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Man’s Baguette Diamond Ring Three Diamonds Representing Past, Present and Future
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The men’s ring is perfect for representing eternity! The ring has three amazing diamonds with two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Zorab Creation 44.29-Carat Ruby and Diamond Red Bear Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
rounded nose to its pointy ears is further highlighted by rows of 1.23-carat diamonds. Its green glowing
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Palladium

18 Karat White Gold 5.82 Carat Ruby Cluster Cocktail Statement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
is curved with two rows of diamonds segregated instinctively making the ring stand out elegantly and
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.90 Carat Total Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Dome Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable cocktail ring, featuring one row of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.60 carat
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 8.77 Carats Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
. Flanked by epaulette cut diamonds and accented by two rows of a diamond encrusted split-shank in a half
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Enamel Contemporary Band with 0.45 Carat Diamond
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
Very Stylish 18k White Gold Band with Blue Wave Pattern Enamel and Two Row Diamond Total Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 2.42 Carat Total Round Brilliant Diamond Wide Cross Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A chic fashion ring, showcasing three rows of round brilliant cut diamonds, set on a diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Scarselli Platinum Ring 4 Carat Radiant Fancy Light Pinkish Purple Diamond
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
certified by GIA (see certificate picture for detailed stone information) mounted with two rows of round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Baguette Cut Princess Cut Diamond Fan Ring Set by MWI Eloquence
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ring being composed of platinum and the other of platinum and 18k yellow gold. These two rings are
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Oscar Heyman 2.55 ctw Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Signed w/ Serial
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Perry, FL
Oscar Heyman 2.55 carat t.w. blue sapphire and diamond ring in 18k Yellow Gold signed with serial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman Brothers Natural Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring American 1960s
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Vintage Oscar Heyman Brothers sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. Set with twenty square calibre
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

"Men in Black", Ring with 18k White Gold 0.93ct. VVS1 E/F brilliants and Ceramic
Located in CAPRINO VERONESE, Veneto
central brilliant-cut diamond of 0.25ct. VVS1 E/F that commands attention, flanked by two rows of smaller
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

30 Carat Cabochon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
by two rows of round brilliant diamonds. Set in an 18k white gold mounting. Blue sapphire weighs
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.36 Carats Round Diamond Infinity Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique wedding band style showcasing two rows of round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.36 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marchak Cabochon Emerald, Carved Ruby and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1950
By Marchak
Located in London, GB
Marchak cabochon emerald, carved ruby and diamond ring. Set centrally with a round cabochon natural
Category

Vintage 1950s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Sugarloaf Bullet Emerald of 29 Carats and Lapis Diamond Ring 18K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This modern Emerald Lapis and Diamond ring is absolutely exquisite and made in 18K white gold
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.68 Carat Cushion Light Purple No Heat Sapphire Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Light Purple Sapphire in an 18k Yellow gold cup. Two rows of hidden hallo diamonds complete this one-of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Natural Unenhanced Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1945
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamond ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. An extremely rare piece presenting a very early
Category

Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Mark Broumand 2.00 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Three-Sided Right-Hand Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This two-row micro pave ring features 2.00ct of round brilliant cut diamonds set on high polish 18k
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Halo Ring, 1.60 Carat, 18 Karat 2.34 Carat
Located in Honolulu, HI
prongs. The center diamond is surrounded by two rows of white diamonds creating a double halo. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the row of emeralds which are set in a scalloped setting are two rows of diamonds. Each row total
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

GIA Certified 0.95 Carat Round Shape 18K WG Halo Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
a soft halo of diamonds. Two thin rows of diaomnd micro-prong set on top of 3.5 MM wide split shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Seaman Schepps Sapphire, Diamond and Rock Crystal Ring, circa 1940
By Seaman Schepps
Located in London, GB
Sapphire, diamond and rock crystal ring, by Seaman Schepps circa 1940. A platinum and white gold
Category

Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

18Kt White and Yellow Gold Ring with diamons 2.79 cts.
Located in Miami, FL
This opulent 4-rows ring, meticulously crafted in 18kt white gold, exudes a captivating sense of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 2.70 ct Diamond 1.40 Ct Blue Sapphire Wide Panel Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
ring of sleek geometric design, set with 2.70 Ct of old mine cut Diamonds I/J VVS/SI/i disposed into
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

14k Yellow Gold Double Wave Band Set With Scattered Diamonds, Size 6.75
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This pretty ring is a two row, wave style band, decorated with scattered
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sybarite Men s Transformer Ring
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
The transformer ring has two positions and can be used as a wedding ring. The first position
Category

2010s Italian Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Mark Broumand 1.85 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Rose Gold Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-VS2. It features two rows of larger diamonds channel set in between rows of shimmering diamonds. The
Category

