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1920s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
filigree design. Stamped Platinum on interior of shank. Ring Size: 5 1/2. May be sized.Total Item Weight
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Rings

Hermes Chaine d Ancre Enchainee 18kt. gold ring with diamonds
By Hermès
Located in Braintree, GB
Ring size: Diameter x height: 2 x 0.7 cm Total weight: 4 grams Diamonds - Cut: Round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

1930s Antique 3.60 Carat Diamond and Platinum Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning antique diamond navette cocktail ring is
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1930s 4.84 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and fine antique 4.84 Ct natural blue sapphire and 0.18 Ct diamond, platinum dress ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.41 Carat Diamond and 0.86 Carat Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This lovely LB Exclusive Platinum 0.41 ct Diamond 0.86 ct Emerald Ring is a unique take on a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

HRD Antwerp Graded 3.41 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning vintage and antique diamond ring is exceptional
Category

Vintage 1940s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French Edwardian 2.06 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) features a center stone 2.06 Carat Old European Cut diamond. Delicately prong set in a "crown" motif
Category

20th Century French Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Captivating 3.37ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
total: 0.90 ct. cut: Oval color: Deep Blue clarity: Transparent cut grade: 2 sapphire side stones of
Category

2010s Israeli Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in Braintree, GB
Diamonds - Cut: Round brilliant cut Quantity of stones: 4 Approx. total weight: 0.28 ct Clarity: VS1
Category

Vintage 1970s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. Approximate total diamond weight: .005 ct. Diamond color: K Diamond clarity: VS2 Ring Size: 5 Weight: 2.0
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
oval tanzanite stone (7 mm x 5 mm) accented with six round brilliant cut diamonds (.02 ct. each) and
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. Top of ring measures (18 mm x 7 mm). Shank 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .03 ct. Diamond
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Garnet, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. Top of ring measures (18 mm x 7 mm). Shank 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .03 ct. Diamond
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Garnet, White Gold

1900s Antique 2.56 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
each stone. Condition This stunning antique engagement ring is fine quality set with old cut diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Two Tone Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
: Approximately .60 ct Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Weight: 4.6 Grams Ring Size: 5 1/2 Measurements: 12.86 mm wide
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique 8.66 Carat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
. The sapphire and diamond top measures 19 x 15 x 9 mm (2/3 x 5/8 x 3/8 in.) Ring size 9 (19 mm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire

Neil Lane Custom Made 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Neil Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
engagement ring featuring a Featuring a 3.01 Carat "Radiant" Cut Cornered Rectangular Mixed Cut Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Kashmir Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
incredible ring has a 1.18 ct Kashmir Sapphire in the center of a beautiful old mine diamond mounting dated
Category

Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Rare Untreated 2.31 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
of life. The center stone is framed by chunky old European cut diamonds (H-I color, SI clarity
Category

Vintage 1920s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald

14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 5.75 #19044
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. Shank: 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .03 ct. - .04 ct. Diamond clarity: SI1-VS2 Diamond
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.08 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold, Platinum Set Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1.08 Ct diamond and 18k yellow gold, platinum set solitaire ring; part of our
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Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Carved Hardstone and 0.52 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 1.81cm/0.71" Height of setting 1.11cm/0.44" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size
Category

Antique 1870s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1990s 2.31 Carat Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
verified as 18 ct gold. The ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading certificate for the
Category

1990s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. 1.45 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring with Wedding
By Tiffany Co.
Located in GB
1.45 tcw Diamond and Platinum "The Tiffany setting with Diamond band" engagement ring I have a number
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20th Century British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 3.40mm/0.13" Ring Size UK Size L USA Size 5 1/2 This ring may be professionally adjusted
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
round blue topaz stones (5 mm each) and tow round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 10K yellow gold
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Topaz, Yellow Gold

25.61 Carat Aquamarine and 3.02 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1.77cm/0.7" Height of Setting 1.4cm/0.55" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold and Platinum No Heat 1.52 Carat Sapphire and Fancy Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
: 1.52 CT Secondary Stone: Natural Light Fancy Yellow Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: .60 CTW (2 x .30
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14k White Gold Gubelin 2.12ctw Pear Cut Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 1.82ct (exact - certified) *See Certification Details Below* (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 2 Baguette
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1950s 1.76 Carat Sapphire and 2.05 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.76 Ct blue sapphire and 2.05 Ct diamond, 18k white gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 2.04 Carat Sapphire and 0.22 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Height of setting 4.78mm/0.19" Ring Size UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 The ring size may be
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

