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14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring Size 5 #21890
Located in Washington Depot, CT
detailing. Front of ring: 7mm in diameter by 5 mm high Shank: 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Ring with Russian Mine 5.82 Ct Emerald and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with rare quality certified emerald and diamonds. May birthstone. Size: 17.6
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Russian Mine 5.82 Ct Emerald and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with rare quality certified emerald and diamonds. May birthstone. Size: 17.6
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 1912 1.63 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.63 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold five stone cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1910s English Romantic Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Two-Stone Aquamarine Ring with Diamond-Set Platinum Mount
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco two-stone aquamarine ring, in a pierced mounting set with diamonds, in platinum. Atw
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1920s Diamond and White Gold Three-Stone Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Height of setting 4.70mm/0.18" Ring Size UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 This ring may be professionally
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 5.12 Ct Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
USA certificate, Report no.400148817D.Ring weight: 10.7 grams. Ring size: 5 1/2. Can be sized upon
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Ring Comprising Stones of Various Cuts
Located in New York, NY
diamond surround, in platinum. Atw. 2.52 ct. diamonds. In wonderful condition Current ring size: US 5 1
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Timeless Edwardian 2.73 CT Old European Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(circa 1905) features a center stone 2.73 Carat Old European Cut diamond. Delicately prong set in a
Category

20th Century Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with 1.47 ct Natural Diamonds AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 5 diamonds ring with 2 white triangles and then 2 yellow half-moons diamonds with fancy
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with 1.47 Ct Natural Diamonds, AIG Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
Beautiful 5 diamonds ring with 2 white triangles and then 2 yellow half-moons diamonds with fancy
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leto Lama Marquise Cocktail Ring Geometric Sapphires with Diamonds 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
tourmalines, 0.295 White Diamonds E- H colour VSI - SI mix, Ring Size: L 1/2 (Same day resize available for
Category

2010s British Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold and Platinum Five-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
settings to the diamonds. It would make a perfect engagement ring. It is currently a size J1/2 (UK), 5 (US
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Classic GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handcrafted platinum & 3-Stone diamond engagement ring featuring a Featuring a 2.01 Carat Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

New Platinum 7.31 CT Princess Cut Diamond Band
Located in Cape May, NJ
) Princess cut diamonds Carat weight: 7.31 carats Color: H/I Clarity: VS1/2 Ring size: size 5 Ring weight
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1910s 1.31 Carat Diamond and 18 k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1.85cm/0.72" Height of setting 4.52mm/0.17" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 Date: Circa
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dated 1897 Hallmarked Five Stone Diamond and Emerald Antique Unisex Band Ring
Located in Addison, TX
center there is a five stone channel that holds diamond and emeralds. On the outsides are single cuts, in
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2 Ct Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate three
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Platinum Vintage Navette Style Three Stone Statement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
are three sindle cut diamonds on both shanks adding the perfect accents. This ring is outstanding, a
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
RING SIZE: US 5/6 - IT 11 - FR 51 - UK L-1/2, Resizable on request WEIGHT: 5. grams * every jewel is
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1/2 Carat Old European Cut Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Addison, TX
of Stone Measurement: 5.85mm Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Cut Carat Weight: .5 CT
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
: 3.3 Grams Ring Size: 5 1/2 ( Sizable ) Center Stone measures approx: 7.5 mm x 7 mm Total
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Unisex Platinum Ring with Diamonds, 1970s
Located in Braintree, GB
Diamonds - Cut : Princess Number of diamonds: 18 Each stone size : 0.37 ct Total carats : 6.66 ct Clarity
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Size 5- This sparkling engagement ring
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bvlgari Platinum 0.35 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
thickness of 2 mm and top height of 5 mm, while top dimensions measure 5 by 5 mm. The ring is set with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Diamond Coiled Snake Engraved Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
skin. A CONDITION: Pre-Owned - Excellent 10/10 METAL: 18k Gold GEM STONE: Diamond 1.20 ct. RING SIZE
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Classic English Diamond Emerald Carved Gold Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
18K Emerald and Diamond 5 stone carved half hoop ring. The 20th century ring in late 19th century
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum 0.20 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
thickness of 2 mm and top height of 5 mm, while top dimensions measure 5 by 5 mm. The ring is set with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum 0.32 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. engagement ring is made of platinum and set with a 0.32 ct diamond stone that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tanzanite Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 20 pcs. 0.11 ct. Currently, ring size 5 1/2. * If you would like to have different color stones
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum 0.26 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. engagement ring is crafted from platinum and set with a 0.26 ct diamond stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds. July birthstone ruby ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Side stones: Diamonds: 4 pieces, round brilliant cut, G/VS, weight - 0.03 ct (2 x 0.01 ct, 2 x 0.005 ct
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds, July Birthstone Ruby Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Side stones: Diamonds: 4 pieces, round brilliant cut, G/VS, weight - 0.03 ct (2 x 0.01 ct, 2 x 0.005 ct
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Aka Coral Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
METAL: 12K Gold GEM STONE: Japanese Aka Coral - Diamonds DESIGN ERA: circa 1880 RING SIZE: US 5/6 - IT
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral

