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Spectrum Jewels SI/H Natural Baguette Diamond Wide 14 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This SI/H Natural Baguette Diamond Wide 14 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring features a wide band with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby Diamond Designer Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Assor Gioielli
By Assor Gioielli
Located in Honolulu, HI
yellow gold ring & flanked by two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds on both sides in a wave design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. Over the band, on each side of the flower, two rows of channel set baguette cut diamonds frame it
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold 5.15 Carat Pear-Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Statement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
and graduating five to single row wide half-diamond and half-gold two-tone band, making it very
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 1.74 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a Toi et Moi style bypass ring terminating with two old mine cut diamonds prong set in
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond Band 0.51 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
baguette-shaped diamonds delicately nestled within two rows of round brilliant cut natural diamonds, all
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Band 0.51 Carat 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
baguette-shaped diamonds delicately nestled within two rows of round brilliant cut natural diamonds, all
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

7/16 Inch Wide 18K White Gold Diamond Band Ring with Oval Motifs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An 18K white gold band featuring two rows of diamonds, with pave' set oval motifs in between. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum 1920s Original Art Deco Ruby Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing a stunning 18ct Gold Art
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring Vera Wang 1-1/5 CT TW 14K White Gold
By Vera Wang
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Collection Diamond Engagement Ring. Presenting a 1/2-carat pear-shaped diamond outlined with two rows of
Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Brilliant Ruby and Halo Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14k White Gold Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
gracefully by two delicate pave diamond borders weighing 0.438 carats. Set in polished 14k white gold, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

4.50 Carat Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Eternity style diamond ring has two elegant rows of 34 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds with a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond 64 Stone Bypass Style Modern Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
of diamonds with 64 individual stones. The bypass style fashion ring features a two row wave of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Multi-Color Sapphire Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents this gorgeous 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring with two rows of invisible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...

Natural Diamond Band 0.51 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
baguette-shaped diamonds delicately nestled within two rows of round brilliant cut natural diamonds, all
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 0.64 Carat Total Round Diamond Crisscross Rose Gold Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A minimalist fashion ring, showcasing two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.64 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.32 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
-cut diamonds, totaling 0.58 carats. These sparkling diamonds are arranged in two rows, with seven
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pavé Diamond Halo Style Wedding Ring Set with Milgrain in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
a row of sparkling diamonds that delicately curve around the main ring, symbolizing the eternal bond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.70 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.70 Carat Oval-Cut Ruby and Diamond Solitaire Ring This glorious wine red
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Elegant Double Sapphire and Diamond Split Band Statement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
sophisticated split band design adorned with two rows of brilliant round-cut diamonds on each side, enhancing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3 Karat Rose Sapphires 18 Karat Gold Pink Quartz 0.10 Karat White Diamonds Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
White Diamonds Ring Details: Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Row Cable 18 Karat Rose Gold Pink Quartz
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Argyle Pink Diamond White Diamond Platinum Band Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This delicate Platinum ring band features two rows of lustrous Argyle Pink Diamonds at the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

"Skybox" Ring with 1.2 Carats of Natural Diamonds Rubies in 18 Karat Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This cool, architectural ring by Eytan Brandes features two rows of channel-set diamonds sweeping
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Chaumet Class One Rubber and Diamond Band Ring in 18k White Gold
By Chaumet
Located in London, England
A rather unique vintage Chaumet diamond and rubber 'Class One' ring set in 18k white gold. From
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Charlotte Royal Diamond Ring 1 1/2 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This red carpet ring features two rows of round brilliant diamonds Micro-Prong-Set. Petite round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Charlotte Royal Diamond Ring 1 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This red carpet ring features two rows of round brilliant diamonds Micro-Prong-Set. Petite round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14k Rose Gold Charlotte Royal Diamond Ring 1 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This red carpet ring features two rows of round brilliant diamonds Micro-Prong-Set. Petite round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18k Rose Gold Charlotte Royal Diamond Ring 1 1/2 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This red carpet ring features two rows of round brilliant diamonds Micro-Prong-Set. Petite round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18k White Gold Charlotte Royal Diamond Ring 1 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This red carpet ring features two rows of round brilliant diamonds Micro-Prong-Set. Petite round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Charlotte Royal Diamond Ring 1 1/2 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This red carpet ring features two rows of round brilliant diamonds Micro-Prong-Set. Petite round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

