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4.87 Carats Fashionable Baguette and Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A very fashionable piece you can wear for those special occasions. Features two rows of baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.26 Carat Old European Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Old European cut diamond center stone surrounded by two bezel set diamonds and rows of pave set
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Mark Broumand 1.75 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
flanked by two step cut trapezoids as well as one row of princess cut diamonds channel set around the top
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Pink Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Polish, made in Warsaw between 1920 and 1931 A platinum over 14K gold cluster ring is centered
Category

Vintage 1920s Polish Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

1910s Antique Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exception, fine and impressive antique emerald and diamond dress ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Band Size 6.25 This stunning ring features one row of
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco 1940s French 1.60 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage French Art Deco 1.60 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA 5.01 Carat Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Platinum and 18k Rose Gold cocktail ring featuring a mesmerizing cushion-cut 5.01-carat pinkish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire ,...

Vintage Asymmetrical Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
asymmetrical vintage 1940s cocktail ring. Two old cut diamonds positioned vertically in box mountings border
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Pearl Ruby Diamond Renaissance Revival Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
gold bezel. The pearl is surrounded by two rows of gemstones: eight rose cut diamonds, eight old mine
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby

French Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ring of Cluster Design
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco ring comprised of two concentric rows of rubies and diamonds surrounding an old cushion
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
A large, oval cabochon Sleeping Beauty turquoise cocktail ring bordered in two rows of pave`-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Amethyst and Turquoise Cocktail Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
total of 0.4cts 2 round brilliant cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of 0.1cts 18ct gold
Category

Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Fantastical Diamond and Coral Skull Ring by Lydia Courteille
Located in London, GB
two row band with cross over diamond-set shoulders wraps the finger and as is strengthened at the back
Category

1990s French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

1.57 Carat Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
, and clarity. The sapphire has a brilliant round diamond set on either side of it, with two rows of
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mark Broumand 0.80 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Right-Hand Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
E-F, VS1-VS2. It features two rows of micro pavé diamonds flanking a center row of larger round
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 1.29 Carat Fancy Color Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
white gold with five further diamonds set in a single row from each shoulder. Gemstone: Diamond Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Pave Diamond Small Love Ring Size K 1/2 (51)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
18ct rose gold piece forms part of their LOVE collection and features two rows of round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1970s Mauboussin France Natural Unenhanced Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with one oval double brilliant cut natural
Category

Vintage 1970s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Yellow and White Pear Shape Diamond Halo Bypass Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A very chic and fashionable ring showcasing a pear shape yellow diamond surrounded by a row of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Zolotas 18k Yellow Gold Double Lion Head Ring
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite piece is crafted in rich gold, forming the shape of two intricately detailed lion
Category

Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Tiffany T Wide Pavé Diamond Ring Size S (60)
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
T motif around the entire band with two rows of pavé set diamonds for company. Condition: Used
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.84 Carat Cluster Diamond Floral Motif Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
by two rows of round brilliant diamonds set in a flower-motif design. Finished with milgrain edges
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Era Pearl Diamond Cluster Ring c. 1905
Located in Chicago, IL
This large and elegant dress ring is centered with a 7 mm natural pearl encircled by two rows of
Category

20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl

1.5 Carat Square Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring GIA Certified
Located in Boca Raton, FL
by a two row halo of diamonds. The GIA certified emerald cut diamond is graded H color and VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.64 Carat Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
A beautifully handmade ring dating back to the 1920s. It features an old cut diamond in the centre
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.02 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds feature two rows of Step Trapezoid diamonds and close off with bullet shapes. The ring was
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Retro 1.00 Carats 14 Karat White Gold Eyelet Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Flanked by navette forms accented by milgrain and single cut diamonds With two fishtailed rows of
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold and is set with a single row of diamonds.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
two rows of small old European cut diamonds (E-F color, SI clarity). The split shoulders of the ring
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Trinity De Cartier Ceramic and Diamond Ring Size R (59)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have an platinum and 18ct white gold diamond trinity ring from the world renowned luxury
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Estate Emerald Diamond Baguette 18k Gold Band 3.09ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Baguette Band – 3.09ctw A bold and luxurious statement
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.41 Carats Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Light Yellow color, SI2 in clarity. Center diamond is surrounded by two rows of round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Bvlgari B.Zero1 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold and is set with a single row of diamonds.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Large Round Tanzanite Dome Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in Nantucket, MA
A large, stunning round cabochon Tanzanite dome cocktail ring. Surrounded by two rows of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

