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Vintage Bi-color Tourmaline Diamond Ring Platinum Pink Green Watermelon HEAVY
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Vintage Bicolor Tourmaline Diamond Ring Platinum Estate Pink Green Watermelon This incredible
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

8.40ct Natural Tourmaline and 1.25ct Natural Diamonds D-F / VS, 14K Gold Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This cushion cut tourmaline diamond ring is simply stunning! The large 8.40 carat (10.5mmX10.5mm
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Tourmaline Flower Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round 4.68ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .33ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Captivating 1ct Red Tourmaline Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Bold and luminous, this eye-catching ring features a 0.7ct oval cabochon-cut red tourmaline as its
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Green Tourmaline Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum Estate Heavy 5.7
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
Vintage Green Tourmaline Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum Estate Heavy 5.7ct Estate What a
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Multi Tourmaline Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful and chic ring with Natural tourmaline and diamonds set in 18k gold with gorgeous Matt
Category

2010s Hong Kong Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 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

Vintage GIA 3.65ct Natural Pink Tourmaline Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA 3.65ct Natural Pink Tourmaline Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Vintage Ring
Category

Early 2000s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Meghna Jewels Mint Green Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
.49 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

3.91 Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
carats Paraiba tourmaline and illuminated with 1.90 carats of glittering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Oval Cut Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 This stunning ring showcases a 2.89 carat oval-cut pink tourmaline with a mesmerizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Green Tourmaline Diamond Halo Gemstone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vivid green tourmaline set in a ravishing diamond embedded white gold setting. The gem displays a
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Meghna Jewels Pink Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This exquisite ring is handcrafted in 18-karat gold. It is set in 7.91 carats tourmaline, blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline Topaz Ring 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Peridot - 5 Carat Purple Tourmaline - 4 Carat Blue Topaz - 9 Carat Diamonds - 1 Carat This Ring is
Category

20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

GIA Certified 11.72 Ct Green Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 11.72 Ct Green Tourmaline & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold, Unisex A classic
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold Natural Blue-Green Tourmaline Diamond Starfish Ring Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold starfish motif ring showcasing a vivid blue-green tourmaline, accented with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Spinel Tourmaline Diamond Art Deco Ring - 14k Oval 3.25ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
(s): 1.23ct Cut: Oval Color: Purplish Pink Natural Tourmalines Carat(s): .92ctw Cut: Oval Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Meghna Jewels Pink Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
: Hexagon Cut Diamond Weight - .48 Carat Ring Size-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold Oval Pink Tourmaline Diamond Halo Ring
By Thomas Laine LLC
Located in New York City, NY
A vibrant pink 3.26 carat Oval Pink Tourmaline with a scintillating halo of brilliant diamonds on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Meghna Jewels Tourmaline Emerald Rosecut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
emerald, 1.01 carats tourmaline & .70 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold

Meghna Jewels Tourmaline Emerald Tanzanite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
, Tanzanite and .22 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Green Tourmaline Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring French Signed BJ
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy ring featuring a 5.30-carat round faceted green tourmaline set in 18 karat yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Faceted Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Rose Pink Gold Diana Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
diamonds. • 18 karat pink / rose gold (750 stamp) 4.6 g • Tourmaline total 0.6 carats • Diamonds 0.57
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Nathalie Jean Diamond Emerald Tourmaline Gold Colored Gemstone Cocktail Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
diamond (carat total weight 0,35), green tourmaline, blue indicolite, emerald and black pearl, set in 18
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...

Art Deco Style Oval Green Tourmaline Diamond Halo 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
with a beautiful green tourmaline and diamonds accent. 14K Gold. Ring Information Style: Art-deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

10Ct Green Tourmaline 4.2 Ct Diamond Zigzag Cocktail Ring 18 Kt White Gold 6.5
Located in New York, NY
10 Ct Green Tourmaline & 4.2 Ct Diamond Zigzag Cocktail Ring 18 Kt White Gold Size 6.5 This
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

SEIDENGANG Etruscan Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.18 Ctw Diamonds Tourmaline
By SeidenGang
Located in Miami, FL
cabochon cut (9 x 7 x 5 mm mm) of a natural vivid pink tourmaline, with a weight of about 2.06 carats, by
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

David Yurman Tourmaline Diamond Ring Sterling 925 YellowGold 18k Cushion 3.41ctw
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Content: Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Tourmaline Carat(s): 3.23ct Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GILBERT ALBERT 1970 Sculptural Organic Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds Tourmaline
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Miami, FL
ring is embellished with nine natural and earth mined gemstones, such; a vivid green tourmaline, white
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow G...

