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14 Karat White Gold, Ruby, Diamond and Tortoise Shell Ring
Located in Bologna, IT
flanked on either side by two rows of huit-huit diamonds. The ring is crafted in 14K gold throughout
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

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

Old Mine Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carats J-SI2 with two rows of concentric circles of diamonds, 14 old single cut diamonds and 16 old mine
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Tourmaline Cocktail Ring
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
This beautiful 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Tourmaline Cocktail Ring features a spectacular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Laura Munder Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Cultured Pearl White Gold Ring
By Laura Munder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18 karat white gold ring set with one cabochon antique cushion cut Paraiba Tourmaline 11.99 carats
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow White Gold Channel Set Diamonds Men s Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow White Gold Channel Set Diamonds Mens Ring Two rows of diamonds are channel set in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Ruby and .68 ct Pave Diamonds 18 KW Gold Ring
By Spark Creations
Located in Dallas, TX
This amazing 18kt white gold ruby and diamond ring is centered with seven round brilliant cut
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rubellite Diamond Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rubellite and diamond cocktail ring, centering on an oval-shaped rubellite weighing approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Classic Van Cleef Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring. Circa 1970's
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Target Cluster Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
superb natural sapphire, and two rows of old cut diamonds encircling it - with fine millegrain detail to
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A ruby and diamond ring mounted in 18 karat yellow gold. This ring is set with a center section of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring 18Karat White Gold A dazzling Art Deco style diamond cluster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Gold Edwardian Navette Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vine is a gorgeous Edwardian navette diamond ring made from 18k white gold centering an Old Mine
Category

Unknown Engagement Rings

Pink and White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Perth, WA
An 18 karat white gold ring set with a full central row of round brilliant cut pink diamonds
Category

2010s Australian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold

Six Interlocking Memoire Diamond White Yellow Red Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Frankfurt, DE
This ring is made of two rings with a double-row Diamonds mounted in 750/-Whitegold, two rings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Circa 1970 Midcentury Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Band Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
baguette diamonds and two rows of brilliant cut diamonds. The shoulders are formed of 4 white gold bands
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Encrusted Heart Shaped 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds with diamond shoulders. Hallmarked 18ct yellow gold London
Category

Vintage 1980s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1970 Diamond 18 Carat Gold Night Day Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
day wear the ring is closed and consists of two rows of brilliant cut diamonds as a double half
Category

20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Princess Baguette Round Diamond Vintage Three-Stone Cluster Ring 9ct Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 9 carat yellow gold, this lovely vintage cluster ring holds an alluring centre sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fashion Diamond Ring 0.81 ct G/SI1 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
design consists of a two-row band, with each row containing round & baguette diamonds. The diamond shapes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous Diamonds Band Ring
Located in Sežana, SI
Impressive 18K yellow gold diamonds band ring. It bears a central oval cut diamond, weighing ct
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold 6.5mm Round Tanzanite Diamond Ring Size 6.5
Located in Las Vegas, NV
14k Yellow Gold 6.5mm Round Tanzanite Diamond Ring Size 6.5 Two Rows of Baguettes on each side
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold

French Onyx Diamond Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
large onyx cabochon in the centre, surrounded by two rows of rose cut diamonds in millegrain platinum
Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

Pear Emerald and Diamonds Entourage 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Les Pierres de Julie
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional Cocktail Ring with a central pear emerald surrounded by two rows of 29 diamonds
Category

2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Black Onyx Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Vail, CO
Dress ring, centering an elegant polished black onyx panel, flanked by two rows of round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Round Brilliant Diamond Cluster Band Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 18 carat white gold, our Delores Ring is a vision of row upon row of shimmering diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Old European Cut Diamond Burma Ruby silver topped gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible silver topped 18 karat yellow gold ring features two rows of five Old European Cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Spinel Diamond Colorblock Ring
By J Weir Gems
Located in Sonoma, CA
either end and a row of round brilliant diamonds above and below the main setting.
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stambolian 18K Tri Color Gold Diamond Collectors Quality Morganite Cocktail Ring
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
holding the center stone along with a row of diamonds surrounding. This ring is handmade in solid 18k gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire 6 Carat and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
and beautiful blue. Surrounding this Sapphire are two rows of modern brilliant cut, clear and bright
Category

