GIA 1.3 Carat Round Multi-Row Pave & Solitaire 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating round 1.3 center stone, showcasing an impressive balance of ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.5 Carat Round Multi-Row Pave & Solitaire 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating round 1.5 center stone, showcasing an impressive balance of ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Multi-Row Wide Diamond Crossover Band Ring 1.61 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat white gold crossover ring featuring three rows of diamonds containing 183 round brilliants weighing 1.61 carats. More Fashion Rings in Stock. Message for pictures and deta...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Oval Halo Multi-Row 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring captivates with a center stone of exceptional beauty, featuring a GIA-certified 1.51 oval diamond, graded F and VS2. Set in luxuri...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.8 Carat Marquise Halo Multi-Row 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** An exceptional diamond ring featuring a stunning solitaire center diamond, this piece showcases a captivating marquise diamond weighing...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Sapphire Multi Row Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Sapphire Multi Row Dome Ring Description: A bold dome ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, centering on a richly hued oval sapphire of deep blue color.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
18ct Gold Multi-Gemstone & Diamond Ring – 6-Row Design
Located in London, GB
The design is beautifully complemented by 12 round natural diamonds, arranged across a bold six-row setting.
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Scalloped multi row diamond band ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This 14 karat rose gold ring is designed with a bold, sculptural presence. The wide band features raised rows, each pavé set with brilliant round diamonds that create a continuous sh...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Flower and Diamond Multi-Row Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Flower and Diamond Multi-Row Ring Description: This feminine cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a central floral motif composed of 12 oval rubies to...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Lattice Natural Diamond Broad Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This structured multi-row diamond ring features parallel bands of brilliant rou...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Eternity Natural Diamond Statement Broad Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This multi-row diamond ring is made in 14k solid gold with six stacked bands fu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Row Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Make a bold statement with this extraordinary multi-row estate ring, crafted in rich 18K white gold and set with an impressive 138 round and marquise-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,244Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond Multi Wrap Ring, 2.03 Carat Marquise and Pear Cut 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Sweeping around the finger in a fluid spiral, this multi-row diamond ring creates remarkable visual movement through a sequence of marquise and pear-shaped diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 2.15 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive multi row diamond ring in yellow gold is supplied with an independent diamond grading report certificate for the feature stone, in addition to an independent diamond ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Multi-Row Bezel Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
Multi-Row Bezel Diamond Band A bold yellow gold band composed of four parallel rows, each set with evenly spaced round diamonds in smooth, bezel-style settings.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold 4.50 Carat Diamond Multi-Row Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18K white gold multi-band ring Crossover multi-band ring with round diamonds throughout, features 4.50 carats of diamonds Can be resized to any finger size Diamond specifications:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,916Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Multi-Row Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Multi-Row Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features round diamonds set across sweeping, interlaced rows.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Platinum Natural Diamond Multi-Row Dome Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Retro Platinum Natural Diamond Multi-Row Dome Band Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 9.9 grams Diamonds: Approx. 2.00 CTW G-H VS round & baguette natural diamonds Size: 6 (US) Height: 7m...
Diamond, Platinum
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 sterling silver.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Platinum Oval Emerald and Multi-Row Pavé Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Oval Emerald and Multi-Row Pavé Diamond Halo Ring Description: This luxurious cocktail ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a vibrant oval-cut emerald at its cent...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Yellow Gold Three-Pearl and Diamond Multi-Row Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Three-Pearl and Diamond Multi-Row Cocktail Ring Description: This bold, luxurious statement ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a striking vertical tri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Large Multi Diamond Row 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 9.75 Ring Height: 18 mm tall Total Weight: 18.4 Grams Diamond Count: 25 brilliant cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: ~2.50 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 0.80ct Diamond and Ruby Multi-Row Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The trapezoidal stones sit snugly in curved channels, delivering a sleek, modern aesthetic with a seamless and secure setting.This 18K White Gold 0.80 ct Diamond and 3.25 ct Ruby Mul...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Multi-Row Diamond Cluster Arrow Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This 14K white gold ring is a stylish and eye-catching piece. It has a modern open wrap design that looks like arrows pointing in different directions. Each arrow is made from small ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multi-Row Sapphire & Diamond Wrap Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Multi-Row Sapphire & Diamond Wrap Ring in 18k White Gold Crafted in 18k white gold, this distinctive ring features sweeping rows of round blue sapphires arranged in an open wrap des...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Multi Row Pavé Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Multi Row Pavé Ring Description: This cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a central 1.76-carat round ruby with a deep purp...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow 3.50ct Gold Diamond Multi-Row Ring MF24-011626
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The total diamond weight is 3.5 carats.This 18K Yellow 3.5 ct Gold Diamond Multi-Row Ring is offered in estate condition and includes a gift box.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.85 Carat Multi Shape Diamond Cluster Multi-Row Freeform Wide Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Statement Ring!! 47 Mixed Shaped Diamonds in various sizes Free Formed in a Wide Band Style Setting. 8.85 Carats Total. G-H color, VS-SI Clarity. Size 6. Set in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
RUCHI Multi-Row Purple Sapphire & Diamond White Gold Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Purple Sapphires: 2.79 Cts Diamonds: 0.43 Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,118Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 18k White Gold Multi-Row Diamond Bypass Statement Ring
Located in Deira, Dubai
Design Style: Multi-Row Diamond Bypass Statement Ring Features: ✦Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦Gemstone: Diamond ✦Gemstone Cut: Pear ✦Diamond Weight: 2.32 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi-Row Diamond Fan Statement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
*Custom Made Ring *Material: 14K Yellow Gold *Condition: Mint *Diamond: 1.20ctw *Clarity: SI1 *Color:G *Ring Dimension: *Size: 8.25 *Width: 11.9mm *Thickness: 1.6mm *Weight: 5gr *...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $5,211Sale Price / item|25% Off
Marquise Baguette Diamond Multi Row Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
This striking statement ring is expertly crafted in 18K white gold and showcases an impressive arrangement of natural diamonds in a bold multi-row design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baguette Diamond Multi Row Spiral Ring 18K Rose Gold 1.25Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This style features multi rows of baguette cut shimmering diamonds in channel setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Baguette Diamond Multi Row Spiral Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1.20Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This style features multi rows of baguette cut shimmering diamonds in channel setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette Diamond Multi Row Spiral Ring 18K White Gold 1.20Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This style features multi rows of baguette cut shimmering diamonds in channel setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold 2.10ct Diamond Multi-Row Band Ring MF14-062425
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A dazzling multi-row band ring in 18K yellow gold, set throughout with princess-cut and round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 2.10 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$3,072Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Wavy Multi Row Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1.12ct.
