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14KT Two-Toned 1 1/3 cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
band itself presents a harmonious symphony of yellow and white gold, adorned with a row of vertically
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Turquoise Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Turquoise Three Stone Ring. This
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary Diamond Hammered Gold Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
the ring has a curved rectangular shape and features a single row of sparkling diamonds at the top and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Italian 18k Gold Coral Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Italian ring is crafted in 18k yellow and white gold and features an eye-catching
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian 18k/Sterling Silver 3-Stone Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
diamonds, giving this ring marvelous texture and character, with a polished tapered gold band extending
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

GIA 1.62 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Engagement Ring Pave Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful contemporary estate NATURAL FANCY "Canary" Yellow Oval cut GIA 1.62ctw Diamond Band
Category

Early 2000s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Estate “Canary” 6.03ctw Natural Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Halo Pave 18K Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning with Pave Double Halo and Triple Row of Diamonds on the Band. The estimated total weight of the
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Unique Cabochon Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow and white gold, owl hallmark. This splendid antique vintage ring of 3
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Bulgari Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Crossover Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The creative touch of Bulgari has made its mark on this crossover ring. The 18k yellow gold has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Hand Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
San Leandro Art Deco wedding band. With an alluring 3 row design of diamonds embracing a line of
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Palladium

Art Deco 14 Karat Two-Tone Wedding Band with 8 Single Cut Diamonds in White Gold
Located in Addison, TX
the yellow gold band. With a dainty design on both sides of the diamonds. The total carat weight is
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Old Cut Diamond Blue Enamel Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
gorgeous antique Victorian diamond engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The center holds an old
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Contemporary Peridot Diamond Cocktail Ring 11.71ct center
Located in Narberth, PA
and VS clarity. A smooth gold band rests inside the larger diamond mounting, allowing the ring to fit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Jose Hess 8-Stone Floating Diamond Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in Narberth, PA
Hess! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold, the modernist-style piece features eight Round Cut diamonds which
Category

20th Century American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Harem Stacked Gold Ring and Bangle Bracelet Set
Located in Miami Beach, FL
diamond weight of 3 carats for both pieces. A ring that contains 5 bands that are stacked permanently
Category

Late 20th Century Bangles

Materials

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

L OREE DU BOIS Contemporary Citrine, Wood Diamond Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
56 diamonds in total, all of which are bead set within a yellow gold setting. An 18kt yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Perlee Diamond 3 Rows Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Gold Perlee Diamond 3 Rows Band Ring features three rows of shimmering diamonds. Each side is encased
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.75 Carat Total Baguette and Round Diamond 3 Row Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.25 Glittering multi-row tapered diamond band ring filled with icy white baguette and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

6.39 Carat Flexible 3 Row Round Diamond Eternity Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
6.39 Carat Flexible 3 Row Round Diamond Eternity Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold This ultra
Category

1990s American Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Marco Bicego Goa 7 Row Diamond Band Yellow Gold 18k .41ctw Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Marco Bicego
Located in Greensboro, NC
Bicego Collection: Goa Design: 7 Row Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Reversible 3 Row Wide Band Style Ring with Rubies, Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This expertly crafted ring gives the illusion of being an all around band with the outer two rows
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY Co. 18K Gold Diamond 3 Row Signature Ring 7
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Diamond 3 Row Signature Ring 7 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 7 Width
Category

Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Bypass Band Ring, 18KT Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold ruby and diamond bypass band ring. This July birthstone ring
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Ct. Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Classic Half Eternity Band Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: 18K Yellow Gold (White Top Diamond Edge) Total weight: 5.20 g. (approx. total weight) Band wide: 7 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Three-Row Diamond and Two-Tone Gold Band
By Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
Intricate and impressive 18k white and yellow gold 3 row diamond band, by Buccellati. This
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage .50ctw Natural Emerald Diamond Band Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold diamond and emerald double row band ring. This ring features one row
Category

