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Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold twist ring is supplied with two independent diamond grading certificates one for each feature
Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18K White Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds.Offered in estate condition, this Tiffany & Co. Tiffany 18K White Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring comes with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 0.47 Carat Pear Shape Pink Diamond Engagement Ring in Two-Tone
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare engagement ring, featuring a vibrant 0.47 carat pink diamond certified by GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vibrant Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vibrant Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This 14k yellow gold ring showcases
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
two horizontal rows. The flared ring shoulders are ornamented with a simple scrolling design at the
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rhodonite Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This stunning 14-karat yellow gold ring is a true statement piece, combining classic craftsmanship
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum and White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking mid-century sapphire and diamond ring finely crafted in platinum and 18K white gold. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Dome Ring 18k Gold French Diamond Ruby
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful vintage dome ring, crafted in 18k gold, features diamonds and rubies. The domed part
Category

Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Simon G 18K Two Toned Diamond Band
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Stuart, FL
Simon G 18k two toned diamond band. There are two rows of diamonds in this ring, they are all round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 5.20 Carat Asscher Cut Green Emerald Double Halo 14k Two-Tone Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
a two rows split shank 3.7mm wide band. The diamonds are Micro-Prong set on 50% of the band. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

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

1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Silver Set Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold twist ring is supplied with two independent diamond grading certificates one for each feature
Category

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.40 Carat Diamond White Gold Dome Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Two row 14k white gold diamond dome band ring. 10 round cut diamonds set in 14k white gold. 10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bypass Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Stunning bypass diamond engagement ring captures sophistication and elegance. The curving twisted
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This refined 14-karat yellow and white gold ring is a jewel of rare elegance, designed for those
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14K Gold, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond Men s Rectangular Signet Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage signet style ring. In 14k white gold. Prong set with white and yellow diamonds
Category

20th Century Modern Signet Rings

Materials

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

Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Diamond Green Agate Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
heritage. This 18 karat Gold ring, adorned with 0.20 karat White Diamonds, showcases a captivating
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, Diamond, Agate, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k ...

Marquise Diamond Broad Diamond Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
/ White Gold ★HIGHLIGHTS★ -Handmade eternity ring featuring marquise and round-cut natural diamonds -Made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald & Diamond Ring A ring featuring a center emerald surrounded by two rows of round cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.20 Carat Round and Marquise Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds on both sides. The diamonds are equivalent to F-H colors, VS-SI clarity. It also shows two rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

1.80 Carat Baguette Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
of fiery rubies are spaced by two rows of 5 round shapped diamonds. Set in lustrous 14k yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Modernist Pave Diamond Ring 1970 s
Located in New York, NY
featuring a bold open-circle design. The center highlights a raised, brushed gold element framed by two rows
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GAI Certified Pink Spinel Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This pink oval spinel ring set in prongs is adorned with two rows of diamonds on the shank. Crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, White Gold

Vintage Men s 1.00tcw Ruby Diamond Band Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage band ring crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, weighing 8.1 grams. The design
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Double Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Double Cluster Ring This impressive intense
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold

.40 Carat Diamond Tri Color Gold Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
is an “X” on the top and then two rows of 8 channel set diamonds. Because of the shape of the ring
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

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

Retro Ruby and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
and craftsmanship. Masterfully crafted in 14K rose gold, the ring features two rows of vibrant round
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Silver Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau diamond ring. Set with a total of thirty two round old cut diamonds of varying sizes in
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold

1930s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
14k gold and palladium. The 14k gold sapphire and diamond ring is supplied with an independent
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 2.45 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pierced decorated setting is ornamented with two
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
An absolute jaw-dropper! This is an 18k yellow gold opal and diamond ring. This ring holds a 5.5 ct
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Opal Diamond Ring
Opal Diamond Ring
$3,996 Sale Price
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Finger Wrap Ring with Oval Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
rows of polished gold. Two bezel-set oval diamonds accent the design, totaling 0.28 carats in G–H color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 2.00cts Ruby 0.15cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
rings made of ruby, diamond, and 14-carat gold. Designed in a delicate floral motif, it features two
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Ring Gia Diamonds Certified Emerald Withe Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
two precious stones: Diamonds: This exceptional ring is set with 32 brilliant-cut diamonds of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Diamond Cross Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This crossover ring design features two marquise-cut natural diamonds set diagonally across two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Full Eternity Diamond Ring, Set With 1.82ct Natural Diamonds in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A stunning twist on a classic, this full eternity diamond ring features a unique two-row wavy
Category

2010s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 0.40cts Emerald 0.10cts Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
rings made of Emerald, Diamond, and 14-carat gold. At its center, two luminous pear-shaped emeralds are
Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Diamond Cluster 14 Carat White Gold Disc Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous cocktail ring features a round brilliant cut diamond rub-over set in the centre
Category

Early 2000s Israeli Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 2.28 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.28 carats diamond double row eternity ring in 18 carat yellow
Category

20th Century French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue-Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
without any metal showing, making them appear to be locked in place. The ring is accented by two rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

No Oil Emerald Cut 18K Gold Diamonds Ring
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
an Emerald in the center and two rows of Diamonds. The Emerald is from Ural Mountains in Russia which
Category

2010s Thai Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Band Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
This exquisite band ring in 18kt yellow gold features two rows of vivid green emeralds, beautifully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage ring in 18K gold, sapphire, and diamonds - 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage Belle Époque-style ring in 18K gold (750/1000) from the 1960s. It features a central row
Category

Mid-20th Century Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.47ct 2-Tone Fancy Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
This exquisite 1.47ct Two-Tone Fancy Diamond Ring is a stunning piece crafted in 14K gold
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring Round Baguette Cut 14K Yellow Gold 0.68Cttw
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold. This beautiful ring is adorned with channel set baguette cut diamonds with two rows of pave
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamonds 0.56 carats 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Diamond Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
either side by two parallel rows of smaller round diamonds. With a total diamond weight of 0.56 carats
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Platinum Two-Tone Diamond Band, Size 4
Located in Miami, FL
A refined two-tone diamond band crafted in 18K yellow gold with a platinum diamond setting. The
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring With Channel Diamond Sides
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This classic engagement ring has a round brilliant cut center, approximately
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.54 Carat Aquamarine 2.13 Carat Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 2.54 carat aquamarine and 2.13 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold and platinum
Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

18K Ruby Diamond Versatile Ring Band 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
timeless sparkle in a bold, two-in-one design. Expertly crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, the ring features
Category

1990s Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Band Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- A sleek 18K yellow gold band ring featuring two rows of
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamonds Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Paris, FR
Ring in 18 kt white gold, diamonds and calibrated emeralds. The ring is paved with diamonds for
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Band Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- A delicate 18kt yellow gold band ring featuring a row of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Modernist Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
cut lapis is flanked by two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds on either side. The combined weight
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men’s Retro 14K Gold 0.54tcw Diamond Ring Geometric Wave Design
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and sophisticated men’s Retro-Modern ring crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, weighing an
Category

Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Domed Band Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An impressive vintage 18K yellow gold (stamped 750) domed band ring, designed with alternating rows
Category

Vintage 1980s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Geometric 1.00ctw Diamonds and Pearls Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A bold vintage cocktail ring crafted in solid 14K white gold, weighing 10 grams and styled with
Category

Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Leaves Diamond Band Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This 14k gold ring is shaped in a mirrored leaf-inspired split design. Two curved arms, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.