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3.30 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Cluster Band
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
Bold and Brilliant 18k Two-tone White and Yellow Gold Band Glistening with Row after Row of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

de Boulle High Jewelry Collection East-West Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
(7.94 ctw.) Diamonds (1.44 ctw.) 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 3.19 Carats Unheated Yellow Sapphire Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
rows of round brilliant cut diamonds. Handcrafted heart shape classic design set in 14 karats yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

Estate 18k Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Narberth, PA
this substantial ring is decorated with four rows of stones. The two central rows are decorated with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Estate 18k Diamond Band
Located in Narberth, PA
This estate diamond band is both beautiful and stylish! Made of 18k yellow gold, the ring features
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zorab Creation Twin Infernos 4.57 Carat Spessartite Garnet Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Two reddish-orange spessartite garnets totaling 4.57 carats fixed on pedestals gives this ring a
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Palladium

Zorab Creation 7.73 Carat Tanzanite and Tourmaline the Blue Lake Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
4.06 carats. The three gems are surrounded by a row of 0.43-carat diamonds mounted on 18k rose gold
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Palladium

Mother s Day Gift Guide: Scarselli 1.20 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
stunning ring features an oval cut light yellow diamond, which is accentuated by the two rows of white
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Mother s Day Gift Guide: Scarselli 0.52 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold band, featuring two rows of round-brilliant white diamonds. All diamonds are GIA
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

10.34 Carat Radiant Round Brilliant Diamond Eternity Band 18 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gold Center Row Diamond Details: Approximately 7.86ctw of Radiant Cut Diamonds. Diamonds are Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Mother s Day Gift: Scarselli GIA-Certified 1.20 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
, surrounded by two rows of round white diamonds, TCW 0.29. The center stone has a clarity of SI1 and the 18k
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Mother s Day Gift: Scarselli GIA-Certified 0.52 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
an 18k White Gold band, featuring two rows of round-brilliant white diamonds. All diamonds are GIA
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

1.55 Carats Total Round Cut Diamonds Black Enamel Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a beautiful wedding band set with single row of round brilliant diamonds weighing 1.55
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

TJD 0.25 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Two Row Pendant Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold statement of style and beliefs with the eye-catching elegance of this diamond line
Category

2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.48 Carats Total Round Cut Diamond White Enamel Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a beautiful and classy wedding band set with two rows of round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Spectra Fine Jewelry Stretchy Diamond Wedding Band
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
are two rows of round diamonds, a total of 42 individual stones that collectively weigh 4.82 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond

Diana M. Platinum 13.06 Ct Diamond Halo Eternity Band
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum two row eternity band with halo setting features 12.06 ct of 24 round diamonds and 1.ct of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Yellow Diamond (Approx. 0.70-Carat) Channel-Set Eternity Band, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
timeless and elegant design. A row of brilliant white diamonds, approximately H color and VS1 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 3-Stone Ring with 4.04 Ct Fancy Yellow VVS2 Cushion Cut
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Center: 4.04ct Natural Fancy Yellow Even VVS2
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Pair of Natural Brown Diamond 14 Karat Black Rhodium Eternity Bands
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning set of two eternity bands featuring rows of gorgeous natural brown diamonds set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Rhodium

Three Row Diamond Huggie Hoops 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, US
Three-in-one hoops featuring 0.85ct of sparkling round brilliant diamonds. These earrings can be
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

925 Sterling Silver 4.0 Cttw Diamond Two Row Open Heart 18" Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
natural round diamonds that are made using 110 stones. Fixed on a prong setting, the two rows of shiny
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, Sterling Silver

5.00 Carat Sapphire Princess Channel Eternity Band
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Princess sapphire eternity ring with two row of diamonds. Set in 14k white gold. The total weight
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Diamond Encrusted Triple Row Bracelet With Onyx Shoulders in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This tailored, Mid-20th Century 18k yellow gold bangle bracelet is comprised of three rows with
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Damiani Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Multi Row Half-Hoop Earrings
By Damiani
Located in London, GB
earrings feature a striking design comprising of a white gold band encrusted with two rows of gorgeous claw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

15.00 Carat Five-Row Graduating Endless Diamond Bracelet
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
.25ct each! The whole bracelet is encrusted with natural diamonds including the lock! 5 rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Love 18 Karat Yellow Gold Two Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier Love 18 karat yellow gold two diamond set bracelet Designed as a double row cable link
Category

2010s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Row Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
row of diamond-tipped and serrated links. Each motif is held together by two chased gold rings. The
Category

20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Two Tone Diamond Bangle Bracelet with Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat yellow gold two-tone bangle stackable Bracelet all custom made by hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Bangles

