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Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Rope Band Ring Size 5.25 #20016
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 5.25 This sparkling diamond eternity band
Category

20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 10Ct Natural Ceylon Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
ct Diamond Ring 18 Karat yellow gold , An estate piece GIA Report # 5222873665 Natural Corundum Sri
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Halo Natural Diamond Engagement Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
both distinct and wearable. ★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.91 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Orchid flower 14k Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
: Diamonds: weight - 3 pieces x 0.01 ct, total 0.03 ct, F/VS, round brilliant cut. Natural sapphire: weight
Category

2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

R-XN100 - 18K WHITE GOLD RING with DIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
DIAMONDS SETTING MICRO PAVE CUT DOWN Total Ct Weight: 0.63 cwt. Item Weight: 2.88 gm Ring Size: 5 (Can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat White/Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White/Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Size 7- This sparkling ring features 16 round
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Ct Natural Round Cut Bezel Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel Ring G SI 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Ct Natural Round Cut Bezel Diamond Ring G SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel Ring G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Ct Natural Round Cut Bezel Diamond Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.20 Carat Natural Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.21 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Kt. Gold, White Gold, Ring Sapphire, Ruby, Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
ct. Ruby: Marquise shape, red color, transparent, 0.15 ct Diamonds: Round brilliand cut, G/VS, 0.04
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 9.25- This sparkling band features 34 round
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 6.75- This lovely ring features one round
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Natural 0.73 Carat Diamond Pave Spiral Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.73 Ct. (AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 AND COLOR H-I) Ring Size :- 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural 0.73 Carat Diamond Pave Spiral Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.73 Ct. (AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 AND COLOR H-I) Ring Size :- 7 US &
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Gold Ring with Sapphire, Chrome Diopside and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
, yellow color. Diamonds: weight - 0.08 ct (8 pieces x 0.01 ct), G/VS1, brilliant cut. 💍This ring is
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Minimalist V Chevron 0.26Ct Diamond Stackable Band Ring 18k Rose Gold Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
:- 2.70 gm Natural Diamond Wt :- 0.26 ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size: 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Minimalist V Chevron Band 0.26ct Diamond Stackable Ring 14k White Gold Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Wt :- 2.16 gm Natural Diamond Wt :- 0.26 ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Minimalist Stackable V Chevron Diamond 0.26ct Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
:- 2.70 gm Natural Diamond Wt :- 0.26 ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size: 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
yellow gold. Width: 20 mm. Height: 14 mm. Shank: 5 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .48 ct
Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
14 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring The ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
18 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 TCW Mother Of Pearl Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring The ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Minimalist V Chevron Band 0.26ct Diamond Stackable Ring 18k White Gold Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
:- 2.70 gm Natural Diamond Wt :- 0.26 ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size: 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Basic Emerald Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Weight - 0.63 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Round Gemstone size - 5 mm Diamond weight - 0.55 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Wide Full Finger Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This wide-band ring is crafted in 14k solid gold with rows of round natural diamonds set in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This eternity-style band is crafted in 14k solid gold with a row of round natural diamonds held
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Dainty Pink Enamel Diamond Adjustable 14k Yellow Gold Stackable Band Ring Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Dainty Pink Enamel Diamond Adjustable 14k Yellow Gold Stackable Band Ring Gift Crafted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Cabochon Stone and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
detailed 18K yellow gold. Width: 15 mm. Shank: 5 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .14 ct. Diamond
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Dainty Pink Enamel Diamond Adjustable 18k Yellow Gold Stackable Band Ring Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 2.02 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.20 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Bridal Rings

Materials

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

14 karat Gold Ring with Pear Ruby and Diamonds.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
with inclusions Surrounding stones: Diamonds: 2 pieces, weight - 0.02 ct, F/VS, round brilliant cut
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
oval ruby (7 mm x 5 mm) and 106 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 18K white gold
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

2.08 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Spiral Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
:- SER-24901E (14k) Gross Wt. :- 6.65 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :- 6.24 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.08 Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.08 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Spiral Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
:- SER-24901E Gross Wt. :- 8.23 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 7.81 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.08 Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Engagement Ring Made in Italy, GIA Certified 0.5 Carat Diamond
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
: Natural Diamond Shape: round cut Measurements: 5 mm Color : E Clarity: VVS1 Cut: Excellent Carat 0,5 ct
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

1.36Ct Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Engagement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire Wt :- 1.36 ct Ring Size :- 7 US & All size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Cocktail Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
carat of round brilliant-cut, princess and baguette diamonds graded G/H color vs/vvs clarity. Circa 1980
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural SI/H Diamond Wide Band Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
18k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 4.66 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.51 ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
- Round Weight - 0.110ct Color: Blue ♥ Side Diamonds - Natural Diamonds Diamond Weight - 0.07 ct Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Lily calla 14k gold ring with ruby and diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lily calla gold ring. 14 kt gold ring with ruby and diamonds. Pear ruby gold ring. Flower gold
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Lily calla 14k gold ring with amethyst and diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
with inclusions Surrounding stones: diamonds, 3x0.01 ct = 0.03 ct, G/Vs, round brilliant cut. 💍Item
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Lily calla 14k gold ring with sapphire and diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
with inclusions Surrounding stones: diamonds, 3 x 0.01 ct = 0.03 ct, G/VS, round brilliant cut. 💍
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 7.5- This lovely band features 27 round brilliant
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 K Gold Ring with Oval Emerald and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
ct), round brilliant cut, G/VS1. 💍Processing time for custom item takes: 5-7 working days. 💍It
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural SI/H Diamond Wide Band Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Yellow Gold Wt. :- 5.83 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.51 ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 COLOR
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.53 Carat Half Eternity Diamond Engagement Ring Wide Band 14K Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 3.53 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All ring size ✨
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 6- This sparkling band features 36 round single
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
pear shaped ruby (5 mm x 4 mm) surrounded by 28 baguette diamonds and 11 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Elephant Ring with Opal, Sapphires and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
: weight - 0.35 ct, 2 pieces, round cabochon cut, orange red color, transparent with inclusions. Diamonds
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Signature Collection 1.51 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Leopard Looped Tail Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
cocktail, ring with a half round shank, with stabilizers. The metals were tested and determined to be 18K
Category

Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Lily calla 14k gold ring with garnet and diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Surrounding stones, diamonds, 3x0.01=0.03 ct, G/Vs, round brilliant cut. 💍Item will be done for order. 💍
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Ring natural Green Jade solid 10K Yellow Gold Ø US 5 / 4 gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 10K Yellow Gold with divided shoulders, decorated with bezel set natural untreated
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Jade, 10k Gold

Faceted 3.20ct Zambian Emerald 0.88ct Diamond Two Stone Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Wt :- 3.20 gm 18k White Gold Wt :- 2.84 gm Diamond Wt :- 0.88 ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

14k Gold Lotus Ring with Garnet, Sapphires and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
- 0.06 ct, round shape, pink colors, VS-SI clarity. Diamonds: 4 pieces, 4 x 0.01 ct, total - 0.04 ct
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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.