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Round Diamond Bombé Band Cocktail Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Diamond bombé ring set with 2.50ct of brilliant cut diamonds in 18ct gold.  The ring is designed
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.03 Carat Diamond Round Double Halo Ring in 14 Karat White Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
1.03 Carat Diamond Round Double Halo Ring in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel "Diamonds are
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Art Deco Style Double Halo 18ct White Gold
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
stone are two rows of Diamonds with a space between. The Diamonds weigh approximately .31ct and to be
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified D SI1 0.70 Carat Diamond Ring 18K Pink Gold 0.55 Carat
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
the two rows of diamonds. Design by the creator Valérie Danenberg. Handmade in our workshops
Category

2010s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified G VS1 0.70ct Cushion Diamond Ring 18K Palladium White Gold 0.55ct
By Valérie Danenberg
Located in PARIS, FR
the two rows of diamonds. Design by the creator Valérie Danenberg. Handmade in our workshops
Category

2010s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10 Karat White Gold 1 Carat Round Aqua and White Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
10kt White Gold 1cttw Round Aqua and White Diamond Band Ring, Size 7 Pave set Round Aqua Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, 10k Gold

Pink Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring, 18 Karat White Gold, Certificate Included
Located in Preston, Lancashire
This gorgeous natural pink Ruby and Diamond ring is beautifully crafted in 18k white gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Emerald and Diamond Wide Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
adorned with 4 rows of expertly invisibly set seamless princess cut diamonds lined with two rows of
Category

1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

GIA 0.38 Carat E Color Diamond Contemporary Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Lapis Lazuli Jewellers
Located in Aurora, Ontario
surrounded by two rows of tapered baguette cut diamonds on either side. The center diamond has a GIA report
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Set in Platinum 18k Yellow Gold, 1.31 Carats
Located in New York, NY
made in 18K Yellow Gold accent the center row of diamonds. Ring is finger size US 6.
Category

1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Baguette Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Set in 18K Yellow Gold, 5.55 Carats
Located in New York, NY
This custom and beautifully crafted ring is set in 18K Yellow Gold with Baguette Diamonds and Round
Category

Vintage 1980s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Frou Frou Peridot Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, NY
side by two diamond-edged, pleated 18K gold cups that meet the ring shank with a small row of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Peridot, Diamond, 18k Gold

0.43 CTW Frederic Sage Side Diamond Split Shank Semi Mount Ring, 14K White Gold
By Frederic Sage
Located in Vienna, VA
the ring are two rows of small round diamonds placed under the center stone for an accentuated charm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Bypass Fashion Radiant Diamond Ring 3.81ct 18kwg
Located in New York, NY
. Featuring two sleek rows of radiant-cut diamonds accented with a sparkling halo, this unique wrap-around
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Gold Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stylish 18KT yellow gold band of two intertwining rows is set with 2.00 carats of shimmering
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Orange Sapphire and Diamond Amore Band Ring by Niquesa
By Niquesa
Located in London, GB
delicate rows of brilliant cut diamonds. Details - 18kt White Gold - 8.90 Carat Orange Sapphire - 0.45
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Picchiotti 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Diamonds and Emerald
By Picchiotti
Located in Valenza, IT
A fashion ring with an open setting made of two tapered diamond rows that hold a pretty oval
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Oval Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring with Pavé Set Diamond Band
Located in Toronto, Ontario
a 18kt white gold with two-row pave' band set 3/4 around the shank, with rising shoulders. Side
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

21st Century 18 Karat White Gold 6-Carat Octagon-Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
A spectacular, octagon-cut emerald weighing 6.1 carats is surrounded by two rows of diamonds rated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Fashion Ring 0.55CT 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring showcases two stunning white diamonds positioned at the center, elegantly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Trilogy Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
two rows of pave set diamonds on each side. a very different kind trilogy, you won't be able to find a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1990s Leaf Channel-Set Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 1990s diamond ring features a design of 6 flowing leaves made of 14K yellow gold
Category

1990s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

19.87 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
carats, prong set center, surrounded by two rows of round cut prong set brilliant white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Renesim Pave Diamond Platinum Wedding Rings
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in Munich, DE
classic 950 platinum band rings. The smaller ring features two rows of 0.02 ct pave diamonds (H SI). The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Asymmetrical Channel Set Baguette and Round Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful asymmetrical ring is composed of 14 Karat White Gold and 59 Diamonds that weigh in
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Stunning Edwardian Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring, 1910s
Located in Antwerp, BE
support of a row of three diamonds, those two brilliants serve as the corners of a marquise shaped baté
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.35 TCW Fancy Yellow Round Diamond and White Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k
Located in New York, NY
occasion, this ring is just a creation of art. Crafted in 18k White Gold, features two rows of fancy
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1980 s Pear Shaped Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring features a pear-shaped Onyx surrounded by two rows of 54
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 1.04 Carat F/SI2 Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
by not one, but two dazzling diamond halos, each consisting of a row of round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Princess and Round Diamond Women s Two-Piece Wedding Set 1.09 CTW 14K Y/G
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
Modern Women's Two Piece Diamond Wedding Set Consisting of a Center Princess Cut Weighing .72 carat
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 1.21 Carat Fancy Pink Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 18k gold ring features a GIA certified 1.21 carat fancy purplish pink pear shaped diamond
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

