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Art Deco Inspired Ring with 3 Ct. Centre Stone and Side Baguettes
Located in Paris, IDF
centre stone): 3 ct. Carat total weight (Diamond Side baguettes): 2 ct. Carat total weight: 5 ct. GIA
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luxury Contemporary 2.60 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Contemporary Diamond five stone ring of terrific design and high quality Hand crafted of solid 18
Category

1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Burma Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
making a total content of 1.10 Ct for both Rubies TCW between rubies and Diamond is 1.95 Ct! Ring crown
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

White Gold 3.00 Carat Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
) 4.50 mm Stone Weight 0.75 ct Stone 2 Information Stone Type Diamond Stone Shape Emerald Stone Color I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 2.01 Carat Round Brilliant Center Stone Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Style: Flexible Diamond Engagement Ring Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: 1 Round Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Victorian Muzo Mine Colombian Emerald Diamond Five-Stone Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
yellow gold Hallmarks: present but worn Gems: 5 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx .90 Ct (G/H-VVS/VS
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Victorian Five Stone No Heat Sapphire 1.6 ctw, Diamond Ring 18k rose gold.
Located in Joelton, TN
Handmade 18K rose gold, 5-stone vivid deep blue violet sapphire and rose cut diamond band. The band
Category

Antique 1890s European Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Set of 2 rings in 18kt Rose Gold with Natural Gemstones and Diamonds
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
diamond (0,02 ct) MIni Sweety ring in 18kt pink gold with brown diamonds (clarity VS1 - VS2 TW) Reference
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Set of 2 Rings in 18kt Rose Gold with Natural Gemstones and Diamonds
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
Set of 2 rings Mini Sweety ring in 18kt Ring in 18kt pink and white gold with white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Set of 2 Rings in 18kt Rose Old with Natural Gemstones and Diamonds
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
Set of 2 rings Mini Sweety ring in 18kt pink gold with London blue topaz and a signature diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Certified Burma Rubies English Victorian Five-Stone Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Spectacular and rare Victorian five stone English ring set with Natural, untreated, unheated Burma
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

2 Carat Natural Emerald Ring White Gold, Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Count: 1 → Total Primary Stone Carat Weight: 2 CT → Diamond : Diamond → Clarity : vs-si → Colour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Unheated 3 Stone Sapphire Ring, 5.07 Carat Platinum 950 GIA Certified x 3
Located in Tampa, FL
color GIA B 5/4, set with 2 cushion-cut diamonds with a weight 0.80 ct's VVS-2 clarity, F color GIA
Category

2010s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Brilliant Round Diamond 18 Karat Gold Wedding Ring flanked with Baguette Diamond
Located in Bangkok, TH
size: US 5 3/4, UK K 1/2 Gold: 18K 3.68 g Centre Diamond: 0.41 ct Baguette Diamond: 0.30 ct Please
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Spectacular Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Rare Victorian Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Natural Burmese Rubies and Diamond five stone ring Could be an outstanding engagement ring Crafted of
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Superb Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Bow Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
rounded border around the main stone both fully enhanced by Diamonds What actually makes this ring even
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Alex Soldier Diamond Chrome Diopside Gold Sunflower Ring as seen on Kate Upton
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
diamonds: 189 stones, total carat weight: 2 ct. Chrome diopside: 295 stones, total carat weight: 5 ct
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, R...

Sylvie Corbelin Signature Snake Ring in Patinated Silver and Diamonds
By Sylvie Corbelin
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
, brilliant cut total weight of the diamonds 0,05 ct. Ring weight 12 grammes This model was created in 2007
Category

2010s French Baroque Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Rings in 18kt Rose Gold with Natural Gemstones and Diamonds
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
diamond (0,02 ct) MIni Sweety ring in 18kt pink gold with Rock crystal and apatite Reference
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Apatite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1970s Paul Buchwald 5.45 Carat Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
1970s Paul Buchwald 5.45 ct Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring 14k white gold, green
Category

20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

9.00 Carat Indicolite Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ladies Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
= 5 1/2 The ring features an indicolite tourmaline set within tampering diamond ribbons Completed by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Magnificent Art Deco Certified 7.14 Carat No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Complementary Diamonds are .792 Ct of baguette cut Diamonds as stamped into the ring – rated as G VVS stepping
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Opal Engagement Ring, Fire Opal Ring, Opal Wedding Ring, Dainty Opal Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Natural ✔ Stone: Natural Ethiopian Opal ✔ Number of Stones: 1 ✔ Number of Diamonds: 12 ✔ Opal Size: 5 mm x
Category

2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 4.69 Carat Unheated Yellow Sapphire Fashion Ring
Located in Encino, CA
. Clarity SI-1 to SI-2 Color F - H Total Weight of Colored Stones 4.68 ct. Total Weight of Diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Blue Topaz and Turquoise Ring in 18kt Rose Gold by BIGLI
By Bigli
Located in Oudenaarde, BE
Mini Sweety ring in 18kt pink gold with Blue topaz and turquoise and a signature diamond (0,02 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

