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Mark Broumand 1.86 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
at H-VS2. It is accented by a two sided halo of round brilliant cut diamonds as well as one row of
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Cocktail Ring, American, circa 1960
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
Diamond cocktail ring by Tiffany & Co, American, circa 1960. A yellow gold and platinum ring with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Rossella Ugolini Bold Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold Bohemian Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
ring apart is the subtle yet distinctive touch of movement. A row of diamonds, set in 18K burnished
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Aquamarine, diamond and synthetic ruby cocktail ring, circa 1945.
Located in London, GB
Aquamarine, diamond and synthetic ruby cocktail ring, circa 1945. A yellow gold ring set with one
Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 0.15ct Diamond and Emerald Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
additional row of three rose cut diamonds per shoulder are set into platinum adding extra sparkle to the ring
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
middle and is surrounded by two rows of round diamonds. This ring is set in 18k White Gold, total Carat
Category

2010s Thai Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman 18 Karat Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
generations. 18 karat yellow gold with beautiful baguette sapphires in a criss/cross design. Two diamond
Category

Early 2000s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K Gold and Platinum Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
surrounded by two rows of sparkling old European cut diamonds. The pink tourmaline is approximately 5.20
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Retro 1.80 Ct Diamond 2.50 Ct Ruby Bold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Hand crafted as unique example of two colors solid 18 Kt gold Designed like a wide band with two rows
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1920s Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
eight-cut diamonds, pavé set within two concentric rows. The pierced decorated, elevated and flared
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Ruby and Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Siam ruby in an
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

2.04 Total Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ladies Engagement Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
double halo ring is our most favorite "Gala" ring. Adorned by two rows of pave set diamonds this ring
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman Brothers ruby and diamond ring, American, circa 1940
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Oscar Heyman Brothers ruby and diamond ring. Set with twenty four square baguette cut diamonds in
Category

Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Ring by Oscar Heyman Brothers
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamond ring by Oscar Heyman Brothers. Horizontally set with five square step cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1965.
Located in London, GB
Burmese sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set centrally with one cushion shape old cut natural
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold

Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond Trombino ring, circa 1980.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond 'Trombino' ring. Set to centre with one oval mixed cut natural
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangle Sculpture Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Women's Rectangle Rows Ring, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla brings back his
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1900.
Located in London, GB
Antique Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Tiffany T Narrow Pavé Diamond Ring Size I (48)
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
T motif around the entire band with two rows of pavé set diamonds for company. Condition: Used
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Late Art Deco Bespoke Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
. Two eight cut diamonds are grain set vertically to border a channel set row of emerald cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 2.53 Carat Pear Cut Brown Diamond Halo Pave Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 2.53 carat pear-shaped fancy brown-yellow diamond in 18K two-tone gold halo setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

C1690 18K Iberian Bow Form Ring with Table Cut Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
settings. The arrangement of the diamonds, with the central stone flanked by two rows of three, resembles
Category

Antique 1690s Spanish Baroque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

The Barbette Ring 2.5 Carat Diamond and Black Enamel Cigar Band
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
silhouette—two thick, polished gold bands framing a slender middle band, which gleams with a continuous row
Category

2010s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

1.09 Carat Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This Masterpiece is a Unique 18K White and Yellow Gold Ring featuring a Dazzling Cushion cut Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Stackable Band, White Gold, Round and Baguette Layered Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This layered 1/2 diamond band gets its character from the two different diamond shapes being
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

3.28 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond 3-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
, complemented by two rows of princess-cut white diamonds and two additional mirrored rows of baguette-cut
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, White Gold

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
This Victorian era five stone ring was handmade in 18 carat yellow gold around 1890. The ring
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.48 Carat Old Cut Diamond and Tsavorite Vintage Art Deco Filigree Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.48 carat old cut diamond in 18K white gold Art Deco-inspired setting featuring princess
Category

20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Old Mine Diamond Natural Sapphire Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring Victorian
Located in New York, NY
the center of the ring is a sparkling Old Mine Cut Diamond. On either side of the diamond are two
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Platinum, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Fancy Yellow Diamond with White Diamond Double Halo Set in White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.25 Embrace unparalleled elegance with this enchanting 14 karat white gold ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 18k Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a vertical row of two delicate diamonds and a ruby stone
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

