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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

18 Karat Rose Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band
Located in La Jolla, CA
This striking two row eternity band in 18 kt rose gold features 20 pink sapphires set above a row
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Natural Thai Ruby Oval and Cabochon Square Diamond Handmade Ring 18k 2.64 Carat
By Mark Areias Jewelers
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
two rows of diamonds on rolled shoulders. Four cabochon rubies are bezel set on the profile. Center
Category

Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Journey Ring, the Three Graces, White Gold with Sapphire Ruby &Tsavorite Inserts
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, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold

Journey Ring, the Three Graces-Yellow Gold with Sapphire Ruby &Tsavorite Inserts
By Sovereign Stones
Located in Hamilton, QLD
yellow gold, the shank is brought to life with two rows of the finest brilliant cut diamonds. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Band Rings

Materials

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

Cober "Blue Lady" with a Sapphire Brilliant-Cut Diamonds of 0.75 Ct total Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
Blue Lady Ring with Sapphire and Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Cober Jewellery Exquisite 18K White Gold
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Pear Deep Blue Colored Tanzanite, Art Nouveau Style Ring with Pave Set Diamonds
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
ring makes a nice addition to anyone's collection. The pear tanzanite is bezel set with two rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, 14k Gold

Benita Cigar Band, Princess Cut Diamond Cigar Band in Rose Gold
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
diamonds sit snugly between two rows of cut-outs for a brilliant prismatic palette. In 14k yellow gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Benita Cigar Band, Princess Cut Diamond Cigar Band in Yellow Gold
By Selin Kent
Located in New York, NY
diamonds sit snugly between two rows of cut-outs for a brilliant prismatic palette. In 14k yellow gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

The Fez Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
Two charcoal grey, pear shaped diamonds weighing 1.3ct sit together in a simple 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

15.20 Carat Diamond, 1.40 Carat Sapphire, Owl Cameo Sterling Silver 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
highlighted with two rows of blue sapphire and a row of round-cut champagne diamonds. Owl cameo measures 1.25
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

18 Karat Wide Baguette Band Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
Expertly crafted by Cristopher Designs, this solid 18 karat yellow gold 7mm band features two rows
Category

1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Casey Perez 18K Gold Modern Arc Ring with Banded Detail with Opal - sz 7
By Casey Perez
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modern, minimal ring brings together opulent diamonds and opal for a stunning yet delicate
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal

Cartier Band Ring Set with Brilliants
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
A 18K yellow gold Cartier band ring, "Séranade" collection, set with two brilliant cut diamonds
Category

1990s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Double Emerald 14 Karat ByPass Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Art Deco Emerald ByPass Ring features two central Cabochon cut [Slightly Opaque] Intense Green
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Three Stone Diamond Engagement Pave Set Mounting
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Non Traditional Three Diamonds Pave Set Engagement Mounting in 14k white gold. Double row, pave set
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 2.40 Carat Fancy Deep Grayish Yellowish Green Radiant Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond is set in the center of the ring. Surrounded by a row of Pink Diamonds, 22 Round Brilliants 0.27
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Midcentury 2.33 Carat Sapphire and 3.70 Carat Pear Cut Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
centre is a glowing, bright cobalt blue. Two rows of pear cut diamonds skirt the centre stone; each of
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

10 Carat Yellow Sapphire Emerald Cut and Ruby Ring
By carpenter and sons
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
of a kind cut yellow sapphires that flank side of the ring and are cleavaged between two rows of
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Jack Kelége Platinum White and Yellow Diamond Band
By Jack Kelege
Located in Pikesville, MD
wedding band features a center row of 15 fancy yellow diamonds flanked by two rows of white diamonds on
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Three Stone Diamond Engagement Pave Set Mounting
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Non Traditional Three Diamonds Pave Set Engagement Mounting in 14k white gold. Double row, pave set
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

The Three Graces, 18 karat Rose Gold with Sapphire Ruby Tsavorite Inserts
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, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

GIA 18.36 Ct.Natural Blue Green Tourmaline in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
yellow gold level with another two bezel-set diamonds on each side. The shank is approximately 3/8 inch
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum

Love 18k Rose Gold and Diamonds Bracelet
By Crivelli
Located in Rome, IT
“Love” in the centre, 10 brilliant cut white diamonds on the heart shaped letter “O” and. two rows of
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k White Gold, Sapphire and Diamonds Bracelet
Located in Rome, IT
centre, plus two brilliant cut diamonds in a white gold frame on both sides of the sapphire. Three rings
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

18k White Gold, Sapphires, Ruby and Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
wire chain has small diamonds set along it and has two rings at the end that allow to adjust it to
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Athena Rose-Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
mobile, the chains hanging from a baroque-style arm where gold swirls around more bezel-set diamonds, all
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Ubaldi Gioielli 18 Karat Gold Equestrian Necklace Horse Bit Diamonds Waterfall
Located in Mestre Venezia, IT
” Diamonds Necklace Handcrafted “Horse bit” necklace in rose gold 18 k. Rolo chains in rose gold 18 k
Category

2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

21st Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jade Tsavorite and Diamond Dragonfly Earrings
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
row of cognac-coloured brown diamonds. Between the two jade stones, a dragonfly just alighted, is set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ubaldi Gioielli 18k Gold Equestrian Necklace Horse Bit Grand Fusion Horseshoe
Located in Mestre Venezia, IT
total carat weight of 1.45 Ct. Eyelet and meshes in rose gold and white gold, row of diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
and four diamonds, this ring features two rows of prong set gems. Grading as SI clarity the diamonds
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Baguette and Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Boston, MA
. Centering this eternity band is a row of baguette cut diamonds framed by two rows of pave set brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bueche Girod Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold Watch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
measuring 20.5 mm x 17 mm. It is surrounded by two rows of Round Brilliant Full Cut Diamonds. There are 54
Category

Vintage 1960s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Two Row Diamond Gold Criss Cross Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Criss cross over the top style custom made 2 row 18k white gold ring with Princess cut and round
Category

Early 2000s Fashion 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.