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White and Champagne Diamond Multi Row Domed Band Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Size: 7 Ring Weight: 15.1 Grams Graduated Band Width: 7mm - 15.1mm Ring Stamped: 18K, 750, UCG
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Sparkling 0.84ct Natural Diamond Multi-Row Band in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
gold with a bold multi-row design. Featuring 63 round brilliant diamonds (0.31ct) and 76 taper-cut
Category

2010s Singaporean Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Twisted Rope Ring w Diamond Multi Row Band in 14K Mixed Metal 76 Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning wide band ring is dripping with diamonds! All the diamonds are set in 14 karat white
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal

3-Row Multisapphire Diamond Rose Gold 18k Band Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K Rose Gold Diamond 0.44 Cts/100 Pcs Multi Sapphire 3.01 Cts/24 Pcs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rose Gold

Multi-Row Pavé Diamond Semi-Eternity Wide Band Ring in Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 Elevate your style with this stunning multi-row pavé diamond band ring, where classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 1 ½ Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Multi-Row Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Chic 14K white gold diamond ring with a timeless design. The natural diamonds are round- and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Multi-Row Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique multi-row diamond band ring that has a striking five rows of baguette diamonds set in cool
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Multi Row Anniversary Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Glamorous, this multi row wedding band ring is perfect for your evening ensemble. The
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Sonia B. Multi Row Criss-Cross Diamond Band Ring Set in Two-Toned 18 Karat Gold
By Sonia B
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clarity: VS Ring Weight: 10.854 grams Band Width: 5 mm Stamped: SONIA B., 18K Estate Condition: Very good
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

TJD 0.75 Carat Round Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Multi row Anniversary Wedding band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This multi row anniversary wedding band ring is accentuated with 96 round diamond beautifully set
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Le Vian Multi-Row Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring with Flowers in 14 Karat Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5 This stunning squared cocktail ring from Le Vian exudes a captivating allure with its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

TJD 4.0 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Row Anniversary/Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Breath-taking bridal multi row band is embellished with 47 round-cut diamond in prong setting
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Baguette Round 14KT Yellow Gold Multi Row Designer Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This multi row diamond wedding band is sure to be admired for the inherent classic beauty and
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 1Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-row Wedding Anniversary Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Truly exquisite, this Multi-row diamond wedding band ring and set is sure to be admired for the
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Multi Row Grid Anniversary Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A flawless fusion of brilliant cut diamonds and white gold. The ring is handcrafted by our in-house
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Multi Row Anniversary Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stunning with color and sparkle, this wide wedding ring proclaims her sophistication. The ring is
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Row Wide Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Truly exquisite, this multi row diamond wedding band ring is sure to be admired for the inherent
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Diamond 0.43 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Row Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Indulge in the epitome of elegance with our stunning Multi-Row Ring, a piece that flawlessly blends
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Row Crossover Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bold and classic, these diamond multi row wedding band are a jewelry box must-have. Crafted in cool
Category

2010s Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 1 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Graduated Multi-Row Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
With one look of this beautiful round diamond multi row Engagement Ring crafted in 14 kt yellow
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Multi Row Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 14K white gold Art deco style ring featuring multi row design jeweled with 131 round cut
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14KT White Gold Multi-Row wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Truly exquisite, this Multi row wide diamond ring is sure to be admired for the inherent classic
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 1 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Multi-row Wedding Anniversary Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Give a touch of glamour to your fine jewelry collection with this diamond wave engagement ring. It
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 3.0 Carat Round Diamond 14K White Gold Prong Set Multi Row Wide Fashion Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and classic, this diamond ring is beautifully crafted in 14KT Solid White gold. The
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Glamorous, this multi row wedding band ring is perfect for your evening ensemble. The
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold and Black Rhodium Multi Row Pink Sapphire Classic Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique upgrade to a classic diamond band is this beautiful white gold ring set with pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Rhodium, White Gold, 18k 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

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

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

David Yurman Sterling Silver Natural Diamond Crossover Multi-Row Band Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Yurman Sterling Silver & Natural Diamond Crossover Multi-row Band Ring Metal: Sterling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Bi-Color Gold and Diamond Multi Row Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat bi-color gold and diamond multi row band ring. A multi-row band motif with a cinched
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

