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Pear Emerald 14k Gold Ring, Emerald Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
, approx 0.65 ct, green color, clarity: SI Surrounding stones - diamond 0.07 ct (G/Vs), round brilliant cut
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Flower Cluster Natural Diamond Full Finger Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Baguette Carat: 0.37 ct Clarity: SI-I1 Color: GH ★THE METAL★ 14K Solid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Myanmar Heart Shape Red Spinel Ring and Pendant - 18K Gold with Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
Spinel ◆ ORIGIN OF SPINELS: Myanmar ◆ SIDE STONE: Diamonds, spinel (5 pcs), tourmaline (drop shape 1 pc
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cushion citrine ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Surrounding stones: Diamonds: weight - 0.02 ct (2 pieces x 0.01 ct), G/VS, round brilliant cut. 💍This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Silver

Cushion citrine ring
Cushion citrine ring
$404 Sale Price / item
50% Off
18 Kt. White Gold Diana Cocktail Ring with 2.70 Carat Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
stones:Sapphire 3. Design & Style: engagement ring 4. Cut & Shape: brilliant cut, oval mixed cut 5. Weight & Size
Category

2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Leaves Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
: Natural Diamonds Shape: Marquise Carat: 1.40 ct(Each piece is 35 cents) Clarity: SI-I1 Color: GH ♥ Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.01 Carat VS2, E Round Solitaire Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified, 1.01 Ct VS2, E Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring GIA cert
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Amethyst engagement ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
- 0.02 ct (2 x 0.01 ct). 💍This ring will be made for order 💍Processing time for custom item takes: 5-7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Silver

Amethyst engagement ring
Amethyst engagement ring
$261 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Genuine Ruby Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
shape, 2.7 mm, 2 pieces, total 0.16 ct . Diamonds: F/VS, round brilliant cut, weight: 16 x 0.01 ct
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Genuine Ruby Ring
Genuine Ruby Ring
$450 Sale Price / item
50% Off
4.26 Carat Vivid Green Colombian Muzo Mine Emerald Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold ring setting. This ring features 2 emerald cut diamond side stones flaking the emerald center
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Oval Natural Sapphire Gemstone Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Created Stone Shape: Oval Carat: 3 ct Color: Blue ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.23ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Suzy Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion-Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
. This ring features a unique, cushion-cut yellow sapphire center stone with diamond accents that add
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Citrine cabochon ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
with inclusions. Surrounding stones - 2 Diamonds 0.02 ct (G/VS), round brilliant cut. 💍This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Silver

Citrine cabochon ring
Citrine cabochon ring
$309 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Citrine solitaire ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
inclusions. Surrounding stones - 2 Diamonds 0.02 ct (G/VS), round brilliant cut. 💍This ring will be made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Silver

Citrine solitaire ring
Citrine solitaire ring
$309 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Antique Mosaic Ring Diamonds Ruby solid 14K Gold Silver US6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
center is old European cut Ø 2.75 mm x 2 mm deep / 0.09 ct. Total weight of all diamonds : 1 ct
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Spinel, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Amethyst cabochon ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
: oval cabochon shape, purple color, transparent clarity, 1 piece aprox 2.5 ct Diamonds: 2 pieces (2x0.01
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Silver

Amethyst cabochon ring
Amethyst cabochon ring
$333 Sale Price / item
50% Off
1929 Nordic Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5.5 US /3gr
Located in SE
Diamonds on perimeter Ø range 2.5 mm - 2 mm weight about 0.7 ct together Total diamonds weight: ca. 1 ct
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Round Emerald Ring in 14k Gold, Genuine Emerald Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
ring. Metal: 14 karat gold. Weight: 2 gr (depends from size). Gemstones: Emerald: round cut, green
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

AGL Certified Minor Traditional 15Ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18K Unisex
Located in New York, NY
: approximate 2 Carat Baguettes diamonds on both side of the center stone. VS quality and G/H color Emerald
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

