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1.8 Ct Oval Cut Emerald Ring with Cluster Diamond Floral 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.8Ct Zambian Emerald 3.23Ct Diamond Floral Halo Ring 18 Karat White Gold This elegant ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

0.06 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Round Brilliant Diamond Wrap Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Diamond Wt. :- 0.06 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Marquise Round Diamond Pave Double Band Wedding Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 0.52 carat of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Real Round Blue Sapphire Gemstone Ring SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire Wt. :- 4.19 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US & All size available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.52 Carat Solitaire Yellow Sapphire Ring 0.60 Ct. SI/H Diamond 14k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
6.52 Carat Solitaire Yellow Sapphire Ring 0.60 Ct. SI/H Diamond 14k Yellow Gold This ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

6.52 Carat Solitaire Yellow Sapphire Ring 0.60 Ct. SI/H Diamond 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
6.52 Carat Solitaire Yellow Sapphire Ring 0.60 Ct. SI/H Diamond 18k Yellow Gold This ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.05 Carat SI/HI Round Diamond Triple Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-21784B Gross Wt. :- 5.70 gm 18k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 5.49 gm Diamond Wt. :- 1.05 Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

6x8mm Oval Cut Natural Emerald 1 Ct Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring size6
Located in New York, NY
6x8mm Oval Cut Natural Emerald & 1 Ct Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring size 6 in 14 K white
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural 0.83 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 3.04 gm 14k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 2.87 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.83 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 0.83 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
gm 18k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 3.83 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.83 Ct.. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Halo Ring natural 0.8 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø7.5US / 3.8gr
Located in SE
diamond cut Ø 7 mm x 5 mm / 3.5 mm mm deep / ca. 0.8 ct . , color is Blue with tint of Green, demonstrates
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

4.29 Carat Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.63 Ct. SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
4.29 Carat Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.63 Ct. SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold This ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

4.29 Carat Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.63 Ct. SI/H Diamond 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
4.29 Carat Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring 0.63 Ct. SI/H Diamond 14k White Gold This ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

All Tariff Paid SI/H Round Diamond Floral Open Cuff Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Real 0.12 Carat SI/H Round Diamond Floral Open Cuff Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Inspired by blooming
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 28 Ct Oval Citrine and Diamond 18K White and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
prongs all around the stone and surrounded by a halo of 22 F-G VS quality round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified NO HEAT BURMA Pink Sapphire Marquise Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
BURMESE PINK SAPPHIRE RING WITH 12 MARQUISE DIAMONDS and 1 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Collins 18k White Gold Ring with 7 ct Star Ruby .12 ctw Natural Diamonds
Located in Greeneville, TN
Stones: .12 ctw Natural Round Diamonds (SI-I1 clarity) Ring Size: US 5 Finish: High-polish, luxury
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, White Gold

1 Ct Natural Emerald, Oval Stone and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
approximately 1 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald And Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6 Oval
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 2.42 Ct Diamond 14k White Gold Bridal Wedding Band Ring Set of 2
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Certified 2.42 Ct Diamond 14k White Gold Bridal Wedding Band Ring Set of 2 This exquisite ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bellerophon Certified 5 Carat Intense Blue UNHEATED Sapphire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is crafted from 18K white gold It features a stunning center stone, a 5 ct Natural Ceylon
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Citrine Ring with Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
approx 0.45- 0.50 ct Diamonds: G/VS1, brilliant cut, weight: 0.10 ct. 💍This ring will be made for order
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Silver

Citrine Ring with Diamonds
Citrine Ring with Diamonds
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Real 0.12 Carat SI/H Round Diamond Floral Open Cuff Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Real 0.12 Carat SI/H Round Diamond Floral Open Cuff Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold Inspired by blooming
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Retro Platinum Cathedral 0.74 Ctw Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unigem. With an approximate 0.74 total carat weight, having a 0.57 ct. round brilliant cut diamond with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

SI Clarity HI Color Natural Diamond Round Cut 14K Rose Gold Band Ring for Women
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Diamond Wt. :- 0.17 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Ring 0.6 ct. Ruby 0.5 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold ØUS 5.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Art Nouveau period Ruby and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 14K Yellow Gold and
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Real 0.91 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Double Band Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 0.91 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Pear Marquise Round Diamond Wedding Ring 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US All size available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Marquise Round Diamond Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Celebrate the everlasting bond of love with this breathtaking Pear Marquise Round Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 0.55 Carat SI/H Round Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 0.55 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 0.55 Carat SI/H Round Cut Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 0.55 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