2010s American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

27.89 Ct Natural Colombian Emerald Cabochon 5.73 Ct Yellow Diamond Ring 18 Kt
Located in New York, NY
Ring 18 Karat two tone gold Exact 27.89 Carat Natural Cabochon Emerald Ring set in 18 Karat Yellow
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Band 0.26 carats 18 Karats White Gold Anniversary Band
Located in Antwerpen, BE
At the heart of the ring lies a row of round diamonds totaling 0.26 carats, each diamond
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mark Broumand 1.45 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Rose Gold Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the center flanked by two rows of smaller round diamonds on either side. The diamonds total 1.45ct in
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Romantic Estate 4.9TCW Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold Wide Love Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Fine estate 4.9TCW diamond and ruby 18K white gold wide eternity band ring 20th Century Diamonds: F
Category

20th Century Romantic Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Band 0.25 carats 18 Karats Yellow Gold Anniversary Band
Located in Antwerpen, BE
At the heart of the ring lies a row of round diamonds totaling 0.25 carats, each diamond
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 7.68 Carat Sapphire Unheated Ceylon with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Round Brilliant Diamonds set in two rows around center in 18k Yellow Gold. The Sapphire originates from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 0.30ct Eternity Round Diamond Burnish Set, 14k White Gold Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
GORGEOUS 14K WHITE GOLD ROUND Diamonds ETERNITY RING from our EXQUISITE Estate Anniversary, Wedding
Category

Early 2000s North American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

2.44tcw 18K AAA Cushion Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Accent Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
ring elegantly tapers towards the center stone, accented by two rows of pave-set diamonds on each side
Category

2010s Colombian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Victorian 4.3 Cttw. Natural Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Split Shank Ring — a fusion of artistry and sophistication in 18k Gold and black rhodium silver
Category

2010s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

David Webb Bombe Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Coral Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
rim of the ring is adorned with round diamonds arranged in two rows, totaling 2.11 carats. These
Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Old Combination Ring Sapphire Ruby Emerald solid 18K Gold Size Ø 6.75US / 7.45gr
Located in SE
customs hallmarks confirming 18K. Main - frame double banded ring with two rows of 16 natural Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring eternity band, set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Band 1.00 cts 18 Karat White Gold Full Eternity Band
Located in Antwerpen, BE
bordered by stunning round-shape diamonds.An elegant row of baguette diamonds gleams brightly amidst two
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 5.94 Carat No Heat Pink Purple Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
double-row diamond halo. The brilliant-cut diamonds are of exceptional quality, with a clarity of VS and
Category

2010s North American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 5.32 Cttw London Blue Topaz, Sapphire/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
lies an oval London Blue topaz, elegantly cradled by prongs and flanked by pear-shaped diamonds on two
Category

2010s Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

18K White Yellow Gold 9.67 Carat Oval Un-Heated Ruby and Diamonds GIA
Located in San Francisco, CA
eighteen (18) brilliant round diamonds and two rows of round diamond micro-prong set on a split shank band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond Band 0.95 cts 18 Karat Rose Gold Full Eternity Full Band
Located in Antwerpen, BE
-shape diamonds. An elegant row of baguette diamonds gleams brightly amidst two rows of round-shape
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mark Broumand 1.57 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This two-tone diamond engagement ring features a ravishing 1.00ct oval cut center diamond, GIA
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Mark Broumand 1.73 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
row of round brilliant cut diamonds studded on the 18k white gold shank. All of the accent diamonds
Category

2010s More Rings

Mark Broumand 1.57 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This two-tone diamond engagement ring features a ravishing 1.00ct oval cut center diamond, GIA
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Mark Broumand 2.08 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted in 18k white gold, this exquisite diamond engagement ring showcases a 1.08ct princess
Category

2010s More Rings

Mark Broumand 2.10 Carat Cushion Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
equally flanked by two trapezoid cut diamonds on each side as well as one row of princess cut diamonds
Category

2010s More Rings

Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
between one big diamond and then two smaller diamonds stacked on top of each other. This ring is still
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 3.25 Carats Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
diamonds and accented by a diamond encrusted two-row shank, set with a pavé design. Accent diamonds weigh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
between one big diamond and then two smaller diamonds stacked on top of each other. This ring is still
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Halo 14K Yellow Gold GIA Certified 1.95 Carat Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
amazing handmade halo diamond engagement ring created in 14K yellow gold featuring an amazingly rich green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Mark Broumand 1.33 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous two-tone diamond engagement ring showcases a stunning 1.00ct round brilliant cut
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

10K Yellow Gold 4 Carat Diamond Two Row Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our breathtaking "Eternal Radiance" 10K Yellow Gold 4.0 Cttw Diamond Two Row Cross
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 karat white gold ring with oval London blue topaz Key of Amsterdam collection
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
18 karat white gold ring with oval London Blue topaz from the Key of Amsterdam Collection. Turning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, 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.