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Charming Fashion Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Luxury jewelry. 18k White Gold Fashion Ring features 2.00ct. in 13 Baguette Diamonds in center row
Category

2010s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rubellite and Diamond Yellow and White Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
One Rubellite and Diamond yellow and white gold domed shaped ring centering one oval-shaped
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Style 18 Karat White Gold Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted 18 Karat White Gold Two Row Half Eternity Ring. Set with Baguette Cut White
Category

2010s South African Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3.82 Carat Sri Lanka Oval Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Palermo, IT
weighing 3.82 carats, with two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds surround, weighting approximately 1.24
Category

2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Style 18 Karat White Gold Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted 18 Karat White Gold Two Row Half Eternity Ring. Set with Marquise Cut White
Category

2010s South African Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold, 2 Carat Diamond and Emerald Ring, 1960s
Located in Bologna, IT
central 0.4ct round cut diamond, flanked on either side by one emerald; two rows of 0.2ct round cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.21 Carat Diamonds Multi-Layer 18k White Gold Wide Band Ring
Located in Rome, IT
cut diamond in a 3 prong set, two out of the eight rows end with a marquise (navette) cut diamond in a
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond 1.70 Carat Princess Cut White Gold Crossover Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Princess cut diamond crossover ring; the ring is formed of two bands, each set with two rows of
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

3.03 Carat Brown Diamond Yellow and White Melee Three Color Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
estimated 0.95 Carat Total Weight of White Diamonds down the shank in two rows and in between those two rows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, Whi...

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
and diamond cluster ring. Royal blue oval sapphire, encased in a fine bezel, surrounded by two rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Theo Fennell Peridot Orange Sapphire Black Diamond gold Cocktail Ring
By Theo Fennell
Located in London, GB
Peridot surrounded by a row of Orange Sapphires, while the body of the ring features two Black Diamond
Category

Late 20th Century British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Kaleidoscope Diamond Rainbow Sapphire 18 karat Gold Eternity Ring-Princess Cut
By Sovereign Stones
Located in Hamilton, QLD
An exquisitely crafted coloured sapphire and diamond eternity ring, as unique as you. Perfectly
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinu...

Cabochon Emerald Diamond Ring
By Nirvana International
Located in New York, NY
approx. 3/4 cts of Diamonds with two rows of diamonds set in ring shank and stones in prongs. Size 6.
Category

20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Stambolian 18K Gold Diamond 8.42 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Center Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18K Gold Diamond 8.42 Carat Emerald Cut Aquamarine Center Ring A one-of-a-kind ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

27.65 Carat Blue Topaz Diamond Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
27.65 Carat Blue Topaz Ring 18 Karat Rose gold with 28 White Diamonds in 2 rows at each side of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.00 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Square Ruby Diamond Band Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
channel set with 30 princess cut natural stones. The ring has two rows of near colorless natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Multi Colored Sapphire and Diamond ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring has multi colored natural square Sapphires surrounded by two rows of shimmering
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow ...

18 Karat White Gold Multicolored Sapphire and Diamond Amore Eternity Ring
By Niquesa
Located in London, GB
between two delicate rows of brilliant cut diamonds. Gold Multicoloured Sapphire and Diamond Amore
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...

Carved Black Onyx Dome Ring In 14ct Gold With Diamonds
Located in Dubai, DU
is intersected by two rows of five tiny round brilliant-cut diamonds set on a white gold frame
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Double Halo 1.55 Carat Diamond Ring - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
14 Karat White Gold Double Halo 1.55 Carat Diamond Ring - Shlomit Rogel *VIDEO INCLUDED IN THIS
Category

2010s Israeli Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Damiani 2.20 Carat Diamond and 18 Karat Gold "Band" Style Ring
By Damiani
Located in Calabasas, CA
Beautiful 18 karat yellow gold and diamond ring by the very famous Italian jewelry designers
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Carlos Udozzo 18 Karat Rose/White Gold Brown Diamonds Men Ladies Statement Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
ring with its two side rows of bold diamonds will skyrocket your style. No doubt that you'll love this
Category

2010s German Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique Engagement Ring .61 Carat Diamond 18K White Gold Art Deco
Located in Tampa, FL
. European cut center diamond with VVS2 clarity and H color. The center diamond is accented with two rows of
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stambolian 18k White Gold Marquise Pink Sapphires Diamonds Tsavorite Floral Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18k White Gold Marquise Pink Sapphires Diamonds Tsavorite Floral Ring This stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Neil Lane Couture Black Diamond, Tsavorite Garnet, 18K White Gold Ring
By Neil Lane Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, weighing 0.21 ct,. two flanking rows of 44 round-cut white diamonds weigh 0.20 ct., while 312 black
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

.70 Carat Princess Diamond Solitaire Ring Accent Stones in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Features Prong-Set Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Weight
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

21st Century 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Cocktail Ring
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
set atop a halo of round-cut white diamonds and two rows of hinged "petals" made from pink sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Pink Yellow White Diamond Bombé Gold Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
top section is pavé set with pink diamonds, the middle section has two rows of white baguette diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Dome Rings

