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1950s Vintage 1.83 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 ct gold. The ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Rose Sapphires, Tourmaline and Diamonds Cherry Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby, rose sapphires, tourmaline and diamonds. July birthstone
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds Pavè Garavelli Eternal Band Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
mm 5 18kt GOLD gr : 4.80 WHITE DIAMONDS ct : 1.55
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

MOISEIKIN 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pink Sapphire Flower Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold 18 K,Weight 4.66 g,Size 17 (mm diameter), 4 Diamond 0.151 ct 87 Sapphire 0.68ct 5 Ruby 0.065 ct
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Pearl and 1.15 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
design. Two claw / prong set Old European round cut diamonds totalling 1.15 Ct flank the pearl. The
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

EGL Certified 1.00 Carat Diamond White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegance meets timeless beauty in our EGL certified 1.00ct diamond solitaire engagement ring. The
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Late 20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Orloff of Denmark, 0.55 ct Natural Zircon Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Orloff of Denmark; 925 Sterling Silver Ring set with a 0.55 carat Natural Cambodian Blue Zircon
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Size 5.5 #23636
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 5.5 This sparkling ring showcases a bezel set round
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20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.64 carat Crisscut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
white gold. ✨ At the heart of the ring is a 2.19 ct Natural Elongated Crisscut diamond, known for its
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.91 Carat Aquamarine and 1.63 Carat Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage French 1.91 carat diamond and 1.63 ct aquamarine, 18 karat yellow
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1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 0.40 carats 18KT White Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
cluster of round brilliant diamonds to form the marquise shapes and gives the illusion of 5 large diamonds
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Diamond Traditional Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
round diamond Brilliant cut solitaire round diamond approximately 1 ct This is a Engagement Ring from
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 0.33 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting is ornamented with a collet set 0.33 ct transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond. The
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Vintage 1930s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Ring with Aquamarine Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Weight: 5 g Color: Gold Shape: Round Ring Size: 55 (Ø 17.5 mm) Setting: Bezel Setting Main Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver 1/2 Ctw Diamond Halo and Milgrain Engagement Ring Bridal Set
Located in New York, NY
engagement ring is a resplendent 1/8 ct natural diamond, brilliantly showcased by a miracle plate to enhance
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Emerald and Solitaire Diamond Ring in Platinum Estate
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian Emerald & Solitaire Diamond Ring In Platinum Estate Size 5 Old Treasure
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Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
pear-shaped genuine emerald (7 mm x 5 mm) surrounded by 13 round brilliant cut diamonds and set in
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

14K 585 Yellow White Rose and Gold Vintage Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Grams Ring Size: 5 (Sizable) 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 0.49 Ct. Diamond Clarity Grade: VVS - VS Top
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1.75 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.75 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Keshi Pearl Diamond Handmade Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Keshi Pearl, tahitian sea (TSP) - 1,47 g 5 Diamond 0,127 ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920 Anna s Ring natural 0.5 ct Ruby solid 18K Gold US6.25 / 1.35gr
Located in SE
cut natural Red Ruby 5 mm x 4 mm / ca. 0.5 ct. Stone has internal inclusions. Hallmarked 18K ,maker
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 18kt Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Gemstones: Natural pink sapphires (pear-shaped) Total Sapphire Weight: ~0.80 ct Diamonds: Round brilliant
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Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Black Opal and Diamonds Ring in 14k Gold. Gold Ring with Opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
two totaly similar gemstones. Other stones: Diamonds - 0.2 ct, round brilliant cut, Vs-Si1 clarity, G
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold

0.34 Carat Demantoid 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Classic Wedding Bridal Ring
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This is a classic 14K White Gold Ring with Diamonds. Center stone is a unique and rare Russian
Category

2010s Thai Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Gold Ring with Marquise Emerald and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
0.09 ct (9 x 0.01 ct), F/VS, round brilliant cut. 💍This ring is making for order (custom made) 💍
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Pear sapphire and diamonds serpenti 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
, 0.10 ct, round brilliant cut. 💍Processing time for custom item take: 5-7 working days. 💍 It could
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2010s Asian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 6.75 #15965
Located in Washington Depot, CT
opals (7 mm x 5 mm) and one round single cut diamond set in classic 14K yellow gold. Width: 15.8 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
and 65 round single cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Width: 5 mm. Shank
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20th Century Chinese Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage !4 Karat Gold, Cultured Pearl, Diamond and Sapphire Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in North Miami, FL
This classic and vintage dome cocktail ring features elements of an off gray cultured round pearl
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

