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Diamond Pavé Gold Band Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
This classic 18k yellow gold squared band is embellished with a single row of white rose-cut pavé
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold with 86 Diamonds 0.52 total carat. This is has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Three Row Hidden Halo Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 1.70 Carat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
solid gold band is design with three rows of micro pave set diamonds along the side 3/4 of the way
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 9ct Gold Diamond Sparkling Keeper Band Ring 375 Purity Heavy
Located in Camelford, GB
HEAVY GOLD DIAMOND ENCRUSTED SIGNET / KEEPER RING DETAILS Material: 9ct 375/000 Heavy Yellow Gold This
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.58 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
. Its got 3 splits in the ring band with diamonds on and 2 rows of them around the centre stone. If you
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18k yellow gold ring with Ruby, Tourmaline and diamonds
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
(5 x 3 mm), harmoniously accented by a row of seven round diamonds (1.8 mm each, totaling 0.17 carats
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Modern 18k yellow gold ring with Tsavorite Garnet, Tourmaline and diamonds
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
green Tourmaline (5 x 3 mm), harmoniously accented by a row of seven round diamonds (1.8 mm each
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Modern 18k yellow gold ring with pink and green Tourmaline and diamonds
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
green tourmaline (5 x 3 mm), harmoniously accented by a row of seven round diamonds (1.8 mm each
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Lapis Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat yellow gold cabochon lapis cocktail ring surrounded with three rows of emeralds, sapphires
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

The Fez Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
Two charcoal grey, pear shaped diamonds weighing 1.3ct sit together in a simple 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rose Cut White Diamond Eternity 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in London, GB
Rose Cut Diamond Eternity Band Gold Ring: Rose Cut Diamonds on solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold in an
Category

2010s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Pave 3-Row Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classy yet stunning diamond band featuring 3 rows of pave set bright white diamonds weighing a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER Diamond Gold 3 Row Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Very Rare and unusual platinum and 18K yellow gold set 3 row diamond band ring by Tiffany
Category

Vintage 1970s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

3 row diamond cluster ring in yellow gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 karat yellow gold 3 row ring featuring 31 round brilliant cut diamonds of SI2 clarity and H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Pave Diamond 3 Row Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Fairfield, CT
Van Cleef Arpels Pave Diamond 3 Row Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold A refined expression of Van Cleef
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 3-Row 2.00 Carat Princess-Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This fabulous band features invisible-set princess-cut diamonds in 18k yellow gold. The diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.08ctw 3-Row Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 6.5-6.75 Anniversary Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Above Finger: 4.3 mm Band / Shank Width: 4.7 mm This ring is a size 6 1/2 - 6 3/4, but it can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jose Hess 2.6 Carat Diamonds Unisex 3-Row Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in New York, NY
2.6 Carat Diamonds VS Quality Yellow Gold Band Ring Estate Designer Jose Hess This is a open
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

OSCAR HEYMAN 3 Row Diamond Gold Band Ring Sz. 6
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Classic and refined 18K yellow gold and diamond band by Oscar Heyman. It features three rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Triple Three-Row Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Nicely made diamond ring containing 3 rows of diamonds - 16 stones weighting approximately .15
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Serpenti Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 3-Row Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
An iconic Bulgari Tubogas ring circa 1980's showcasing 18k yellow gold in a perfectly balanced ring
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

80s Diamond Ring 3 Row Wide Band Sz 6.25 14k Yellow Gold Square Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage 3 row diamond band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s). Round brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

3-Row Ruby and Diamond Ring 1.00 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Ruby and Diamond, 3 row band is sparkling set in yellow gold. Ring is a bright quality 7.6 mm wide
Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three-Row Diamond Gold Band
Located in Princeton, NJ
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond band. 3 rows of Diamonds. The two outer rows are made up of 68 Round
Category

Early 2000s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Hammerman Brothers Wide Tapered 3 Row Diamond Wedding Band
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An exquisite 3-row wedding band exhibiting shimmering round brilliant and emerald cut diamonds in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Custom Inlaid Black Onyx 1ctw Diamond 3 Row Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 13.80 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Etoile 3 Row Pave Diamond Band Ring 18K Gold 1.70 Cts
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Band ring from the Etoile collection finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Modernist Jabel 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 21 Diamond Three Row Band Ring
By Jabel
Located in Fairfield, CT
This 18 karat yellow gold band ring is a distinctive creation by the esteemed designer Jabel, known
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Anniversary Ring 3 Row Natural Mined Diamond Band 3ct 14K Brand New Size 6.5
Located in Dearborn, MI
Anniversary Ring 3 Row Diamond Band 3.10ct 14K Yellow Gold Brand New Size 6.5 Exquisite 3 Row
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Maillon Panthere Three Diamond Row Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A 3-row band inspired by feline allure. This famous Maillon panther design by Cartier features all
Category

