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Angara Natural Eternity Five Stone 1 ct Emerald Wedding Band in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are five round lush green emeralds in a row. They are arranged in a half eternity style and dazzle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

Christopher Designs Crisscut Engagement Ring with 3.10 cts Set in Platinum
By Christopher Designs
Located in Los Gatos, CA
modern design Ring features 3-row Tapered Shank with Diamonds going ¾ Way around the Finger. Set In
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Christopher Designs Crisscut Diamond Anniversary Wedding Band
By Christopher Designs
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A wide and wonderful Crisscut diamond 3 row wedding band. Christopher Designs anniversary bands are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Floral Tsavorite Moonstone Ring fantastic Combination 21x19 mm handmade in Italy
Located in Viena, Viena
shimmering moonstone approx. 0.48 ct, combined with bright emerald green tsavorites totaling approx. 1 ct ( 3
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
/7 to 3/3.5, alternated with round and facetted oval emerald beads, pink facetted spinel beads, and
Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, ...

French Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Gold Torsade Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
, diameter; 6.5/7 to 3/3.5, alternated with round emerald beads, faceted ovals ….. , faceted pink spinel
Category

2010s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Panthere Necklace 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a Cartier diamond ring or any other jewelry by Cartier, you are becoming an owner of a symbol of
Category

Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Paris, IDF
Gold, emerald and diamond ring. White gold 18K (750 milliÃ?¨mes) ring. Ornated with one oval
Category

20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cabochon Emerald Diamond Ring
By Nirvana International
Located in New York, NY
approx. 3/4 cts of Diamonds with two rows of diamonds set in ring shank and stones in prongs. Size 6.
Category

20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 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

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A French Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring, mounted in satin finished platinum. This very chic ring
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Lapis Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat yellow gold cabochon lapis cocktail ring surrounded with three rows of emeralds, sapphires
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

1.58 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
. Its got 3 splits in the ring band with diamonds on and 2 rows of them around the centre stone. If you
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning Victorian Muzo Mine Colombian Emerald Diamond Five-Stone Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Getting the very Best Spectacular rare find! Authentic Victorian double row ring, set with two
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

2.5 Carat Vintage Style Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
2.5 Carat Emerald ring with 33 diamonds includes 3 Baguettes cuts at each side and 2 rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

0.78 Carat Round Diamond Emerald Cluster Ring White Gold Natalie Barney
By Natalie Barney
Located in Crows Nest, NSW
brilliant diamond surrounded by a row of small milgrain diamonds. The oval cut emeralds with a total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Swiss Blue Topaz and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful statement ring flaunts a 22 carats emerald-cut Swiss Blue Topaz surrounded by a halo
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

11.23 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Micropave Claws Platinum Ring
By Valentina Fine Jewellery
Located in Sai Kung District, HK
Stunning, clear and perfectly cut pale blue 11.23ct Aquamarine, set in a Diamond micropave ring
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

9.10ct Aquamarine and Diamond Micropave Ring in Rose Gold
By Valentina Fine Jewellery
Located in Sai Kung District, HK
Aquamarine, very sparkly. Set in 18K Rose Gold. Hidden halo and 3 row micropave half band with diamonds
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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

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

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

Large Natural Citrine Diamond Art Deco Style Ring 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Presenting a Beautiful, Natural Citrine & Diamond Dress Ring. The Citrine possesses a warm, golden
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Multi Fancy Shape Natural Diamond 18k Gold Eternity Band Multi Shape Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-catching fancy shape ring Set in 18K gold, this gorgeous row of diamonds envelopes three-quarters of this
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Belle Epoque 1.15 Cart Natural No Heat Ruby
Located in Napoli, IT
Surmounted by rows old cut Diamonds projecting endless sparkle all through the Platinum crown Ruby is of fine
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

3-Row Emerald Diamond Channel Set Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
3-Row Emerald & Diamond Channel Set Ring, In 18ct Yellow Gold This classic and elegant emerald and
Category

2010s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Oval Emerald and Diamond Wide 3 Band Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This vintage emerald and diamond engagement ring is a stunning piece of jewelry sure to draw
Category

1990s Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 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

