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Alexandrite and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Brilliant .72 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
yellow and white gold, this ring showcases a genuine color-changing Alexandrite set above two sparkling
Category

20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Déco Diamond White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring, Austria, Around 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
with overhanging center row flanked by two further brilliant cut diamonds on the shoulders, all
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Déco Diamond White Gold Navette Cocktail Ring, Austria, Around 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate antique diamond-shaped old brilliant-cut diamond ring, with three old cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Mid-19th Century 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. On the inside of this ring there is an
Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 3.41 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Cluster Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
made beautifully with the two rows of pave set diamond in white gold with the gap in between
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Trinity Ring Brillant Cut Diamonds White Rose Yellow Gold 18 Karat
By Cartier
Located in Vannes, FR
harmonious blend of sophistication and geometry. Three intertwined rings, crafted in 750/1000 white gold, 750
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

E Wolfe Co Handmade 18ct White Gold Peridot and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
E Wolfe & Co Handmade 18ct White Gold Peridot and Diamond Cocktail Ring. The peridot centre stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, White Gold

Hermès Niloticus Lumière black spinel and diamond ring in 18k rose gold.
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Niloticus Lumière black spinel and diamond ring in 18k rose gold. The ring features two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Black Spinel, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold 4.21 Carat Emerald-Cut Golden Topaz and Diamond Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 4.21 Carat Emerald-Cut Golden Topaz and Diamond Ring This immaculate Tuscany
Category

2010s Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Ruby Band Ring with Diamonds in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
stone, two rows of dazzling round-cut diamonds shimmer with radiant light, framing the ruby with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18ct White Gold, Rectangular Shaped 3 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
. The ring features a triple row of sparkling, princess-cut natural diamonds with a smooth, sleek flush
Category

Late 20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum and 18k Gold Designer 3CTW Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring Very Sparkly
Located in Richmond, CA
two tone, wide diamond eternity band ring is crafted with platinum and 18k yellow gold accents, with
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Old Cut Diamond 18ct Gold and Platinum Carve Ring, Circa 1900 s
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Late Victorian carve ring is beautifully set with two rows of 12 old mine cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Aquamarine Ring in Gold and Platinum with Diamonds from France, Titanic Era
Located in Northampton, MA
and carved wheat sheaths. There are two rows of four rose-cut diamonds set in silver that total under
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, 18 karat white gold band ring, set with a row of baguette cut blue
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, 18 karat white gold band ring, set with a row of baguette cut blue
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold 2.06ctw Oval GIA No Heat Pink Sapphire Princess Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
diamonds: a center row of 8 channel set square princess cut stones, and two rows of pavé set round
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Baguette Cut Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
baguette cut blue sapphires weighing 4.98 carats and two rows of round cut white diamond for total carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Baguette Cut Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
baguette cut blue sapphires weighing 2.84 carats and two rows of round cut white diamond for total carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

.39 Carat Ruby .06 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold and Platinum Ring, 1800s
Located in Milford, DE
A regal ring featuring two stacked rows of graduated, square-cut rubies, ranging from .04 to .07
Category

Antique 19th Century British Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Kurt Wayne Ruby Diamond Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
0.25ctw. Two rows of channel set asscher cut diamonds weighing 0.96ctw complete the look making it a truly
Category

Late 20th Century American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Large and Showy 12.33 Carat Diamond Ballerina Flower Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
style cocktail ring features two layers of invisibly set baguettes forming the scalloping petals and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950s Cultured Pearl, Diamond, and 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring This retro cocktail ring from
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Chequerboard Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring. The ring is crafted in a
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold and Platinum Pink Sapphire Rose Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
square shaped pink sapphire. It is surrounded by set with two rows of rose-cut diamonds, also seamed
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

