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.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I1-I2
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I1-I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I1-I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

White Gold Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Round 2.44ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .83ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring, 950 Round Brilliant Cut .53ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Natural Diamond Solitaire Carat: .33ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: E Clarity: I1 Diameter: 4.3mm
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

David Yurman Cushion On Point Citrine Diamond Ring Yellow Gold 18k .12ctw
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Cushion Checkerboard Size: 20mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Emerald Diamond Vintage Halo Ring - 18k Emerald Cut 2.47ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carats: 2.47ctw Style: Solitaire with Accents Halo Measurements Face Height (north to south): 5/8
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.26ct Diamond and Yellow Gold Wedding and Engagement Ring Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive contemporary 1.26 carat diamond, 18k and 14k wedding and engagement ring set
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Early 2000s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Emerald Cut 1.17ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Green Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Baguette Color: G - H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Emerald, Ruby, Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 1.54ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Marquise Color: Pinkish Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Citrine Lemon Quartz Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k Emerald 6.62ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Lemon Quartz Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Round Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .42ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Australian Opal Diamond Ruby Ring 14k Oval Cabochon 1.25ctw Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Australian Opal Carat(s): .60ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 4.04ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Crown of Light Crown Diamond Garnet Stackable Band- Yellow Gold 14k .75ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Crown Stackable Band Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Kunzite, Tourmaline, Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval 3.09ctw Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Tourmalines Carat(s): .64ctw Cut: Round Color: Pink Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Single
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Le Vian Pink Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring - White Gold 18k Oval 2.27ctw
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .67ctw Cut: Round Brilliant and baguette Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2ct Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 4, Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2ct Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 4, Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2ct Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 4, Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2ct Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 4, Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2ct Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 4, Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2ct Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 4, Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Henri Daussi Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Yellow Gold 18k Daussi Cushion 1.42ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): .72ct (weighed) Cut: Daussi Cushion Color: J Clarity: VS2 Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .70ctw
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Black Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Cushion Rose 1.37ctw Treated
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Treatment: Color Enhanced Carat(s): .87ct Cut: Cushion Rose Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: I-J, Count: 4, Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Rose Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I1-I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate

14K Rose Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I1-I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate

14K Rose Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I1-I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate

14K Rose Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I1-I2
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Round 2.12ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .29ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F Clarity: VS1 Total Carats: 2.12ctw Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Natural, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I1
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Natural, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Rose Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I1-I2
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Natural, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I1
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Natural, Setting: Prong, Shape: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I1
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

White Gold White Sapphire Diamond Hidden Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Rd 1.35ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats: 1.35ctw Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond All-In-One Bypass Engagement Wedding Ring 10k Rd .16ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .04ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I Clarity: I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Carats Jewelry Setting: Prong Diamond Cut: Oval Gender: Female Ring Style: Anniversary, Cocktail-Cluster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Size: 6.9mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Leaf Motif Emerald and Diamond Ring Wrap in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wrap, we recommend a 3-5 mm round solitaire for the best fit. The center solitaire ring in the image is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold

White Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 18k Square Cushion .85ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .55ct Cut: Square Cushion Color: Fancy
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Precious Topaz Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear 2.82ctw Knife-Edge
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Light Orange Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Semi-Mount Engagement Ring - 14k Rnd .20ctw Twist 8x6mm Oval
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Neil Lane Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - White Gold 14k Oval 1.45ctw GIA Leaves
By Neil Lane
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Oval Color: F Clarity: SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Purple Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval 2.09ctw Flower Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: 2.09ctw
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Engagement Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
18k ★HIGHLIGHTS★ -Handmade ring featuring a round-cut solitaire flanked by baguette diamonds. -Made
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring Wedding Band - 14k Oval 1.73ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
stamp Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .72ctw Cut: Baguette Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Fancy Brown Diamond Halo Bypass Ring - 14k 14k Round .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring .42ct, VS Clarity, H Color
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond solitaire ring in 14k yellow gold. Tests 14k and weighs 1.2 grams. The diamond is a round
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring - 900 Round Brilliant Cut .49ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information: Natural Diamond Solitaire Carat: .33ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F Clarity
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Semi-Mount Halo Ring - 14k Diamonds .12ctw Engagement Ctr fits ~7mm
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS2 - SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1/3 Cttw Diamond Halo and Pave Shank Engagement Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J, Count: 18, Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

.925 Sterling Silver 1/3 Cttw Diamond Halo and Pave Shank Engagement Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
: Round, Total Carat Weight: 0.06, Treatment: None • Diamond 5 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J, Count: 18, Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Band - 18k Oval 1.25ctw Ring Sz 6 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): 1.09ct Cut: Oval Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .16ctw Cut: Single & Round Brilliant
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Lucida Diamond Engagement Ring Set in Platinum, H VVS2 0.30 Ct
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
100% Authentic Tiffany & Co. Lucida cut engagement ring with a 0.30 carat excellent cut diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring 14k Round Brilliant .63ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring 14k Round Brilliant .63ctw Stone Information: Natural
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20th Century Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Gold

White Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Ring - 14k Modified Barrel 8.02ctw East-West
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Modified Barrel Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Single Color: H - I Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

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5 Carat Diamond Solitaire Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 5 carat diamond solitaire diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. You can easily find a 2544 antique edition and 4008 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 5 carat diamond solitaire diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing 5 carat diamond solitaire diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Antinori Fine Jewels, Tiffany Co. and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a 5 carat diamond solitaire diamond ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 5 Carat Diamond Solitaire Diamond Ring?

The price for a 5 carat diamond solitaire diamond ring starts at $182 and tops out at $4,900,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $7,666.

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.

Questions About 5 Carat Diamond Solitaire Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A 5-carat diamond’s worth varies depending on the 4Cs of diamond quality – color, cut, clarity and carat. On average, a 5-carat diamond could cost you between $9,600 to $67,500. It is also likely that the price range per carat will be even broader. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of 5-carat diamond jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    There is no rule for how many carats a diamond wedding ring should be. You're free to choose a ring with a carat weight that appeals to you and fits your budget. The average carat weight for diamond wedding rings is 1 to 1.9 carats. Shop an assortment of diamond wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Elizabeth Taylor's famous diamond ring was 33.19 carats. Although many people believe the Krupp diamond ring was an engagement gift, Richard Burton actually bought the gorgeous Asscher-cut ring to mark their five-year anniversary. For their engagement, Burton presented Taylor with an 18.61-carat emerald and diamond pendant made by Bulgari. The pendant detached from its necklace and could double as a brooch. Explore a large selection of diamond rings on 1stDibs.