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18 Carat White and Rose Gold 0.50 Carat Round Diamond Crossover Engagement Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
sparkling 0.50 carat round brilliant cut diamond and is complimented with two weaved rows of glittering
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1970 s Ruby and Diamond Flower Cluster Bark Effect Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
band. The centre of the ring is a small Diamond with two rows of Rubies to cluster in making a flower
Category

Vintage 1970s British Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Antique Victorian Emerald Diamond Chequerboard Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A fine Victorian chequerboard ring set with two rows of alternating emeralds and old cut diamonds
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

6.15 Carat Ruby Solitaire Ring with Diamond Accents Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Ruby Solitaire Ring w/ Two Rows of Diamond Accents Diamond Accents are Round, Prong-Set
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

VS1 1.70 Carat Diamond and Ruby 14 Carat White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
, 5.5mm x 7.0mm. ​Surrounding the natural ruby are two rows of round brilliant cut natural diamonds to
Category

20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1920s 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Spinel and Diamond Target Halo Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
. Surrounding are two rows of natural round either cut diamonds. 0.75ct diamond total. 15mm diameter head, 8mm
Category

20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Chequerboard Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool antique chequerboard ring set with two rows of alternating rubies and old cut diamonds. The
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Two rows of old mine cut diamonds divided by three larger stones set in sterling silver cut away
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

No Heat Natural Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
two rows of blue sapphires and diamonds. Ring has an arthritis shank, size 6. Top of the ring is 25mm
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Edwardian Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large and showy aquamarine ring, approximately 25 carats. Surrounded by two rows of finely set
Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Deco-Retro Platinum Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
encrusted with 2.50 carats of vintage diamonds. The sleek architectural motif is accented by two rows of
Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 14k Gold

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

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Antique Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Braided Keeper Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This cool Edwardian braided keeper ring is set with two rows of alternating rose cut diamonds and
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Lady s Sapphire Diamond 18KT and Platinum Ring
Located in Lombard, IL
sapphire accented by two rows of round diamonds weighing approx . .65 cts total weight into a platinum
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Platinum and 18 Karat Diamond Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
.45cts surrounded with two rows 24 old mine and European cut diamonds. Each shoulder is bead set with 3
Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Coral and Diamond Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow gold band ring with angel skin colored coral. Features two rows of
Category

Vintage 1970s French Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified White Oval Diamond and GIA Certified Brown-Pink Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
clarity. Each Oval is surrounded by one row of Pink Diamonds and that enhances the Center Diamond Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Mix...

Old European Cut Diamond and Square Red Ruby Sundial Ring in 14 Carat Rose Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
. Reminiscent of a sundial this gorgeous ring fans out in layers of rose gold that meets two sparkling rows of
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Large Aquamarine Cabochon Gold Ring
By Wayne Smith Jewelry
Located in Houston, TX
Large Cabochon Aquamarine Ring, hand cast in 18k gold in Papyrus design with two rows of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dome Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Wrap Ring
Located in New York, NY
Very attractive wrap ring. Three rows of square cut sapphires intersect with two rows of french
Category

Vintage 1940s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Black Onyx and Diamond Dress Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Vintage dress ring, centering a curling row of round diamonds flanked by two carved fluted black
Category

Late 20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

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

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
flanked by two rows of diamonds set in 18k white gold.
Category

French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond

2.14 Carat Marquise and Pear Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
framed by two pear-shaped diamonds, which are also surrounded by a halo design. Two rows of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fabulous Boivin Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Ring
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
jewelry during the Art Deco period, but these pieces are rare. Two rows of pave diamonds decorate the
Category

Early 20th Century French Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.53 Carat Ruby Old Cut Diamond Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
framed by two rows of eight-cut diamonds with a pair of high white old cut diamonds either side. The
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cindy Royce 18 Karat Oval Coral and Pavé Diamond Ring
By Cindy Royce
Located in Pikesville, MD
by two rows of pavé set bright, clean round brilliant diamonds with a diamond carat total weight of
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Antique Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
By Valentina Fine Jewellery
Located in Sai Kung District, HK
with two rows of diamonds, I colour, VVS2 quality, total carat weight 0.26ct. Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond and Black Onyx Ring 6.3g
Located in Manchester, NH
Solid 18K Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond & Black Onyx Ring 6.3g Size 6.75 Excellent condition. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Retro tourmaline gold ring in 18 karat yellow gold
Located in PARIS, FR
adorned with two rows of platinum set with twelve single-cut diamonds. Retro ring, circa 1950, England
Category

Vintage 1950s British Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Antique Old European Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring
By Valentina Fine Jewellery
Located in Sai Kung District, HK
clean and faces up much whiter due to old cutting style. Half diamond band with two rows of diamonds, I
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