Materials

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

Onyx Teardrop Earrings and Ring with Diamonds 14k Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
two rows of VS1 diamonds. Total weight in grams is 25.27 and ring is a size 7.5. Earrings feature
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

EDWARDIAN RUBY DIAMOND GOLD Brooch
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Three-Row Bar Gold Brooch — 5.2 cm with an estimated 2-3 carats of natural
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

2.14 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
14k yellow gold ruby and diamond bracelet. Double row of ruby baguettes are channel set in a link
Category

Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1940s Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
articulated by two rows of 8/8 diamonds and two geometric motifs set with calibrated rubies. A tubogaz mesh is
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

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

French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Lady s Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
on top with two rows of 9 modern brilliant-cut diamonds. This motif lifts up to reveal the round
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Set of Ruby and Diamond Gold Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
a ring, each of bombe design. Although made in the 21st century, the tremendous textured gold work
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Two rows of natural, sparkling diamonds are set in warm 14K yellow gold plated .925 sterling silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Bvlgari 18K White Gold Lariat Necklace 1.60 CT Total Weight Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Carmel, IN
white gold, round pendants set with diamonds. A central, barrel shaped pendant is set with two diamond
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Gold and Diamond Earrings (Approx. 0.20-Carats), 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, offering a refined touch of brilliance. The design is further elevated by two additional round
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 5.02 Carat Emerald 4.35 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
upper border of the pendant is supported by two linear settings ornamented with eight pavé set diamond
Category

Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Jewelry Bird White Black Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Jewelry Bird White Black Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings Made in Italy These beautiful
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

0.55 Carats Diamond Pave Cross Pendant in 18 Karat Polished White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
in two rows and fill the entire cross. The polished white gold setting enhances the diamonds' icy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Magnificent Pair of 18.08 Carat Rubellite Diamond 18K White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Tustin, CA
5.52 carats. Radiating around each rubellite center stone are rows of baguette diamonds flowing in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Bracelet 5.5 ct Sapphire 2.3ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum /17.7cm/9.4gr
Located in SE
( visual even without magnification). 14 Diamonds on floret measure Ø 3 mm / 0,14 ct each.Two largest on
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

HOBE c.1960 s Gold Diamond Crystal Tassels Pendant Rope Chain Necklace Signed
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Thiensville, WI
chain. Two large overlapped cut out diamond shaped pendants have two rows of prong set round clear
Category

Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

French 1928 Boucheron Diamonds Fine Pearls Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace consisting of 4 rows of round pearls white orient, in fall. Two platinum spacers with
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...

David Webb Oval Coral and Round Cut Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
created in 1980's featuring two oval Mediterranean corals set in 18k yellow gold and framed with two rows
Category

20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Allegra de Grisogono Style White and Colored Enhanced Black Diamond Earrings
Located in Manhasset, NY
19 diamonds, flanked by two bottom rows of 22 diamonds with the top two row of diamonds each having
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Carved Coral Beads, Diamond Necklace and Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
exceptionally made with a double row of vibrant carved coral beads and 18k gold interlocking rings embellished
Category

Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Negilgee Necklace
Located in London, GB
diamonds for company. Two bright white marquise-cut diamonds have been finely milgrain set before being
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Clasp, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
, with rings for a two row necklace, the back is hand pierced, mounted in platinum, with a figure-of
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

9.00 Carats Total Oval Cut Amethyst and Round Diamond Halo Clip-on Earrings
Located in New York, NY
basket setting and surrounded by a single row of round brilliant diamonds in a halo design. Diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Natural Pearl, Diamond And Platinum Bracelet, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
design, with six, graduating, two row platinum rings, each with clusters, set with natural, bouton pearls
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Luckenbooth Heart Crown Circle Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
three, natural seed pearls, above a row of old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, with a knife edge
Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

French 1960s Retro 18 Karat Rose Gold Curb Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
bracelet is decorated with applied faceted diamond motifs in double rows. The clasp on this antique rose
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

17th Century Italian Milano Renaissance Period Bone Ivory Ebony Tabletop Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
brass lion mask drop-ring pulls, the case with visible dovetail joinery to the top, large framed diamond
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Thomas Barker 1825 London Georgian Pair of Fruit Spoons in Gilded .925 Sterling
By Thomas Wilkes Barker
Located in Miami, FL
Christopher Barker, located in Pemberton Row in Gough Square in London. Christopher leaves no record of his
Category

Antique 18th Century English George IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Double-Row Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
A double-row diamond half eternity ring, each row with seventeen round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

2010s British Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.