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Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Three-Row Ring
Located in London, GB
A ruby, diamond and sapphire three row ring, the three rings set with oval-cut ruby estimated to
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco cabochon emerald and diamond ring, the central cabochon cut emerald estimated to weigh
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
-cut diamond separating two rows of three calibre-cut rubies set in raised semi-circular mounts to
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
by two rows of glittering diamonds. This bold dress ring would look stunning with a chic cocktail
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

14KT Two-Toned Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring (1 cttw, H-I Color, SI1-SI2 Clarity)
Located in New York, NY
This 14K yellow gold cocktail ring features Baguette diamonds along a V shaped top and bottom rows
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Gold

Vintage Two-Toned Five Stone Diamond Band
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage two-toned band features a row of five single cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.10
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Multi-Color Sapphire Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring with two rows of invisible set Rainbow color
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green...

14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Two-Row Ring
Located in Rochester, NY
14 karat white gold emerald and diamond two-row ring. 17 emeralds 0.70 carat total weight. 44
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Late 20th Century 0.80 Carat Diamond Gold Two Row Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
design has two rows of eight white and bright brilliant round cut diamond set parallel to each other on a
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Late 20th Century British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Marquise Cut Diamond Two Row Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Two Row Eternity Ring with Marquise Cut Diamonds in between a thin round diamond band, set in 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

5 Row Diamond Ring
By Valentina Fine Jewellery
Located in Sai Kung District, HK
5 row Diamond ring. Two raised rows of larger diamonds and three rows with smaller size diamonds
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

5 Row Diamond Ring
5 Row Diamond Ring
$6,500 / item
Roberto Coin Appassionata Two-Tone 3-Row Weaved Diamond Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Warrington, PA
amazing ring, crafted in 18kt white gold, has three rows of woven threads with the center row made from
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20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

14 Karat Two-Tone Gold 1.09 Carat Natural Diamond Double Row Ring Size 6.75
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 Karat Two Tone White Gold and Yellow Gold Round Cut and Fancy Colored Diamond Double Row Bubble
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2010s American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

10K Yellow Gold Single Row Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Shop our diamond ring bands including this classic 10k yellow gold diamond band. This versatile
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Frederic Sage 0.09ctw Diamond Double Row Two Tone Semi Mount Ring in 14K
By Frederic Sage
Located in Vienna, VA
Double Row Two Tone Semi Mount Ring 14K White Gold 14K Rose Gold CZ Center Stone: 1.00ct Diamonds Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Five-Row Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Superb Cartier five row brilliant cut diamond ring set in Yellow Gold. The ring features two outer
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Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.36 Carat Diamond Three-Row Band Ring in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Two Rows of Baguettes Total Diamond Weight = 1.36 ct Size 6.75 Width of Front = 9 mm Width of Band at
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Early 2000s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

New 1.90 CTW Two Row Diamond Eternity Band in 14K
Located in Vienna, VA
New 1.90 CTW Two Row Diamond Eternity Band in 14K Two Row Diamond Eternity Band 14K White Gold 14K
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold 2.10 Carat Two Row Eternity Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
6mm 18k rose gold Smooth satin finish center 2 rows of fully set diamonds on each side 60 brilliant
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.10 Carat Two Row Eternity Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
6mm 18k yellow gold Smooth satin finish center 2 rows of fully set diamonds on each side 60
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Two Color Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous ring is crafted in 18k white and yellow gold. The ring features four eternity rows of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.90 Carat Brilliant Diamond Two-Color Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Brilliant Diamond is set in Two Color Gold Ring Mounting. On the Shank, which is made from 14
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Mixed Metal, White Gold, Yellow ...

Four Row Natural Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
band has a total of two rows of diamonds in the center with a mil-grain rope detail splitting the rows
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

