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Antique Art Déco Diamond White Gold Navette Cocktail Ring, Austria, Around 1925
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate antique navette-shaped old brilliant-cut diamond ring, with three old cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Elegant Art Deco Style Diamond and Ruby Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
edges. Ring is further embellished by pave set diamond shoulders. A row of 3 invisibly set baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mark Broumand 0.90 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ravishing diamond ring features 0.90ct of round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14k white gold
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

14KT White Gold 1/2 Cttw Diamond Modern Band Ring (H-I Color, SI2-I1 Clarity)
Located in New York, NY
This modern band combines the beauty of different shaped diamonds with 14k white gold. Between two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.75 Ct Diamond Double V Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
. Diamonds line the two v-shaped rows and provide the ring with a glistening finish. This ring has a 4mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Gold

18 Karat Gold 4.40 Carat Oval Tanzanite and 1.22 Carat Diamond Ring, 10.85 Grams
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This tanzanite and diamond ring is designed with a lovely 18k yellow gold mounting! The 4.40ct oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightfully crafted ruby and diamond ring dating back to the Victorian period. A
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightfully crafted ruby and diamond ring dating back to the Victorian period. A
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

4.19 Carat Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
cluster, mounted in open basket with bead prongs, accented two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

1.79 Carat Ruby Diamond Band Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Elegant ruby diamond band ring. High brilliance, lively purplish-red oval faceted 1.79 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

7 Carat Diamond Modern "Toi et Moi" Double Flower Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
baguettes are a single row of round brilliant diamonds. The two flower stations are connected by a wrap
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
a two row round brilliant-cut diamond surround, with an approximate total weight of 2.10ct, in claw
Category

Vintage 1980s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.34 Carat Pear Shape Salt and Pepper Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring Set AD2042
Located in Osprey, FL
♥♥ This listing is for *TWO* rings (a set) as shown in the pictures! ♥ Beautiful 14k rose gold
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Fancy Deep Yellow-Brown Diamond Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
certified natural fancy deep yellow-brown diamond mounted with four prongs, accented with two rows of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold

Estate Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
bordered by two rows of forty-four round brilliant-cut diamonds atop a substantial band crafted from 18kt
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Striking Coral Diamond and Gold Vintage Dress Ring Circa 1970
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
A striking diamond and coral vintage dress ring by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1970s, made in 18ct yellow
Category

Late 20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
find a single sizeable old cut diamond which is surrounded by two rows of smaller matching stones; all
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A south sea pearl and diamond cluster ring, the pearl measuring approximately 16.5mm, with a two
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite 9.18 Precious Yellow Beryl or Heliodor and Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
heliodor and diamond cocktail ring is set in 18 karat white gold. The golden yellow center stone is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

5.30 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
the band in a two-row halo totaling 2.25 carats, with more diamonds set on the top of the ultra-slim
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Saphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, Austria, ca. 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate antique navette-shaped old brilliant-cut diamond ring, with a centered old cut saphire
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

14K White Gold 2 3/4 Carat Princess and Baguette Diamond Step Up Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Give your special someone the timeless gift of diamonds. This 14k white gold step up ring will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

10K White and Yellow Gold 1 1/10 cttw Channel-Set Diamond Bypass Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds and one row of round cut diamonds. From the edge of the band two yellow gold ribbons emerge and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Mixed Metal

1.20 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a 14ct yellow gold ruby and diamond cluster ring featuring a single oval cut ruby bordered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.60 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct white gold diamond solitaire ring. The focal point of the ring is a 0.60 carat
Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
row in this ring. These stones are sandwiched between two rows of shimmering diamonds. Modelled in
Category

Vintage 1940s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Trinity Ring Size P (57)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
been entirely pave set with two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds. "Three rings, three golds, one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt 1.11ct Tanzanite and .10ct Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
14kt yellow gold approximately 1.11tcw Tanzanite and approximately .10tcw H-I/ I1-I2 Diamond Ring
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Regal 9.90 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond White Gold 2 Layer Band Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
ring features two rows of beautiful natural blue faceted oval shaped sapphires, each surrounded and
Category