2.17tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Asscher Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
of the stone. Two rows of round diamonds are micro pave set and are placed on the open shape. On
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

SCARSELLI 24 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring in Platinum GIA
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
). The center diamond is wrapped around by two duo-color diamond rows enhancing color and fire: The first
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Toi Et Moi Green Tourmaline Amethyst Band Ring With Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
, symbolizing harmony and connection. Accented with a delicate row of pave diamonds, the 14k gold band offers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold

Boucheron Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, French, circa 1940
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Centrally set with two rows of square step cut natural
Category

Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.07 Carats Oval Cut Pink Diamond Triple Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Purplish Pink color, set on a four prong basket made of 18K rose gold. Surrounded by two rows of pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

3.05 Carat Fancy Brown Heart Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in 14k rose gold and framed by double rows of brilliant white diamonds, the heart motif glows with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

5.05 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Heart-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Scarselli
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
18k rose gold and platinum setting. GIA-certified fancy yellow VS1 diamond engagement ring with a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...

GIA Certified 1.5 Carat H/I2 Diamond 2 Piece Engagement Wedding Ring Set
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 1.5 carat Round Cut Diamond 18K Gold Engagement Ring With a Soldered Channel Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Large Pear-Shaped Tanzanite Dome Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely, large pear-shaped cabochon Tanzanite dome cocktail ring bordered with two rows of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

2.00ct Oval Green Diamond Engagement Ring with 1.50ct Triple Halo in 18K White G
Located in Bucharest, Romania
and extraordinary brilliance. Expertly crafted in 18K white gold, the ring showcases a green diamond
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Scarselli GIA-Certified 1 Carat Fancy Yellow Natural Diamond 18k Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
Gold Band. Featuring 2 rows of round-brilliant white diamonds in a spiral halo design – perfect as a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...

Scarselli GIA-Certified 1 Carat Fancy Yellow Natural Diamond 18k Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
Gold Band. Featuring 2 rows of round-brilliant white diamonds in a spiral halo design – perfect as a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...

GRS Certified 1.59 Carat Blue Sapphire and 1.54 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
concept has hit the perfect tone here, owing to the two-rowed diamond layout as well as the inter-twining
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...

GIA Certified 24.18 Carat Unheated Color Change Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
incandescent light, the sapphire is artfully framed by two rows of scintillating white round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman Brothers vintage ruby and diamond ring, American, circa 1970.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Vintage ruby and diamond ring by Oscar Heyman Brothers. Set with a central horizontal channel set
Category

Vintage 1970s Central American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Contemporary Rectangular Cut Citrine and Off-Set Diamond Squared Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of the orange gemstone are two small rows of glittering pave diamonds, brightening up the piece and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 1.16 Carats Radiant Cut Yellow Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
encrusted shank of two rows with a half-infinity pavé design. Accent diamonds weigh 0.64 carat total. Size 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Double Diamond Band, 2.62 Carats, Size 9
Located in Miami, FL
This ring has a really good presence. Two full rows of bright, round diamonds run along the top and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 3.24 Carats Square Cut Sapphire Diamond Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
beautiful pavé setting in between two rows of 80 round cut diamonds weighing 0.75 carat total. Finely made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

2.04 Total Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ladies Engagement Ring. GIA Certified.
Located in New York, NY
double halo ring is our most favorite "Gala" ring. Adorned by two rows of pave set diamonds this ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov 2.57 Carat Total Baguette Round Cut Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A distinctive fashion ring, showcasing two rows of baguette cut diamonds weighing 1.54 carats total
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Unenhanced Siam Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Vintage ruby and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set with a natural unenhanced cushion shape old cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Fred diamond and mother of pearl cluster ring, French, circa 1970.
By Fred
Located in London, GB
Fred diamond and mother of pearl cluster ring. Set with a round old cut diamond to centre in a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet ring holds two rows of pearls and in-between them are a row of three rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

14K White Gold Eternity Diamond Band 2.00 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k white gold eternity band features a center row of brilliant round diamonds scattered and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Fancy Cognac Color Radiant Diamond Frame Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
a geometric design that splits off into two rows of diamonds. This fashion-forward ring is truly one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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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.