Late 20th Century British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 10 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
brilliant cut diamonds flanked on either side by two curved rows of subtle round brilliant diamonds. Named
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold

Contemporary Bright Teal Sapphire Diamond Ring 18 Carat Yellow White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, this charming contemporary band features a white gold claw-set row
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

1960s Impressive and Large Turquoise, Sapphire with Diamonds Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
One Ladies Jumbo 18kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Centering A 27MM Sleeping Beauty Natural Oval
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Aaron Basha 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Double Decker Ladybug Ring
By Aaron Basha
Located in Columbia, MO
. Appropriately named "Double Decker", this adorable ladybug ring features two rows of vibrant blue sapphires that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Amy Y s Australian Yowah Opal, Diamond and 18K Gold, Contemporary Ring Sarah
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
two rows of diamonds that gracefully cascade down the shank of the ring to include 0.90ct. full cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Opal, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

16.02 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
11.0 carats) and two rows of brilliant-cut round diamonds (totaling 5.02carats). Set in 18K white gold
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in West Sussex, GB
two rows of Swiss-cut diamonds and set in 14k yellow gold. Ceylon Sapphires are highly prized, known
Category

1990s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

9.33 Carat Pear Shape Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
band ring features two rows of pear-shape diamonds encircled by brilliant pavé-set diamond halos. Set
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.98 Carat Diamond Platinum and Gold Ring, circa 1930
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco 1.98 Carat Diamond Platinum and Gold Ring, circa 1930 Magnificent diamond ring with a
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Diamond 1.00 Carat Cluster Cross over 18 Carat White Gold Band Ring
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This magnificent diamond ring features 1.00ct of diamonds. Two rows of baguette cut stones are
Category

Late 20th Century British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Ruby and 1.50 Carat Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A beautiful Ruby and Diamond ring. SIZE ; M UK, 6 US Solid 18 carat white gold example throughout
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 8.79 Carat Heart Shape Colombian Emerald 18K Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
carat G-H color, VS-SI clarity diamonds are set in two rows surrounding the emerald. Ring face measures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

15.80 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Butani's stunning diamond eternity band ring features a center row of oval blue sapphires (totaling
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Blue Oval Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Cluster 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Carefully crafted in 18 carat yellow gold is this charming vintage cluster ring featuring a lovely
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Diamond Onyx and Lapis Platinum Rose Gold Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
a row of small round brilliant diamonds set on the outside of the ring and two bright cut flanking
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

2.1 Carat Diamond 0.7 Carat Ruby 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb Ruby and Diamond cluster ring in 18ct White Gold. Designed with an oval cut ruby to centre
Category

20th Century British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

BOUCHERON, Paris Diamond Set Dome Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, NY
Simply-chic ring with 5 rows of 18K gold set with diamonds presents a delicate dome-shape. A
Category

1990s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Flip Top Diamond, Emerald and Enamel Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
Our Museum Series Flip Ring in 18K yellow gold that is two sided for more versatility. An East/West
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Oval Opal Cabochon and Round Brilliant Diamond Vintage Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
features two rows of sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds set into the frontal section. We have named her
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pink Sapphire Vintage Rub Over Eternity Band Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 9 carat yellow gold, this petite vintage eternity ring features an alternating row of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An unusual late Victorian ring set with a row of three old cut diamonds set vertically between two
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Black Crystal Australian Opal and Diamond Vintage Ring in 14 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
interplay of green and violet and flanked by rows of two sparkling round brilliant diamonds. We have named
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

English Victorian Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
King's Park is a delightful English Victorian era 18k yellow gold ring featuring a row of three
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Amy Y Contemporary Designed Opal, Diamond and 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring Clara
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
, emerald and diamond ring. Two rows of 1.74ct. full cut VS colorless diamonds inlay the circumference of
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Carat Yellow Gold Baguette and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Vintage Band Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
handsome row of channel set baguette cut diamonds, and two sparkling rows of round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

A tanzanite and diamond harp ring
By Lyppens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
brilliant cut diamonds and above and below are two rows of 11 x brilliant cut diamond. Estimated total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.98 Carat Bright Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
natural sapphire flanked by two handsome tapered baguette cut diamonds, & two chevron rows of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Cultured Pearl Diamond Dress Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cultured pearl and diamond dress ring, centering on a cultured pearl with a diameter of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.