Skip to main content

Five Stone Diamond Ring Band Gold

to
116
1,360
330
374
591
743
1,301
175
106
183
45
4
275
565
539
109
71
30
22
16
17
19
28
29
13
4
852
512
20
435
162
104
92
78
to
53
34
10
10
9
281
217
198
192
107
27
18
13
10
5
1
1
1
1
1,382
2
681
643
Sort By
Victorian 2.10ct Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
five stone ring. The central oval Sapphire is 1.20 carat with the two flanking stones 0.45 carat each
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1950 s Mid-Century 1.25 Carats Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring features five round brilliant cut diamonds - well matched Weighing in total
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Late 19th century five stone diamond ring, English c.1890
Located in Firenze, IT
old European cut stones weighing approximately 2.0 carats, rose diamond points between, scroll carved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Early 20th Century 18 Carat Gold Sapphire Five-Stone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as a graduated circular-shape sapphire line, with rose-cut diamond duo spacers and
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

Eighteen Karats Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Five Millimeter Wide Band
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Eighteen karats yellow and white gold diamond micro pave eternity ring Diamonds weighing 0.55
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique English Diamond Five Stone Carved Half Hoop Ring c1910
Located in Firenze, IT
line of old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.50 cts,scroll carved gallery mounted in platinum and
Category

20th Century British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

C1870, 18K French Five Stone Old Cut Diamond Half Hoop Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Dainty five stone diamond ring of French origin, this slender open backed diamond band with five
Category

Antique 1870s French Belle Époque Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Platinum 1.04ct Emerald Diamond 5 Stone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This fine antique ring was crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and platinum during the late Victorian
Category

Antique 1890s Early Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Emerald and Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring, 1896
Located in London, GB
Introducing a truly exceptional antique five-stone ring, dating to 1896, that showcases the
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

CARTIER Vintage Trinity Ring with Five Brilliant Cut Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Metal: 18K Tri-Color Gold (rose, yellow, white) Stones: Natural Diamonds Band Width: 0.15 inches (3.80
Category

1990s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire Diamond 5 Stone Halo Wedding Band, 14K White Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
sapphire diamond band. Crafted in 14K white gold, this ring features a row of five round sapphire stones
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.50ct Oval Cut Diamond Ring Estate 18k White Gold 5 Stone Anniversary Band 6.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish estate 1.50ct oval cut diamond ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. Five oval cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Vintage Five Stone Graduated Diamond 0.30 Carat Ring Size 6
Located in New York, NY
A vintage platinum five stone diamond ring A row of graduated brilliant cut diamonds set to a
Category

Early 20th Century British Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian Tiffany Co. Boulder Opal Five Stone Wedding Band
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian Tiffany and Co Boulder Opal Five Stone Wedding Band - Size 8. This
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

1ct Diamond Anniversary Band 5-Stone Vintage 14k White Gold Ring Hearts 6 Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
gold. Five estimated 0.20 carat round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 1 carat (estimated at
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond 5 Stone Band Ring 4mm
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. five-stone band crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, set with three vivid green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 2.56 Carats Total Round Cut Sapphire Diamond Five-Stone Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A lovely wedding band ring, showcasing three round cut sapphires weighing 1.74 carats total and two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma s Melody Ring Five-Band Estate Jewelry
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ring is composed of five interlocking bands, all made of 18 karat yellow gold. One band adorned with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Scalloped Diamond Anniversary Band Ring, 14KT White Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold scalloped diamond anniversary band ring. This stackable ring features five
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 14k Diamond 5 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
stunning ring displays a row of five old European cut diamonds. The graduated stones are all prong-set, and
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18Y Diamond Sapphire 5 Stone Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
A Victorian 18 karat yellow gold diamond and sapphire five stone band. This stackable band features
Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

18kt Gold Band Ring with Citrines and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
  Metal: 18Kt Gold  Natural Stone: Diamonds & Citrines Ring size: 6 1/4. Ring width: 0.50 inches Stamped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Scalloped Diamond Anniversary Band Ring, 14KT White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold scalloped diamond anniversary band ring. This stackable ring features five
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 2.20Ct Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 2.20ct ruby and 18 karat yellow gold five stone ring; part of our
Category

