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Antique Vintage Men Ring solid 18K Gold 1.71 ctw Diamonds Size US 11.5 / 25gr
Located in SE
Luxurious and Massive Antique or Vintage Men's Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with 101 diamond cut
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.05Ct SI/H Brilliant Cut Diamond Triple Row Wide Band Ring 14k Rose Gold Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Gross Wt. :- 5 gm 14k Rose Gold Wt. :- 4.59 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.05 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Real 0.98 Carat Zambian Emerald Ring 0.74 Carat SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger or smaller upon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 3.61 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornamented with a stunning feature 0.75 ct transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond, eight-claw set in
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern 1.15ct Oval Diamond Engagement Ring Set, 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
exceptional light reflection. Paired with a matching marquise-and-round diamond band, this set creates a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Soleste Cushion Cut Diamond Double Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Accent Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.39 CTW Total Diamond Weight: 1.43 CTW Ring Size: 5 Ring Graduated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
weight: .33 ct. Diamond color: G Diamond clarity: VS2 Ring Size: 5 Weight: 1.4 dwt. / 2.3 gr
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
weight: .13 ct. Diamond color: I Diamond clarity: SI2-I1 Ring Size: 5 Weight: 1.7 dwt. / 2.7
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Natkina Precious Sapphire Tsavorite Ruby Star Diamond Band Cocktail Ring for Her
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...

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Real 0.2 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Link Design Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 2.90 gm 18k Rose Gold Wt. :- 2.86 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.20 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Baguette Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
events, festive dressing, or cocktail wear. ★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Diamonds- Natural Diamond Shape - Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Dandelion Flower Set: Ring and Earrings with Yellow Sapphires and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Dandelion Flower set: ring and earrings with yellow sapphires and diamonds Earrings: Metal: 14
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

Real 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Real 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold This ring is designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Real 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Real 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold This ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Real 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Real 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold This ring is designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Natural 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold This ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Real 0.60 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Enamel Dome Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Wt. :- 3.24 gm Diamond Wt. :- 0.60 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Real 0.60 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Enamel Dome Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 3.96 gm Diamond Wt. :- 0.60 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Size 4 #21459
Located in Washington Depot, CT
ring features one round brilliant cut diamond at its center (.39 ct.) surrounded by a halo of sparkling
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Filigree Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 5 1/4 Gemstone Measurements: 1 transitional round brilliant cut diamond (0.56± ct): ca. 5.35 - 5.40
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

10 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring Size 5.75 #15469
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10K White Gold and Diamond Ring Size 5.75- This sparkling ring features three round
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

2.50 Carat Natural Diamond 2-Row Eternity Ring Band G SI 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.50 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 18K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14.5 Carat Cushion Shape Rhodolite Garnet and 2 Carat Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
14.5 Carat. The Garnet ring has approximately 2 ct of brilliant cut round diamonds. Very clean
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby cabochon 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
red color. Clarity: transparent Surrounding stone: Diamonds: weight - 0.08 ct, 8 pieces, F/VS, round
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Ruby cabochon 14k gold ring.
Ruby cabochon 14k gold ring.
$521 Sale Price / item
44% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
features one oval cabochon ruby (7 mm x 5 mm) and 41 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond Sapphire .73 Carat Platinum Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
the band, and has engraving details surrounding the diamond. This ring is stunning! Please ask all
Category

Late 20th Century North American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

3-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
sure to be treasured for years to come. 18K White Gold 1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond: 0.36 ct 2
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Wedding Band Ring 9.25
Located in Washington Depot, CT
nine round brilliant cut diamonds and eight baguette diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Width: 5
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Victorian 13.6 Cttw. Natural Emerald, Opal and Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Victorian Emerald, Opal, and Diamond Split Shank Floral Cocktail Ring, a
Category

2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

1.35 Carat Blue Sapphire 0.43 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelr
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Blue Sapphire Wt. :- 1.35 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US & All size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Real 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Real 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold This ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Natural 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural 1 Carat Zambian Emerald 0.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold This ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5.75 #21526
Located in Washington Depot, CT
opal gemstones (7 mm x 5 mm) and six sparkling round cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 7 #16471
Located in Washington Depot, CT
oval sapphire (approx. 7 mm x 5 mm) and 64 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 18K
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dome Ring, 5.55 CTW, Circa 1950
Located in Miami, FL
total Center diamond: 1.05 Ct (L/VS1) 8 baguette diamonds: approx. 2.50 Ct 22 round diamonds: approx
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum and 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
round single cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold and platinum. Width: 5 mm
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 7 #22564
Located in Washington Depot, CT
marquise cut opals (8 mm x 5 mm) and five round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 4.5
Located in Washington Depot, CT
oval ruby (7 mm x 5 mm) and 42 round brilliant cut diamond set in classic 14K white gold. Top of ring
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

HARAKH 18KT Gold Colorless Diamond and Padparadscha Tourmaline Cascade Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Cut Round diamonds dripping delicately. Beautifully designed, this ring will surely add a touch of
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18kt Solid White Gold Marquise Blue Sapphire Diamond Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
shape - Marquise Gemstone size - 10 x 5 mm Diamond weight -1.45 ct Diamond Size - 2.2,3.2 mm Diamond Pcs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Style 14 Karat Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine diamond and gold solitaire ring. With a round brilliant cut diamond bezel set in an
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14 K Gold Ring with Oval Emerald, Sapphires, Amethysts and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural emerald, sapphires,amethysts and diamonds. May birthstone ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Tambetti Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Tambetti
Located in Washington Depot, CT
features three genuine cabochon rubies (6 mm x 5 mm) and four round brilliant cut diamonds set in
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

25 Carat Cushion Shape Rhodolite Garnet and 5.8 Carat Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 25 Carat Cushion Shape Rhodolite Garnet & 5.8 Ct Diamond Ring 18 Kt White Gold
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 7.5 #20752
Located in Washington Depot, CT
one oval opal (7 mm x 5 mm) accented with two round brilliant cut diamonds, the perfect blend of fire
Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 7.25
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 7.25 This sparkling band features 43 round
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

French Art Deco Platinum, Pearl, and Diamond Geometric Band-Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Atw diamonds 1.00 ct. Face-up dimensions: 5/8" wide, 1/4" tall * Please contact us with any resizing
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Cat s Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond Ring Size 7.5 #18862
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring Size 7.5 JAGi Certified- This elegant
Category

20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage style 14k gold emerald ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
- 0.35 ct x 2 - 0.70 ct total, green color, transparent Diamonds: round brilliant shape, 15 pieces - 0.01
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage style 14k gold emerald ring
Vintage style 14k gold emerald ring
$746 Sale Price / item
30% Off
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Ring G-H SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.01 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Flower Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Ring G-H SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.01 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Flower Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 8- This stunning ring
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Victorian 7.5 Cttw Tanzanite/Blue Sapphire/Diamond Dome Ring Size 7 In 18k/SS
Located in New York, NY
.:11.36 GM Approx. White Diamond Wt.:2.01 CT Approx. Blue Sapphire Wt.:1.89 CT Approx. Tanzanite Wt.:3.68
Category

2010s Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Cushion Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Cocktail Birthstone Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cushion Zambian Emerald Diamond Halo Cocktail Birthstone Ring 14K White Gold This exquisite ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 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.