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GIA Certified 3.00 Carat Emerald Diamond White Gold Midcentury Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
inclusions, Natural color F1 ( low level) clarity enhanced with two rows of full cut accent diamonds in a 14k
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond 1.45 Carats 18KT White Gold Baguette Anniversary Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
look, while the round diamonds add a touch of brilliance and sparkle. The two rows of diamonds further
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen 1.19Cttw Round Cut Diamond Band Ring 18K Yellow White Gold
Located in New York, NY
white and yellow gold. This style features multi rows of 61 round cut shimmering diamonds in prong
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Gold 1.9 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Band Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One Lady's 14k White Gold and Natural Diamond Ring Set. The center stone is a natural round
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

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

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.17 Carat 18K White Gold Unisex Round Brilliant Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k white gold handcrafted Unisex band showcases two (2) eternity rows of perfectly matched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Mid-Century 14K Gold Moi Et Toi Diamond Ring by Sarkin
Located in Venice, CA
like pattern and has two rows of single cut diamonds also bead set. There are 18 single cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Ruby Halo Natural Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
identical in size or color. This ruby and diamond band ring features a row of oval-cut rubies set in 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Genuine Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Perfect Luxury Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
customize The Gold Diamond Ring according to your specification. Go to our Storefront Page for more updates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Allier Diamond Eternity Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 98 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold Allier Diamond Eternity Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 98 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K Rose Gold Allier Diamond Eternity Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 98 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18K Yellow Gold Allier Diamond Eternity Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 98 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Allier Diamond Eternity Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 98 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K White Gold Allier Diamond Eternity Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 98 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire Natural Diamonds Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
identical in size or color. This gold band ring features a seamless row of oval-shaped blue sapphires, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Nova 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum 2.75 Carat Diamond Baguette Ring
Located in New York, NY
tapered Baguette Cut Diamonds which are set in two rows that gracefully wrap around the finger. Ring size
Category

1990s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Modern 18 K Gold 4.26 karat Green Tourmaline 0.10 Karat Diamonds Sapphires Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
0.10 karats White Diamonds. A ring made of two crossed gold threads touching each other creating a
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Go...

French 1960s 1.80 CTW Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a slightly domed band ring centering two rows of square step cut sapphires Weighing
Category

Vintage 1960s Dome Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold 0.20 Sugarloaf Agate 0.20 Karat White Diamonds Tourmaline Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
heritage. This 18 karat Gold ring, adorned with 0.20 karat White Diamonds, showcases a captivating
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Agate, Yellow Gold, White Gold,...

Rachel Koen Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set 14K Yellow Gold 1.05Cttw
Located in New York, NY
features a marquise center diamond accented with a row of round cut diamonds in white gold and a row of
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ring
By Lischetti
Located in Roma, IT
The fine stones- beautiful square sapphire measuring 6x6 mm , framed by two rows of sparkling white
Category

Antique 1770s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Amethyst and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The amethyst stone in this ring is bright and a gorgeous colour. There are two rows of four
Category

Vintage 1980s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold

1800 s Cochin India Lord Vishnu Coin Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
handmade double row stacked "jawan" granulated ring design flanked by two 1.8 mm VS1 diamonds. This ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Vintage 1940s French 18ct Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Cocktail Tank Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
the ring. The diamonds are mounted on an 18ct gold band, which provides a striking contrast to the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
features a dazzling array of old European cut diamonds and two rows of square-cut sapphires down the centre
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.39 Carat Red Spinel and 0.09 Carat Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Spinel and diamond ring, 2.39 carats spinel, 0.09 carats diamonds, 14K yellow gold. This elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
sapphire encircled by two rows of diamonds (about 1 carat total weight) and a row of channel-set French cut
Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18KT Gold Daisy Flower Ring with 5.65Ct White and 1.17Ct. Yellow Pave Diamonds
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
. yellow gold. Two rows of pave set white diamonds come mid way down the shank. White diamonds total
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Oval Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Silver Yellow Gold 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique Edwardian sapphire and diamond engagement ring in silver and yellow gold, circa 1900. This
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