Antique Early 1900s Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

1960 s 0.50 Carat Tiffany Ruby Diamond Three Stone Stacking Band Ring Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two band style rings designed with three stones each set to front Featuring five round
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Five Round Sapphire Ring with Diamond Halos
Located in Great Neck, NY
with VS2, G color diamonds. There is a total of 64 diamonds making up 0.25 carats. The stones are set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Five-Stone Diamond Ruby Anniversary Eternity Ring 2.20 Carat 18 Karat White
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and ruby anniversary ring hand crafted in 18K white gold. Amazing high end quality
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Victorian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Foliate Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five stone ring centers a bezel set old European cut diamond Weighing approximately 0.40 carat
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

Luca Carati 18K White Gold 5-Diamond Band Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
five incredibly resplendent and expertly cut diamond stones that weigh 0.15 carats in total. Ring Top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Victorian c1899 Diamond Gypsy Band 15k Gold Rose Cuts 5 Stone Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
diamonds are set into a five stone setting with decorative scrolled detail to the side shoulders. The band
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Trinity Diamond Set Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ring by Cartier is from their Trinity Collection and features 3 interlinking rings. One band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond and yellow gold ring, comprising five rose cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Wedding Band Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
white gold. Five estimated 0.01 carat single cut diamonds total an estimated 0.05 carats (estimated at
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Retro 0.55 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Fishtail Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five stone band ring fishtail set to front, in white gold, with round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Moonstone Diamond Band 18 Karat Gold Vintage Ring English
Located in Torrance, CA
Antique Victorian moonstone & diamond ring (circa 1894) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Five
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Emerald Anniversary Ring Vintage 18k White Gold 4.75 Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed diamond & emerald ring crafted in 18 karat white gold (circa 1960s to
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Exquisite 1.80ct Diamonds 5-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 1.80ct Diamonds 5-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Sleek, sophisticated
Category

2010s Israeli Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Band Ring Size 9 #22418
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 9 Bold and brilliant, this 14K yellow gold ring
Category

20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Philippine Coral Ring Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Van Cleef & Arpels coral & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. 13 round
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold 0.925tcw Diamond Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this vintage band ring features five brilliant-cut diamonds totaling
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wide Cigar Leaf Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Band Sz 7 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish diamond cigar leaf ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Five diamonds total an estimated
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 18k and Platinum 5 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous diamond ring from the Edwardian (ca1910)! Crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum, this
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

5-Stone 18 Karat White Gold 0.82 Carat Total Weight Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Five glorious diamond rounds totaling .62 carats are haloed by more petite diamond rounds totaling
Category

20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This five stone gold band holds a central sapphire measuring 15pts and the two smaller stones
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

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

Antique 19th Century Band Rings

Materials

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

Fascinating 4.51ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds 5-Stone Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Fascinating 4.51ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds 5-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - GIA
Category

2010s Israeli Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1863 Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Old Mine Diamond and Enamel Band Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Enamel Five Stone Ring. This ring
Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14k White Gold and Diamond Criss Cross Wide Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
14k white gold and diamond criss cross wide band. A great statement ring! This piece would make a
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Style Sapphire Diamond Channe 14K Two Tone Unisex Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Retro style unisex ring featuring three square-cut blue sapphires and two round-cut diamonds set in
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 5-Stone 1.20 Total Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning 5-stone diamond ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! This beautiful piece is crafted
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14W PC RBC Diamond Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold princess and round cut diamond band ring. This ring features five bezel set
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro 14YW Thin Diamond Wedding Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
A retro 14 karat yellow and white gold diamond wedding band. This stackable band features five
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band - Size 5. This five stone
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Square-Shape Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A five piece square cut diamond ring, featuring 5 stones weighing a total of 0.75 carats. The band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen Round Cut Diamond Men s Wedding Band 10k White Gold 0.50cttw
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful five stone diamond ring for your loved ones. Diamonds are eye clean with brilliant
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen Round Cut Diamond Men s Wedding Band 10k White Gold 0.50cttw
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful five stone diamond ring for your loved ones. Diamonds are eye clean with brilliant
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Antique "English Carved" Style Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold with five stones, 1.65 carats in total of old European cut diamonds, set in a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Five Stone Diamond Ring Band Gold", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Five Stone Diamond Ring Band Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of five stone diamond ring band gold you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 180 vintage or 78 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of five stone diamond ring band gold 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A choice in our collection of five stone diamond ring band gold from Roman Malakov, Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc. and Hearts On Fire — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an object in our assortment of five stone diamond ring band gold, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Five Stone Diamond Ring Band Gold?

The price for a piece of five stone diamond ring band gold starts at $360 and tops out at $41,457 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,101.

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.