Victorian 4.25 Cttw. Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
, approximately 2.48 carats of brilliant-cut white diamonds, 1.52 carats of tourmaline, and 0.25 carats of pink
Category

2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

1.25 Cttw Natural Pink Tourmaline/Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Discover the enchanting allure of the Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold

Nathalie Jean Diamond Ruby Tourmaline Pearl Gold Colored Gemstone Cocktail Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
dangle lightly on the hand, their sculptural geometry pierced by diamonds (carat total weight 0.35
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14K Rose Gold 1/3ct Diamond Pink Tourmaline Cigar Band Ring with White Enamel
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the elegance of the 14K Rose Gold Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Cigar Band Ring, where
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Enamel, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Nathalie Jean Diamond Ruby Tourmaline Pearl Gold Colored Gemstone Cocktail Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
dangle lightly on the hand, their sculptural geometry pierced by diamonds (0,165 carat), pink tourmalines
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k G...

14 Karat Solid White Gold Tourmaline Diamond Floral Open Wedding Ring Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Tourmaline Diamond Floral Open Wedding Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural tourmaline of 1.19 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Pink Tourmaline Peridot Diamond Vintage Style Cluster Ring in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tourmaline Color: Pink Shape: Pear Size: 7 x 5 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.80 Carat (approx.) ACCENT STONE(S
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Halo Cut Art Deco Style Statement White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
: 0.10 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to your order in 3-5 weeks, contact us to find
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

East West Oval Cut Pink Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Yellow Gold Gemstones: Tourmaline & Diamonds Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.48 CTW Diamond Clarity: I1–I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Natural Tourmaline Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Tourmaline Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural tourmaline of 0.6 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Pink and Paraiba Tourmaline Etruscan Style Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Quantity: 16 Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.28 CTW Ring Size: 5 Ring Graduated Band Width: 7.3mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Tourmaline Moonstone Diamond 18 Karat Gold Between the Finger Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
sapphire, tourmaline and .10 carats of diamonds. See matching earrings The ring is a size 7 and may be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Moonstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

24.88 Carat Rose Quartz Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
rose quartz, .77 carats sapphire, tourmaline and illuminated with 1.18 carats of glittering diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Multi-Cut Pink and Green Tourmaline Wide Band Ring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
tourmaline and diamond band ring is sure to captivate attention and spark conversation. With its playful yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Enamel + Pink Tourmaline Giotto Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
tourmaline (0.45 carats) White diamonds ct 0.10 Ring size: 50 EU - size 5.5 USA Origin: Made in Italy A
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18K Rose Gold 3 Stone Natural AAA Tourmaline Ring with VS1 Diamonds
Located in Portland, OR
Diamond Carat Weight: 0.311 ct * Available Sizes: 5, 5.5, & 6. * IDEAL PRESENT: Order the gemstone ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Tourmaline Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This classic three stone ring is formed of three round pink tourmaline of a vivid pink color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline in a Micro Pave Statement Ring by Leon Mege
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
natural blue sapphires. The total weight of diamonds 1.59 carat; sapphires 0.44 carat. The ring measures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Platinum

AUSTRIAN 1970 Modernist Geometric Ring In 14Kt Gold With Pink Blue Tourmalines
Located in Miami, FL
(23 x 7 x 5 mm) of a natural vivid pink tourmaline of about 12.18 carats. Pink Tourmaline Color is
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Indicolite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

3.50 Carats Rainbow Sapphire Gemstone Diamond 14 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
sapphire, gemstones & 1.0 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Amethyst, Garnet, Iolite, Tanzanite, ...

"Cushy" 0.92 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
really liked the ring design, but we don't have three carat diamonds lying around the shop. We were
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

0.34 Carat Natural Dancing Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 0.34 Carat Natural Diamond and 0.23 Carats Diamond accents Ring set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tresor Paris Bespoke 1.00 Carat Round Diamond 18k Gold Claw Set Band Signet Ring
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
. This ring has a total Diamond weight of 1.00 Carat. Weighing 5 - 6 Grams aproximatly, depending on the
Category

2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Tresor Paris 0.30 Carat Round White Diamond 18 KT Gold Claw Set Band Signet Ring
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
ring has a total Diamond weight of 0.30 Carat. Weighing 5 Grams aproximatly, depending on the ring
Category

2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Rose Gold Tibetan Fashion Spinel Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
is encrusted with: colourful sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and cushion spinel (3-5 carats, dark
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green ...

0.80 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Heart Ring Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Cluster Ring featuring a total of 0.80 Carats of Natural Round Diamonds set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Myanmar Heart Shape Red Spinel Ring and Pendant - 18K Gold with Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
Spinel ◆ ORIGIN OF SPINELS: Myanmar ◆ SIDE STONE: Diamonds, spinel (5 pcs), tourmaline (drop shape 1 pc
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.02 Carat Rubellite Diamond 18K Rose Gold Made in Italy Cosmic Empowerment Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
2.02 Carat Rubellite Diamond 18K Rose Gold Made in Italy Cosmic Empowerment Ring. Unlock Your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold

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5 Carat Tourmaline And Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 5 carat tourmaline and diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 125 antique edition and 417 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 5 carat tourmaline and 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a 5 carat tourmaline and diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by LB Exclusive, Alberto and Mark Henry are consistently popular. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 5 carat tourmaline and diamond ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 5 Carat Tourmaline And Diamond Ring?

On average, a 5 carat tourmaline and diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,964, while they’re typically $267 on the low end and $2,699,999 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.