10K White and Yellow Gold 1 1/10 Carat Channel-Set Diamond Bypass Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds and one row of round cut diamonds. From the edge of the band two yellow gold ribbons emerge and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Square Cushion Morganite and Diamond Bypass Style Ring Set in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 This stunning morganite and diamond bypass ring set in 14 karat rose gold presents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Morganite, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Peter Suchy GIA 6.46 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
, the entire crown and shank, top and bottom are adorned with round full cut pave set diamonds. Two rows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an excellently crafted 14ct yellow gold diamond ring. The face of this piece has been
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th Century Old Mine Diamond Floral Cluster Cocktail Ring Silver Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th Century Old Mine-cut diamond floral cluster cocktail ring in silver and yellow gold
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14K Yellow Gold 2-1/3 Carat Diamond Cluster Chevron Shaped Band Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this two-tone diamond engagement and wedding ring set features 2.3 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.45Ct SI Clarity HI Color Natural Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Wide Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 2.45Ct SI Clarity HI Color Natural Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Wide Band Ring features the two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s 5.70 Carat High Zircon and 3.15 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 5.70 Carat high zircon and 3.15 Carat diamond, 18k white gold cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold

Toi et Moi Heart and Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Toi et Moi Heart and Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold Designed with two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Citrine Diamond Ruby Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
, accented on either side by two rows of rubies, and one row of diamonds. Diamonds weigh 0.50ct total
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1.30 Carat Round Cut Emerald and Diamond Fashion Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
of brilliant-cut 12 diamonds weighing 0.88 carats in total. Embellished with two cris cross rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Trio rose gold diamond eternity rings, lapis, mother of pearl of pearl and coral
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
. Diamond ring in 18 kt rose gold, adorned with three rows of brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.30 ct
Category

1990s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Toi et Moi Heart and Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Toi et Moi Heart and Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold Designed with two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.28 Carat Cushion Cut Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
rests between two rows of 18K Yellow Gold embedded with Glimmering Round Brilliant Diamonds weighing a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

0.91 Carat Cushion Cut Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
approximately 0.91 Carats and surrounded by two rows of Round Brilliant Diamonds weighing approximately 0.48
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Scarselli GIA Oval Halo 0.82 Pink Diamond Engagement Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
GIA-Certified 0.82 ct Oval Pink Diamond Engagement Halo Ring on 18k White Gold band. The central
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Sky Topaz Diamond Flexible Bezel Eternity 18K White Gold Ring Band
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Interpretations in a triple row eternity band structure. 18 Karat White Gold Genuine White Diamonds, Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k ...

14k White Gold 1.00 Carat Heart Shape Pinkish Purple Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
rows of diamonds wrapped around the Sapphire complete this delicate ring. The diamond weight on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.52 Carat Cushion Cut Morganite and Diamond 14K Mix Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Features a 3.52carat cushion cut morganite, surrounded by two rows of round brilliant diamonds. Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal

Vera Wang Love Pavé Diamond Blue Sapphire Wrap Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Vera Wang
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.25 This Vera Wang “Love” wrap ring is crafted in 14 karat white gold and features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

4.13 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
stone is surrounded by two rows of round brilliant diamonds in an 18k white gold shank mounting. 94
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Rectangular Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco design diamond and blue sapphire rectangular target ring in white gold. Centered with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luxle 0.15 Cttw Natural Diamond Pyramid Accent Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
This everlasting Luxle diamond ring is made of 14K yellow gold. It shines through with ageless
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

2.5 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2.5 Ct Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate two
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2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
stone is then surrounded by two circulating rows of round brilliant cut diamonds, the first of which are
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K White Gold Asscher Green Emerald Double Halo Diamond Ring Center-5.21 CT
Located in San Francisco, CA
of this ring, we designed two rows of round brilliant diamond micro-prong set on a split shank. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White 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.