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GIA Certified 2.87 Fancy Vivid Yellow Graduating Cushion Cut Multi Stone Band
Located in LA, CA
Spectacular GIA Certified 2.87 Fancy Vivid Yellow Multi Stone Band Setting: Platinum/ 18K Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Triple Stacked 18 Karat Multitone Gold 1.5 Carat Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Main Stone: Diamond Total Carat Weight (TCW): 1.5 Metal: Multi-Tone Gold Brand: Leon Diamond Metal
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Filigree and Emerald Channel Set Wide Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
emerald channel set wide band ring in 14K yellow gold. An arresting aesthetic, this multi row diamond and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Multi Gemstone Treasure Ring
By Atelier Former Child
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Linked band with natural gemstones -White diamond heart, radiant cut white diamond, emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold

Platinum 3.10cttw Three Row Round Cut Diamond Pave Band
Located in New York, NY
crafted, the band features three rows of round pave-set diamonds, creating a captivating multi-row design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Charles Krypell 18 Karat Emerald and Diamond Wide Band
By Charles Krypell
Located in Pikesville, MD
A heavy and substantial extra-wide multi-row modern band crafted with superior quality by Charles
Category

1990s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Byzantine Multi Color Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
2,27 ct Diamonds weight 0,23 ct Ring Size: 7.5 (free sizing) Discover the art of personalization as
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...

Exquisite 14K Sapphire Diamond Band, 4.31ctw, Size 6.75 - Statement Jewelry
Located in Holtsville, NY
Diamond Oval Ring, brought to you by Jeweltique. This exquisite piece is a radiant celebration of nature's
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.42 Multi Shape Diamond Ring, Bezel Set in 18k Gold
Located in Calabasas, CA
Multishape diamond eternity band with 10 hand set diamonds in varying diamond shapes. 1.42 carats
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold Multi Color Byzantine Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Admire the enchanting beauty of a gold ring, graced by a captivating oval pink tourmaline
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

1.55 Carat Multi Tourmaline And Diamond 18kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Exquisite Color Kraft Pvt Ltd
Located in Jaipur, Jaipur
can't stop gushing about our one of a kind, multi hued ring. The statement jewellery sparkling through
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Inspired Multi Gemstone Yellow Gold Acrostic "Adore" Ring
Located in London, GB
This very pretty ring hides a secret acrostic message, meaning the first letter of each gemstone
Category

2010s British Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold

Multi-gem and 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
is accented with diamonds, emeralds and sapphires. It would be a beautiful wedding band. The color
Category

Vintage 1960s American Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Flexible Fancy Link 18 Karat Multi-Color Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
carats. The ring is marked 750. Ring Size 7, Ring has a width of 10mm from diamond to diamond it measures
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Multi Color Gemstones Byzantine Gold Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Gemstones: Sapphire pear weight 0,59 ct Emerald weight 0,15 ct Diamonds weight 0,06 ct Ring Size: 7.5
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Rainbow Multi-Gem 18ct Gold Ring Set with Peridot, Diamond, Topaz and More
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A super stylish and colourful 18ct yellow gold multi-gem ring set with 5 vibrant, princess cut gems
Category

1990s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yello...

2-7/8ct. Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Cross Bridge Ring in Sterling Silver
By Affinity Designs LLC
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the elegance of our Yellow, Blue, Green and Pink Sapphire with White Diamond Cross
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Jacquie Aiche 14k Rose Gold Brich Multi-Waif Ring Gorgeous!
By Jacquie Aiche
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Multi-Band Ring by Jacquie Aiche Features White Gold Diamond Plaque with Interlocking
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Multi Sapphire Checker Board Ring
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
The Rainbow of Sapphires are on display in this comfortable and every day band ring. Sapphires are
Category

2010s Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

3.53 Carat Tourmaline, Amethyst Aquamarine Multi Stone 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
in 18k gold in a diamond shape across the band which makes is very unique. The stones display
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Multicolored Sapphire and Diamond Amore Eternity Ring
By Niquesa
Located in London, GB
Eternity Ring - 18 karat White Gold - 8.29 carat Multicoloured Sapphire - 0.45 carat Diamonds Size F 52 US
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...

Ecksand 18k Gold past Present Future Diamond Eternity Ring
By Ecksand
Located in Montreal, QC
eternity ring features a multi-band design. Each band features a dazzling natural diamond pavé. This
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

English Five Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Aurora, Ontario
in size. The largest diamond is set in the center of the ring. The handmade band is 18 karat yellow
Category

Vintage 1910s British Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Paul Amey 9k Gold, Diamond and Amethyst Ring
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
Paul Amey’s amethyst and diamond ring was crafted from 9K yellow gold with a traditional band. The
Category

2010s Australian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Graduated Five-Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Aurora, Ontario
. This type of multi-diamond ring was considered to be quite romantic during this time period and were
Category

Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ecksand 18k Rose Gold Colourful Sapphire Ring With Diamond Accents
By Ecksand
Located in Montreal, QC
A remarkable combination of colours defines this Ecksand Pure Gemstone multi-sapphire ring with its
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ring MOOD design. 4 different facets
By Torrini
Located in Firenze, IT
Mood is a very modern classic look. You can adjust the Ring on the preferred face. Faces are
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, B...