d Avossa Ring with White and Fancy Yellow Marquise Cut Diamonds
Located in Roma, IT
White gold Ring with two central Diamonds marquise cut, one of them Fancy Yellow and the other
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Amethyst 3.25 Carat and Diamond 2.23 Carat Ring
By Michael Engelhardt
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The cocktail ring, designed by Michael Engelhardt, consists of two rows of diamonds (22 diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Parrot Ring with Diamonds, Onyx, Emeralds and Coral Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
decorated with four rows of diamonds on either side, 2.75 carats total weight. It flaunts two emeralds for
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx

1970s Blue Topaz, Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Oxted, Surrey
18ct White Gold Blue Topaz, Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring. Set with a large central
Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.09ct Red Spinel Diamond Cocktail Ring Ornate Halo
By Valentina Fine Jewellery
Located in Sai Kung District, HK
. Signature ornate halo with half band of two rows of diamonds. Diamonds 0.39ct total weight, F/G Colour, VS
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian double snake ring in yellow gold 18 karats
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian double snake ring in yellow gold 18 karats and silver. This ring is made by two snakes
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Fashion Color Stone Ring 3.53CT 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
. The 14K yellow gold band is mounted with two rows of gemstones, adding a unique and eye-catching
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Marquise Illusion Wide Diamond Band
Located in Pikesville, MD
Round brilliant diamonds are strategically prong set in 14 karat white gold to appear as two rows
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Fancy Blue Gray Certified 1.23 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Princess Cut Diamond is set in Two Tone Mounting, 18K Rose Gold & Platinum. Princess is surrounded with 24
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Lustrous South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pearls. A must have in every ladies' wardrobes! A stunning ring in 18 karat white gold featuring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

A Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Southampton, NY
A cluster ring, set with two rows of bead set round diamonds down the center, flanked by a row of
Category

American Cluster Rings

Ring, F.T Engraved, Retro South Sea Ring 18 Karat, Yellow and White Diamond Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
of the ring have two rows of (30) brilliant cut diamonds measuring 1.3 mm. The total weight of the
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Journey Ring, Your Grace 18 karat White Gold, Tsavorite Insert
By Sovereign Stones
Located in Hamilton, QLD
gold, the shank is brought to life with two rows of the finest brilliant cut diamonds. This ingenious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold

Lauren K 35.71 Carat Watermelon Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Stunning Mirror Cut 35.71 Carat Watermelon Tourmaline Cocktail Ring. Two rows of Brilliant White
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Journey Ring, Your Grace, 18 karat White Gold, Sapphire Insert
By Sovereign Stones
Located in Hamilton, QLD
gold, the shank is brought to life with two rows of the finest brilliant cut diamonds. This ingenious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Stunning Victorian Muzo Mine Colombian Emerald Diamond Five-Stone Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Getting the very Best Spectacular rare find! Authentic Victorian double row ring, set with two
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Certified 2.0 Carat Burma Ruby 2.60 Carat Diamond Rarest Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
is a rectangular composition made of three tiers of rarest gemstone on earth: two rows of old cut
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Alan Friedman 18K White Gold and Diamond Eternity Band
By Alan Friedman
Located in Kirkwood, MO
set in 5 rows, three in the center and the other two rows on the edges of the ring. It is an 8.5 mm
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Half Band with Natural Gemstones, Minimalist Ring 14k
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphires and diamonds are back together! Marquise pink sapphires are set in two rows between
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Diamond Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
6.5mm 18k white gold eternity band featuring two rows of brilliant diamonds, total 2.880ct. Price
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Eternity Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
6mm 18k white gold High polished center and interior Round profile Fully set featuring two rows of
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
6mm 18k yellow gold High polished center and interior Round profile Fully set featuring two rows of
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Furrer Jacot 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Eternity Band
By Furrer-Jacot
Located in New York, NY
6mm 18k rose gold High polished center and interior Round profile Fully set featuring two rows of
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jean-Francois Albert 18K White Gold and Diamond Band
By Jean-Francois Albert
Located in Kirkwood, MO
diamonds, pave set in two rows with a gold lip in between them. They are VS clarity and G color. There is a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bold Late Art Deco Opal Cocktail Ring with Fan Shaped Diamond Halo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shaped halo of forty-eight Single Cut diamonds in two separate rows totaling approximately 0.90ct. Zamora
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

Custom Handmade Blue Sapphire and Blue Zircon 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Mark Areias Jewelers
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
from 18 karat rose gold hand set with princess cut natural vibrant sapphires and zircons. Two rows of
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose 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.