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TJD 0.50 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14K White Gold Multirow Anniversary Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Multi-row Diamond Wedding Band Ring is Accentuated with 127 brilliant round and 30 baguette
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Entangled Wide Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Truly exquisite, this Multi row wave wide diamond ring is sure to be admired for the inherent
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stackable Bridal Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Truly exquisite, this Multi row wave wide diamond ring is sure to be admired for the inherent
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

6.65 Carat Multi Row Diamond Ring, 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite multi-row diamond ring is the perfect choice for a woman who loves to sparkle. The
Category

2010s North American Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

Multi-Row Round and Tapering Baguette Diamond Ring
By Niletti
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite 18kt White Gold Cocktail Ring that contains 92 round diamonds and 89 tapering baguette
Category

Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.55ctw Diamond Crossover Multi Row Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
2.55ctw Diamond Crossover Multi Row Ring in 18K Diamond Crossover Multi Row Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1.00ctw Pave Diamond Multi Row Twisted Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
1.00ctw Pave Diamond Multi Row Twisted Ring in 18K Pave Diamond Multi Row Twisted Ring 18K White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Crossover Bridge Multi Row 1.53 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sage Designs L.A.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round cut diamond (1.53 total carat weight) multi-row crossover cocktail ring in 14k white gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18kt Rose Gold Multi Row Ring with 3.28ct of White Diamonds
By Crivelli
Located in Toronto, CA
This stunning warm 18kt rose gold ring has so much depth and dimension to it. Multiple band are
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

3 Row Multi Shape Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 18Kt Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
3 Row, Multi Shape Diamond Ring using Marquise, Pear, and Round diamonds in a curved setting. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Multi-Row 18kt Rose Gold Rings with Alternating White and Black Diamonds
By Crivelli
Located in Toronto, CA
amazing contrast with alternating rows white and black diamonds. In total the piece boasts 3.16ct of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

Baguette and Round Multi Row 1.77 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Crossover Ring
By Sage Designs L.A.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baguette and round cut diamonds (1.77 total carat weight) multi-row crossover ring in 14k yellow
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Row Halo GIA Round Brilliant White Diamond Engagement Ring 1.30 Carats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multiple rows of shimmering white diamonds line the shank of this Scintillenora engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 1.25 Carat Multi-Row Sapphire and Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Size: 7.75 Metal: Yellow Gold Stone: Sapphire With Diamonds Stone Shape: Princess TCW: 1.25
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Baguette Round Diamond .70 Carat F Multi-Row Gold Art Deco Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
gold, this multi-row style features two swirling rows of baguette-cut diamonds in a graceful form
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Halo GIA Multi-Row Oval Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
multi row accented shank. All together, this one of a kind engagement ring is hand crafted with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

New Multi Row Shared Prong Semi Mount Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
New Multi Row Shared Prong Semi Mount Ring in 14K Multi Row Shared Prong Semi Mount 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

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 Row Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white and rose gold Diamond Details: Approximately 1.39ctw of round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold 6.75 Carat Pave Multi-Row Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
is set with full cut round diamonds of superb quality by Van Cleef & Arpels. There are 6 rows of
Category

20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Van Cleef Arpels 6.50cttw Platinum Multirow Pave Set Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels multi-row diamond ring is a truly stunning piece of jewelry. It features
Category

20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Champagne Diamond Multi Row Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
. White diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity. Measurements: 0.95″ x 0.90″ x 1.20″ Ring Size: 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Multi Row Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k yellow gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.86ct round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Multi Row Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: 14k Yellow Gold 0.66ctw Diamond Emerald Multi Row Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 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

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

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 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

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

Multi Row 2.58 Ctw Diamond Designer Ring
Located in Derby, NY
This stunning multi row designer band is 2.58 ctw in shimmering round and pave diamonds, a total of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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

Diamond Multi-Row 18k White Gold Wrap Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A modern and stylish diamond ring made in 18k white gold. It features 2.83 carats of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

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

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

14 Karat White Gold Multi-Row Pear Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
pear diamonds= 0.75cttw Color: G-H Clarity: VS-SI1 Ring size: 6.5 (please allow two additional shipping
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18 Karat Multi Row Diamond Ruby Emerald Gemstone Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique 18 Karat Multi Row Moveable Diamond Ruby & Emerald Gemstone Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Platinum Multi Row Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
sparkling brilliant-cut round diamonds of an estimated 6 carats. Elegant and timeless. The ring is 12mm
Category

20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

10 Yellow Gold 2.00 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Strikingly beautiful, this stunning multi-row diamond band ring is crafted from genuine 10K Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 2.0 Cttw Diamond Multi-Row Tapered Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
row of this multi-row ring features repeated clusters of four round diamonds separated by metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, Sterling Silver

10K Yellow Gold 3.00 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Cluster Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
. With 95 round diamonds delicately placed in a multi-row design, this ring is a true testament to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Tri Colored Gold Multi Rowed Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Troy, MI
This fun geometric shaped 5 rowed diamond band looks great with anything you wear! Classic diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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

Tibet Multi-Row White Gold Diamond Band
By Mattioli
Located in Greenwich, CT
0.97 carats of White Diamonds. Ring Size 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 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

Platinum 1.50ctw High Quality Sapphire Diamond Multi Row Stack Look Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (35) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 20 Round Brilliant Cut, 15 Square Step Cut - Channel Set
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Multi-Row Bypass Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
natural, round-cut diamonds, meticulously arranged in neat rows, this ring sparkles with an understated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

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

Roman Malakov 2.74 Carats Total Round Diamond Multi-Row Galaxy Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A trendy design fashion ring showcasing multi rows of brilliant round diamonds weighing 2.74 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco 0.72 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Multi-Row Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering three parallel rows of single and baguette cut diamonds channel set to front Weighing
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Multi Row Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact multi row diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a multi row diamond 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A multi row diamond ring from TJD, GEMME and Rebecca Noff — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also baguette cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Most of our multi row diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 24 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Multi Row Diamond Ring?

Prices for a multi row diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $350 and can go as high as $23,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,975.

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.