1.5 Carat Marquise Shape Center Diamond Engagement 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
. approximately 0.5 ct TDW 2 Ct Ring size 6 Please look at all the pictures It’s very hard to capture the true
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bespoke Platinum Ring with GIA 2.12 Carat G/VS1 Antique Cushion Diamond
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Cosmo™ engagement ring featuring the GIA-certified 2.12 ct G/VS1 True Antique™ cushion diamond. The
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1950s 0.30 Carat Sapphire and 0.27 Carat Diamond, 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
(Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 ct gold. The ring is supplied with an independent diamond
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 25.61 Carat Aquamarine and 3.02 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Setting 1.4cm/0.55" Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1970s 1.85 Carat Sapphire and 1.56 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
matched, claw set oval brilliant cut diamonds. The elevated, very subtly tapering ring shoulders blend
Category

Vintage 1970s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Princess Cut Invisible Set Natural Rubies Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
G color Ruby Burma natural : approximately 2 Ct . Ring size 6 but can be resized to any size free
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.27 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of setting 9.30mm/0.36" Height of setting 6.46mm/0.25" Ring Size UK Size L USA Size 5 1/2 This ring
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.5 Carat Emerald Cut Pink Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Two-Tone Ring
Located in New York, NY
altered) Diamonds: approximate 2 ct Carat Very good value ! It sits high Please look at all the
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold

2.03ct Cushion Blue Sapphire, Diamond Engagement Ring set in 18k Yellow and Whit
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Heated Origin: Sri Lanka Gem Type: Diamond Number of Stones: 2 Total Diamond Weight: 0.32 ct
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

12 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and 1.6 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 12 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & 1.6 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White gold Ring
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Filigree Solitaire Vintage Ring
Located in Addison, TX
. Item Details: Ring Size: 5 1/2 Metal Type: 18K White Gold (Tested) Weight: 2.00g Hallmark: 18K
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1940s French Aquamarine Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
; Ring Size UK Size K 1/2 USA Size 5 3/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted in size on
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1930s 6.60 Carat Cabochon Cut Chrysoprase and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Height of Setting 8.6mm/0.34" Ring Size UK Size L 1/2 USA Size 5 7/8 The ring size may be professionally
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.02 Carat Emerald 18 Carat Yellow Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
) Dimensions Width of setting 8.15mm/0.32' Height of setting 4.52mm/0.18' Ring Size UK Size J 1/2 USA Size 4 5
Category

20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

MOISEIKIN 18K White Gold Ruby Akoya Pearl Flower Necklace, Promotion
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K,Weight 3.12 g,Size 41cm, 1 Pearl Akoya sea,7-7.5mm - 0.52 g 1 Diamond 0.01 ct 5 Ruby 0.33 ct
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Three-Stone Emerald and Diamond Ring, England
Located in Braintree, GB
Stone Size : 1 Carat Each Total Carats : 2 CT Number of diamonds : 2 Condition : Ring is pre-owned
Category

Antique 1850s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage 3 Stones Ring natural 0.75ct Sapphire Diamonds 14K Gold ØUS6 / 1.6gr
Located in SE
medium Blue / transparent Sapphire oval cut 6mm x 5 mm x 2.35 mm deep / 0.75 ct + 2 Diamonds Ø 1.5 mm
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Mikimoto Platinum 0.39 Carat Diamond Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
This Mikimoto Platinum 0.39 ct Diamond Ring is classy and understated. The band is made of platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian English Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
old cut diamonds totalling approx .40 Ct (G-VVS/SI) UK size: J 1/2 US size: 5 Measures: head is 10 x
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
: 2 mm. Approximate total diamond weight: .60 ct. Diamond color: F Diamond clarity: VS1 Size
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Ring Size 6.5 #20726
Located in Washington Depot, CT
gemstone (7 mm x 5 mm) accented with four round brilliant cut diamonds. Shank: 2 mm. Approximate total
Category

20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 0.25 Carat Diamond and Emerald Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
band thickness of 2 mm and top height of 4 mm, while top dimensions measure 5 by 11 mm. The ring is set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 1 Ct Iolit Diamond .5 CT White Diamond Ring w Appraisal
Located in Eagan, MN
diamonds measure 4 x 2 x 1.3 and total .5 carats. The Clarity is Si1 and the Color is I. The ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Iolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Shy 5 Ct Estate Vintage Asscher Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Wedding Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtaking Estate Handmade Platinum (stamped) Asscher Diamond Three-Stone Engagement ring. The
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

HARAKH 1 5/8 CT Brilliant Rose Cut Natural Colorless Diamond Cascade Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
rose-cut pear diamonds. The total Diamond weight of the ring is 1 5/8 Carat. Inspired by the beauty
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.