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LB Exclusive Platinum 1.35 Ct Light Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
. The ring has a band thickness of 3 mm, a top height of 5 mm, and top dimensions of 17 by 10 mm, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.22 Carat Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This LB Exclusive ring is made of 14K yellow gold and embellished with a 0.22 ct diamond stone. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow, White and Rose Gold 0.30 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
. It boasts band thickness of 3 mm and top height of 5 mm, while top dimensions measure 5 by 5 mm. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Onyx Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
diamond stone that weighs 0.06 ct. The ring weighs 7.4 grams and boasts band thickness of 3 mm and top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow, White and Rose Gold 0.30 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
. It boasts band thickness of 3 mm and top height of 5 mm, while top dimensions measure 5 by 5 mm. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Hidalgo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dragonfly Green Enamel Ring Size 6.5 #19572
By Hidalgo
Located in Washington Depot, CT
dragonflies. Width: 5 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .14 - .18 ct. Diamond color: G Diamond clarity
Category

20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Platinum and Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
cut diamonds* set in elegant platinum. Width: 5 mm. Shank: 3 mm. Approximate total diamond weight
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 1.05 Ct Diamond and Jade Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
stone. The ring has a band thickness of 3 mm, a top height of 6 mm, and top dimensions of 5 by 19 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.23 Ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
of 0.23 carats. The ring has a band thickness of 3 mm, a top height of 5 mm, and top dimensions of 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds and 3 Puzzles
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds and 3 Puzzles Important
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Orloff of Denmark, 2.80 ct Natural Zircon Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 3 mm Stone Weight: 0.56 x 5 = 2.80 carats total. Stone Origin: Cambodia Stone Shape
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

18 Karat White Gold Cushion Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
18K White Gold Cushion Brilliant Diamond Ring Size 5 3/4 - With a Center stone of 4.46 ct, bordered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1930s 4.84 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and fine antique 4.84 Ct natural blue sapphire and 0.18 Ct diamond, platinum dress ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Onyx Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
diamond stone that weighs 0.06 ct. The ring weighs 7.4 grams and boasts band thickness of 3 mm and top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow, White and Rose Gold 0.30 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
. It boasts band thickness of 3 mm and top height of 5 mm, while top dimensions measure 5 by 5 mm. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal: Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 2.8 Grams  Size: 5 3/4 Center Diamond: Approximately 1.20
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Double Row of Pyramid Diamonds 2.36 Carat + 18 Carat White and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in GB
cluster Diamond ring with 18ct white and yellow gold band SIZE, 11-51 5&3/4 L weight 4.5 grams, TCW 2.36
Category

20th Century British Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3 Stones Ring natural 0.75ct Sapphire Diamonds 14K Gold ØUS6 / 1.6gr
Located in SE
medium Blue / transparent Sapphire oval cut 6mm x 5 mm x 2.35 mm deep / 0.75 ct + 2 Diamonds Ø 1.5 mm
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1948 Nordic Ring 0.8 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6US / 2.6g
Located in SE
/ emerald cut 5 mm x 4.8 mm x 3 mm deep / ca. 08 ct and flanked with two old diamond cut Diamonds in round
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Neoclassical Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Art Deco 18K Rose Gold Old Euro Diamond Emerald Three Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grams  Size: 5 3/4 Diamonds: .69 ct - GIA # 2221745981 & .69 ct - GIA # 2223746010 Color: S - T
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Estate Ruby Diamond Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
: 18k white gold GEM STONE: Ruby 1.00 carats, Diamond, 0.50 total carats RING SIZE: US 5 - IT 10 - FR
Category

Mid-20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Ring natural 0.8ctw. Diamonds solid 23K Gold Ø 6.25US / 3.3 gr
Located in SE
magnification. Central Diamond stone is cushion shaped ca. 5 mm x 3.5 mm / ca .0.35 ct, second Diamond is 4 mm
Category

Antique 1880s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

1938 Nordic Ring Emerald Diamond solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.5 US / 2.88gr
Located in SE
x 3.35 mm deep / ca. 0.75 ct flanked with two old European cut Diamonds in round Silver clusters Ø 3
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

1943 Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.28ctw Diamond 18K Gold Ø US 5.75/ 2.85 gr
Located in SE
cut natural Diamonds Ø 3 mm deep / ca. 0.15 ct. each with closed backs. Color is white ca. F,G Size
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 0.36ct natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7 / 1.65 gr
Located in SE
tested solid 18K Yellow Gold. Crown: 11 mm x 5 mm x 4 mm in depth. Claw set old Diamond cut natural
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Nordic Ring 1ctw. Daimond Black Enamel solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø 5US / 3gr
Located in SE
Silver Ø 5.75 US /3.1 gr Size: Ø US 5 /15.7 mm. Weight: 3 grams. Used condition, wear to enamel
Category

Antique 1890s Swedish Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

GIA Shy 5 Ct Estate Vintage Asscher Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Wedding Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtaking Estate Handmade Platinum (stamped) Asscher Diamond Three-Stone Engagement ring. The
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

*NRP* IGI 18K 1.66 Ct EG VVS Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
, and it will looks like a complete piece as 5 ct diamond. The simple 3-stone setting design makes the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Earrings 3 ctw natural Emeralds solid 18K Yellow Gold / 5gr
Located in SE
measures 7.5 mm long & 7 mm wide x 5 mm deep / ca. 1.75 ct and second stone is 7 mm long x 6.5mm
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1904 Ring natural Cornflower Blue 1.25 ct. Sapphire solid 23K Gold ØUS5.5 /5.9gr
Located in SE
Elegant 120 Years old 23K Gold and Blue Ceylon Sapphire Ring. Wide Band 5 mm at widest in solid
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 22k Gold