20th Century American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Diamond and Blue Sapphire Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
milgrain edges. Ring is further embellished by pave set diamond shoulders. A row of 3 invisibly set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

5.50 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Modern "Toi et Moi" Art Deco Style 18k Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
set round brilliant diamonds giving the illusion of two matching, very large, cut corner rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18KT White Gold Round Baguette Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
baguettes for crisp linear symmetry, framed by two outer rows of round diamonds that add fire and brilliance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and Blue Sapphire Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
. Ring is further embellished by pave set diamond shoulders. A row of 3 invisibly set baguette diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Oval Tanzanite 2.30 Carat and Diamond Fancy Cluster Ring in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in London, GB
with two stunning rows of speckled diamonds compacted together feeding off each other’s energy of
Category

2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Jose Hess 8-Stone Floating Diamond Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in Narberth, PA
This fabulous gold Modernist ring is a unique signed piece by American designer and goldsmith Jose
Category

20th Century American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Natural Green Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
band embellished with a row of brilliant round cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carats, F color
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
rose gold bead prongs, accented with two baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds on the split shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1940s Emerald and 1.26 carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Size J1/2 US 5
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold with a platinum setting. The pierced
Category

Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Band Ring with Ct 2.50 of Baguette and Diamond Cut Diamonds
Located in Rome, IT
. Each round is formed by a row of baguette-cut diamonds flanked by two rows of brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Band Ring with Ct 2.50 of Baguette and Diamond Cut Diamonds
Located in Rome, IT
. Each round is formed by a row of baguette-cut diamonds flanked by two rows of brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Band Ring with Ct 2.50 of Baguette and Diamond Cut Diamonds
Located in Rome, IT
. Each round is formed by a row of baguette-cut diamonds flanked by two rows of brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Half Moon Spinel Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
transitions between day and night. Two half moon spinels, separated by a row of baguette diamonds, are
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold

Emerald 1.08 Carat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
basket with four bead prongs, accented with two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds, with diamond on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

6 Carat Diamond Modern "Toi et Moi" Double Flower Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
baguettes are a single row of round brilliant diamonds. The two flower stations are connected by a wrap
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

14K Tri-Color 1.45 CTW Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k tri-color 1.45 CTW diamond fashion ring. This ring has two rows of round diamonds, the width is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Gucci Milano Geometric Ring in 18Kt White Gold with 3.10 Cts in Diamonds and Car
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
Amethyst of 2.80 carats, flanked by two rows, set with 10 round brilliant cuts diamonds, 0.30 carats, F
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Russian Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring c1910
Located in Chicago, IL
setting, flanked by two interlaced scrolling rows of old cut round diamonds and calibre cut rubies
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Turquoise Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Turquoise Three Stone Ring. This
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MARIO BUCCELLATI Diamond and Gold Band
By Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
Intricate 18K yellow gold and 4 row diamond band ring by Mario Buccellati. It features high grade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cocktail Citrine 18.04 Carats White Gold Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
. Lively citrine is wrapped with two row of round brilliant cut diamonds. Contemporary handcrafted design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold

Edwardian Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Three-Stone Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
stunning sapphires framed by a row of white old mine cut diamonds. This ring has a stunning unique layout
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 2.50 Carat Five-Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
This vintage c.1970s five stone diamond ring is classically-presented in a two-tone 18 carat gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.75 Carat Pear Shaped Tanzanite Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
A pear shaped tanzanite is set in prongs and framed by a diamond halo. Band has two rows of diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Diamond, Ruby, and Yellow Gold Band
Located in Houston, TX
This band in 18k yellow gold features two rows of channel-set round diamonds, weighing 2.0 carats
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Modern Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Wedding Anniversary Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
set between two rows of 30 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing .90 CTW. The brilliant diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 1.00ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This exquisite ring from the 1880s showcases a row of five diamonds, graduated in size. At the
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 18k Ruby and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning Art Deco 18k gold ring with two rows of square-cut, channel set rubies, and 3 round
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.