrous white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Men s Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold Geometric Round Cut .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
signet-style ring showcases six vertical rows of icy white diamonds set in glowing 14k yellow gold
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Men s 10K Yellow Gold 1 1/4 Cttw White and Black Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
every movement, encapsulating a dance of shadows and brilliance. With its rows of diamonds set in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Men s 10K Yellow Gold 1 1/4 Cttw White and Black Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
every movement, encapsulating a dance of shadows and brilliance. With its rows of diamonds set in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Men s 10K Yellow Gold 1 1/4 Cttw White and Black Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
every movement, encapsulating a dance of shadows and brilliance. With its rows of diamonds set in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Paris, France Van Cleef Arpels Emerald and Round Ruby and Diamond Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Top and Bottom Rows have Diamonds. Signed VCA. The ring size is a 5.75. Stamped 750 and numbered
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

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

Platinum 2-Row Diamond Pavé Halo with a .72pts Princess Cut Diamond
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Platinum 2-Row Diamond Pavé Halo with a .72pts Princess cut diamond; Specifications: stone
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Baguette Round Diamond Curved Wedding Band, 14K White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
6 round diamonds in a stylish curved row. The ring size is 6.75. This stunning diamond stackable
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Triple Row 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
emeralds which are so bright and pretty, in-between these rows sits a row of round cut diamond points
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

14KT White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring (1 1/4 cttw, H-I Color, SI2-I1 Clarity)
Located in New York, NY
row of round diamonds to each side. Milgrain beading adds even more vintage appeal. This striking ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

18K Gold Square Emerald and Round Diamond Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
. Placed in a channel setting at the top and bottom rows of the bridge, the bright white diamonds are round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 0.65 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Enhancer Wrap Ring
Located in New York, NY
ring. The look displays a top and bottom row of round diamonds in prong settings, offset by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold 0.42ctw Baguette Round Fishtail Pave Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
center row features 4 straight baguette diamonds that are perfectly channel set and are further flanked
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Round Baguette Diamond Wedding Band, 14K White Gold, Ring Size 6.5, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
white gold, the band features a row of round-cut diamonds that go all the way around, totaling 0.26
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Rose Gold Emerald Cut Purple Quartz 1/4 Carat Diamond Accent Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
classic 4 prong setting. This vivid purple ring features a step-down row of smaller, baguette cut emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Five-Stone Ring 14k Round Brilliant.25ctw Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
yellow gold ring features a sparkling row of five diamonds that are highlighted by ribbed detailing
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

2.51 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
row of approximately 2ctw round brilliant accent diamonds accent diamonds are G in color and VS-SI in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Diamond Platinum Channel Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring features a row of transitional cut diamonds channel set to front. Weighing approximately
Category

Vintage 1950s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Buccellati Diamond-Set Gold Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Litchfield, CT
effortlessly chic. With its two colors of gold and three rows of diamonds, superb construction and 1.41 carats
Category

Early 2000s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Afarin Collection Ruby and Diamond Afrin Collection Over and Under Six Row Woven
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Detailing. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds = 0.47 cts t.w. G in Color VS in Clarity Brilliant Cut Rubies
Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

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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.