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1.75 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond GIA Certified 14 Karat White Gold Wedding Set
Located in San Diego, CA
approximately .16cttw H/I in color and SI in clarity, followed by two rows of princess cut diamonds on each side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mark Broumand 1.60 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mesmerizing two-tone 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold diamond engagement ring features a lovely
Category

2010s More Rings

1.50 Carat Emerald Cut Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Dual Tone Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
-red Madagascar Rhodolite garnet is set ablaze by two rows of princess cut diamonds that total 1.57
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Antique Russian Amethyst Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
swirl pattern with two pairs of curved rows of rose cut diamonds and step cut synthetic rubies. The
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

0.60ctw I-J SI2-I1 Diamond Band Set In 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Sewickley, PA
two parallel rows of sparkling round brilliant-cut diamonds gracefully set in prongs. Each diamond is
Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum French Cut Sapphire Diamond Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
band features 3 rows on natural french cut sapphire and two rows of single cut diamonds. The sapphire
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

13.11 Carat Citrine Cocktail Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
round brilliant cut diamonds. Handcrafted cocktail ring set in high polished 14 karats white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Mark Broumand 2.64 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning two tone diamond engagement ring showcases a gorgeous 2.18ct round brilliant cut
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Pair of 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Bands New Old Stock
By Martin Flyer
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a killer pair of bands in rich 18k yellow gold set with a row of absolutely stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mark Broumand 1.69 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
poised at the center of a dainty, 18k rose gold shank micro pavé set with one row of shimmering diamonds
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Unheated GIA Greenish-Blue Sapphire Ring
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
four knife prongs, accented with two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds. Contemporary handcrafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

14W Blue White Diamond Wide Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold blue and white diamond wide band ring. This band features two rows of channel
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural Colored Yellow Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Dallas, TX
Size 7, can be sized to fit. 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with 5 rows of natural yellow diamonds
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Double Channel Band
Located in Lynchburg, VA
the shank. It is channel set with two rows of princess-cut diamonds for an approximate carat weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

DiamondTown 2.26 Carat Oval Cut Fine Ceylon Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Two, total 0.41 carats. Total diamond weight 1.10 carats. Set in 18k White Gold. This ring can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Sapphire and Diamond Band
Located in Dallas, TX
18k White Gold Made by Jye's International. Two rows of sapphires and three rows of white diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Very Rare Jeremejevite of 5.01 Carat and Alexandrites Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
collector piece set in one of a kind hand made gold and diamond ring beautifully decorated by two rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold 2.23 Ct White and Light Fancy Yellow
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
respectively. The platinum band is set with two rows of round-cut diamonds along the outside, totaling 0.26
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Diamond Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is an authentically vintage Mid-Century diamond wedding band. The ring features two rows of
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Sapphire Diamond Band Sz 6.25 Estate 18k White Gold Gemstone Ring Stacking
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary sapphire & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat white gold (circa 2010s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stunning Van Cleef and Arpels zig zag shaped hoop earrings with two rows of pave diamonds on either
Category

Late 20th Century French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

6+ Carat Diamond Necklace in 18kt Gold
Located in Towson, MD
clarity diamonds. The necklace contains a center portion of almost 4 inches of diamonds in two rows. The
Category

Early 2000s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphires Diamonds 18K White Gold Modern Earrings, 1990
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
underlined by two rows of fine round-cut Diamonds. A true classic design that fits in with any outfit or
Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.43ct Diamond Round Link Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
comes fully paved with three rows of diamonds.This brand new LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.43ct Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Valentin Magro Yellow Gold Diamond Black Jade Circle Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
shaped into a ring. It supports a brighter circle, with an inner row of round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s 1.56 Carat Diamond and White Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
round cut diamonds. The diamonds are displayed in two concentric rows. The flared ring loop to the
Category

Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelet, circa 1960-1970
Located in McLeansville, NC
with two rows of round full cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.10 total carats and with a hinged
Category

Vintage 1970s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelet, circa 1960s-1970s
Located in McLeansville, NC
with two rows of round full cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.10 total carats and with a hinged
Category

