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Real 0.73 Ct SI Clarity HI Color Baguette Round Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Wt. :- 0.73 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.48 Ct SI Clarity HI Color Pear Round Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Wt. :- 1.48 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 & All size available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 6.05 Ct SI/H Round Emerald Cut Diamond Wrap Ring 18 K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Natural Diamond Wt. :- 6.05 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.96 Ct SI Clarity HI Color Solitaire Round Pear Diamond Ring 18 Kt White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Diamond Wt. :- 0.96 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US All
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Real 1.56 Carat Zambian Emerald Ring 0.47 Ct SI/H Round Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald Wt. :- 1.56 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US & All size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Beauvince Heart Diamond Ring (1.20 ct Diamonds) in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Shape: Pear Shape & Round Side Diamonds Weight: 1.01 ct Side Diamond Color: G - H Side Diamond
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

5 Stone Micro Pave Set Minimalist Diamond Ring 14k Gold Ring Minimalist Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
5 Stone Micro Pave Set Minimalist Diamond Ring 14k Gold Ring Minimalist Jewelry Diamond weight
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 4.75-5 #23948
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 4.75-5 This elegant 18K yellow gold ring features one
Category

20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.11 Ct Pear and Round SI/H Diamond Spiral Wrap Ring 14K Rose Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.11 Ct Pear and Round SI/H Diamond Spiral Wrap Ring 14K Rose Gold Fine Jewelry This elegant spiral
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

2.11 Ct Pear and Round SI/H Diamond Spiral Wrap Ring 18K Rose Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.11 Ct Pear and Round SI/H Diamond Spiral Wrap Ring 18K Rose Gold Fine Jewelry This elegant spiral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Rose Gold 0.26 Ct Diamond Solitaire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
a 0.26 carat round cut diamond. The ring has a band thickness of 2 mm, a top height of 3 mm, and top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Elegant 1ct 5-stones Natural Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
round brilliant diamonds totaling 1 ct. Crafted in lustrous 18K white gold, its seamless integrated
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.75 Ct Natural Pink Sapphire 0.50 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Ring 0.75 Ct Oval Pink Sapphire & 0.50 Ct Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White gold. Natural
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Soph Delicate Bezel Diamond Ring 1/3 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features five (5) round brilliant diamonds thinly bezel set on top of a 2mm wide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Petite Yamit Milgrain Diamond Ring 1/3 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite ring features five ( 5) floating Round brilliant diamonds in a marquise shape metal. A
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.52 Carat Emerald Heart Ring with 0.28 Ct Round Diamond Halo in 14K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold heart shaped halo ring with 38 round, brilliant-cut diamonds 0.28 carat. The center
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Petite Jenna Halo Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features five (5) 2.5 mm round diamond encircled by a halo of 1 mm diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sebastian Bernards Flower Style 0.96 Ct Diamond/1.47 Ct Yellow Sapphire 18K Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two flower made up 5 Pear Shape diamonds and 5 Pear shaped Yellow Sapphires with a round Brilliant
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2010s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

1930s French 0.63 Ct Diamond and 18K White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique French 0.63 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold solitaire ring; an
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Sevilla Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold Sevilla Diamond Ring 3/4 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold Sevilla Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Sevilla Diamond Ring 3/4 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Sevilla Diamond Ring 3/4 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Sevilla Diamond Ring 3/4 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Sevilla Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14k Rose Gold Sevilla Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18k Rose Gold Sevilla Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K White Gold Sevilla Diamond Ring 1/2 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K Rose Gold Sevilla Diamond Ring 3/4 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18K White Gold Sevilla Diamond Ring 3/4 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Ring 0.30 ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 18k yellow gold and diamond ring. Stamped 18k and weighs 4.6 grams. The diamonds are round
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Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum 0.96 Ct E VS1 Diamond Engagement Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
TCW Side Diamonds (0.002 - 0.03 ct.) Face of Ring: 7.88 x 17.16 mm Ring Size: 5 Hallmark: (Anchor Mark
Category

20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 1.97 ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
of round brilliant diamonds on the sides, H, i, color range, Vs clarity. Ring size is 6 1/4 and can
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 5 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring features a stunning 5 ct Cushion Modified diamond that exudes a captivating
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond

5 Diamonds, Unisex 1-Row Diamond Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
setting ring from our affordable premium wedding collection. 5 round diamonds Eye Clean quality are
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Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 21 Ct Star Oval Natural Ruby Cabochon 2.45 Ct Diamond Ring , Platinum
Located in New York, NY
of Baguettes and Round Diamond Ring Star Ruby Cabochon 21.01 Ruby is not red , its pinkish color
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

8.15 Ct Mid Night Blue Sapphire .20 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring, Platinum, Estate
Located in New York, NY
8.15 Ct Mid Night Blue Sapphire & 0.20 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum, Estate Piece 6 Round
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

10.96 Ct Mid Night Blue Sapphire 1 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring, Platinum, Estate
Located in New York, NY
10.96 Ct Mid Night Blue Sapphire & 1 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum, Estate Piece Round
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum 0.88 Ct. Cat s Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
ct. (5 mm), 0.23 TCW Diamond (0.01-0.02 ct.) Measurements: 10.55 x 18.9 x 6.65 mm Ring Size: 5 Metal
Category

20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Palladium, Platinum, Rhodium

1.5 Ct Oval Cut Natural Emerald 2 Ct Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural 1.5 Ct Oval Cut Natural Emerald & 2 Ct Natural Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring size 6
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

3 Ct Blue Sapphire 1.5 Ct Diamond Flower Ring in 18 Kt Two Tone Gold Size7
Located in New York, NY
3 Ct Blue Sapphire 1.5 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Kt Two Tone Gold Size 7 Beautiful
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Ring Size 5 IGI Certified
Located in Media, PA
Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond Ring Size 5 – 1ct Total, Lab Center & 14 Natural Diamonds, SI1–SI2
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Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Petite Marquise Organic Design Diamond Ring 1/4 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features five (5) marquise shape diamonds prong-set alternating with six (6
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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.25 Ct Oval Cut Natural Emerald 0.85 Ct Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural 1.25 Ct Oval Cut Natural Emerald & 0.85 Ct Natural Pave Diamond Hidden Halo Engagement Ring
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 5 #23635
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 5 Timeless and elegant, this stunning 14K white
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20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 5 #23635
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 5 Timeless and elegant, this stunning 14K white
Category

20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear 5.85 Ct Emerald Eternity 0.85 Ct Diamond Accents 18k White Gold Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear 5.85 Ct Emerald Eternity 0.85 Ct Diamond Accents 18k White Gold Band Ring This eternity band
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

2.11 Ct Sapphire 0.40 Ct Diamond Open Three Stone Cocktail Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.11 Ct Sapphire 0.40 Ct Diamond Open Three Stone Cocktail Ring 14k White Gold This captivating
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.11 Ct Sapphire 0.40 Ct Diamond Open Three Stone Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.11 Ct Sapphire 0.40 Ct Diamond Open Three Stone Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold This captivating
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.11 Ct Sapphire 0.40 Ct Diamond Open Three Stone Cocktail Ring 14k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.11 Ct Sapphire 0.40 Ct Diamond Open Three Stone Cocktail Ring 14k Rose Gold This captivating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pear 5.85 Ct Emerald Eternity 0.85 Ct Diamond Accents 14k White Gold Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Pear 5.85 Ct Emerald Eternity 0.85 Ct Diamond Accents 14k White Gold Band Ring This eternity band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

2.11 Ct Sapphire 0.40 Ct Diamond Open Three Stone Cocktail Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.11 Ct Sapphire 0.40 Ct Diamond Open Three Stone Cocktail Ring 18k Yellow Gold This captivating
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5 #23556
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 5 This striking statement ring features a luminous
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20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 18K White Gold Ring with 0.95 ct Natural Diamonds- AGS Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning solitaire with a diamond ring made from 18k white gold with 0.95 total carats of round
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2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.11 Ct Sapphire 0.40 Ct Diamond Open Three Stone Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.11 Ct Sapphire 0.40 Ct Diamond Open Three Stone Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold This captivating
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.11 Ct Sapphire 0.40 Ct Diamond Open Three Stone Cocktail Ring 18k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.11 Ct Sapphire 0.40 Ct Diamond Open Three Stone Cocktail Ring 18k Rose Gold This captivating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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.