Green Emerald and Diamond Eternity Stackable Set of 3 Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
this ring will leave you speechless. The center row is a ring that sparkles all around with natural
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rachel Koen Natural Green Emerald Diamond Eternity Set of 3 Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
in one. The center row is a ring that sparkles all around with natural green emeralds and rare art
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Two Colour Diamond and Emerald Ring 1.14ct
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white and yellow gold diamond and emerald dress ring. The ring comprises of a row of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
other. Developed with 3 rows of interchanging white, clean diamonds and lovely green emeralds all hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Multi Row Gemstone Ring
Located in London, GB
A 1970s multi gemstone and diamond stackable ring, with five rings of alternating sapphire, emerald
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite 3-stone Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
sophistication and regality to the ring. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Main stone: 1 emerald stone Main stone carat
Category

2010s Singaporean Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cushion cut emerald framed by a row of round brilliant cut pink diamonds (total weight approximately 0.80
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Hammerman Brothers Wide Tapered 3 Row Diamond Wedding Band
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An exquisite 3-row wedding band exhibiting shimmering round brilliant and emerald cut diamonds in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Emerald And Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co. Estate Emerald And Diamond Ring Band A row of bright and green calibrated emeralds
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Band Rings

GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 1.25ct
By GIA
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, four claw set in 18ct rose gold within a border of 32 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Unique Cabochon Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
claw set Emerald cabochons and 3 brilliant cut Diamonds. The band of this emerald ring is formed by
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emeralds, Diamonds, White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
central line made of 5 intense emeralds, surrounded by 3 rows of amazing white diamonds per side (for a
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.15 ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This lovely LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.15 ct Diamond 0.75 ct Emerald Ring is sure to attract
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Sleek 3 Carat Bicolor Tourmaline and Diamond 18k Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. The impressive 3 carat gemstone is expertly faceted in a lively emerald cut, allowing for an
Category

1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Russian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage emerald and diamond cluster ring centered with an old mine oval emerald (approximately
Category

20th Century Russian Edwardian Cluster Rings

Paris, France Van Cleef Arpels Emerald and Round Ruby and Diamond Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Cocktail Ring made in 18K Yellow Gold. There are 3 Emerald-Cut Emeralds, where is middle one is large and
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Christian Dior Emerald and Diamond Rope Ring in Yellow Gold
By Christian Dior
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Christian Dior emerald and diamond half-eternity rope ring set in 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold Square Emerald and Round Diamond Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Item Type: Band Ring - Gemstones: Natural Emerald; Natural Diamond - Metal: 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

1940s Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Retro Dress Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
calibre cut emerald side rows and rose cut diamond set borders. Mounted in platinum and gold Finger
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Belle Époque Diamond Emerald Plaque Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful 14k Gold handmade genuine Belle Époque ring. It features two rows of Old mine cut diamond
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Retro Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
and a half carats total. The well matched layout of old mine cut antique diamonds weighs 3/4 carats
Category

Vintage 1930s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Tutti Frutti Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, rubies and emeralds. Crafted in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 5 3/4 and may be re-sized to fit. 7 day
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.07 Ct Diamond and 0.52 Ct Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This lovely LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.07 ct Diamond 0.52 ct Emerald Ring is made with a simple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Emerald Diamond Ring Platinum Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
set row of vibrant emeralds are accented with sparkling diamonds. The ring would make a lovely
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is designed with an array of superior rubies, sapphires and emeralds and are embraced by flowing rows
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Revival Hexagon Shaped Diamond Emerald Black Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco Revival ring. An unusual cut diamond in hexagonal shape framed with a row of pre
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Rectangular Tanzanite 21.19 ct and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Brilliant Diamonds and 3 Rows of Diamonds going down the shank, all set in Platinum. Total tanzanite weight
Category

20th Century North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

3.02 Carat AGL Natural No-Heat Tsavorite Cushion Princess Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
setting is simply Stunning with Micro Pave Double Halo around all 3 stones, 3 rows diamond Band. The
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 2.02 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
set with a row of 5 diamonds that weigh 2.02 carats of H color and VS2 clarity set over the face of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Emerald And Diamond 3 Row Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact emerald and diamond 3 row ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 13 vintage or 19 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an emerald and diamond 3 row ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating an emerald and diamond 3 row ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by GEMME, Charles Krypell and Diana M. Jewels are consistently popular. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and marquise cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an emerald and diamond 3 row ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Emerald And Diamond 3 Row Ring?

Prices for an emerald and diamond 3 row ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $657 and can go as high as $23,196, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,150.

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.