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked 1906 Chester Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
3 beautiful Ceylon Sapphires form the basis of this beautiful Victorian Ring hallmarked Chester
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 3.54 Carat Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold White Gold Ring
By Dario Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold. This Ring has 0.22 Carats of White Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Multiball Ring with Diamonds Made in Italy with Box
Located in MIlan, IT
18 Karat Yellow gold ring with multi ball gold set with three round cut stones total 0,24 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Movement Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold Coin Ring with Rubies
By HCL METAL WORKS
Located in Gorham, ME
sapphires. Coin Rings can stand on their own or stack them with other multi colored Coin Rings.
Category

2010s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Rose Gold

Sapphire Cushion Reverse Set Eternity Ring in 22 Karat Gold, A2 by Arunashi
By Arunashi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, yet the ring is very refined. A2 by Arunashi Reverse set Multi Color Sapphire Cushion Ring 22 Karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Multi-Band REGARD Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a very unusual take on the classic REGARD ring. Each stone is positioned on a separate band
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold

Multi Band Ring With Cognac Diamond Cluster
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
The striking central line of this ring features a row of 19 prong set, rose cut cognac diamonds on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Ring Multi Shape Emerald Cut White Gold Eternity Ring Wedding Band
Located in Toronto, ON
Diamond Ring Multi Shape Emerald Cut 18k White Gold 3.9 ct Eternity Wedding Ring This Diamond Ring
Category

2010s Canadian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Wide Diamond Multi Row Band White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Wide Diamond Multi Row Band in 14K White Gold. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 2.35 carat
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.20 Carat Multi-Stone Diamond Band H, VS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 2.20 Carat multi-shape diamond band is set in prong setting. Graded as VS Clarity
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.20 Carat Multi-Stone Diamond Band H, VS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 2.20 Carat multi-shape diamond band is set in prong setting. Graded as VS Clarity
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

New 1.78ctw Diamond Multi Row Wide Band Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
New 1.78ctw Diamond Multi Row Wide Band Ring in 14K Diamond Multi Row Wide Band Ring 14K White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Multicolor Diamonds White Gold Band Ring
Located in Naples, FL
We have this white gold band ring with multi color diamonds (white, brown, orange, yellow, and pink
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carelle 18 Karat Yellow Gold and .48 Carat Diamond Whirl Multi-Band Ring
By Carelle
Located in New York, NY
Impossibly chic, three fluid 18 karat yellow gold bands connect in the iconic Whirl Diamond Ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

9ct Oval Pink Sapphire Multi Band Solitaire Ring Yellow Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
9ct Pink Sapphire Multi band Solitaire Ring Yellow Gold Contemporary and stand out pink sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Pear Oval Emerald Cut 1.24 Carat Diamond White Gold Triple Multi Band Ring
By Sage Designs L.A.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carat weight) for a total of 1.24 carats. Unique 3-band cocktail ring in 14k white gold. The ring is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold Bezel Set Multi-Shape Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
The new condition (not second hand) bezel set diamond band crafted in 14K gold, sized contains 10
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

C&S Jewelers 18k Yellow Gold Appx 15ct Diamonds Multi-Band Ring size 7 26.3g
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful C&S Jewelers Golf and Diamond Multi-Band Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold Gross Weight: 26.3
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Band 18kt White Gold Ring w/ Pear-Shaped Emerald and Heart-Shaped Diamond
By Crivelli
Located in Toronto, CA
This unique one of a kind ring features a row encrusted in emeralds and another encrusted in
Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Amazing Fancy Multi Row 3.0 CTW Diamond Band in 14K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
Amazing Fancy Multi Row 3.0 CTW Diamond Band in 14K Multi Diamond Band 14K White Gold Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Multi Row Diamond Accented Wedding Anniversary Band 18k White Gold 0.10 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multiple rows of shimmering diamonds adorn the shank of this adorable wedding band. Crafted
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Black Opal Diamonds and Sapphires 22 Karat Gold Band Fashion Ring
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
22K gold fashion band ring. Rich and exotic Black Opals are bezels set in solid 22k yellow gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Opal, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Sapp...

Color Diamonds 18K Gold Fashion Ring Band by AB Jewelry NYC Gift Stack
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Color diamonds are set in 18K gold and sterling silver rings. Simplicity With A Twist band fashion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gar...

Ladies 2 Carat Stacker Diamond Band
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This multi-strand diamond ring has the look of three or four rings in one. This diamond consist of
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond 18K Gold Sterling Silver Fashion Band Unisex Ring for Men Women Stack#22
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
A set of six 18K gold and sterling silver fashion band rings highlighted with yellow and brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gar...

Diamond Arrow Ring Band, Natural Diamonds in 14k Solid White Gold, Minimalist
Located in New York, NY
An arrow diamond ring for everyone! It is a split shank from the center, two arrows facing each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Egyptian Pyramid 14 Karat Princess Diamond Band
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Egyptian Mythology. The pyramid structuring of the ring with Diamonds set in a multi-level design coupled
Category

Vintage 1980s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rubellites Entangled Diamond Multi Rope Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Rubellites Entangled Diamond Multi Rope Ring is a striking work of art that seamlessly combines
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Multi Stone and Diamond Foldover Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
Multi Stone and Diamond Foldover Ring in 14K Multi Stone and Diamond Foldover Ring 14K Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

2.25 Carats Diamond 14k Multi Row Ring
Located in Birmingham, MI
A contemporary 14k yellow gold, multi-level, 5- row diamond wedding or fashion band. Easily sizable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.