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Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond cluster ring from the Victorian era. This multi
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Black Hills Gold Ring. 10k Multi-Tone Gold. Black Hills Gold Design Tricolor Lea
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Size: 9 US Materials: White gold Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Yellow
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Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Sapphire and Black Rhodium Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid White Gold Thin Band Ring is all handmade with Byzantine
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Sapphire, Gold,...

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful example of Georgian craftsmanship. This multi-layered cluster ring
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 5.25- This elegant
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring. The ring features a large 27.7 x 23.3mm oval
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Engagement Wedding Diamond Ring Set. Antique DELICATE Wedding Ring Set.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
grams of both rings Center Diamond is 3.2mm in diameter. SI Clarity and I color. 9 1mm diamonds on band
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning sapphire and diamond cluster ring. An open multi-layered structure plays
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K Gold Spiral Ring with Diamond Accent
Located in Ridgefield, CT
This bold and modern 18K yellow gold spiral ring features a unique multi-band design that wraps
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring A statement of elegance and opulence, this vintage
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20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1940s 1.06 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning vintage diamond band
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Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and White Gold Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage jewelry/diamond jewelry collections. This vintage half eternity/multi-diamond ring has been
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1990s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau 18k/Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 0.41ct
Located in Narberth, PA
platinum, this ring features a .41ct Holland cut diamond. The diamond is held within a multi-prong setting
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire Diamond Dress Ring Set in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
A delicate and timeless piece, this elegant ring multi row is crafted from 18ct white gold and set
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2010s British Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous emerald and diamond ring, crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

1950s Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond eternity ring are subtly ribbed between each individual diamond setting. This multi diamond ring
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous multi-gemstone cluster ring. An oval shaped vivid green emerald sits
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Brilliant-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Two-Tone Diamond Cluster Ring. The super sparkly ring features a split band and thirty
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Estate 18k Turquoise Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous turquoise and diamond ring! Crafted in 18k white gold, this ring features a central
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Amethyst 19 Carats with Pave Diamonds Ring
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Large, beautiful Amethyst with pave diamonds ring. Item # R113 Check out matching
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Diamond Dress Ring Set With 1.50ct Natural Diamonds, In 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
A breathtaking 5-row diamond dress ring crafted in 18ct white gold, set with 1.50ct of sparkling
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2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Artisan Baguette Diamond 18K White Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
. The multi-band shank adds a dramatic, contemporary accent to this standout engagement or statement
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamonds 14k Rose Gold Puzzle Ring
Located in Houston, TX
collector’s piece, the ring features an intricate multi-band puzzle design set with beautifully matched
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Textured Gold Diamond Ring from the 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
multi-tier square pattern ring with diamond accents is uniquely beautiful with varying textures, the
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Ruby Diamond and White Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive ruby and diamond eternity ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The multi-claw full eternity
Category

Vintage 1970s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Spiral Design Pinky Ring – 18ct Yellow White Gold, 0.35ct
Located in London, GB
spiral, multi-row band design. At the top sits a 0.35ct oval-cut diamond, beautifully set to add refined
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and 18K White Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of our contemporary jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This impressive multi-diamond band ring
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Early 2000s English Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Green Mint Tourmaline with Diamonds Paradizia Ring
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
. Diamonds 0.75 cts Rhodium sterling silver 14k gold Dimensions Size 7 Band width 3mm Made in Newport
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
lead to a multi split band. More gold strands intertwine on the sides of the band and are enriched with
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with Textured Finish, Circa 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with Textured Finish, Circa 1980s. This captivating Yellow Textured Gold
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Bypass Ring Band- Size 7
Located in New York, NY
This diamond ring is crafted to make a statement. Featuring a bypass design that has an alluring
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.04ct Emerald Cut Diamond E VS2 GIA Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
band, accented with multi-row pavé-set round brilliant diamonds along the shoulders, adding an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Broad Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Crafted in 14k gold, this wide band ring features rows of alternating pear and round-shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Modern 0.53 Carat Diamond Fashion Ring – 18k White Gold
By Hakimi s Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
) -Design Style: Modern, multi-band -Origin: United States A refined and stylish ring, perfect for both
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Maurice Fine Jewelry - Mosaic Style By Pass Diamond Ring
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
. The 18k white gold band is adorned with a breathtaking combination of white baguette diamonds totaling
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

One of a Kind Diamond Aqua Sapphire Tourmaline 22k Gold Ring, Petra Class 2025
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Mosaic Ring handfabricated by award-winning jewelry maker Petra Class showcasing a
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapph...