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

.925 Sterling Silver 1 3/4 Cttw Treated Alternating Diamond Multi Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Add an edgy touch to your jewelry collection with this captivating multi row band ring. Expertly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1 3/4 Cttw Treated Alternating Diamond Multi Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Add an edgy touch to your jewelry collection with this captivating multi row band ring. Expertly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1 3/4 Cttw Treated Alternating Diamond Multi Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Add an edgy touch to your jewelry collection with this captivating multi row band ring. Expertly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1 3/4 Cttw Treated Alternating Diamond Multi Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Add an edgy touch to your jewelry collection with this captivating multi row band ring. Expertly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

18k White Gold Diamond Multi Row Band Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This symmetrical diamond is absolutely gorgeous! The 5 rows of diamonds are evenly spaced with 2
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LeVian 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Green Tsavorite Channel Multi Row Band Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Ring featuring 7/8 cts. Forest Green Tsavorite™, 1/4 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold 2 1/2 Carat Pave Diamond Multi Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
brilliantly. The continuous, multi-row arrangement of these pave set natural diamonds not only amplifies their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Multi Row Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
LLJ pave top diamond 1.25ct diamond band ring. 68 full cut diamonds, approx. total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Multi-Row Gold Wave Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stylish ring featuring rows of diamond waves over white gold. There are 2.43 carats of fine round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.25 Carat Pave Diamond Multi-Row Gold Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
LLJ Five row pave diamond band ring in 14k white gold. 68 full cut diamonds, approx. total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Multi Row Gemstone Ring
Located in London, GB
A 1970s multi gemstone and diamond stackable ring, with five rings of alternating sapphire, emerald
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Multi Row Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
(4.5dwt) Ring Size: 7 (can be sized) SKU: A30310394
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Wide Multi Row Ladies Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k white gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.53ctw of round diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity. Size: 5.25 Total Weight: 7.5g (4.8dwt) Measurement: 0....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Five Row Multi Gemstone Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Gold Multi-Row Interlocking Ring
By Hamilton
Located in Princeton, NJ
wedding, anniversary, or as a right-hand ring, the band is brilliantly covered in diamonds, 6-rows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Modern Diamond 18K White Gold Multi-Row Modern Wedding Anniversary Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This stunning 18 karat white gold multi-row diamond band ring features 97 round brilliant-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi-Row Diamond Wrap Around Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity Ring Size: 6.5 Ring Measurements: 0.87″ x 0.75″ x
Category

2010s Band Rings

Blue Sapphire Emerald Cuts and Round White Diamond Multi-Row Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring features 1 center row of Emerald Cut Sapphires set East West with 1 row on both
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Rose and White Gold Multi-Row Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: 14k Two Tone Gold Multi-Row Diamond Ring Diamond Details: Approx. 0.30 carat total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Tibet Multi Row Diamond Band in Rose Gold by Mattioli
By Mattioli
Located in Greenwich, CT
The traditional Himalayan ring is a real story reinterpreted by Mattioli, who called it Tibet in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Multi-Row Set of Rings, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage Mexican sterling silver multi-row set of rings. This ring features seven rows of plain
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Multi-Row Diamond Band Ring 1.07 Carats G VS 14 Karat Yellow White 0.03 Points
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Seven Row Multi-band featuring 32 round brilliants weighing 1.07 Carats with 4 braided rows and 1
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1.0ct Diamond Cushion Multi-Row Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
brand new 14K White Gold 1.0ct Diamond Cushion Halo Multi-Row Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Eternity Multi Row Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Cushion Cut Wedding Band
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
wedding band. Inlaid with white diamonds sides tones on both sides, it offers a simple, refined, and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Multi Row Band Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the multi row band ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 8 antique edition and 92 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a multi row band ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic multi row band ring over the years, but those made by TJD, GEMME and Le Vian are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut and emerald cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a multi row band ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Multi Row Band Ring?

On average, a multi row band ring at 1stDibs sells for $2,825, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $23,000 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.