14k Gold Ring with Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
size. Diamonds: 0.02 ct (2 x 0.01 ct), round brilliant cut, G/VS. Ruby: purplish red color, pear cut
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds
14k Gold Ring with Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds
$534 Sale Price / item
43% Off
Oval Emerald, Sapphire and Diamonds 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval emerald, sapphire and diamonds 14k gold ring. Emerald gold ring. Emerald cluster ring. Emerald
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2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Flower Cluster Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
festive occasions. ★MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round/Pear Carat: 1.41 ct Clarity: SI
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natkina Precious Sapphire Tsavorite Ruby Star Diamond Band Cocktail Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 9 Round-0.08ct-VS1 A Tsavorite 21 - Round-0,29ct 2 / 2A Ruby 11 - Round-0.16ct T (5) / 3A
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2010s Swiss Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...

Natkina Precious Sapphire Tsavorite Ruby Star Diamond Band Cocktail Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 9 Round-0.08ct-VS1 A Tsavorite 21 - Round-0,29ct 2 / 2A Ruby 11 - Round-0.16ct T (5) / 3A
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...

14 Karat Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
= 0.02 ct, round brilliant cut, G/VS. 💍This ring is making for order (custom made). 💍Processing time
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Oval ruby, tsavorite and diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval ruby, tsavorite and diamonds 14k gold ring. Red ruby gold ring. Ruby cluster ring. Ruby
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Oval tanzanite, tsavorite and diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
stones: diamonds 0.01x2=0.02 ct (F/VS), round brilliant cut. Tsavorites: 2 pieces, green color, 0.18 ct
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Oval amethyst, tsavorite and diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval amethyst, tsavorite and diamonds 14k gold ring. Amethyst gold ring. Amethyst cluster ring
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Oval sapphire, tsavorite and diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval sapphire, tsavorite and diamonds 14k gold ring. Blue sapphire gold ring. Sapphire cluster ring
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

1940s 1.18 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum setting. A feature 1.13 Ct Old European round cut diamond is displayed in relief to the center of
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Vintage 1940s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
round brilliant cut diamond (5 mm) set in classic 14K yellow gold. Shank: 2 mm. Approximate total
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Band
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
modern brilliant round Content (total) 0.40 carat Number of Diamonds 5 Dimensions Length of setting
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Vintage 1970s English Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt gold ring with natural ruby and diamonds. July birthstone ring. Princess Cut Ruby Ring in 14K
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2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold

14 karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
14 karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
$451 Sale Price / item
52% Off
Cluster Snowflakes Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This floral diamond ring features a snowflake-inspired cluster of round natural diamonds set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Oval sapphire, tsavorite and diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Clarity: Transparent with inclusions Surrounding stones: diamonds 0.01x2=0.02 ct (F/VS), round brilliant
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
and three round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Width: 5 mm
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20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Ring with Rubies, Diamonds and Opals
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural rubies, diamonds and opals. October birthstone ring. July
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold

Diamond Ring Unisex 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold 1.10 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finely Faceted Quality Diamond Ring Unisex 14 KT 1.10 CT Certified $5,950 018203 This is a One of
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2010s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ctw Diamond Halo Milgrain Engagement Ring Bridal Set
Located in New York, NY
engagement ring is a resplendent 1/8 ct natural diamond, brilliantly showcased by a miracle plate to enhance
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

14 Kt Gold Ring with Citrine and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt gold ring with citrine and diamonds. Octagon gemstone ring. Yellow citrine ring. 14k solid
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Kt Gold Ring with Citrine and Diamonds
14 Kt Gold Ring with Citrine and Diamonds
$570 Sale Price / item
40% Off
1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Ring G SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.25 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Butterfly Natural Diamond Wrap Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
blends playful form with refined sparkle. ★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone- Natural Diamond Shape - Round Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Cocktail Halo Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 1.85 ct Clarity: SI-I1 Color: GH ★THE METAL★ 14K Solid Gold Available in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Processed Gemstone Cocktail Ring Diamond Pave 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
:- 0.60 ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Stone Wt :- 11.52 ct Ring Size :- 7 US & All
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6.75 #16079
Located in Washington Depot, CT
sapphire (6 mm x 5 mm), 20 square cut sapphires and 32 round single cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.