Victorian Goddess Peridot Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
ERA: circa 1880 RING SIZE: US 5/6 - IT 11 - FR 51 - UK L-1/2, Resizable on request WEIGHT: 4.9 grams
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Peridot

Fancy Pink To Green Diamond Gradient Mosaic Pavé Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
natural diamond: 0.12 ct. 5 X Colour enhanced blue brilliant-cut natural diamonds: 0.06 ct. 2 X Colour
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 1.80 Carat Diamond Gold Band Pave Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
GEM STONE: Diamond 1.80 total carats DESIGN ERA: Retro 1950 RING SIZE: US 7 7 1/2 - IT 15 - FR 55
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.09 Carat Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Ring, 2000s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
; Ring Size UK Size L USA Size 5 1/2 Weight 6.12 grams Date: Ring Circa 2000 / Central Diamond Circa
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1950s 2.76 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
principal 0.48 ct transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond. The feature stone is encompassed with an
Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Antique Emerald Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
ct (5 x 3.4 mm) and 0.51 ct (5 x 3.2 mm). G color, SI1 and SI2 clarity. Estimated total diamond
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

A Rainbow of Sparkling Gems: 3.68ct Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
: 0.23 ct. cut: Round Brilliant color: H-I clarity: SI2-I1 cut grade: VG-G 2 diamond side stones of
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s 1.09 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 6.18mm/0.24" Ring Size UK Size L USA Size 5 1/2 Date: Circa 1940 SKU: A8111 Video: A
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.02 Carat Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1.02 ct square princess cut diamond. The plain ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Antique Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
engagement ring or an elegant everyday ring. It is currently a size J1/2 (UK), 5 (US), and can be re-sized
Category

Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

1910s 1.49 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.49 carat diamond and 18k white gold, platinum set cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1910s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Ring Size UK Size J 1/2 USA Size 5 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Black Opal and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds. The pierced decorated, elevated and tapering ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and
Category

20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

10.18 carat Cushion Cut Tanzanite Diamond Pave Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds graded EF VS1 and totaling 54 stones with an estimated 5.67 ct total weight . The stones are
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Diamond "LOVE" Ring Size 6 #22541
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Approximate total diamond weight: .02 ct. Diamond color: H Diamond clarity: SI1 *Stone weights are
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.88 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
) Number of Diamonds 2 Dimensions Width of setting 1.14cm/0.45' Height of setting 5.91mm/0.23' Ring Size
Category

Vintage 1920s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Yellow Citrine and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
diamond weight: .40 ct. Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: VS Ring Size: 5 Weight: 2.7 dwt. / 4.3 gr
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Gold

Bvlgari 18 Karat White Gold 0.30 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
thickness of 2 mm and top height of 6 mm, while top dimensions measure 6 by 5 mm. The ring is set with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique 7.80 Carat Peridot Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 7.57mm/0.3" Ring Size UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 0.88 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
displays a feature 0.88 ct Old European cut diamond. The ring shoulders integrate with the setting and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
Old mine diamond and five stone natural pearl ring. old mine cut diamonds are white and bright
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Hand Engraved Vintage Old European Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Revival Center Diamond: Old European 0.38 ct. Color: I-J Clarity: VVS Metal: 14k White Gold Side Stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Revival Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 3.78 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring in Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Size UK Size L USA Size 5 1/2 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on request to meet
Category

20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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5 Stone Diamond Ring 2 Ct For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 5 stone diamond ring 2 ct you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 172 antique edition and 158 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 5 stone diamond ring 2 ct may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a 5 stone diamond ring 2 ct has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Single Stone, J. Birnbach and Tiffany Co. are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and emerald cut alternatives. When shopping for a 5 stone diamond ring 2 ct, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 5 Stone Diamond Ring 2 Ct?

On average, a 5 stone diamond ring 2 ct at 1stDibs sells for $6,775, while they’re typically $501 on the low end and $1,300,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.