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Vintage Nine Stone Rose Cut and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
This unique vintage ring, dating from the 1970s, centres nine rose cut diamonds between two
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring GIA Certificate I/VS2
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This modern diamond engagement ring will look gorgeous on any finger. The halo mounting and two row
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian No-Heat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring Over 3.25 Carats
Located in Northampton, MA
This spectacular Edwardian no-heat Burma ruby and diamond ring features a crisp central row of
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

0.29 Carat Pink White Diamond Band in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Trumbull, CT
A perfect blend of pink and white diamonds in two rows makes this band a minimalist elegance. Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 5.04 Carats Oval Cut Diamond Pink Side Stones Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
and SI1 clarity, set on a classic four prong 18K rose gold setting. Accented by two rows of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
of the row of emeralds are two rows of diamonds. Each row total approx 20pts of diamonds. The ring is
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Edwardian Diamond and Natural Pearl Trio Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
vibrant 18kt gold and topped in platinum for a stylish two-tone look. Resting in the center of the ring
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Lavender Jade Ruby 64 Diamond Necklace Earrings 17 Carat Jade Ring Suite Parure
Located in New York, NY
diamonds and two rows of fine red rubies. The clasp is 20mm by 18mm. It is hallmarked 14K, H in a circle
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Platinum Channel Square Step Cut Ruby Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
from solid platinum and 18k yellow gold. The band features two rows of square step cut channel set
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

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

Sensational 6 Carat VS F Color Double Diamond Emerald Shaped Wrap Around Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Dazzling and unique custom 18 karat white gold cocktail ring features two matching, emerald shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet ring holds two rows of pearls and in-between them are a row of three rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Carrera y Carrera 1990 s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Repoussé Cherub Vintage Band Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
winged with flowing hair and shown talking with each other. Separated by two rows of bead set round
Category

1990s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

4.68 Carat Diamond 3 Layer Ring with Emerald, Marquise and Pear Shape Clusters
Located in Tustin, CA
the emerald and marquise shaped clusters are two rows of seven graduating pear shaped diamond clusters
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the two rows f emeralds is a row of diamonds totalling 20pts. The ring is modelled in 9carat gold
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Diamond, Pearl, and Ruby Cocktail Flower Ring in Art-Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Diamond, Pearl, and Ruby Cocktail Flower Ring in Art-Deco Style This Victorian era art-deco style
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver

Cartier Nigeria Bombe Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Nigeria Diamond Bombe Ring in 18k Yellow Gold. A tiered ring by Cartier of bombé design
Category

Vintage 1980s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Era Rose Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1780
Located in Chicago, IL
A late 18th century silver-topped gold cluster ring is centered with a 5.6 mm old rose cut diamond
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Original Later Art Deco Platinum Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and a pearl
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
approx. 9.73 mm and surrounded in two rows with 47 octagonal cut diamonds of approx. 0.55 ct in total of
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

15ct Gold Victorian Ruby Pearl Ring, Carved Shoulders, Hallmarked Chester 1886
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl & Diamond Ring 15ct Gold Hallmarked Chester 1886 Victorian yellow gold ring set
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold

Dinh Van Paris 18 karat White Gold Kinetic Eternity Band with Diamonds
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Dinh Van Paris 18 karat White Gold Kinetic Eternity Band with Diamonds is a stunning and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Lavender Jade and Amethyst Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning cocktail statement ring in 14k yellow gold featuring a remarkable lavender jade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Brazilian IF 16.30 Ct Amethyst Peridot Rose Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
". It measures 18 x 15 mm. It is surrounded by two rows of diamond cut Peridot stones. The stones are
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

4.5 Carat Oval Emerald Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Vintage
Located in New York, NY
cabochon with two side rows of tiny diamonds. The estate piece has not undergone any color enhancement and
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
between one big diamond and then two smaller diamonds stacked on top of each other. This ring is still
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair Mother/Daughter Jadeite Jade Rings Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
-shoulders of each band in two rows. Each ring also features a breathtaking oval cabochon of glassy emerald
Category

Vintage 1970s Singaporean Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Temple St. Clair Sapphire Domed Ring
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Darnestown, MD
sapphires that are graduated in size. There are 6 diamonds on the bottom row. The ring has St. Clair's
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire

New Mozambique 13.0 Ct Red Pink Sapphire YGold Plated Sterling Ring Size 6.75
Located in Eagan, MN
is an emerald cut stone and is 13.0 Ct The main stone is 13.2 x 11.5 mm and has two rows of
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