Cartier Ellipse 18 Karat White Gold 0.30 Carat Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The Cartier “Ellipse” ring is crafted from 18K white gold and set with a 0.30 ct diamond stone. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique European Ring 0.25ct Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 5US /1.3 gr
Located in SE
shoulders. Old European cut Diamond in White Gold bezel measures Ø 4 mm x 2.2 mm deep / about 0.25 ct. Color
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

1920 European Ring 1ct Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS 7.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
104 Years old European Diamond cluster Ring with carved band and shoulders in solid 18ct Greenish
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique German Art Deco Diamond Ring solid 18K Ø US 6.25 / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
is solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. Openwork crown 14.5 mm x 9.5 mm x 5 mm with natural old diamond
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique German Halo Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 5US /
Located in SE
.1.25 ct. 12 Diamonds, all of the old hand rose cut circa Ø 1.5 mm / 0,02 ct each / ca. 0.25 ctw / total
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Halo Ring natural 1.5ct Bi-color Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K/18K Gold
Located in SE
solid 14K Gold. Crown with settings measures 11.7 mm x 10.7 mm x 5 mm deep. All stones bezel set with
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Antique Halo Ring 1.2ct Sapphire 1ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 9.75 US / 2.2gr
Located in SE
visible Color Zoning, measures : Ø 7 mm x 5 mm x 3.5 mm mm deep / ca. 1.2 ct . 12 Diamonds, all hand
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Necklace 13 Natural 14ctw Gems solid 14/ 18K Gold / 5.8gr
Located in SE
5. Single dark Red Garnet 8 mm x 5 mm x 3 mm / ca.1ct Total weight of the stones involved: ca.14ct
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

1859 Nordic Signet Ring Red Onyx solid 20K Gold Ø US5 / 1.7 gr
Located in SE
6 mm x 3 mm deep / ca 3 ct. Stone may change color a bit under from dark Red to almost Black under
Category

Antique 1850s Swedish Aesthetic Movement Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 22k Gold

1920s Art Deco Boat Ring solid 18K Gold Dendritic Agate Size Ø 6.25US/2.7 gr
Located in SE
shoulders. Old European cut Diamond in White Gold bezel measures Ø 4 mm x 2.2 mm deep / about 0.25 ct. Color
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Art Deco Negligee Necklace Citrine Gilt Silver / 37.5 cm / 5.4gr
Located in SE
ct. Larger drop cut sized: 16 mm x 8.5 mm x 5 mm ca.3.75 ct. Minor pear /drop cut is 14.5 x 7.5 x
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Silver, Gold-filled

Vintage European stud Earrings 1.5ctw Emeralds solid 18K Gold / 3.65 gr
Located in SE
earring measures : 7.5 x 6.6 x 3.8 mm deep. Two oval cut natural oval green Emeralds 6 mm x 5 mm x 3 mm
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Unisex Men Ring natural 1ct Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS 8.5 / 8gr.
Located in SE
color of medium intensity, oval cut 7 x 5 mm x 3 mm deep / ca. 1 ct. Inclusions and flaws visible under
Category

20th Century European Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

.52 Ruby Ct .46 Ct Diamond Yellow Gold 14 Karat Partial Bypass Ring 3 Grams
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
.52 CTW Natural Ruby & .46 CTW Natural Diamond Yellow Gold 14K Cluster Ring 3 grams Stones
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Platinum 2.35 Carat Round Diamond Anniversary Band
Located in Columbia, MO
Stone Depth (Max) 2.64 Stone Weight 0.32 ct Stone 3 Information Stone Type Diamond Stone Shape Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Stunning VS1 0.56 Carat Diamond Carre Cut Five-Stone and Platinum Stack Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A Platinum and Diamond five stone design ring. SIZE ; L UK, 5 3/4 US ​Designed with five natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 18k Rose Gold 3-Diamond Love Ring w/ Box and CoA Size 57
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Screw Motifs Total Diamond Weight = 0.22 ct Width of Band = 5 mm Size 57 (Appx US Size 8) Includes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire, Diamond (Brillant) Ring, Germany, 1980
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) 18K. Yellow Gold Ring, 5 stones: 3 Natural Coundum, Sapphire = 1.00 ct. Deep Blue 2
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Very Rare Hot Pink Burmese Spinel Diamond 18K Ring
Located in Mill Valley, CA
we've seen. We designed and manufactured this ring for total joy. The band has 3 sides of VVS colorless
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Soleste Platinum and Diamond 1.28 Carat H Internal Flawless
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
! This specific diamond Soleste is special! It has a center stone of 1.28 ct H color Internal Flawless
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1960s 3.2 Carat Ruby and 2.4 Carat Diamond Gold Ballerina Entourage Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
, 11,58 x 8,70 mm / 0,46 x 0,34 in Six diamonds, brilliant cut, approx. 0,42 ct altogether, Top Wesselton
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Vintage circa 1970, 4.30 Carat No Heat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
fire of the diamonds, and thus intensify the central stone's blue. The sapphire is beautifully
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

JB Star Platinum 1.20 Carat Baguette Cut Emerald and Diamond Band Ladies Ring
By JB Star
Located in Columbia, MO
Weight 0.66 ct Stone 3 Information Stone Type Diamond Stone Shape Round Stone Color G/H Clarity VS1-VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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3 Ct 5 Stone Diamond Band For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 3 ct 5 stone diamond band you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 9 antique edition and 27 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 3 ct 5 stone diamond band from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 3 ct 5 stone diamond band has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Carelle, Single Stone and TATE are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 3 ct 5 stone diamond band, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 3 Ct 5 Stone Diamond Band?

On average, a 3 ct 5 stone diamond band at 1stDibs sells for $3,254, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $30,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.