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18K white gold and features 6 rows of 124 round cut diamonds weighing 1.12 carats. With a color grade (H) and clarity grade (SI2). All stones are prong set.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.75 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamonds Ring Multi Row*
Located in New York, NY
Multi Row Diamond Accent Wide GIA Certified 2.25ct.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.75 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamonds Ring Multi Row*
Located in New York, NY
Multi Row Diamond Accent Wide GIA Certified 2.25ct.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
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 gold, a metal that will stay tarnish free for years to come!
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
18KT White Gold Natural Diamonds Multi Row Stackable Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
If you're looking for a beautiful and versatile diamond band that can be worn alone or stacked with other rings, consider a baguette and round diamond channel set 18 kt gold band. Th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 4.0 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Scatter Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the captivating allure of this stunning ring, expertly fashioned in 14K white gold. The centerpiece of this exquisite piece is a triple-row scatter of 19 stun...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Wide Multi Row Diamond Band Ring in 14k Black Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold with black rhodeum Diamond Carat Weight: 2.39 Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2 Ring Width: 20.7 mm Ring Size: 7 (resizabl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 14K Gold 0.65ct VS Diamond Multi-Row Rope Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and sculptural vintage multi-row dome ring, meticulously crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and weighing 6.4 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 4.0 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Scatter Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the captivating allure of this stunning ring, expertly fashioned in 14K white gold. The centerpiece of this exquisite piece is a triple-row scatter of 19 stun...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
From $7,000 / item
14K White Gold 4.0 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Scatter Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Material: 14K white gold Total Carat Weight: 4.0 cttw Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Shape: Round brilliant cut Number of Diamonds: 19 Average Diamond Weight: Appr...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
From $3,528 / item
10K White Gold 3.00 Carat Diamond Multi Row Cluster Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with love, this 10K White Gold Multi Row Cluster Band Ring is a true symbol of sophistication.
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
$6,000 / item
18K Yellow Gold Multi-Row Diamond Band
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
This multi-row diamond band is designed for everyday wear. Whether you are off to a casual afternoon tea or glamorous dinner, this piece completes your day to evening look elegantly....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,000 / item
18k Rose Gold Multi-Row Diamond Band
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
This multi-row diamond band is designed for everyday wear. Whether you are off to a casual afternoon tea or glamorous dinner, this piece completes your day to evening look elegantly....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,000 / item
18k White Gold Multi-Row Diamond Band
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
This multi-row diamond band is designed for everyday wear. Whether you are off to a casual afternoon tea or glamorous dinner, this piece completes your day to evening look elegantly....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $7,570 / item
14K White Gold 4.0 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Scatter Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the captivating allure of this stunning ring, expertly fashioned in 14K white gold. The centerpiece of this exquisite piece is a triple-row scatter of 19 stun...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 2.0 Cttw Diamond Edge Multi-Row Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
This .925 Sterling Silver Multi-Row Ring Band is a true symbol of elegance and sophistication.
White Diamond, White Gold, Sterling Silver
18k Rose Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Multi Row Dome Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Don't miss out on this stunning diamond multi row dome band ring – add it to your collection today and celebrate life's most special moments in style.
White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Rectangular Top Multi-Row Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 64 princess cut, baguette cut, and round cut= 4.00cttw Color: H-I Clarity: SI2-I1 Dimensions: the ring measures 20.55mm wide at th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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 elegance and sophistication.
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Repossi 18k Gold Oval Diamond Multi-Row Pavé Eternity Engagement Ring
By Repossi
Located in Chicago, IL
The centerpiece is beautifully framed by a sophisticated multi-row pavé of round brilliant-cut diamonds, creating a sculptural, flowing effect that wraps elegantly around the finger.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Magnificent 1.98ct Natural Diamond Multi-Row Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Bold brilliance, layered luxury. This Larry Jewellery ring in 18K yellow gold features 18 princess-cut diamonds (0.98ct) and 22 round brilliant diamonds (1.00ct), all graded G–H colo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Multi-Row Baguette Diamond Band Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This wedding anniversary make her feel out of the world by presenting this diamond fashion band. The sterling silver band, features six sleek rows encrusted with precious baguette cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Emerald-Cut Ruby and Multi-Row Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
Emerald-Cut Ruby and Multi-Row Diamond Band Description: This striking wide-profile band is crafted in solid 14k white gold and centers on a vibrant 1.15-carat emerald-cut ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Memoire Channel Set 3 Row Rolling Ring 18K Multi Tone & Diamond 0.68ctw
By Memoire
Located in New York, NY
Memoire 3 Row Rolling Ring crafted in 18k multi tone gold featuring one band studded with pave set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.68 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold
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.
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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 rings, vintage 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.
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