5 Carat Emerald Oval and Diamond Trillion Ring in 18K 2 Tone Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 5.61 ct. emerald oval with two white diamond trillions. Handmade in 18k yellow and white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Antique 1.33 Ct Basaltic Sapphire and 0.88 Ct Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fineness mark for platinum (PLAT). This impressive antique ring is supplied with an independent diamond
Category

Vintage 1920s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

3 Stones Pigeon Blood Heated Ruby with Oval Diamonds Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
color and is complimented with 2 GIA certified, oval diamonds. The platinum setting is handmade
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Faint Pink Diamond Three Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
: Platinum Weight: 2.7 Grams  Size: 5 1/2 Center Diamond: .51 ct - GIA # 2225305945 Color: Faint Pink
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Turquoise Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Turquoise Three Stone Ring. This
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50 Carat Vintage 3-Stone Diamond Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Addison, TX
This Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring set in 14 Karat white gold dates back to the 1920
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.32 Carat Vivid Pigeon Blood Red Ruby, Diamond Three Stone Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
of Heating Origin: Vietnam **** Gem Type: Diamond Number of Stones: 2 Total Diamond Weight: 0.44
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s 1.95 Carat Diamond and Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
four claw/prong set 0.70 Ct transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond. The central stone is
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
opals (7 mm x 5 mm) and four single cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Shank: 2 mm
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Ring With Emerald (0.75 CT Total) and Diamonds (0.30 CT Total
Category

Vintage 1980s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique 4.76 Carat Sapphire 1.05 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
blue sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18 ct yellow gold. The groove decorated, multi
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.55Ct Diamond and 14k White Gold Trilogy Ring - Antique Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.55 carat diamond (total) and 14 karat white gold three stone ring
Category

Vintage 1930s German Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.85ct Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Yellow White Gold, GIA Certified Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
:  Diamond Number of Stones: 2 Total Diamond Weight: 0.40 ct. Measurements:  4.12 x 3.00 mm Shape
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold 11.22 Carat Heart Shape Black Diamond Trilogy Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black diamond centerstone 11.22 carat with a Love and heart Laser inscription; and 2 black pear shaped
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique French Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Ring with Cornflower Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique French art deco gold ring with natural cornflower sapphire and diamonds. Made in France
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 1.46 Ct Diamond and 18 Ct Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique George V five stone diamond ring has been crafted in 18 ct yellow gold. The antique
Category

Early 20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.77 Ct Natural Zambian Emerald 2 Ct Natural Diamond Ring in 18KW Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and 1.55 carats of diamonds. This ring is truly remarkable, showcasing the beauty of the emerald
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 15 Ct Jadeite Jade &2 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum No Treat
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 15 Ct Jadeite Jade &2 Ct Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum No Treat , Estate piece GIA
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.2 Carat Ceylon Blue Pear Sapphire 2 Ct Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
4.2 Carat Ceylon Blue Pear shape Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring In Platinum Diamonds : 2
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.52 Ct Diamond and 0.58 Ct Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This lovely LB Exclusive Platinum 0.52 ct Diamond 0.58 ct Ruby Ring goes with anything. The band is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.34 Ct Diamond and 0.33 Ct Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This gorgeous LB Exclusive Platinum 0.34 ct Diamond 0.33 ct Emerald Ring is a classic. The band is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

1/2 Ct Oval Emerald Diamond Bezel Set Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
1/2 Ct Oval Emerald & Diamond Bezel Set Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Size 6.5 A nice simple band
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Fancy Multicolored 5 Carat Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Fancy Yellow White Diamond 18K Gold Platinum 5CTW Ring Like a field of freshly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.45 Ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This gorgeous LB Exclusive Platinum 0.45 ct Diamond 0.85 ct Sapphire Ring is extremely elegant. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Three-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. Approximate total diamond weight: .86 ct. Diamond color: H Diamond clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 5 Weight: 1.6
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Rose Gold 0.25 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This gorgeous LB Exclusive 14K Rose Gold 0.25 ct Diamond Ring is made with 14K rose gold and set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Vintage 11.80 ct Green Beryl and 0.36 ct Diamond, Rose Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 8.15mm/0.32' Ring Size UK Size J 1/2 USA Size 4 5/8 The ring size may be professionally adjusted
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, Green Beryl, Rose Gold

Circa 1920 1.76 Ct Diamond White Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fine and impressive antique five stone diamond ring has been crafted in 18 ct white gold. The
Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.10 Ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
ring has a band thickness of 2 mm, a top height of 5 mm, and top dimensions of 5 by 9 mm, with a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.43 Ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
, flanked on either side by a row of diamonds for a total of 0.43 carats of diamonds throughout. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

LB Exclusive Platinum 0.20 Ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
round and marquise cut diamonds totaling 0.60 carats. The ring has a band thickness of 2 mm, a top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Certified 2.71 Ct Afghanistan Origin Emerald and Diamonds Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with certified natural emerald and diamonds. Exclusive ring. May birthstone
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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.