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Roman Malakov 0.73 Carats Total Round Diamond Five-Stone Halo Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and unique take to the traditional wedding band features 5 brilliant round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 2.08 Carat Five-Stone Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and unique take to the traditional wedding band. Features 5 Cushion Diamonds that weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1.40ct Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
band of 18 carat yellow gold. Gemstone: Emerald & Diamon Stone Shape: Emerald cut & Old European cut
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Opal and 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
gold ring, there are also diamond points and the shoulders that are either side of the five stones are
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold

Victorian 2.40ct Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This enchanting Victorian ring features five old cut diamonds totalling 2.40 carat. The central
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 5 Stone Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exquisite early Victorian five stone cushion cut diamond ring set in a chased 18K gold band
Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/10 Cttw Diamond 5 Stone Braided Shank Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embrace timeless elegance with this exquisite 10K yellow gold band, where five natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/10 Cttw Diamond 5 Stone Braided Shank Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embrace timeless elegance with this exquisite 10K yellow gold band, where five natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 2.0 Cttw Diamond 5 Stone Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Eternal five-stone diamond ring is just that, a timeless design that symbolizes a lasting love
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Amethyst Five-Stone with Diamond Points Modelled in 9 Carat Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Not only does this ring hold five bright and sparkling amethyst but it also boasts diamond
Category

Vintage 1940s British Modern More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 5 Stone 0.50 Carat Diamond Ring Wedding Band 18k Platinum
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Edwardian 5 stone wedding ring (circa 1910s) crafted in 18k yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Stone Band
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat (stamped 14K) diamond wedding band featuring five round brilliant diamonds weighting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bridal Rings

6.05 Carat Five-Row Diamond Band, Signed Kurt Wayne
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Measuring an impressive half inch wide, this 18 karat white gold band is appointed with 6.05 carats
Category

Late 20th Century Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.50 Carat Cushion Morganite and Diamond Rose Gold Ring, Custom Tulip Setting
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
place to wear a band with this ring without disrupting the underneath diamonds. This design was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

2 Carat Pear Shape White Topaz and Diamond Halo Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
topaz stone. The white topaz is framed by a 14 karat rose gold, round brilliant diamond halo! The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Two-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Ring Size: S 1/2 (61) Band Width: 2mm Total Main Diamond Weight: Approx. 2.15ct (1.10ct & 1.05ct
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

19 Carat Oval Natural Pink Morganite and .25 Carat Diamond Ring in White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Original Morganite and Diamond Ring in 14 karat white gold made by our shop and one-of-a-kind. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Morganite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Ruby Diamond 5-Stone Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Vintage 5-Stone Diamond Ruby & Diamond Ring,Set In 18ct Yellow Gold An elegant half eternity/Dress
Category

2010s English Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

1 Carat Rose Cut Black Diamond and White Side Diamond Satin Custom Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Bold Creative Unique Black Diamond Engagement Ring The modern black diamond ring is a bold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold

5 Stone 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 Carat Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Five glorious round cut diamonds totaling .60 carats are haloed by more petite diamond rounds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

19 Carat Oval Natural Pink Morganite and .25 Carat Diamond Ring in White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Morganite and Diamond Ring in 14 karat white gold "14kt white gold" The ring is a Five Star
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Morganite, 14k Gold

5 Stone 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 Carat tw Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Five glorious round cut diamonds totaling .60 carats are haloed by more petite diamond rounds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Sapphire Pear with Hidden Halo 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
stone settings. The ring is made to allow for ring stacking as well, making the accent diamonds across
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Jose Hess 8-Stone Floating Diamond Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in Narberth, PA
This fabulous gold Modernist ring is a unique signed piece by American designer and goldsmith Jose
Category

20th Century American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold 0.68ctw Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising five old cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Wedding Band - 10k Round Brilliant Cut .25ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: K - L Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Style: Five-Stone Wedding Band with Diamonds Face Height (north
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.00 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold Wedding Anniversary Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
options. Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage GIA 5.38 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA 5.38 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring. Featuring one GIA
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 1.83ctw 5 Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond and yellow gold ring, set with five old European cut diamonds, and eight rose
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1928 Antique 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring Size 6.75-7 #21395
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1928 Antique 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 6.75-7 This beautifully crafted
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Band Wedding Ring 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Bridal Jewelry 6.25
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage diamond wedding band (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14 karat white gold. Five
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold 0.75ctw 5 Stone Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising five, graduating old European cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum 2.47ctw 5 Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising five old European cut diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Unisex 18 Karat White Gold Wave Diamond Band
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary wave style diamond wedding band has five brilliant-cut diamonds inlaid into the
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Swirl Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring, Simple Diamond
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold diamond swirl ring. This simple ring features a swirl design with
Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Inspired 2.82 Carat Diamond Gold Wedding Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegance and beauty radiates from this classic five stone diamond ring, inspired by the historic
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Contemporary Asscher cut diamond 18k white gold cigar band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This contemporary 18k white gold cigar band showcases a sleek design with five radiant Asscher-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hallmarked 1842 18K Five Gemstone "Adore" Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian five stone ADORE ring which spells out the first letter of each gemstone in the following
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Eternity Band with Ruby and Diamonds in 14K White Gold
Located in LA, CA
and Diamond One electronically tested fourteen (14KT) white gold ladies cast ruby and diamond ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

French Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive 18k yellow gold diamond ring is fine quality set
Category

Vintage 1950s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Pave Yellow Gold Bombe Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
glamorous edge to your look; it consists of five exceptionally crafted 18K yellow gold bands, each set with
Category

Late 20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band - Size 5. This five
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1914 Sapphire Diamond 18ct Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Our Antique 1914 Sapphire Diamond 18ct Gold Ring, a stunning representation of early 20th-century
Category

20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Petra Class White Diamond Black Diamond Purple Sapphire Gold Stacking Rings
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
Diamond 4. Faceted Bluish Purple Sapphire 5. Stone with Round Brilliant-cut White Diamond Each ring is a
Category

2010s American Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Multi-ge...

Contemporary 3.51ct Aquamarine and Diamond Ring in White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary aquamarine and diamond five-stone ring set in 18k white gold. The ring
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GRISOGONO Swiss Sculptural Swirled Wired Band Ring In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By De Grisogono Geneve
Located in Miami, FL
mark, the mark for the assay of the 18kt gold, the five-digits serial numbers and signed, "DE GRISOGONO
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Retro Austrian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Austrian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring. Featuring five single cut diamonds with
Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.95 ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This elegant LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.95 ct Diamond Ring is sure to attract attention. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1980s Vintage Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k white gold. The pierced decorated white gold setting is
Category

20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Diamond Seed Pearl Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
marquise/navette shaped ring. Set with five beautiful, old cut diamonds down the centre. Surrounded by a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Bubble Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A chunky diamond and ruby bubble ring set in 18k yellow gold . The ring is composed of three
Category

2010s European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring Size 8.25 This lovely ring features one
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

C.1860 18k 5 Stone Romantic Message Ring ADORE
Located in Baltimore, MD
Romantic and sentimental Victorian five stone ADORE ring which spells out the first letter of each
Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby

.73 Carat Round Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Triple Halo White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning color. Five rows of diamonds continue down each side of the 18k white gold band, making this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
yellow gold and showcases five rows of platinum set graduating round brilliant cut diamonds. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White and Yellow Gold Natural Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Ring 1.42TCW
Located in Victoria, BC
This beautiful ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a band of alternating white and
Category

2010s Canadian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Opal and Diamond Kabana Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Brilliant .25 Carat
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
price. This ring is a size 6. Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Stone Information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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.