Vintage 1970s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 1890s 1.92 Carat Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, antique 1.92 carat diamond and pearl, 9 karat yellow gold, silver set brooch
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
.925 sterling silver, this feminine style crosses two single rows of shimmering prong-set diamonds to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.22 Ct Diamond Open Round Pendant
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
14K white gold forming a round openwork pendant. Both rings of the pendant are set with a row of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 2.0 Carat Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
, these ring-shaped ear sparklers exude warmth and elegance. Two rows of round diamonds line the front and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 2000s 0.72 Carat Diamond and Yellow and White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
channel set square step cut diamonds, displayed in two equal rows of five. The pendant suspends from a
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Multi-Shape Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This flirty pendant features 3x3 square of princess cut diamonds suspended by two rows of channel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 4.0 Carat Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Two rows of natural, sparkling diamonds are set in warm 14K yellow gold plated Sterling Silver to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

"Blue Moons" Toggle Necklace in White Gold with 2.40ct Sapphire Drops + Diamonds
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
; it's not easy to pave-set stones on a sphere! Six rows of faceted round sapphires -- slightly
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

French 1940s 2.04 Carat Ruby and 0.45 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The longer links have an elongated, linear design ornamented with two equal rows of nine channel set
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breathtaking 1940 s 18k Gold Pearl Handbag with Sapphires Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rows of six sapphires with a row of seven diamonds at its center. The exterior body of the bag is
Category

1940s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Pomellato Chain Bracelet with Diamond
By Pomellato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with two rows of diamonds. The chain consists of the oval links placed diagonally towards each other
Category

Vintage 1980s Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mappin Webb Diamond and Sapphire Pendant
By Mappin Webb
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold sapphire and diamond pendant by Mappin & Webb. The rectangular pendant boasts two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Pearl, Ruby, and Diamond Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
elegantly interspersed with deep crimson ruby rondelles and diamond-set rings, exuding a regal allure. The
Category

1990s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Gold Knot Earring Jackets, 14kt Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
two rows of polished gold that are twisted together to create a knot halo. These should fit .66 ctw
Category

Vintage 1970s More Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Jadeite Onyx and Diamond Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
contrast! Each earring hangs from a stunning diamond surmount set in 18kt gold. A row of 7 old Mine Cut
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold

Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragon Snake Gold Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
repousse texture covers its face, and its open mouth reveals two rows of jagged teeth. Sparkling diamonds
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold

Art Deco negligee necklace with diamonds and pearl.
Located in Chorzów, PL
drop and at unequal lengths. Necklace set with a row of three diamonds in the upper part. Dangling
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

L OREE DU BOIS Contemporary Citrine, Wood Diamond Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
rests at the tip of each wood link and a row of sparkling diamonds separate the two materials. There are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian 18k Dangling Jade Earrings with Diamonds, Onyx, + Pearls
Located in Narberth, PA
from the diamond surmounts are minty green jade teardrops with foliate-style gold and platinum topped
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Swiss Diamond, Pearl, and Guilloché Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
fans out in delicate rows, providing wonderful depth to the design. Vibrant gold lines detail the
Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Modern 18K White Gold Pearl and Ruby Bracelet
Located in Lexington, KY
bright 18K white gold forms the unique decorative clasp and centerpiece of this classic single-row pearl
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1900s Two Row Old Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Beautiful diamond ring with two rows of old European cut cushion diamonds in 18k yellow gold, ca
Category

Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Two-Row 1.00 Carat Diamond Band Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Stunnung two row diamond band ring in 14K white gold. This beautiful Diamond band feartures 24
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Two-Row Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Turquoise and diamonds blend great together in this 18 karat yellow gold ring. The two row band
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Two Row Modern Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This elegant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Two-Row Diamond and Sapphire Band showcases a captivating design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18ct Rose Gold, 1940s Two Row Diamond, Tank Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1940s Introducing a stunning vintage 1940s
Category

Mid-20th Century European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Multi Row Diamond Gold Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Multi Row Diamond Gold Dome Ring A striking vintage dome ring that captures the essence of
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Pearl Diamond Ring with Two Rows - c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this enchanting antique 18ct gold pearl and diamond two-row design ring
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Buccellati Three-Row Diamond and Two-Tone Gold Band
By Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
Intricate and impressive 18k white and yellow gold 3 row diamond band, by Buccellati. This
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.