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18 Karat Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Double Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
grain set in yellow gold and then by another row of bigger round diamond halo in white gold. This two
Category

2010s Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamonds 14kt White Gold Ladies Ring
Located in Long Beach, CA
Indigo Blue Sapphire, faceted in an oval shape flanked by Diamond baguettes sitting between two rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

2.70 Carat Multi Color Pear Sapphire Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
shaped sapphires set in a 14k yellow gold open work setting. Framed with two rows of 18 full cut round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1960s Vintage 5.81 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cut diamonds positioned in two rows of three, above and below the central opal in individual white
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold, Yellow Gold

10.5mm Tahitian Pearl Ring in 18K Gold Platinum with Diamond Accents
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
wearer. This ring, the pearl and the diamonds are all in excellent condition. WEIGHTS & MEASUREMENTS
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Magic Glo 1.56 Carat Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
2 two rows on each side along the shank. 1 round brilliant cut diamond, G SI approx. .46cts 16
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond and yellow gold ring, comprising three old European cut diamonds and two rose
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Square Shape Green Tsavorite Diamond Classic Half Eternity Band Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamonds, this two tone gold ring is a vision of glimmering elegance. 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

AGL Certified 1.65 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1.65ct center oval ruby accented by two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds on each shoulder totaling
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cartier 1982 Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total - transparent medium blue Flanked by tapered rows of bead set round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Mark Broumand 1.90 Carat Rose Gold Round Cut Diamond Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-VS2. It showcases two rows of larger round brilliant cut diamonds accented by smaller diamonds both in
Category

2010s American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.990 Carat Ruby baguette with Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
. Surrounding this stunning diamond cluster are two concentric halos—one featuring a delicate row of smaller
Category

2010s Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Brown White Pavé Diamond Feather Motif Bypass Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
form, with each curve shimmering in rows of white and brown diamonds. The contrast between the two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.80 Carat Natural Round Aqua Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural Aqua and diamond 14k white gold split shank engagement ring. Mounted with a 1.80 carat
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Vintage 2.16 Carat Diamond and 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
has been crafted in 18k white gold. The ring is ornamented with two paralleling rows of nine claw-set
Category

Vintage 1980s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Natural Diamond 2.02 18KT White Gold Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
of baguette diamonds gleams brightly amidst two rows of round-shape diamonds in this extraordinary
Category

2010s European Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beaded Diamond Open Wrap Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beaded Diamond Open Wrap Ring This beaded diamond open wrap ring features two softly curved rows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Ring with 2 Aquamarine and Diamonds
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
14 Karat White Gold Ring with 2 Aquamarine and Diamonds Two round aquamarine center stones
Category

Early 2000s French Bridal Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

18K Gold Band Ring with 3ct Cabochon Emerald and Square Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
stone is enhanced by two stepped rows of square-cut diamonds (16 stones total), set into the band on
Category

Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cabochon Angel Skin Coral and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Coral is set with four prongs atop two rows of bezel set round brilliant cut Diamonds, and three
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ring with 10mm Pearl and Pave Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A bold 18K yellow gold ring featuring a 10mm central pearl, framed by two rows of brilliant-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Showcased is a striking genuine, round, Colombian emerald and princess cut diamond ring
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Square Cut Citrine White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Unique Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Citrine and ct.0.12 White Diamonds Cocktail Ring Hammered
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Citrine and Diamond Ring
Located in Lewisville, TX
band comprises of two rows of emerald cut diamonds of H/I color and VS clarity, which total 2.88 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Men s Diamond Sapphire Geometric Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Unisex Men's Band Ring is all hand-made in 18 Karat White Gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapp...

Natural Diamond 0.55 carat 18KT White Gold Modern Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
. This stunning ring features a row of captivating baguette-shaped diamonds, delicately nestled between
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
18ct gold and dated circa 1900, features three rich rubies and two diamonds in a classic row. Scrolled
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman Diamond Ruby Platinum 18K Gold Checkerboard Vintage Band Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a band ring centering a curving concave channel With two rows of square step cut rubies
Category

Vintage 1960s Band Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Yellow Princess Cut and Round Diamond Band Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k white gold ring. This stunning ring is set with two fine rows of white color round faceted cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.50 carats 18KT White Gold Statement Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
At the heart of this exquisite ring lie two dazzling rows of round diamonds, totaling 0.50 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Green Agate, Onyx, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 14 karat white gold structure mounted with two bottom of green agate and, between
Category

2010s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2.42 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Double Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The plain setting is ornamented with two
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Band Ring with Diamonds and Baguette-Cut Emeralds
Located in Bergamo, BG
two elegant rows of gemstones. One row is adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.27 carats
Category

20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Ladies Cartier Paris Nouvelle Vague 18K White Gold Diamond Crossover Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
: 15.80 grams Lady's CARTIER rhodium-plated 18K white gold interlocking two-row, twisted, soft-square
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold 1.62 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 1.62 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Cocktail Ring This glorious canary yellow and
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Halo Diamond Open Cuff Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This eye-shaped ring features a prominent marquise-cut natural diamond at its center, secured in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

15ct Yellow Gold, Birmingham Hallmarked 1890, Victorian Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
gold ring is a true beauty and features rows of alternating natural rubies and diamonds elegantly set
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Picchiotti 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 3.87 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
carats and two rows of baguette cut diamonds weighing 0.62 carats. The swirl like curve of this rings is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Ruby Ring with Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
, weighing 1.29 Carats at its center. The band of this exquisite ring is divided into two rows decorated with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Aesthetic Movement Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby Diamond Marquise Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 This Victorian marquise
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

1.04ct Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Twisted Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
with dazzling round brilliant cut diamonds, set in two rows, with a total approximate combined weight
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond 0.50ct 18KT White Gold Full Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A channel set baguette diamond ring with two rows of round diamonds on the side is a luxurious and
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire, Diamond and 14k Pink Gold Retro Period Fashion Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
approximate weight of 2.00ct is flanked by two rows of diamonds with an approximate total weight of 0.35ct
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Pear-Cut Sapphire and Baguette Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
stunning pear-cut sapphire weighing 0.61 carats. Accentuated by two rows of baguette-cut diamonds totaling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 2.63 Carat Diamond Cocktail Half-Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 2.63 Carat Diamond Cocktail Half-Band Ring This glamorous cocktail-style mix
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring with 2 Carats of Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Diamond Ring : 18 carats white gold ring setting two rows of baguette diamonds weighing 1.5 to 2
Category

Early 2000s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tacori 18K Gold Simply Tacori Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in San Fernando, CA
the natural beauty of the round center diamond on this platinum knife-edge band. Two rows of hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond Cocktail Corset Design Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
gives depth while remaining breathable and wearable. Two rows of diamonds frame the ring’s top and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 1940’s 18ct Gold Aquamarine, Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1940’s Fabulous 1940’s, aquamarine cocktail ring. Set
Category

Mid-20th Century English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

14K White Gold Anna Diamond Ring 1/4 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 54 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K White Gold Anna Diamond Ring 1/4 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 54 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Anna Diamond Ring 1/4 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 54 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14k Rose Gold Anna Diamond Ring 1/4 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 54 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold Anna Diamond Ring 1/4 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 54 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold Anna Diamond Ring 1/4 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two rows of perfectly matched 54 round brilliant diamonds micro - prong-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Vintage 18ct White Gold, Full Diamond Eternity Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1990
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Eternity Ring 18ct White Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1990 Celebrate your everlasting
Category

Late 20th Century English Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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.