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White and Natural Yellow Diamond Half Eternity Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful white and natural yellow diamond five stone half eternity ring set in 18k yellow gold
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
showcases a lovely array of old mine cut diamonds. Five cushion cut stones have been set at the centre which
Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.50 Carat Cartier Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
framed on either side by a straight single row band of diamonds, all set in 18 carat white gold for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 3.00ct Diamond Crossover Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
further five diamonds are set totalling 0.40 carat total. All the stones are claw set into platinum
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Marquise 3.55 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
shows beautiful character on this 1970s dress ring. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Marquise Carat
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 2.55ct Diamond Spray Cluster Ring, hallmarked 1976
Located in London, GB
contrasting 18 carat yellow gold completes this vintage piece. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Baguette cuts
Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Belle Époque 0.51 Carat Old Cut Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous Belle Époque diamond crossover ring. This continental piece showcases an
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold

Vintage Midcentury 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Set
Located in Lexington, KY
design! The band is a classic five stone layout with a pierced under gallery detail. The band is lovely
Category

Vintage 1950s Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage French GIA Ceylon No Heat Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
stage for this ring, while effortlessly detailed diamond accented yellow gold bands wrap around its
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.02 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire and Half-Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond ring and diamond band set has been crafted in platinum. The platinum solitaire ring is ornamented
Category

Early 2000s British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Bracelet Tubogas 18k Gold Vintage Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
are set across four gold bands, dividing the Tubogas into five sections. The diamonds accented by
Category

Vintage 1970s French More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Chopard Happy Diamonds Ladies Watch, 18 Karat Gold 3.48 Carat Serviced B&P
By Chopard
Located in Greensboro, NC
bracelet of high purity 18k white gold, both outlined in natural diamonds. Five round cut diamonds with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.48 Carats Diamond Radiant Fancy Yellow Five Stone Gold Platinum Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Half Diamond Band Ring The ring is 18K Yellow Gold & PLT 950 There are 5 Radiant Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1950s Five-Stone Diamond White Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Five-stone Diamond Wedding Band Mid-century five stone diamond ring band mounted in 14-karat
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.00 Carats Diamond Five Stone Gold Half Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Half Diamond Band Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold. There are 5 Round Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A stunning diamond band ring set with five old cut shiny and sparkly diamonds totalling 2.18 ct
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

G. Seifert Victorian Diamond Sapphire Five-Stone Gold Ring Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
G. Seifert Victorian Diamond Sapphire Five-stone Gold Ring Band G. Seifert Victorian sapphire and
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this decorative 18carat gold rind are five diamonds. The central diamond measures 50pts and
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this smooth 18carat gold band are five sparkling diamonds. The central diamond measures
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set within this smooth 18carat gold band are five sparkling diamonds. The central diamond measures
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this 18carat gold band are five sparkling diamonds. The central diamond measures 5pts and
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond and 15 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this 15carat gold ring are five diamonds. The central diamond measures 30pts and the
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this decorative 18carat gold ring are five diamonds. The central diamond measures 40pts and
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this 18carat gold ring are five diamonds. The central diamond measures 20pts and the
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this 18carat gold ring are five diamonds. The central diamond measures 40pts and the
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Five-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 14k, American. The 5-stone diamond band is as classic as a ring can get. It's all
Category

Vintage 1960s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This delicate 18ct gold band hold five bright shimmering diamonds all beautifully sat in star
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Set with a graduation of old brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 1.35cts total Ring size : 7
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold five-Stone Star Setting Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds five diamonds totalling 23pts. They are bright and have a lovely
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Estate Ruby Diamond Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A very fine and impressive diamond band ring fashioned in 18 kt white gold featuring gorgeous
Category

Mid-20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Five Stone Star Setting Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 9ct gold band holds five diamonds totalling 9pts. They are set in star settings and
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. The stones are set within the fluid style band. Modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: Lor 5 3/4 Band
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Wedding Band - 10k Round .22ctw Five-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: .22ctw Style: Five-Stone Wedding Band with Diamonds Measurements Face
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
shoulders are split then carry on down to the plain gold band. Modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: N 1/2 or
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1880s Victorian Five Stone Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Set with a line of five graduated old-cut diamonds weighing approx 2.3 Carats. To a pierced
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Estate Diamond 1.50 Carat Five-Stone Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A stunning timeless diamond band ring set with five old mine cut shiny and sparkly Diamonds total
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond and 22 Carat Gold Five Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 22ct gold band holds three diamonds totalling 15pts. They are bright and have a
Category

Vintage 1930s British Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold

Belle Époque Five-Stone Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegance and beauty radiates from this classic five stone ring from the Belle Epoque period
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The boat shape setting in this ring holds a total of 5 diamonds totalling 25pts. The smooth band in
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The boat shape setting in this ring holds a total of 5 diamonds totalling 40pts. The smooth band in
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 1910 Five Stones Ring in 18k white Gold with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
White Gold Stone: Natural Diamonds Ring size: 7 1/2 (sizable). Stamped: No stamp, tested for 18k Total
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds five diamonds totalling 16pts with the central stone measuring
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Five Stone Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold classic English carved band with five cabochon turquoise and peppered with rose cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Turquoise and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
bright, round sparkling diamonds measuring 10pts each. Modelled in 18carat white gold . Ring Size: K or
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Ruby Diamond Band 14k Oval Marq 1.86ctw Graduated Five-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Ruby & Diamond Band 14k Oval & Marq 1.86ctw Graduated Five-Stone Ring Stone Information
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Gold

Antique Opal Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Set with a line of five graduated cabochon opals with rose-cut diamond points between, to a pierced
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond 1.90 Carat Five-Stone Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A stunning timeless diamond band ring set with five old mine cut shiny and sparkly Diamonds total
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Diamond 1.90 Carat Five-Stone Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A stunning timeless diamond band ring set with five old mine cut shiny and sparkly Diamonds total
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
18ct gold and the stones are set in square settings. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Band Width: 4mm Weight
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Edwardian Diamond, Sapphire and Moonstone 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
18ct gold and the stones are set in a boat shaped setting. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Band Width: 7mm
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold

Victorian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds int his ring are very sparkly and bright. The diamonds measure a total of 70pts and
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Five-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An English Edwardian era 5-Stone diamond ring composed of two-tone 18k gold (yellow gold shank
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
stones are set in beaded detail platinum upon a swirl detailed gold gallery. Ring Size: P or 7 3/4
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Platinum Five Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Introducing an absolutely stunning antique five stone ring, dating back to around the 1920's
Category

Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Five-Stone 1 Carat Total Emerald and 0.25 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Band Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
1.0 cttw Emerald & 0.25 cttw Diamond Ring - 14k Yellow Gold, Emeralds, Diamonds Features 5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Gypsy Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this gypsy style ring are five rose cut diamonds measuring 10pts in total. The diamonds are
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
cut diamond points. This ring is modelled in 18carat gold. Ring Size: Q 1/2 or 8 1/4 Band Width: 5mm
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 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.