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White Gold Diamond Cuff Band 14k Round Brilliant .69ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 0.69ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Marne 5-Stone Diamond Ring 1 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic ring features 5 perfectly matched 1-carat total weight of round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K Rose Gold Marne 5-Stone Diamond Ring 2 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic ring features 5 perfectly matched 2-carat total weight of round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold Marne 5-Stone Diamond Ring 1 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic ring features 5 perfectly matched 1-carat total weight of round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold Marne 5-Stone Diamond Ring 2 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic ring features 5 perfectly matched 2-carat total weight of round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18K Yellow Gold Marne 5-Stone Diamond Ring 2 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic ring features 5 perfectly matched 2-carat total weight of round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Marne 5-Stone Diamond Ring 2 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic ring features 5 perfectly matched 2-carat total weight of round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Marne 5-Stone Diamond Ring 1 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic ring features 5 perfectly matched 1-carat total weight of round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Marne 5 Stone Diamond Ring 1 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic ring features 5 perfectly matched 1-carat total weight of round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Helena 5 Stone Diamond Ring 1 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Metal Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Helena 5-Stone Diamond Ring 1 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Metal Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14k Rose Gold Helena 5 Stone Diamond Ring 1 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 14K Rose Gold Metal Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold Helena 5-Stone Diamond Ring 1 Ct. tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 18K Rose Gold Metal Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique 14k TT Gold 1.70ctw Channel Ruby Pave Diamond 5 Band Harem Stack Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique ring is crafted from solid 14k rose and white gold and features a harem style
Category

Antique 19th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Seven-Stone Diamond and Ruby Band Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Classic seven stone ring featuring four diamonds with a total approximate weight of 0.40 carats and
Category

Mid-20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1.5 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Band 14 Karat White Gold 3-Row Band
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1.5 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Band 14 Karat White Gold 3 Row Band Size 6 Very clean
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14k Yellow Gold 5 Stones
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 5 stones 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 4.0 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Scatter Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut diamonds, each stone weighing approximately 1/5 carat total weight. These diamonds come
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold band ring set with 5
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

10K Rose Gold over .925 Sterling Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling with 17 sleek baguette-cut stones, this elegant and understated diamond wedding or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold

10K Rose Gold over .925 Sterling Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling with 17 sleek baguette-cut stones, this elegant and understated diamond wedding or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold

10K Rose Gold over .925 Sterling Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling with 17 sleek baguette-cut stones, this elegant and understated diamond wedding or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold

7.92ct Princess Cut VVS2 Diamond 18K White Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: A breathtaking 18K white gold eternity band set with a full 7.92 carats of top-quality
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
of brilliance and quality. The 18K white gold band complements the diamonds’ shimmer, creating a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 4.0 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Scatter Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut diamonds, each stone weighing approximately 1/5 carat total weight. These diamonds come
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage White Gold 0.65ctw Baguette Single Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (25) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 20 Single Cut & 5 Straight Baguette Cut - Pave & Channel
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Bypass Band 14k Round .97ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Round Brilliant .70ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .70ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Band - 18k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw Ring
By Raima
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: E
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Vintage Cluster Band - 14k Single Cut .24ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 4.0 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Scatter Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut diamonds, each stone weighing approximately 1/5 carat total weight. These diamonds come
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond 5 Stone Ring 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 0.40ctw of Round Cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 4.0 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Scatter Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut diamonds, each stone weighing approximately 1/5 carat total weight. These diamonds come
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Emerald Onyx White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Panther Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Band Ring by Cartier. With 264 Round brilliant
Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold

18k White Gold Oval Ruby With Diamond Halo Five Stone Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Oval Ruby With Diamond Halo Five Stone Ring This stunning Ruby Diamond Halo Ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Ruby Diamond Band - 14k Square .69ctw Stripe Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Three Stone Ruby Diamond Accent Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
are G in color and VS1 in clarity, excellent cut. All stones are mounted in 18k white gold prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Band Ring with Granulation
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
features 5 white Brilliant cut Diamonds total weight of 1.03 Carat. This gorgeous piece can be also ordered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage .20ctw Diamond Band Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 8
Located in McLeansville, NC
sparkling diamonds set in luxurious 14k white gold. This classic band, in size 8, is the perfect blend of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold 0.91ctw Old European Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
, in 18 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold 5 Stone Diamond
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Crossover Band - 14k Round Brilliant .20ctw Nautical Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .20ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold 0.17ct Old Mine Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is set with 5 sparkling diamonds, which
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique English 18K Gold and Five Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Created in 1893, this antique English diamond ring is set with diamonds mounted in 18K gold, and
Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique Ruby White Diamond Rose Gold Band Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Rose Gold 14 K Diamond 2-RND57-0,11 ct Diamond 2-RND57-0,07-4/8 Diamond 6-RND57-0,14-7/6
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Blue White Diamond Two-Tone Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Blue and White Diamond Band Ring is handmade from 18 Karat White Gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Diamond, Pi...

Le Vian 18K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Band Size 5.5 #19830
By Le Vian
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Le Vian 18K White Gold Filigree Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring Size 5.5 JAGi Certified- This
Category

20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Band - 14k Round Brilliant 0.33ctw Channel Set Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Band - 18k Round Brilliant Baguette .80ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .80ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Baguette Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1ctw Pink Sapphire Diamond Band, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond, 6 stones round brilliant 2.25 mm approximately .25 total carats G-H color, SI2-I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

0.40ctw Diamond Round Band Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 7.25, Stackable
Located in McLeansville, NC
white gold, this ring showcases a stunning row of round-cut diamonds set in a prong setting. The total
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1 4/5 Ctw Round Full Eternity Wide Band Diamond Ring, 5 row 14K Solid Gold, SI G
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ring makes a bold statement of elegance and grandeur. The multi stones set along the wide band
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Alternating Pattern Diamond Eternity Band (Approx. 1.10-Carats), 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
gold, the band offers both durability and refinement. The diamonds exhibit an I-J color range with VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Band - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw Channel Set Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Band - 14k Round 1.50ctw French Set Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Band - 14k Round 1.28ctw French Set Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Half Double Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
smooth 18ct white gold band. Ring Size: J 1/2 or 5 Widest Point: 6.5mm Weight: 3.7g
Category

Vintage 1980s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

0.40ctw Sapphire Diamond Band Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 5.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamonds, 5 stones princess cut 1.8 mm approximately .15ctw F-G color, VS1-2 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

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5 Stone Diamond Band White Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of 5 stone diamond band white gold for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 119 vintage editions and 271 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect item from our selection of 5 stone diamond band white gold may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a choice in our collection of 5 stone diamond band white gold has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Single Stone, Roman Malakov and Beyond Fine Jewelry are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 5 stone diamond band white gold for sale are for women, but there are 132 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 5 Stone Diamond Band White Gold?

Prices for a piece of 5 stone diamond band white gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $132 and can go as high as $36,995, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,600.

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.