0.90Ct blue sapphire and natural diamond ring in 18k solid gold
Located in Singapore, SG
sapphire exhibits a vivid blue hue and sparkles from every angle, complemented by two rows of pavé-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Timeless 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Half-Eternity Ring, 1.40ct G/VS1 , Circa 1990
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This elegant half-eternity band in rich 18K yellow gold is set with 14 brilliant-cut diamonds, each
Category

1990s French Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Artemis Micro Prong Diamond Ring 1 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two perfectly matched 0.35 carat each (0.70 ct. tw) round diamonds that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

HRD Certified Vintage 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
this stunning HRD Certified White Gold Ring, adorned with 25 natural diamonds totaling 1.40 carats
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.70Ct SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Ring For Women 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.70Ct SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Ring For Women 18k White Gold Jewelry. This ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.70Ct SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Ring For Women 14k White Gold Jewelry.
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.70Ct SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Ring For Women 14k White Gold Jewelry. This ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Artemis Micro Prong Diamond Ring 1 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two perfectly matched 0.35 carat each ( 0.70 ct. tw) round diamonds that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K White Gold Artemis Micro Prong Diamond Ring 1 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two perfectly matched 0.35 carat each ( 0.70 ct. tw) round diamonds that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K White Gold Artemis Micro Prong Diamond Ring 1 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two perfectly matched 0.35 carat each ( 0.70 ct. tw) round diamonds that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Artemis Micro Prong Diamond Ring 1 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two perfectly matched 0.35 carat each ( 0.70 ct. tw) round diamonds that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Artemis Micro Prong Diamond Ring 1 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two perfectly matched 0.35 carat each ( 0.70 ct. tw) round diamonds that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Artemis Micro Prong Diamond Ring 1 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two perfectly matched 0.35 carat each ( 0.70 ct. tw) round diamonds that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Spectrum Jewels Natural SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Open Bypass Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Natural SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Open Bypass Ring showcases a dual-row open design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Spectrum Jewels Natural SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Open Bypass Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Natural SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Open Bypass Ring showcases a dual-row open design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Picchiotti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond, Ruby, and Black Onyx
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
meticulous work. Set in 18 karat yellow gold this ring features two rows of square cut rubies along with two
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Certified SI/H 0.86Ct Diamond Cluster Wedding Bypass Ring Gift 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Certified SI/H 0.86Ct Diamond Cluster Wedding Bypass Ring Gift 14k White Gold The standout design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified SI/H 0.86Ct Diamond Cluster Wedding Bypass Ring Gift 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Certified SI/H 0.86Ct Diamond Cluster Wedding Bypass Ring Gift 18k White Gold The standout design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Ring with Carré-Cut Rubies, Diamonds, and Heart Motif
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- This elegant 18k yellow gold ring features a central row
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring. This
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Eclipse Curve Diamond Ring 3/4 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This elegant ring features two perfectly matched 1/3 of a carat each round brilliant diamonds four
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Regal Multi Sapphire Diamond Wide Wedding Band Ring in 14k Yellow gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
to vivid hues—is set in a bold bezel and accented with sparkling round diamonds. Two rows of pavé-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, 18 karat white gold band ring, set with a row of baguette cut blue
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 18K White Gold Asscher-Cut Tsavorite Garnet White Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
diamonds. Two sides feature diamond-shaped tsavorites, as rows of 3 gemstones shape an arch around the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 9.50 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Double Eternity Ring Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
two paralleling rows of thirteen claw set modern brilliant round cut diamonds, totalling 9.50cts; this
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Natural Diamond 5.01 carats 18KT White Gold Baguette Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
An elegant row of baguette diamonds gleams brightly amidst two rows of round-shape diamonds in this
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Emerald Ring Sz 8.25 14k Gold Square Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
old European cut diamond to the center, framed with two rows of emeralds. The ring would make a lovely
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White and Yellow Gold Band Ring with Rubies, Yellow Sapphires, and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
sapphires of 0.44 carats, the piece is further enhanced by two rows of brilliant diamonds totaling 0.16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

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Gold Two Row Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold two row diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 28 vintage editions and 64 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect gold two row diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic gold two row diamond ring over the years, but those made by Beyond Fine Jewelry, Roman Malakov and TJD are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and asscher cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a gold two row diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 35 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Gold Two Row Diamond Ring?

On average, a gold two row diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,360, while they’re typically $670 on the low end and $14,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.