2.14Ct Round Pear Diamond Cuff Ring 18 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
At the heart of the design are the mesmerizing round and pear-shaped diamonds, meticulously
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.14Ct Round Pear Diamond Cuff Ring 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
At the heart of the design are the mesmerizing round and pear-shaped diamonds, meticulously
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elegant Round Cut Ruby Ring and Halo Diamond Studded in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 0.55 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone Shape - Round Gemstone size - 5 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.60Ct Certified Marquise and Round Diamond Engagement Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.60Ct Certified Marquise and Round Diamond Engagement Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold Celebrate your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.60Ct Certified Marquise and Round Diamond Engagement Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.60Ct Certified Marquise and Round Diamond Engagement Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold Celebrate your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Real 0.12 Carat SI/H Round Diamond Floral Open Cuff Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Real 0.12 Carat SI/H Round Diamond Floral Open Cuff Ring 14 Karat White Gold Inspired by blooming
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

1 Carat Round Blue Sapphire 1.65 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1 Ct Round Round Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGL Certified No Heat Natural 11.81 Ct Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
4.5 ct of brilliant Round cut diamonds. Ring size 6 If you need the ring resized, it can be done
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

0.63 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Round Diamond Fine Cuff Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 0.63 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US All size available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.91 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.91 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold This ring showcases a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Handmade Natural 0.67 Carat Baguette Round Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.67 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US &
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Real 1.55 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Leaf Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Wt. :- 3.68‬ gm 14k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 3.37 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.55 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Real 1.55 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Leaf Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 4.43 gm 18k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 4.12 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.55 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.45 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Leaf Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 4.15 gm 18k Rose Gold Wt. :- 3.86 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.45 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage three Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Vintage three Round Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Antique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Round cut Vintage Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round cut Vintage Moissanite Engagement 14k Gold Ring. Art Deco Moissanite wedding ring. Moissanite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

5 Carat Rubelite and 4.5 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 5 Carat Rubelite and 4.5 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Real 0.12 Carat SI/H Round Diamond Floral Open Cuff Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Real 0.12 Carat SI/H Round Diamond Floral Open Cuff Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Inspired by blooming
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vibrant 18k White Gold Sapphire and Natural Diamond Halo Ring w/1.11 ct - IGI Ce
Located in רמת גן, IL
ct Shape: Round Color: Purplish Pink Side stone: 5 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight: 0.50 ct
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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

1973 Finish Halo Ring natural 0.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø8.5US/2.9 gr
Located in SE
old European Diamond cut, color is Blue of medium strength with tint of Green, measures : 5 mm / ca
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

8.5 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and 4 Ct Diamond Ring Platinum, Estate 6.5 Unisex
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Approximately 8.5 Carat Emerald cut Emerald and 4 ct of Round brilliant
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

6.45 Carat No-Heat Burma Ruby Oval Cut Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: Total Diamonds: 12 Round Diamonds Carat Weight: 2.96 total for 12 stones (~0.25 ct each) Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

7 Carat Cushion Cut Colombian Emerald 3.5 Ct Diamond Ring in Platinum Size 6.2
Located in New York, NY
brilliant round diamonds in a platinum setting. The emerald is absolutely gorgeous, highly desirable in
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

3.93 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
) feature 3.93Ct modern brilliant round cut diamond. The elevated, tapering ring shoulders blend seamlessly
Category

Vintage 1940s British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald 1.8 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ring, a true masterpiece crafted in exquisite 14 Karat White Gold. This extraordinary ring
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Emerald and Diamonds 14k Gold Ring, Vintage Style Emerald and Diamonds Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
: Green Clarity: Transparent with inclusions Diamonds: approx 0.6 ct total G\VS1, round brilliant cut
Category

2010s Asian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

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5 Ct Round Diamond Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of 5 ct round diamond rings. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 225 vintage versions or 1888 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of 5 ct round diamond rings to choose from, but Modern and Contemporary 5 ct round diamond rings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by LB Exclusive, Tiffany Co. and Mark Broumand are consistently popular. There are many round cut, oval cut and uncut 5 ct round diamond rings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of 5 ct round diamond rings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 5 Ct Round Diamond Rings?

Prices for 5 ct round diamond rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $926,678, while 5 ct round diamond rings, on average, fetch $1,812.

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.