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Baguette-Cut Diamond Half-Eternity Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with F-G color and are channel set in two rows. Made in 18k white gold and the quality make of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond London Blue Topaz Heart Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
8.0mm London Blue heat-treated topaz heart surrounded by two rows of sparkling round diamonds. A
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
-between two smaller rows of diamonds. The sapphires total approx 30pts and the diamonds total approx 35pts
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Marquise Round Diamond White Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage marquise and round diamond white gold band ring circa 1950. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ310F
Category

Vintage 1950s Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18KW Fifteen Row Round and Baguette Cut Full Finger Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18KW Fifteen Row Round and Baguette Cut Full Finger Ring Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

1970s Gold Diamond and Tiger s Eye Modernist Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
polished Tiger's eye and flanked by two rows of brilliant cut round white diamonds weighing a total diamond
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold

Channel Set Sapphire and Diamond Band with Two 18 Karat Gold Linings, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A Channel Set Sapphire and Diamond Band with One Row of Sapphires between Two Rows of Diamonds
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Lovers Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamond at each side and by a row of 3 pave diamonds. Total weight of the two sapphires 1.34 carat Total
Category

20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Wave Ring
Located in Webster, NY
This beautiful ring has an elegant wave of Baguette Cut Diamonds surrounded by two additional rows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

One Retro Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring. Featuring one old European cut and two single cut
Category

Vintage 1940s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.82Ct Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1980s double row 2.82 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold dress ring; part of
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Black Onyx Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
An antique 18 karat gold diamond and black onyx ring. A rectangular design with an off-set lozenge
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold

Stunning Huge 17.38 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
aquamarine, which is flanked by a row of channel-set baguette diamonds between two rows of round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Turquoise 14 Karat Gold Fan Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
folding fan, deeply ridged With two rows of contrasting gemstones, calibrè cut turquoise and rose cut
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage Bernard K Passman 18K Gold Black Coral Diamond Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
black coral is decorated by two rows of channel set brilliant-cut white diamonds and an inserted bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic 18K Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
to enhance its natural brilliance. Flanking the emerald are two rows of baguette-cut diamonds, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
two rows of white brilliant cut diamonds total weight of 0.93 Carats, all the way around, and can be
Category

2010s Greek Classical Greek Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
sapphires at the center and bordered by two parallel rows of diamonds adorning the broad, tapering shoulders
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Bvlgari Bulgari Triple diamond Circles 18k White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
together all set with diamonds, the very center has two circles on each end and the center row with oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Serpenti Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A classic Bulgari 'Serpenti' two-row ring, each individual scale classically set with four
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

Mabe Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
17mm mabe pearl set in two rows of textured 18 karat yellow gold and diamonds. The 8 diamonds equal
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold 2.08 Carat Diamond Floral Statement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 2.08 Carat Diamond Floral Statement Ring This exquisite diamond three-flower
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Pearl Diamond Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl Band Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Cirac 1900 Makers Mark J C This stunning 18ct yellow
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond White Gold Ring 10.04 Carat VS2 GIA
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
modified brilliant cut diamond framed by two rows of round brilliant cut white diamonds. The fancy yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

David Yurman 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Stax Wide Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
layering. Fashioned in 18kt yellow gold, this Stax ring from David Yurman features two signature Cable
Category

Late 20th Century American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
-between two rows of pearls which have the most beautiful sheen. modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: P or 7
Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This diamond and emerald band ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The combination of yellow
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby with Diamond Accents 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
sidelights on this contemporary style ring. This cheerful band is made of eighteen karat 18k yellow gold and
Category

Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.84 Carat Pink Spinel Marquise Diamond White Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
textures and finishes, with beveled sides. Four rows of pave-set diamonds in white gold adorn the outside
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous double halo pink sapphire and diamond ring in 18k white gold. Ring is centered around a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

Wide 14k Yellow Gold Natural Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring, Band
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
in brilliant 14k gold and decorated with two different diamond cuts - princess and brilliant cut. The
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18KT Gold Baguette Round Diamond Eternity Full Wedding Anniversary Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
bordered by stunning round-shape diamonds.An elegant row of baguette diamonds gleams brightly amidst two
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
-cut diamonds and accented by two rows of square cut sapphires and two rows of brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The center square shaped emerald bordered by two round rows of rose-cut diamonds. Mounted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Bleu Royale Textured Rose Gold Fancy Black Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
row of shimmering natural fancy black diamonds, set along the entire length of the ring. The black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulgari Fancy Color Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in MIAMI, FL
off the floral design are two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds that wrap perfectly around the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LeVian 18 Karat White Gold, Chocolate and Colorless Diamond Crossover Band Ring
By Le Vian
Located in McLeansville, NC
An 18 karat white gold, chocolate and colorless diamond crossover band ring by LeVian. This ring
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lauren Harper Oval Boulder Opal White Diamond Matte Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Lauren Harper
Located in Dallas, TX
spectacular, fiery oval boulder opal discs surrounded by two rows of round brilliant-cut white diamonds. Size
Category

2010s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This ring boasts two claw set oval blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Baguette Round Brilliant Diamond Band Eternity Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
. The baguettes are set vertically in between two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds. The wide band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Oscar Heyman Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bright set diamonds weighing 1.87cts and two rows of fine color calibre' cut rubies weighing 3.50cts, set
Category

20th Century American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luxle 1/3 Cttw Natural Diamond Double Band Ring in 14K White Gold, Ring Size, 5
Located in New York, NY
This stylish Luxle diamond 14K white gold ring showcases a double band design. The band is
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Band Fine Wedding Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
clarity). The stylish Art Deco era ring features sparkling diamonds in a two rows. The ring would make
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

1.10 Carat Blue Sapphire Square Cabochon and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sapphire has been bezel set in 18 white gold to highlight the gem's beautiful outline, with a row of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Ruby Diamond Wedding Anniversary Wide Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning wide diamond ruby band fashioned in 18 karat white gold. The band features two rows of  24
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Fluted Coral Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Dome Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
). Single cut diamonds are set into two rows (14) and total an estimated 0.14 carats (estimated at I-J color
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Baguette Round Diamond Eternity Full Wedding Anniversary Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
bordered by stunning round-shape diamonds. An elegant row of baguette diamonds gleams brightly amidst two
Category

2010s Belgian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1970s Retro 0.95 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
emerald cut with degrees, surrounded by two rows of brilliant-cut and shuttle-cut diamonds. The ring
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Cabochon Garnet Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
interspersed with a top and bottom row of natural diamonds. The stones are mounted in an 18ct yellow gold band
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Deep Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Peacock Ring Round Cut
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
. G/H colour Si1-2 clarity) in a unique peacock style ring. Two rows of diamonds go down the sides of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Magnificent Estate 21.50 Carat Jade and Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Magnificent and totally dazzling, 18 karat white gold large estate jade and diamond cocktail ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

IGI Certified 3.94ct Total Weight Emerald and Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
By Alegra s Legend
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Two rows of 98 endlessly sparkling round brilliant diamonds, totaling 0.70 carats, harmonically
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vivid Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Stunning natural vivid blue Ceylon sapphire set in a fine 18k white gold diamond cluster ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Midcentury 14 Karat White Gold Channel Set Diamond Band Ring, circa 1950
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an elegant mid-century band ring in 14k white gold with a row of channel-set white diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 1.25 Carat White and Black Diamond Invisible Setting Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
ring is made more glorious with two gaped rows of pave set black diamonds half-way around the band. It
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Ravishing 9.25 Carat Diamond Tear Drop Pear Shaped 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Ravishing and stately, 18 karat white gold diamond cocktail ring features a large tear drop pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k 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.