10K White Gold Single Row Dimond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Shop our diamond ring bands including this classic 10k white gold diamond band. This versatile
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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Two in One Engagement Wedding Gold Rings
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Two in One Diamond Rings.  These cleverly constructed rings have been made to fit into each other
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Early 2000s British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Furrer Jacot Platinum 2.10 Carat Two Row Eternity Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
6mm Platinum Smooth satin finish center 2 rows of fully set diamonds on each side 60 brilliant
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Carat Gold Triple Row Baguette and Round Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Oxted, Surrey
18ct White Gold Triple Row Baguette and Round Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring. Set with a central
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Vintage 1980s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Six-Row Trinity Ring
By Cartier
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Cartier Trinity ring featuring six bands of grain set brilliant cut diamonds. Three gold colours
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Late 20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Baguette Round Diamond .70 Carat F Multi-Row Gold Art Deco Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
gold, this multi-row style features two swirling rows of baguette-cut diamonds in a graceful form
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2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Double Row 18K Yellow Gold Ring Set with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, 1.65ct.
Located in New York, NY
An 18k Yellow Gold Ring with custom set Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This ring is a unique two row
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Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elongated Rectangle Two-Tone Gold Pearl Ring with Diamonds
Located in Dubai, DU
. Three rows of scintillating diamonds link the two-tone gold on each side over the tiniest negative space
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1990s North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Le Vian 0.75ctw Baguette and Round Diamond Double Row Ring in 18K White Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Vienna, VA
Diamond Double Row Ring 18K White Gold Diamonds Carat Weight: Approx. 0.75ctw Ring Width: Approx. 4.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Gabriel and Co Double Row White Gold Diamond Band
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Two rows of bezel set diamonds play on a classic theme with a modern twist. Band contains 0.23 ctw
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2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gabriel and Co Double Row White Gold Diamond Band
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Two rows of alternating diamonds and curvy milgrain lines create a look that evokes a royal
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2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White and Rose Gold Two Finger Diamond Twisted Swirl Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Two rows of twisted swirls of white and rose gold with pave diamonds are the highlight of this
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Burma Ruby 2 Row Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Carat Gold, English circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A circular shaped 1950's vintage cluster ring with central Burma ruby surrounded by two rows of
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Vintage 1950s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18KGold Double Row Diamond Ring and J-Hoop Earrings Set
Located in Bradford, Ontario
18K Double Row Diamond Ring and J-Hoop Earrings Set in very good condition. Each piece has two rows
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Late 20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3.03 Carat Cushion Cut Burma Ruby Diamond Two-Color Gold Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Two tone 18 karat yellow and white gold estate cluster ring consisting of 1 cushion cut Berma ruby
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Antique Late 19th Century More Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Double Row Diamond Ring and J-Hoop Earrings Set
Located in Bradford, Ontario
18K Double Row Diamond Ring and J-Hoop Earrings Set in very good condition.  Each piece has two
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Two Tone Gold Ring with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, 0.52 Carats
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant and fun ring for everyday, set in two tone 18K Yellow and White Gold. This five row
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2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Substantial Sapphire and VS1 G Diamond two tone 18kt Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
Sapphire and Diamond 18ct Gold Engagement Ring. Lovely! A Lovely 18K Yellow and White gold ring
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Late 20th Century Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Triple Row Ring Eternity Set with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, 1.81 Carats
Located in New York, NY
An 18K Yellow Gold ring with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. The three row layout is set with a total
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1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

21st Century 18 Karat White Gold and Thirty-two Round Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
This 18-karat white gold and diamond cocktail ring extends beautifully down the finger. Thirty
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 1.50 Carat Old Mine Diamond Double Row 18 Karat Silver Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
, lovely find Designed with two rows of old mine cut Diamonds, chunky individually wheel hand - 12 Diamonds
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Antique 1860s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Paris, IDF
Gold, emerald and diamond ring. White gold 18K (750 milliÃ?¨mes) ring. Ornated with one oval
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20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Fancy Deep Brown Orange Cushion Cut Diamond Set in Two-Color Gold Ring Mounting
Located in New York, NY
White Diamonds are set around the center in Two Rows and Half way Down a Split Shank.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Single Row Fancy Intense Yellow Eternity Band Stackable Ring Set in 18K Gold
By Brilliance Quadrant
Located in White Plains, NY
diamond eternity band and two classic straight bands all made with solid 18K gold. We hand select all of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Tone 18K Gold Ring with Pavé Set Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, 2.64 Carats
Located in New York, NY
A custom ring made in 18K Two Tone with Yellow & White Gold and a layout of Pavé set Round
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Vintage 1980s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cluster Ring 1940s Two Emerald 1.60 ct and Diamond White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
facing diagonally and surrounded by two rows of diamonds. Emeralds: 5.10x 5.5x 4.2 millimeters, weight
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.25ctw Diamond Channel Set Two Tone Band Ring in 14K
Located in Vienna, VA
& yellow gold. This terrific band features a row of 11 round brilliant cut diamonds that are channel set
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

3.20 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Round Diamond Band Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
3.20 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Round Diamond Band Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold Glamorous look. The
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

3.09 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Round Diamond Band Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold
Located in New York, NY
3.09 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Round Diamond Band Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold Glamorous look. The
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Square Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
invisible setting. Flanking the invisible set diamonds to the north and south are two rows of 11 round
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1990s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Double Row Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By QUADAMAS
Located in Pikesville, MD
gold 6.5mm band features two rows of invisibly set princess cut diamonds at approximately 5 carats
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1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Gold Half Eternity Ring
By Lings Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
a daily basis. Set in 18K white gold and featuring two rows of diamonds surrounded by two bands of
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Square Halo Diamond Bridal Two-Piece Ring Set with GIA Certificate
Located in Miami, FL
Engagement Ring Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: 1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond = 1.06 ct, 32 Side
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2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Spectacular pink sapphire, diamond and 14ct gold ring; this dramatic ring is set with 3 pink, oval
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k 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.