2.76 Carat Natural Ruby Cluster Ring in 14k Solid Rose Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Weight - 2.79 ct Gemstone Shape - Oval, Round Gemstone size - 4 x 5, 2 mm Diamond Weight - 0.49 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Natural Cornflower Blue Sapphire Ring and Pendant in 18K White and Gold Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
stone of commitment and fidelity. It is often paired with a diamond or worn with an engagement ring
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.25 Carat Solitaire Round Center Diamond Engagement 14 Yellow Gold Ring + Band
Located in New York, NY
approximately 2 ct This is a Engagement ring from our premium wedding collection. Ring size is approximately
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
stones 2 diamonds 0.01x2=0.02 ct (F/VS), round brilliant cut. 💍This ring will be made for order. 💍
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Amethyst Gold Ring
Amethyst Gold Ring
$600 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Pear Sapphire 14k Gold Ring, Blue Sapphire Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
, pear shape, approx 0.8 ct, blue color. Clarity: SI Surrounding stones - diamond 0.07 ct (G/Vs), round
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique German Halo Ring 5ct Sapphire 0.5ct Diamonds 14K Gold Ø9.25US/ 4.7gr
Located in SE
s - 1930s. Sapphire of medium intensity Blue , measures : 12 mm x 10 mm / ca.5 ct . 16 Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Modern White and Tahiti Pearl Diamond Garnet Emerald Designer 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Gold 18 K Diamond 16-Round 57-0,3-3/7A Garnet 16-Round-1,1 Т(4)/3C Emerald 18-Round-0,45 3/(5)З₁C Pearl
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold

Elegant Double Sapphire and Diamond Split Band Statement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
> Gemstone - Blue Sapphire > Gemstone Weight - 0.68 ct > Stone Shape - Oval > Stone Size - 5 x 4 mm > Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring 1.25ct Emerald 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS4.5 /5.35gr
Located in SE
deep / ca. 1.25 ct, with an open back. Eight Diamonds with closed backs, rose cut ca. Ø 2 mm /0.03 ct
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

45 Carat Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold, Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 45 Carat Natural Aquamarine & 2.5 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat white gold
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Gold Ring with Marquise Emerald. Vintage inspired emerald ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with emerald side diamonds, emeralds and sapphires. Vintage style emerald ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique European Ring 2ctw Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø5.5 US/ 6.7gr
Located in SE
/platform with stones is 16 mm x 11.5 mm x 5 mm deep. Each stone is Ø 2.5 mm / 0.08 ct each / about 2 ctw
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14k gold ring with pink sapphire. Marquise sapphire ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natuaral sapphire, side diamond and sapphires. September birthstone ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natkina Precious Sapphire Tsavorite Ruby Star Diamond Band Cocktail Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Diamond 9 Round-0.08ct-VS1 A Tsavorite 21 - Round-0,29ct 2 / 2A Ruby 11 - Round-0.16ct T (5) / 3A
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...

Snake ring with Amethyst
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
ct). Diamonds: 2 pieces, round brilliant cut, G/VS, weight - 0.02 ct (2 x 0.01 ct). 💍This ring will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Silver

Snake ring with Amethyst
Snake ring with Amethyst
$297 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Natural Orange Red Spinel Ring and Pendant in 18K White Gold and Diamond, multi-
Located in Kowloon, HK
diamonds, this custom-designed dual-wear ring and pendant are simply unique and one-of-a-kind. The fancy
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Spinel, Blue Topaz, Diamond, Amethyst, White Gold, 18k Gold

1.8 Carat Natural Oval Emerald and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald Ring There are 2 Brilliant cut round diamonds. Very intense green color . beautiful
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cushion Cut 1.01Ct Blue Sapphire SI/HI Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cushion Cut 1.01Ct Blue Sapphire SI/HI Diamond Halo Wedding Ring 14k White Gold Featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Pear amethyst adjustable ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
amethyst: pear shape, approx 0.8 ct, purple color, clarity: SI Surrounding stones - diamond 0.07 ct (G/Vs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Silver