1980s Triple-Row Diamond Studded 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Lexington, KY
What an absolutely gorgeous 14K yellow gold triple- row diamond studded bracelet! This show
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Hand Fan Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pleated yellow gold hand fan featuring a row of diamonds Single cut and bead set in a
Category

Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Ruby Diamond Gold Purse Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Top to bottom: 3.85 inches or 98mm Width at top: Opens to 55.85mm or 2.19 inch Two row 14k
Category

Antique Early 1800s Unknown Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant in Yellow Gold
Located in Carmel, CA
A single oval Green Tourmaline measuring 11mm x 9mm is surrounded by two rows of high quality
Category

1990s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

2.05 Carat Diamond Sapphire Panther Pave Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds and round, rich blue sapphires. The two heads are connected by an 18k white gold ring, drenched in
Category

1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Magnificent 137.22 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Necklace, Earrings, and Ring Set
Located in Tustin, CA
purple Brazilian amethyst and diamond oval shaped cocktail ring is set in 18 karat white gold and is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamonds Onyx Emeralds Coral White Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Unique design link bracelet composed of two onyx ring rows linked thanks to 14K white and rose gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.50 Ct Diamond Heart Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
gold decorated with two rows of diamonds that flows from one half to the other. The heart pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vivid Yellow White Black Diamond Ruby Emerald 18 Karat Gold Birds Drop Earrings
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Vivid Yellow White Black Diamond Ruby Emerald 18 Karat Gold Birds Drop Earrings These beautiful
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Victorian Sapphire, Diamond, and Enameled Cherub Crescent Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
graduated gemstones line the outside of the crescent, and include two rows of old Rose Cut diamonds which
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Bailey Banks and Biddle Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Circle Pen
Located in Narberth, PA
gemstones form two rows, and rest in a pattern with sections of French Cut sapphires that alternate with a
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Bracelet 18k Gold, Snake Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
colored gemstone eyed snake rings, wrapped around gold snake bracelets and Art Nouveau necklaces came from
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt Yellow Gold White Pearl Hoop Earrings, Very Good Condition, 27mm Length
Located in San Diego, CA
matching pearls are secured between two rows of twisted gold. These are beautiful earrings that are
Category

2010s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Jeweled and Enameled Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
), surrounded by a row of 26 rose cut diamonds, within a vivid green guilloche enamel frame. The back cover
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet

14.7MM Tahitian Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
round Tahitian pearl, surrounded with two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds. Handcrafted design set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Double Row Ring
Located in London, GB
An emerald and diamond double row ring, set with thirty round brilliant-cut emeralds weighing 0.31
Category

2010s British Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Late Victorian Double-Row Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian double-row sapphire and diamond ring, the ring consisting of one row set with
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Possession White Gold Diamond Ring
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Piaget 'Possession' ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. This stunning ring is designed
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond and Onyx Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking dome ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold features four rows of round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
weighing approximately 8.75 carats sits at the center of the ring. Two rows of diamonds sit on either side
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tacori White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in New York, NY
clarity). Two rows of pave-set diamonds taper down each shoulder of the band. Signed Tacori, 18K. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An emerald and diamond ring, the octagonal-cut emerald estimated to weigh 1.4 carats, accompanied
Category

1990s British Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

A Ruby and Diamond Nine Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
rubies and diamonds. The row of alternating stones is set between two further rows of diamonds, all set
Category

2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Buccellati Textured Gold and Diamond Band
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
wide and is set halfway around with two rows of round cut diamonds weighing an estimated 1.06 carats
Category

1990s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

A ruby and diamond nine stone ring
Located in London, GB
total, alternately channel-set with four round brilliant-cut diamonds in between, with two outer rows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin Pois Moi Two Row Diamond Gold Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold by Roberto Coin with approx. 0.28ctw in diamonds. Ring size 6 3/4, ring band is
Category

20th Century Italian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

A Two Diamond Row and Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18K white gold ring set with a 1,15 central blue sapphire enhanced with 78 diamonds (approx 0,21
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Two-Row Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A delightful and versatile vintage emerald and diamond ring. The head of the ring is divided into
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bvlgari Lucia Two Row Ring 18k White Gold with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
, Width: 3.80 " Designer: Bvlgari Model: Lucia Two Row Ring 18K White Gold with Diamonds Exterior Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Gold

Bvlgari Lucia Two Row Ring 18k White Gold with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
: 4.00 mm Designer: Bvlgari Model: Lucia Two Row Ring 18K White Gold with Diamonds Exterior Color: White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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.