18kt Gold 3.00tw Baguette and Princess Cut Diamond Band
Located in Towson, MD
18kt white gold band containing approximately 3.00 carats of diamonds. There are two graduating
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 5.35 Carats Total Oval and Round Diamond Expandable Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
total. Two rows of 15 oval cut white diamonds weighing 2.77 carats total accents the round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold and is set with a single row of diamonds. Ring Size: 5.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Revival Hexagon Shaped Diamond Emerald Black Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco Revival ring. An unusual cut diamond in hexagonal shape framed with a row of pre
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Floral Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
sapphires supported with two rows of diamonds. The ring is signed “Van Cleef & Arpels” and numbered. SKU
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Mark Broumand 5.87 Carat Fancy Brown Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom designed in platinum, this one of a kind diamond engagement ring showcases a 4.12ct round
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

3.06 Carat Yellow and Pink Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
round cut diamonds. The elevated, subtly tapering ring shoulders each incorporate two rows of diamonds
Category

1990s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum

1.76ct Natural Fancy Color Diamond Full Eternity Band 14K Gold R6572
Located in Osprey, FL
two diamonds are the same! You see different colors any way you rotate this ring. ♥ The item measures
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

DONALD CLAFLIN, TIFFANY CO., Yellow Gold and Diamond Eternity Band
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
around with two (2) rows of eleven (11) horizontally set baguette cut diamonds separated by convex gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 7.54 Carats Oval Cut Ruby and Diamonds Stretchable Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
rubies weighing 7.54 carats total, set in between two rows of brilliant round diamonds weighing 3.84
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Paris, France Van Cleef Arpels Emerald and Round Ruby and Diamond Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Top and Bottom Rows have Diamonds. Signed VCA. The ring size is a 5.75. Stamped 750 and numbered
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

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

Gia Certified Massive Cocktail Ring In 18Kt With 67.79 Cts In Peridot Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Peridot gemstone. This oversized ring was carefully crafted in solid 18 karats of polished yellow gold
Category

Early 2000s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Carat and Platinum Marquise Shape Cluster Ring, c1910
Located in London, GB
An absolutely magnificent antique navette ring, masterfully crafted in buttery 18ct yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

6.39 Carat Vivid Red "Pigeons Blood" Oval Cut Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
two fancy-cut natural diamonds that you will likely never see again. Adorned with another two rows of
Category

2010s Burmese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier "Bamboo" Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bamboo-motif two-row band ring, set approximately halfway around the band with round brilliant-cut
Category

Vintage 1960s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 2.96 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
total, and two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.98 carat total. Finely made with 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Palladium, 18k Gold

Just under 12 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring, In Platinum GIA Cert.
Located in New York, NY
, elegantly accompanied by two rows of pavé colorless diamonds on the double shank weighing approximately 1.01
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18k White Gold 0.69cttw Diamond, 0.90cttw Sapphire, 0.90cttw Ruby Triple Rolling
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
in two rows. The first ring is designed with 69 round brilliant diamonds, weighing a total of 0.69
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow and White Gold 1.0 Carat Princess-Cut Diamond Modern Gent s Band
Located in New York, NY
gold coming together in the middle to flank a double-row pattern of natural, princess-cut diamonds. 20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Piaget Malachite Bombe Ring
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
bombe shaped ring is composed of two pieces of polished malachite centering a row of 17 diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold

Orloff of Denmark, 1.05 ct Blue Color Change Sapphire Ring set in 14K White Gold
Located in Hua Hin, TH
. Complimenting the stone sits 38 1.3mm, SI1 diamonds fashioned in two oval rows, all set in 14 Karat white gold
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k 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.