Vintage 1960s Band Rings

Materials

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

Wide 14k Yellow Gold Natural Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring, Band
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
cut diamonds on either side. Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Diamond - 3 carats total carat
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sonia B. Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Band
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Addison, TX
: 14K Sonia B. Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Gram Weight: 8.5g Size: 7 (sizeable) Ring Dimensions: 12.40 MM
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Diamond Wide 5-Row Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Diamond ring in 18K yellow gold, there are slightly graduating round brilliant cut and baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum French Cut Diamond Three-Row Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
diamond french cut ring has three rows of french cut diamonds separated by yellow gold. Its quite the
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Diamond Gold X Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Company 18K Yellow and White Gold Classic X 3 row
Category

Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Gold 0.60ct Squared Ruby 0.06ct Diamond Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
one row of beautiful Thai rubies and brilliant cut diamonds channeled nicely into the band. The square
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Piaget Possession Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Piaget
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Unusual diamond and 18 K yellow Gold 3 row band from the "Possession" collection by Piaget. It
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Tri-Color Gold and Diamond Pave Rolling Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier 18K Yellow, White and Rose Gold Trinity Rolling Ring, each band measures 3.5 M.M
Category

Early 2000s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Men s 2.50 Carats Round Brilliant 13 Diamond Wide Band Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bold, beautiful diamond band ring is absolutely bursting with sparkle! Featuring 3 horizontal
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
in a glowing 14k yellow gold mount. This ring is a size 10 3/4 - 11. Please contact us for a quote
Category

20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
in 18k yellow gold. The ring is comprised of 3 rows of 18 open work panels with each panel being
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Geometric Design Negative Space Asymmetric Band Ring with Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
side of the circle is a plain polished white gold band, while the other side features 3 rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.55 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
diamonds, alternating on rows with bead-set, white diamonds. The total stated weight of all of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Company Jean Schlumberger Gold and Diamond Wide X Rope Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company, 18K Yellow and White Gold 6 row Rope, classic X
Category

Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum and 18k Gold Designer 3CTW Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring Very Sparkly
Located in Richmond, CA
two tone, wide diamond eternity band ring is crafted with platinum and 18k yellow gold accents, with
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Double C Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic condition yellow gold Cartier Double C with diamond band. Full markings and hallmarks can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Acrostic “Regard” Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, graded I color, I1 clarity. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Circa 1870. The ring is a size 5 3/4 and may
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Gold X Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond 3 Row X Ring
Category

1990s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Tri Color Gold Diamond Trinity Rolling Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier 18K Yellow, White and Rose Gold Trinity Rolling Ring, 2.5 - 3 MM wide and having
Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Gold X Rope Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company 6 row 18K Yellow and White Gold Rope and X ring
Category

Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tanzanite, Opal, and Diamond Kabana Ring 14 Karat Gold Round Brilliant .35 Carat
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
solitaire framed in L-shaped rows of channel-set diamonds. Inlaid opals embellish the sides of the band as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k Yellow Gold Fun Harlequin Pattern Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald And Diamond Ring. This classic ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Band Rings

Materials

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

New Multi Color Rainbow Sapphire Wedding Band
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
green that streams fluently to a golden yellow color. The gemstones are fenced with rows of diamonds
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fine 18K Gold 5.76ctw 3-Row Princess Baguette Diamond Wide Statement Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is a super impressive, vintage statement band ring crafted in solid 18k yellow gold featuring
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Gold 3.08ct Multi Row Invisible Set Princess Baguette Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning and very well made diamond band ring is crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band Size 4.25 This sparkling ring features two rows
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Men s 18k Yellow Gold 1.60ctw Round Brilliant Baguette Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely outstanding men's band ring that was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pave Band, 18 Karat Yellow Gold DGA Wide Band W 21 Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
band ring that should put a smile on your face when you see it in person! 3 rows of diamonds 21 total
Category

1990s American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 5.25ct Natural Tsavorite Cushion Half Moon Diamond 3-Stone Fancy Yellow Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pave Double Halo around all 3 stones, 2 rows diamond Band. The estimated total weight of the side
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Platinum

New .50ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Wedding Band 14k Gold Men s Comfort Fit Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
in classic 14k yellow gold, this NEW band is seamless in construction to symbolize unending
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cartier Trinity Ring Brillant Cut Diamonds White Rose Yellow Gold 18 Karat
By Cartier
Located in Vannes, FR
harmonious blend of sophistication and geometry. Three intertwined rings, crafted in 750/1000 white gold, 750
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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.