No Heat 7.22 Carat octagon Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring by Paolo Costagli
By Paolo Costagli
Located in Greenwich, CT
(certified: no indications of heat treatment), framed by two rows of round-cut diamonds with round-cut
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fancy Yellow and White Diamond and Platinum Ring. The ring has three approximately .50ct diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Fleurette Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
in 18K gold. Three rows of diamonds. This ring comes in two sizes, this is the large size This ring
Category

French Band Rings

3.94 Carat Pear Shape GIA Certified Fancy Light Gray Blue Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Surrounding the Pear Shape Diamond are Two rows of Pink Diamonds. The shank is split and dressed up with White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...

Stunning Edwardian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Montgomery is an intricately designed platinum and 18k yellow gold Edwardian era navette ring
Category

20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Early Georgian old mine cut diamond cluster ring in silver and gold. Central flat cut old mine
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Aquamarine Ring with Tsavorite Garnets and Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A gorgeous ring with a radiant aquamarine in the center encircled by diamonds with two tsavorite
The Eva Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
easy to wear. The centre band is a version of our Apex Ring, with two bands on either side pointing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hennell of Bond Street Emerald Diamond Ring 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brrilliant cut diamonds further accented by two rows of ten Round Brilliant cut diamonds along the shoulders
Category

Vintage 1980s British Cocktail Rings

Charming 1960 s "Espionne" Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold ring with a central, 0.15 carat diamond framed by two rows of diamonds on each side
Category

Vintage 1960s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gorgeous "Bridge" Ring, about 1940
Located in Sežana, SI
Italian diamonds and rubies ring. 18K yellow gold Central diamond ct. 0,80; 10 stones (rose cut
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY Tourmaline Flower Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold ring, with two rows of purple tourmaline, and a center diamond that form a flower
Category

American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond

SCHLUMBERGER Tiffany Co Diamond Band
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Two tone 18 karat yellow and white gold 5 row rope band with round brilliant cut diamond accents
Category

20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

17.66 Carat Five-Row Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cuff Bangle
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
of diamonds. The five row spring design wraps delicately around your wrist as it glistens in the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Ruby Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stylish rose gold ring with a row of mine diamonds between two rows of bezel cut rubies
Category

Unknown Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Two Tone Yellow White Gold Diamond Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18 Karat Two Tone Yellow White Gold Diamond Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Earrings These one-of-a-kind
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Lady Di, White Gold Ring Ruby Diamond Entourage
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Custom-made 18-karat white gold ruby and diamonds ring. Entourage of two rows of 24 diamonds with
Category

Vintage 1960s Collectible Jewelry

CHOPARD Yellow Gold, Diamond, Ruby Happy Diamonds Bangle Watch
By Chopard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Dial Color: White with inner set ring of dimaonds and two floating emeralds, two
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold

18k White Gold and Diamonds Jewish Star Bracelet
By Crivelli
Located in Rome, IT
Jewish Star in the centre, covered with brilliant cut white diamonds and two rows of white gold chains on
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Pikesville, MD
color, VS2 clarity surrounded by two rows of pink sapphires. Pink sapphires are set in rhodiumed black
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Manual Cocktail Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
movement. There are two rows of brilliant cut diamonds, claw set, forming the bracelet. The lid measures
Category

Mid-20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

9.68 Carat White Yellow Diamond 18 Karat Gold Wave Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Butani's bangle is decorated with two rows of rose-cut round diamonds (totaling 4.22 carats) and a
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gol...

Repossi Drop Earrings Berbère White Gold Diamond
By Repossi
Located in PARIS, FR
). monotype two rows pad 26 brilliant cut diamonds. for a total of 0.32 ct. size : 1.16 cm x 1.18 cm. width of
Category

20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

White Gold

Ruby and Blue Sapphire Cluster Dome Gold Bracelet with Diamond Accent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ruby and sapphire cluster dome flexible bracelet with diamond accent set in 19.5K yellow gold
Category

20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

11 Carat Pear-Cut Diamond Drop 18 Karat White Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Butani's one-of-a-kind three row diamond chandelier earrings feature a cascade of 54 shimmering
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

7.04 Carat Marquise and Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Spring Cuff Bangle
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
of marquise and round diamonds. The four row spring design wraps delicately around your wrist as it
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Pink Diamond Three-Row Two-Color Gold Band Ring
By Beyond Fine Jewelry
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Gorgeous Natural Pink Diamonds 0.47 Carat Flanked By Two Rows of White Diamond Round on the Sides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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.