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10 Karat Yellow and White Gold 2 Row Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
Round Brilliant cut Diamonds are set in two rows. The ring is size 8.
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Two Row Ruby and Diamond Twisted Rope-Style Gold, 18K
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Two Row Ruby and Diamond Twisted Rope-Style Gold Ring made in 18K. The ring
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Three Row Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 16 round single cut = 0.16cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Three Row Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 18 round brilliant cut = 0.70cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 1.00 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Double Row Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band style ring designed as two rows of individually set round brilliant cut diamonds, East to West
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold Diamond 2 Row Shared Setting Fashion Ring 2.26ctw
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Brand New 14k White Gold & Diamond 2 Row Shared Setting Fashion Ring
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 4 Row Baguette and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 50 round brilliant cut = 0.41cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Double Row Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.40cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Double Row Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.40cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Two Color Gold bombé Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
raised textured yellow gold stripes intersect the diamond rows of tapering width, lending the dome
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 1.3ct Princess Entwined Trellis Pave Solitaire White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
. Surrounding the spectacular center stone, two rows of pave-set round brilliant diamonds add an extra layer of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

10K White Gold 1.0 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Double Row Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
enduring love and commitment. Rhodium-plated for an extra touch of brilliance, this ring glistens with two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Retro 1.00 Carats Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Double Row Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is comprised of two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

10K White Gold 1.0 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Double Row Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
enduring love and commitment. Rhodium-plated for an extra touch of brilliance, this ring glistens with two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

10K White Gold 1.0 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Double Row Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
enduring love and commitment. Rhodium-plated for an extra touch of brilliance, this ring glistens with two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

1940s Two Color Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Two tone Gold Diamond Wedding Band Retro two tone 14 karat gold and diamond wedding band
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10 Karat White Gold Pave Green White Diamond Three Row Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K white gold Diamond: 30 round brilliant cut = 0.30cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Rose Gold Three Row Bezel Set Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white & rose gold Diamond: 35 round brilliant cut = 1.20cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Row Channel Set Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 18 round brilliant cut = 0.72cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Three Row Signet Style Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 24 round brilliant cut = 1.20cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Triple-Row Diamond Band
Located in Webster, NY
brilliant cut diamonds hidden within the two rows set in 14K white gold. Diamond Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Pearl and Diamond Three Row Ring
Located in London, GB
crafted in 18ct yellow gold and the focal point of the ring is the stunning old cut diamond that sits in
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jabel 1.00 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Double Row Vintage Band Ring
By Jabel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is designed as two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds. Weighing in total approximately
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gemayel 3.00 Carat Diamonds Two-Color Gold Abacus Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
white gold squares, each set with a brilliant round white diamond and effortlessly sliding to and fro on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold

10K Yellow Gold Over Silver 2.0 Cttw Diamond Multi-Row Tapered Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
row of this multi-row ring features repeated clusters of four round diamonds separated by metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Double Row Diamond and 18 Carat Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The gorgeous sparkling diamonds that sit in two rows of three measure 4pts each and add the perfect
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hammerman of new York Diamond Two-Tone Gold Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Troy, MI
features eight rows with 200 round-cut diamonds. Ring Size 7.25. 12.64 mm wide tapers to 0.56 mm. Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Effy 14K Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Double Row Ring Size 7 #23303
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Effy 14K Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Double Row Ring Size 7 Elegant and eye-catching, this Effy 14K
Category

20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Double Row Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 15 round cut = .22cttw Color: G Clarity: VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Row Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K Yellow Gold Diamond: 58 round brilliant diamonds= 0.57cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Five Row Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 73 round brilliant cut = 1.96cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Seven Row Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 103 round brilliant cut = 2.03cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Eight Row Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 202 round brilliant cut = 4.64cttw Color: J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Three Row Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 51 round brilliant cu t= .60cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

19 Karat White Gold Double Row Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 19K white gold Diamond: 10 round brilliant cut = .40cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1929 Art Deco 1.00 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Double Row Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is designed as two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Double Row Ring, 15ct Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
decorative split shank with two rows of rich gold which gives the illusion of two rings. One of the most
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Two-Tone Gold 925 Sterling Silver Diamond Ring
By David Yurman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
row of pave diamonds. This, is a U.S ring size 7 and weighs 17.08 grams. This ring has a lovely rope
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver

10K White and Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Diamond Art Deco Multi-Row Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
two rows of dazzling round cut diamonds. The contrast between the warm gold detailing and the cool
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Mixed Metal

Van Cleef Arpels Three Row Diamond Ring, American, circa 1970s
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels three row diamond ring. Set horizontally to centre with a single row of twenty
Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Cerrone Two Tone Diamond Ring 2.46ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
18ct Two Tone Diamond Ring Featuring three (3) round brilliant cut diamonds claw set in a row. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Three Row Diamond Cluster Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 103 round brilliant cut = 2.36cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Three Row Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 47 round brilliant cut = 0.94cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Ring 2 Row 0.50ct Diamond Wedding Band 18k Platinum
Located in Torrance, CA
engagement ring or wedding band for everyday wear. Set into platinum topped two rows, the diamonds show good
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold 3-Row Diamond Band
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have a elegant 3 row single cut diamond ring. This ring is a classic and has so many
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Oscar Heyman Contemporary Two Color Diamond Band gold platinum Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Narberth, PA
displays a gorgeous row of round diamonds that line the center, sparkling brilliantly as they catch the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Modani Contemporary Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a curved white gold band with a central row of prong set round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Colour Diamond and Emerald Ring 1.14ct
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white and yellow gold diamond and emerald dress ring. The ring comprises of a row of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 2.26 Carat Tsavorite and Diamond Two-Row Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
, and round brilliant diamonds weighing 1.10 carats total. Made with 18K Yellow Gold Size 6.75 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Palladium

.925 Sterling Silver 2.0 Cttw Diamond Multi-Row Tapered Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
row of this multi-row ring features repeated clusters of four round diamonds separated by metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Triple Row 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds three rows of gorgeous stones. Two of these rows hold 2pt square cut
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Channel Set Three Row Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K yellow gold Diamond: 33 round brilliant cut = 1.04cttw Color: H / I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Two Color Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Hand made of 18k white and yellow gold and set with three fancy yellow diamonds that weigh .75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Tone Wide Diamond Gold Band
Located in Narberth, PA
vibrant 18kt gold, the ring has a wide, textured band comprised of ridged grooves that travel around the
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels 6 Row Diamond Coral Inlay 18KYG Philippine Stacking Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels 6 row diamond and coral inlay ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Double Row Set Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage ring is in excellent condition! The ring holds 14 petite single cut diamond melee set
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Coral and 7 Row Diamond Stacking Philippine Ring, 18K Yellow
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Ring with Two Carved Coral Inlays and 7 Row Diamond Stacking Philippine Ring
Category

20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 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.