6 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Cabochon Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Brilliant round shape diamonds. 48 diamonds , approximately 1.5 ct simple ring , has two rows of
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond and Blue Sapphire Calibre Cut 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
affordable engagement or wedding ring. A row of 4 invisibly set baguette diamonds is fitted between two rows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Large and Showy 8.50 Carat Diamond Modern "Toi et Moi" Style 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Very dazzling, large and showy, 18 karat white gold "Toi et Moi" cocktail wrap around style ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald 2 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
cut round diamonds total approximately 2 carats in weight. There are two rows of brilliant cut
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 6.50 Carat Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
fitted between two rows of princess cut and round diamonds in shared prong settings. Two rows of pave set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Chopard Happy Diamond Collection Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Fashion Ring
By Chopard
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Diamonds, and two bezel set round brilliant Diamonds at the shoulder of the shank of the ring. The Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 0.58 Ct Diamond and 1.10 Ct Ruby Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold and set with two rows of round diamonds totaling 0.58 carats and flanking a center row of
Category

20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.50 Carat Art Deco Style Diamond and Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
shared prong settings. Two rows of pave set diamonds frame the exterior of the ring and three round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 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

Vintage Tiffany Co. 18K White Gold Wide Atlas 1.53 ct Diamond Ring 8.4mm Sz 6
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
framed by two rows of round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.53 carats. The wide band
Category

20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 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

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

Sapphire and Diamond 3 Ring Set .63 Carats Platinum 14K White Gold Low Profile
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
and the two 14 karat white gold bands have rows of 9 sapphires in a deep royal blue. This is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman Vintage Diamond Sapphire Bypass Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Narberth, PA
18kt gold, the ring features a row of diamonds and sapphires nestled together, forming a stylish bypass
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Black Ceramic Diamond Ultra Wide Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
rows of 18k white gold links. The white gold links are set with sixty round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

2010s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.44 Total Weight Carat Pink and White Diamond Ring
By Alegra s Legend
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
how harmonically a 0.13ct round brilliant light pink diamond is encircled with two rows of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Wedding Rings

Materials

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

New 16.10 Carat Deep Citrine Diamond Cut Sapphire R Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
stone and is 16.10 cts. It is a fancy cut oval stone and measures 21 x 14 mm and is flanked by two rows
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 16.28 Carat Deep Citrine Diamond Cut Sapphire R Gold PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
and is 16.28 cts. It is a fancy cut oval stone and measures 21 x 14 mm and is flanked by two rows of
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Citrine, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold

majestic 3 stone ring with diamond and ruby in 18k yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the dreamlike beauty of this exquisite three-row ring, a captivating piece
Category

Vintage 1970s French Aesthetic Movement Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band Size 4.25 This sparkling ring features two rows
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Acrostic “Regard” Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Acrostic “Regard” Ring. Featuring two cushion mixed cut
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Tsavorite Garnet White Diamond Asymmetrical Band Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
set diamonds also in white gold between the two yellow gold bands. The ring is a size 7 and may be
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Tsavorite Garnet White Diamond Asymmetrical Band Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
set diamonds also in white gold between the two yellow gold bands. The ring is a size 7 and may be
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

4.01 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring with 5.26 Carat
Located in Carmel, IN
color. The diamond double-halo features two rows of diamonds with the inner row being fancy yellow
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Geometric Design Negative Space Asymmetric Band Ring with Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.5 Sleek, contemporary band ring in a polished two tone design. This unique ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique 19th Century Russian Alexandrite Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
), surrounded by two rows of chunky old mine cut diamonds. The Alexandrite changes its color from pinkish
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond

Early Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
stunning and is highlighted by the two vertically set rows of diamonds on either side. Of good quality
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Exquisite 20.56 Carat Vivid Pink Rubellite and Diamond Ballerina Style 18K Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
design. There is also three vertical rows of round brilliant diamonds with two rows of baguette diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bvlgari Yellow Gold Multi Gem Allegra Ring Size 51 AN852169
Located in Mayfair, London, London
ring is in a split design and separated into two rows, set to the first row with a rectangular blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.22 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
by two rows of round brilliant diamonds in an 18k white gold mounting. Accent diamonds weigh 0.60
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.01 Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant engagement ring style showcasing a color-rich pear shape yellow diamond weighing 2.01
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

AJD Rare Indicolite Blue Tourmaline in Halos of Diamonds Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
2.54-carat antique cushion-cut gemstone, beautifully complemented by two rows of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 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.