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Gucci 18 Karat White Gold Spinning Ring with Diamonds
By Gucci
Located in Braintree, GB
 Gucci ring in 18 karat white gold. It has two rows of diamonds that total about 0.80 carats. The
Category

Early 2000s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Ring Cabochon Ruby Sapphire Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage 18k gold ring with cabochon ruby and sapphire, featuring diamonds.
The ring’s design is
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.37 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This gorgeous LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.37 ct Diamond Ring is sure to stun. The ring is made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 0.87ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
brilliant cut diamonds claw set in two rows down the split shoulders. The side diamonds have an estimated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 0.87ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
brilliant cut diamonds claw set in two rows down the split shoulders. The side diamonds have an estimated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.50 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
is made from 14K white gold and bezel-set with two rows of three cushion cut diamonds on the face of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rectangle 18K Yellow Gold 1ct Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
the center. That is surrounded by two rows of 38 diamonds, which in total weight 0,5ct. The color is
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring – 0.46ct Total Weight
Located in Victoria, BC
This 14K yellow gold engagement ring features a classic diamond cluster design, crafted through wax
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Diamond Mini Love Ring in Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A vintage Cartier diamond mini Love ring set in 18k rose gold. The Love collection is a firm
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 3.00 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
with a cluster of baguette and round diamonds. The center stones are planked by two rows of larger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 2.50 Carats Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bypass ring is designed with two dynamically scrolled shoulders. Each centering a channel set row
Category

1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Bombé Cluster 18 Carat Gold Dress Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
yellow gold divide, set two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of 1.05 carat all
Category

2010s English Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 0.55 Carats Diamond 18 Karat Gold Split Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band style ring with two rows of bead set diamonds set to front Diamonds graduate in size and
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Alexander 1.27ct Multi Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Tri Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning bezel set multi yellow diamond ring with two rows of round diamonds, by Alexander Beverly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Antique 19th Century Rubellite Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
is framed by two rows of chunky old rose cut diamonds. The rubellite measures 9.13 x 7.15 x 4.60 mm
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Gold

14k Gold Sapphire and Diamond Checkerboard Style Band Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
alternating with the brilliant round diamonds in a two row band. Comfortable to wear and its perfect for
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Fernando, CA
: Tiffany & Co 18K yellow Gold single row of Diamonds and Rubies Ring Size 8 US Approx. ring total weight of
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

0.75Ct Diamond 18k White Gold Twist Ring - Antique 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
embellished with a single row of eight, platinum set, eight-cut diamonds. The versatile 18k white gold ring
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
body color with spectral play-of-color. Flaked North to South by two rows of old European cut diamonds
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 2.75 ct Diamond Band Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
with 14K white gold and set with two rows of small round-cut diamonds around the edges of the band. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 1900s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
displayed alternately between five Old European cut diamonds, claw / prong set within two horizontal rows
Category

Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Profil De Camellia Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Honolulu, HI
CHANEL Profil De Camellia diamond ring in 18k yellow gold. The ring features a profile of a
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bernot Heger Victorian Diamond Turquoise 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring centers a vertical row of prong set old single cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.12 carat
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Chrysoberyl Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A chrysoberyl and diamond ring, mounted in silver-upon-gold, set with a long oval mixed cut
Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold 1.0ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
between two borders of tapering diamonds is a row of tapering emeralds secured by yellow gold prongs. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold 1.0ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
between two borders of tapering diamonds is a row of tapering emeralds secured by yellow gold prongs. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphires, White Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with three oval sapphires alternated with a row of two white diamonds. Diamonds 0.17 ct Sapphires 0.75
Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Levian Opal Diamond Double Halo Ring 14k Rose Gold 6.9g sz 7
Located in Northbrook, IL
This Levian ring is a stunning example of contemporary design. Crafted from 14k rose gold, it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 1.45ct Diamond Open Bypass Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
16mm x 10mm. This LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 1.45ct Diamond Open Bypass Ring is offered in brand new
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emeralds, Coral, Onyx, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
two gold structures mounted with diamonds and onyx. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.00 Ct Diamond Ring Set
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
gold and set with two rows of round and baguette-cut diamonds over the front half of the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

French 2.88 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
double row diamond eternity ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The unembellished band is
Category

1990s French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique diamond ring comprised of two rows of old mine cut diamonds, in sterling silver and 18k
Category

20th Century Unknown Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris Contemporary Hinged Diamond Pavé Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Narberth, PA
This estate ring is a fabulous signed piece by Cartier Paris, France! Made of 18kt gold, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3.12 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
3.12 carat oval sapphire and diamond ring in 18 karat white gold. The sapphire is set with four
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Women s 14KT Yellow Gold, Emerald Diamond Anniversary Ring, May Birthstone
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold, emerald and diamond ring. Centered on a prong set, oval emerald with two
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 15.00 Ct Diamond Panther Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
front of the ring. The panther is set with rows of small round-cut diamonds over its face and paws and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Rose Gold, 1970s Sapphire Diamond Owl Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
sparkle and catch the light. Underneath the diamond eyes, the ring showcases a row of calibrated natural
Category

Late 20th Century European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

7.15 Carat Emerald and Diamonds Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is nice size emerald set with double halo diamonds, first row natural fancy yellow
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

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

10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Marquise Composite Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
. The sculpted shank glistens with two rows of channel-set baguette-cut diamonds for a resplendent look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Illusion set Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Rubies and two rows of pavé Brilliant Diamonds, all set in 18k White Gold. The ring shoulders are adorned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2.60 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wide band ring comprised of three rows of diamonds and centers a half bezel set emerald cut emerald
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Round Cut Diamond Accented Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold 1.00Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful diamond accented engagement ring crafted in 14k yellow gold. This ring features a center
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard White Gold Diamond La Strada Ring 82/6435-41
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A dazzling Chopard 18k white gold diamond ring from the La Strada collection. The ring is set to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Fire Opal Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
gold, mounted on a lovely three row, reeded band. Fire Opal Approx 1.5cts Diamonds Approx 1.5cts
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Pink Sapphire and Diamonds 18 Kt White Gold Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
( ct 1.27 ) and two row of white diamonds. The ring is new and It comes with warranty certificate. Ring
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Vintage 1960s Italian Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

1900s 1.85 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.85 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set 1900 ring
Category

Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.45 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Raised Wire Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire and diamond raised crown cluster cocktail ring. Two rows of white round diamonds along a
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Versace Diamond Wide Band Fashion Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Versace
Located in Dallas, TX
inspiration in ancient designs. The top section of the ring consists of two rows of diamond-encrusted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.71 Ctw Sapphire Diamond Navette Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Vintage
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold sapphire and diamond navette ring. This diamond shape ring features
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Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
ring from the brand is made of 18K yellow gold and features shanks set with two rows of diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

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

Pierre Sterlé Round Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Fashion Ring
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
single cut Diamonds set in 18 karat white gold, between two rows of 18 karat yellow gold. the Diamonds
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Mid-20th Century French Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Lauren Harper Boulder Opal Disc Diamond Matte Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Lauren Harper
Located in Dallas, TX
by two rows of round brilliant-cut white diamonds. Size 7.0 (Can be ordered in alternative size).
Category

2010s American Artist Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2.03ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat white gold double row ring set with thirty-two (32) round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cabochon Colombian Emerald, Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
raised oval cabochon displays its unique inclusions. Two rows of ruby cabochons and pave set diamonds
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 2.50 Carats Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Unisex Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is pavè set to front with round brilliant cut diamonds varying in size Flanked by two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
ring from the brand is made of 18K yellow gold and features shanks set with two rows of diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 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.