20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wide Diamond Band Vintage Cigar Ring 18k Two Tone Gold 5 Rows Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond wide band (circa 1990s) crafted in two-tone 18 karat white & yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1 1/4 Cttw Treated Diamond Multi Row Band
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a masterpiece of elegance and masculinity, this exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Plated .925
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow...

Diamond Bar Band Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
radiant 14k yellow gold. Featuring a row of brilliant diamonds set in a minimalist bar design, this size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Pave Diamond Band Ring Set in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and pave diamond band ring, Cartier, Circa 1970s. Signed Cartier 750 49 ©
Category

Vintage 1970s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Yellow Gold Diamond Dress Band Ring 1.50 Carat
By Piaget
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold diamond set folium shaped dress ring by Piaget. The ring is set to the front
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 3-Row Ring Set with 1.0ct of Round Diamonds in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
A stunning and versatile ring that is elegant and can be worn anywhere. This 18ct White Gold ring
Category

2010s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.90 Ct Diamond Band Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This modern LB Exclusive 14K yellow gold ring is made with 14K yellow gold with a single row of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

LeVian 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Le Vian
Located in McLeansville, NC
A LeVian 18 karat yellow gold ruby and diamond wide band ring. This ring features three rows of
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

Retro Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
yellow gold throughout, this lovely cocktail ring makes a perfect anniversary gift, or conversation piece
Category

Vintage 1930s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

M. Buccellati 3 File Fogliette Diamond 2-Tone 18 Karat Gold Leaf Band Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
Fine 18K yellow gold and diamond band ring by Mario Buccellati. It features a three row leaf motif
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 3.45 Carats Yellow Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cushion Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
/H color and VS clarity Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1990s Ring Size: 6 3/4 & not sizable
Category

1990s Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring .57 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Very Pretty 10 mm wide band ring with a center row of sapphires are accented by outside diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 3 Rows Love Me Diamonds Ring Stackable 3G 54 US 6.75
By Cartier
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Authentic Cartier Love Me Ring 3 Rows Stones: Diamond ( approx. 1.2ct) Metal: 18K Yellow
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold One Row Round Brilliant Cut Diamond B.Zero 1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
mounted in their signature B.Zero 1 18k Yellow Gold band. The Ring sizes are UK L, EU 52 and US 5 3/4
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold French Old Mine Diamond Band Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold French Old Mine Diamond Band Ring. This beautiful French
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k 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

David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Sterling Diamond Triple Loop Labyrinth Ring Band 7
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
yellow gold and sterling silver White pave diamonds are set in white gold in front of ring Approx. 1ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Ruby Diamond Flower Band Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage ruby & diamond flower band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. 18 estimated 0.04
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

1990s Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.24 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold band style dress ring; part of
Category

1990s Belgian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Vintage 0.55 Carats Diamond 18 Karat Gold Split Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band style ring with two rows of bead set diamonds set to front Diamonds graduate in size and
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

CARTIER Classic Diamonds Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Pave Band Ring, approximately 2 Carats fine White Diamonds set
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Gold Square Emerald and Round Diamond Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Item Type: Band Ring - Gemstones: Natural Emerald; Natural Diamond - Metal: 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.80 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.80 ct Diamond Ring is a classic piece, sure to add sparkle to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 3.85 ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
ring is made with 18K yellow gold and set with rows of round and baguette-cut diamonds over the face of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Maillion Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
. The ring is composed of 3 rows of diamond set brick link panels which travel half way around the band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Vintage 1.00 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Italian Eternity Band Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eternity band ring centers a row of round brilliant cut diamonds - set in white gold Weighing in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

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Yellow Gold 3 Row Diamond Band Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the yellow gold 3 row diamond band ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect yellow gold 3 row diamond band ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic yellow gold 3 row diamond band ring over the years, but those made by TJD, Beyond Fine Jewelry and Van Cleef Arpels 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 princess cut and baguette cut alternatives. Finding a yellow gold 3 row diamond band ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 64 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Yellow Gold 3 Row Diamond Band Ring?

Prices for a yellow gold 3 row diamond band ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $350 and can go as high as $23,845, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,850.

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.