Exquisite Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Exquisite Ruby and Diamond Ring, a true masterpiece of elegance and luxury. This
Category

2010s Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.00ct Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Double Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
Ring 14K White Gold Tanzanite Carat Weight: Approx. 6.00ct Diamonds Carat Weight: Approx. 2.00ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Crossover Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Westfield, NJ
14k yellow gold crossover design with two rows of invisible set rubies, total 2.44 carats, within a
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

21st Century 18 Karat Gold White Diamond Wedding or Anniversary Ring to Stack
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
square diamonds between two rows of smaller diamonds. Wear it alone or as the jewel of a stack of rings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Picchiotti 18 Karat White Gold Yellow Sapphire and Round Diamond Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in Valenza, IT
A three row yellow sapphire center set on black-rhodium plated white gold flanked by two rows of
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold, Ruby, Topaz, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 1970s
Located in Bologna, IT
row of diamonds. All these colorful gemstones create a beautiful "rainbow" effect. The ring is
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

18K Gold Ribbon Ring with Baguette Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, 5.17 Carats
Located in New York, NY
A unique, two row ring with a flowing ribbon layout set with calibrated custom cut Baguette
Category

1990s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.00 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring, French, Cut F VVS1 Baguettes
Located in Birmingham, MI
A handcrafted one-of-a-kind 18kt yellow gold cocktail ring set with two rows of swirling, top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat White Gold Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Oxted, Surrey
18ct White Gold Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring. Set with a central 1.40ct round
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Lauren K. 2.27ct Kite Shaped Mint Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
Located in Mill Valley, CA
imagination. This vibrant Tourmaline is surrounded by two rows of pave set white Diamonds .80 Carats. The size
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Ring with Round Brilliant Trapezoid Cut Diamonds, 3.27 Carats
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. Two rows of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds are channel set with fine milgrain edge
Category

Early 2000s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Trapezoid Cut Diamond Eternity Ring Set in 18k White Gold, 5.92 Carats
Located in New York, NY
A finely made 18K White Gold Eternity Ring set with Trapezoid Cut Diamonds. The two row eternity
Category

Early 2000s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Double Halo 0.80 Carat Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
Double Halo 0.80 Carat Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel "When I design a piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Ring Set with Baguette Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, 5.14ct.
Located in New York, NY
A handmade and very unique ladies' ring set in 18K Yellow Gold. This ring is a two row design with
Category

1990s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco style 18 ct white gold sapphire and diamond panel ring
Located in Dordogne, FR
A hallmarked 18ct gold white gold, sapphire and diamond Art Deco style panel ring. The ring being
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.83 Carat Diamond Double Halo Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.83 Carat Diamond Double Halo Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold - Shlomit Rogel The "Nicolet" double
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Gabriel Co. 0.45ctw Diamond Link Twisted Rope Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Vienna, VA
Rope Ring 14K Yellow Gold Diamonds Carat Weight: Approx. 0.45ctw Clarity: SI1 Color: G – H Ring Width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgian Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
A single row of rubies accentuates two rows of diamonds set in silver. Georgian rings have become
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique 18 Karat Gold, Silver, Diamond and Emerald Oval Cluster Ring, Early 1900
Located in Bologna, IT
by two rose cut diamonds; this central row is surrounded by a halo of fourteen rose cut diamonds. The
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Diamond Filigree and Emerald Channel Set Wide Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
emerald channel set wide band ring in 14K yellow gold. An arresting aesthetic, this multi row diamond and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Aaron Basha 18 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ladybug Ring
By Aaron Basha
Located in Pikesville, MD
. Ring features two rows of vibrant pink sapphires at .83 carats total weight and .13 carats of white
Category

Early 2000s American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold Ring with Emerald Cut Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, 7.30 Carats
Located in New York, NY
An 18K Yellow Gold diamond eternity ring with three row layout set with Round Brilliant Cut and
Category

1990s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Amy Y 53.00ct, Australian Boulder Opal, Diamond and 18K-Rose Gold Ring Grace
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
and one row of diamonds beautifully trims the outline of the ring shank. Two matching 0.12ct. pear
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Opal, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Gold Multi Color Byzantine Ring
Located in Athens, GR
, surrounded by two rows of sparkling diamonds, and adorned with two round emeralds—an exquisite fusion of
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

1.39 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring with AIG-Certified
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
on Either Side of the Ring Each Row has 5 diamonds Four Rows of Round Cut Pavé-Set Diamonds Two Rows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

De Vroomen 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamond 1979 Band Ring
By Leo de Vroomen
Located in London , GB
row of collet-set brilliant-cut diamonds between two polished borders, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s British Modernist Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

1.56 Carat Pave Heart Shaped Diamond Fashion Ring in Yellow and White Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
This stunning 14K two-tone 5 row band with prong set round and baguette shaped diamonds and pave
Category

2010s North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Oculus Bar Stack Diamond Ring
By Dana Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
This diamond bar ring features a row of four diamonds bookended by hammered detail. Dots of open
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Channel Set Baguette Round Diamond Ring Set in 18K Yellow Gold, 2.97 Carats
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully made diamond ring set in 18K Yellow Gold with Baguette and Round Brilliant Cut
Category

1990s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.