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14K Yellow Gold Siena Eternity Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This diamond eternity ring features petite diamonds set throughout the ring. Curved and comfort fit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Siena Eternity Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This diamond eternity ring features petite diamonds set throughout the ring. Curved and comfort fit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold Siena Eternity Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This diamond eternity ring features petite diamonds set throughout the ring. Curved and comfort fit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K White Gold Siena Eternity Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This diamond eternity ring features petite diamonds set throughout the ring. Curved and comfort fit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K White Gold Siena Eternity Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This diamond eternity ring features petite diamonds set throughout the ring. Curved and comfort fit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Platinum Gold Frances Petite Curve Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite curve ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds Micro-Prong-Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Gold

14K Rose Gold Valence Milgrain Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This diamond band features an infinity pattern of round brilliant diamonds bordered in milgrain on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18k White Gold Valence Milgrain Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This diamond band features an infinity pattern of round brilliant diamonds bordered in milgrain on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Valence Milgrain Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This diamond band features an infinity pattern of round brilliant diamonds bordered in milgrain on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Valence Milgrain Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This diamond band features an infinity pattern of round brilliant diamonds bordered in milgrain on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Valence Milgrain Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This diamond band features an infinity pattern of round brilliant diamonds bordered in milgrain on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Caterina Eternity Diamond Ring 4/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This unique ring features an 18 round brilliant diamonds prong-set in a crown design. Experience
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K White Gold Caterina Eternity Diamond Ring 4/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This unique ring features an 18 round brilliant diamonds prong-set in a crown design. Experience
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K White Gold Caterina Eternity Diamond Ring 4/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This unique ring features an 18 round brilliant diamonds prong-set in a crown design. Experience
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K Rose Gold Caterina Eternity Diamond Ring 4/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This unique ring features an 18 round brilliant diamonds prong-set in a crown design. Experience
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold Caterina Eternity Diamond Ring 4/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This unique ring features an 18 round brilliant diamonds prong-set in a crown design. Experience
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Caterina Eternity Diamond Ring 4/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This unique ring features an 18 round brilliant diamonds prong-set in a crown design. Experience
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k Rose Gold Petite Apulia Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features petite micro prong set round brilliant diamonds halfway down, curving at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18k White Gold Petite Apulia Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features petite micro prong set round brilliant diamonds halfway down, curving at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Petite Apulia Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features petite micro prong set round brilliant diamonds halfway down, curving at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Platinum Eternity Milgrain Organic Design Diamond Ring 2/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate and unique eternity band features sixteen round melee diamonds set in alternating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Christa Three Row Eternity Diamond Ring 4/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning eternity band features three rows of 130 perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.49 Ct GIA Certified Round Diamond Round Halo Triple Pave Shank Platinum Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.06 Round diamond, G color, IF clarity, Internally Flawless with Triple Excellent
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Twist Band 0.20 Carat 1/5 Ct Round Diamond Braided Wedding Band 14k Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Diamond & rope twist band! This fashion diamond band is a clean design with a row of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pinstripe Strength 2.1 ct fancy cut diamond solitaire round dia ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
all your achievements. Please reach out for custom variations. 2.1 ct Fancy shield shape diamond
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond

C. Dunaigre 5 Ct. Colombian Green Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Centering a cushion-shaped emerald, flanked by two trapezoids shaped diamonds and a pave of round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14K Rose Gold Shila Petite Stackable Diamond Ring ( 2/5 ct. tw)
Located in San Francisco, CA
These stackable trios of ring bands feature Micro Prongs set round brilliant diamonds in a wave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. 1.11 ct Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 1.11 ct Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Experience
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Valerie Micro-Prong Diamond Ring 2/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k Rose Gold Valerie Micro-Prong Diamond Ring 2/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold Frances Petite Curve Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite curve ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds Micro-Prong-Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Frances Petite Curve Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite curve ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds Micro-Prong-Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Frances Petite Curve Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite curve ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds Micro-Prong-Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold Frances Petite Curve Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite curve ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds Micro-Prong-Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18k Rose Gold Frances Petite Curve Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite curve ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds Micro-Prong-Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18K White Gold Frances Petite Curve Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Petite curve ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds Micro-Prong-Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Augusta Bezel Milgrain Diamond Ring 2/5 ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
Five sparkling round bezel-set diamonds with a touch of a timeless milgrain around the edges, to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18k White Gold Valerie Micro-Prong Diamond Ring 2/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14k White Gold Alina "U" Shape Diamond Ring 4/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features thirteen (13) perfectly matched brilliant round diamonds set on top of a 2 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K White Gold Alina "U" Shape Diamond Ring 4/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features thirteen (13) perfectly matched brilliant round diamonds set on top of a 2 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Alina "U" Shape Diamond Ring 4/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features thirteen (13) perfectly matched brilliant round diamonds set on top of a 2 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14k Rose Gold Alina "U" Shape Diamond Ring 4/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features thirteen (13) perfectly matched brilliant round diamonds set on top of a 2 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18K Yellow Gold Alina "U" Shape Diamond Ring 4/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features thirteen (13) perfectly matched brilliant round diamonds set on top of a 2 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k Rose Gold Alina "U" Shape Diamond Ring 4/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features thirteen (13) perfectly matched brilliant round diamonds set on top of a 2 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

1 Ct Round Pink Sapphire 1.5 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring, Estate
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Ring weight of 1 Ct natural Pink sapphire and 1.5 ct Round Diamond 18 Karat White
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

5 Ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Side 14K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage natural 5 carat Colombian Emerald and 6-stone round cut diamond cluster side stone ring in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
5.06 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring. The ring weighs 7.7 grams
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

1.06 Ct GIA Certified Round Diamond Round Emerald Halo &Pave Shank 18k Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.06 Round diamond, G color, IF clarity, Internally Flawless with Triple Excellent
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18K Rose Gold Valence Milgrain Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This diamond band features an infinity pattern of round brilliant diamonds bordered in milgrain on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18k White Gold Petite GIA French Pave Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Petite GIA French Pave Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14k Rose Gold Petite GIA French Pave Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18k Rose Gold Petite GIA French Pave Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K White Gold Petite GIA French Pave Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Petite GIA French Pave Diamond Ring 1/5 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank. Experience the Difference! Product details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Eternity Milgrain Organic Design Diamond Ring 2/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate and unique eternity band features sixteen round melee diamonds set in alternating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Eternity Milgrain Organic Design Diamond Ring 2/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate and unique eternity band features sixteen round melee diamonds set in alternating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.