Flexible Blackened White Gold Ring with Black and White Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A bold and contemporary articulated ring crafted in blackened 18K white gold. The fluid, multi-band
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Oval Aquamarine and Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
continues the brilliance down a multi-row pavé diamond band, creating exceptional presence and light return
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.930 Carat Ruby with Diamond cut and baguette diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, 10
gracefully into the band. This multi-layered diamond arrangement not only accentuates the center stone but
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2010s Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Moonstone and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning moonstone and diamond ring from the Victorian (ca188s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold
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Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Gold ring with 5 special diamonds.
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
This stunning golden ring features five exquisite diamonds that are sure to catch the eye of any
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold

Diamond Eternity Statement Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This multi-row diamond ring is made in 14k solid gold with six stacked bands fused into one
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

.925 Sterling Silver 1.0 Cttw Diamond Elongated Octagon Shaped Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
multi-level split shank studded with additional diamonds. The ring has a tapered band with a high shine
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

Vintage Handcrafted Colorful Opal Diamond Ring 900 Platinum Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Opal - Size - 10.8 x 12 mm Cut - Oval Cabochon Color - Multi-Color
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal

18K Yellow Four-Layer Double Flower Ring with Natural Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamond is surrounded by 0.50ct of radiant side stones, creating a dynamic and multi-dimensional
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Fancy Pink 3.1 CTW Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified round cut fancy pink diamond with multi colored double diamond halo ring crafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.52 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.52 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part
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Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1.0 Cttw Diamond Elongated Octagon Shaped Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
multi-level split shank studded with additional diamonds. The ring has a tapered band with a high shine
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

8.16 Carat Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring, Hand-Engraved 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, with an exquisite multi-layered look and intricate engraving. The highly polished 18k yellow gold band
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Mid Century Mod Space Age Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
cocktail ring. An asymmetrical orbit of twinkling round diamonds enhance the central 1.40 carat gemstone of
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Vintage 1960s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Early Victorian 1.72 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond band ring has been crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with silver settings. This antique cocktail
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Antique 1860s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Suzy Levian 14K Rose Gold Round Blue Black Diamond Crossover Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
, Fashion, Pave, Bands, Multi Row Stone: Diamond Cut Grade: Very Good Jewelry Finish: High Polish Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Round and Baguette Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This wide diamond band ring features alternating rows of baguette and round natural diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

6.75 Carat Green Tourmaline and Diamond, Yellow Gold Engraved Bezel Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
engraving in a quilted diamond pattern. The rich 18k yellow gold band adds a modern touch to this stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold 10.2mm Tahiti Pearl 0.08ct Diamonds Sculptural Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
a dynamic, multi-strand wavy band of solid 18K white gold, designed to evoke fluid motion and
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20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.62 Carat Round Blue and White Diamond 5-Row Curved Platinum Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Round Cut Blue Diamond and White Diamond Platinum Ring. This intricately designed ring features a
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Cert. 3.93 Carat No Heat Ruby Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
gold wide band ring featuring 1.00 carat channel-set diamonds. Bold architectural design with white
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1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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Multi Band Diamond Band Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate multi band diamond band ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 51 vintage editions and 309 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a multi band diamond band ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing multi band diamond band ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Georgios Collections Inc, TJD and LB Exclusive each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a multi band diamond band ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Multi Band Diamond Band Ring?

Prices for a multi band diamond band ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $215 and can go as high as $35,200, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,890.

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.

Questions About Multi Band Diamond Band Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    What it's called when a ring has diamonds on the band depends on the design of the piece. Rings that have diamonds set into grooves that run along them are channel-set rings, while ones that feature small diamonds placed side by side are pavé bands. A band that has a single line of diamonds that travels all the way around is an eternity ring or band. Explore a wide range of diamond rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    What it is called when an engagement ring has diamonds on the band depends on the style of the setting. Accent stones are smaller diamonds that flank a central stone, while halos are diamonds that encircle the main stone. A ring with diamonds set in a crease along the sides of the band has a channel setting. Pavé rings feature many small diamonds placed close together along the band. Find a wide range of diamond engagement rings on 1stDibs.