Pear amethyst adjustable ring
Pear amethyst adjustable ring
$285 Sale Price / item
50% Off
1923 Halo Ring natural 0.6ct Ruby 0.45ct Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS5.5 /2gr
Located in SE
on this ring V7 = made in 1923. Claw set Natural Ruby of old European diamond cut : Ø 5 mm x 1.8 mm
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Toi et Moi Ring natural 1.2 ctw. Diamonds 18K Gold Ø5.75 / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
mm / 2.7 mm deep/ ca 0.55 ct each. Eight pave set old European cut Diamonds: 2 x Ø 1.75 mm / 0.025
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Oval citrine cocktail ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
inclusions (color lines) Other stones: 2 diamonds 0.01x2=0.02 ct (F/VS), round brilliant cut. 💍This ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Silver

Oval citrine cocktail ring.
Oval citrine cocktail ring.
$428 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Antique European Halo Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US10.25 /4.6g
Located in SE
. Largest stone in the center Ø 5 mm / ca 0.5 ct. Ten other stones around the largest Ø 2 mm / 0.05ct
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

Antique French Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.25US / 12gr
Located in SE
old diamond cut Diamonds on the flanks Ø 2 mm /0.05 ct. each /with backs closed. Color of stones ca. G
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Trinity Halo Ring 1.4 ctw natural Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø5.5US/4.7g
Located in SE
5mm x 2.55 mm deep / ca. 0.7 ct + two on the flanks Ø 3.75 mm x 2 mm deep / ca. 0.35 ct. each.Total
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1931 old Ring 1ct Emerald 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS5.5/6.6gr
Located in SE
ct, with open back. Eighteen Diamonds, rose cut ca. Ø 2 mm /0.03 ct each / ca.0.5 ct ctw. All stones
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Natural Myanmar Imperial Green Jade Cabochon Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamond
Located in Kowloon, HK
2 sizes; resizing takes approximately 5 working days) ◆ TOTAL WEIGHT: 26.08 Ct * The photos were
Category

2010s Hong Kong Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

1908 Nordic Halo Ring 0.5ct Sapphire 0.6ct Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS5 /4gr
Located in SE
of old European diamond cut with open back Ø 5 mm 2. 9 mm deep / ca. 0.65 ct. Ten rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Halo Ring 0.6ct Sapphire 0.32ct Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø12.5US/ 7.3 gr
Located in SE
, measures: 5 mm x 4 mm x 3 mm deep / ca. 0.6 ct. 8 Diamonds, all of rose cut circa Ø 2 mm / 0,04 ct each
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold

1925 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Ruby 0.3ct Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS8.25/3.5gr
Located in SE
old European cut Ø 2 mm / 0,03 ct each / total weight of diamonds here ca. 0.3 ctw. Color ca. F,G /VS
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1929 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/3.7gr
Located in SE
with 10 rose cut Diamonds circa Ø 2 mm / 0 .03 ct.. All stones have open backs. Back view is peculiar
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

14k Gold Grape Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Grapes design 14 kt solid gold ring with tourmalines, emeralds and diamonds. Gold leaves ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

14k Gold Grape Ring
14k Gold Grape Ring
$523 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Emerald 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald ring with diamond cut sapphires halo. Oval emerald 14k gold ring. Emerald engagement ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Emerald 14k gold ring
Emerald 14k gold ring
$560 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Antique German Halo Ring natural 0.7ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø 6.25US/1.3gr
Located in SE
with color zoning visible measures 5 mm x 4 mm x 2 mm deep / ca. 0.7 ct. 12 old Rose cut Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

4.5 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald and 1.4 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
4.5 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White gold Ring Estate piece Natural
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Cushion amethyst 14k gold Ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
with inclusions, color - purple Surrounding stones: Diamonds: weight - 0.02 ct (2 pieces x 0.01 ct
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Cushion amethyst 14k gold Ring.
Cushion amethyst 14k gold Ring.
$487 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Cushion citrine 14k gold Ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
, color - yellow Surrounding stones: Diamonds: weight - 0.02 ct (2 pieces x 0.01 ct), G/VS, round
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Cushion citrine 14k gold Ring.
Cushion citrine 14k gold Ring.
$487 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Genuine Amethyst 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
with inclusions Side stones: Diamonds: 30 pieces, round brilliant cut, G/VS1, weight - aprox 0.3 ct
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Genuine Amethyst 14k Gold Ring
Genuine Amethyst 14k Gold Ring
$405 Sale Price / item
55% Off
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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

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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.