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Hand Engraved Platinum 4.86 Carat Five Row Diamond Pave Anniversary Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elegant and artistically crafted 90% Platinum and 18K yellow gold diamond band. The ring is heavy and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Band Ring Size 6.25 #19895
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring Size 6.25 JAGi Certified- This lovely band features
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

HRD Certified White Gold Band Ring with 1.00ct Natural Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
craftsmanship. Expertly crafted in 18 karat white gold, the ring is adorned with five natural brilliant-cut
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Band Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring Stamped 18ct Gold Circa 1910 Five-stone ring set with three round
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold TW 0.60 Carat Diamond Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian five-stone band ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1910. The piece features
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is set with 5
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 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 1890s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolored Stones and Diamond Ring Size 6 #22760
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolored Lab Created Stones and Diamond Ring Size 6 This striking 10K
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Band Ring with Ct 4.24 of Diamonds
Located in Rome, IT
Band model ring in rose gold with seven rows of diamonds. On the seven rows there are eighty-five
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Diamond 1.45 carats 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
white gold, it showcases a mesmerizing design featuring five exquisite round-cut prong-set diamonds
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond "X" Band Ring Size 7.75 #21979
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond "X" Band Ring Size 7.75 Bold yet elegant, this 14K yellow gold
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 70s Nugget Ring 24k Gold Diamond 14k Stacking Band Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage nugget & diamond ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (the gold
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Victorian Diamond 5 Stone Carved Half Hoop Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
This exquisite five-stone diamond ring whispers of devotion and craftsmanship. Set in warm antique gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Granulated Band Ring with Blue Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat solid White Gold Ring all handmade with Byzantine workmanship and a
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1.63 Carats Diamond Sapphire Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with a blue and white pattern of sapphires and diamonds, this five stone antique band ring is a
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

1.20ct Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
A refined expression of timeless elegance, this 18K white gold eternity band ring showcases a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold and Platinum Band Ring with Diamonds and Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
A unique and lovely 'Eternity Band' style ring from the Kent Raible one of a kind Masterworks
Category

2010s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.85 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian five-stone ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features 5 old
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 2.53 Carats Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 2.53 carats pear shape diamond certified by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold 0.91ctw Old European Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising five, graduating old European cut diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold 0.17ct Old Mine Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond and yellow gold ring, comprising five old mine cut diamonds, set in 18 karat
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Men’s Diamond Wedding Band in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Desert, CA
with modern appeal. The ring features five round diamonds, each measuring approximately 3.0mm, totaling
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14 KT White Gold Cluster Fashion Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and classic, this diamond ring is beautifully crafted in 14K Solid White gold. This five
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Oval Ruby and Pave Diamond Semi-Eternity Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 8.5 Elevate your jewelry collection with our exquisite 5 stone oval cut ruby band ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

0.57 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Round Diamond 5 Stone 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.57 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Round Diamond 5 Stone 18 Karat White Gold Ring This ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.57 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Round Diamond 5 Stone 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.57 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Round Diamond 5 Stone 14 Karat White Gold Ring This ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Hand Engraved Diamond Rose Gold Band
Located in Wallingford, CT
Hand engraved laurel leaf ring with diamonds Five white diamonds Size: 2.5mm diamond stone Weight
Category

2010s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Yellow Gold Platinum Three Diamond Ring, Circa 1920s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Three Diamond Antique Ring. Simple and elegant handmade three diamond
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Trio and Diamond Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
top and five bezel-set brilliant cut diamonds on each side of the bridge. Side stones of five
Category

2010s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 9 Carat White Gold Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
smooth 9ct white gold band. The sapphire stones each measure 7pts each. Ring Size: R 1/2 or 9 Band
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Mixed Shape Diamond Eternity Band in 14K White Gold, 2.45 Carats
Located in New York, NY
its beauty. Details Name: Mixed Shape Diamond Eternity Band Creator: ADA Jewelry Stone: Natural
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.50 carats 18KT White Gold 5 Solitaire Wedding Band
Located in Antwerpen, BE
White gold, this unique design features five Round -cut prong-set stones paired with smaller pave-set
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold 1/2 Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
stones are diamonds measuring a total of approx 15pts. The band is modelled in 18ct gold and made in
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

14 Karat Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
A row of five-stone with diamond and aquamarine set on 14k solid white gold. Metal Type: 14 karat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 18ct Gold 0.25ct Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Edwardian era five stone ring set in 18ct gold. The ring features five old cut bright lively
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

2.38ctw Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
This nine-stone in 18K white and yellow gold ring, featuring five asscher cut fancy intense yellow
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

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

2.28CTW Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
This nine-stone in 18K white and yellow gold ring, featuring five asscher cut fancy intense yellow
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

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

"Haphazard" Set of 3 Nesting Bands in 18 Karat Gold with 1.47 Carats Diamonds
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
bands that trace the same path in tiny pavé diamonds. The bezel-set stones on the center ring are two
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Solid 9K Rose Gold Natural Emerald Art Deco Womens Band Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Solid 9K Rose Gold ring follows an art deco inspired aesthetic, with a weight and boldness to
Category

2010s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 4.10 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 4.10 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold eternity ring
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K and 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Natural Pearl Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
gorgeous five stone ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and 18k white gold top. The ring has three beautiful
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18k White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The multi-claw setting is ornamented with five
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

14K Yellow 0.96 Carat Round Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pear-Shape diamonds in a total weight of 0.50. Five (5) round diamonds scattered underneath each of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14K Gold Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Garnet, Pearl Harem Ring
Located in Venice, CA
, sapphires, rubies, and green demantoid garnets. The ring consists of five 14k gold bands, held together at
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Oval Blue Sapphire Natural Diamonds Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
identical in size or color. This gold band ring features a seamless row of oval-shaped blue sapphires, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

0.30 Carat Emerald and 0.60 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond five stone ring is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition. Reflections in
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Natural 3.99 cts blue sapphire 0.43 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Blue sapphire five stone ring gold gift GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Blue Diamond ✦ Gemstone Type
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

V Shaped Chevron 0.58Ct SI/HI Marquise Diamond Stacking Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
features a sleek V-shaped band adorned with five marquise-cut diamond stones, arranged to form a sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

V Shaped Chevron 0.58Ct SI/HI Marquise Diamond Stacking Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
features a sleek V-shaped band adorned with five marquise-cut diamond stones, arranged to form a sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

NWT 9, 600 18KT Gold Fancy Large Glittering Triple Emerald Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald Cut Green Emerald and Fancy Baguette Cut Diamond Ring. Ring Contains
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

1.32 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
diamonds, creating a luxurious and timeless design. At the heart of this ring are five round-cut rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique European Ring 1.3 ctw / 5Diamonds 23K/18K Gold Silver ØUS 5.25/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
Gold and face side made of Silver covered with peculiar Patina holding five rose hand cut Diamonds with
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Silver

Natural 0.64cts Gemstone Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
delicate ring showcases five round-cut blue coral gemstones set in a textured 18-carat yellow gold band
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Green Tsavorite Gemstone 0.36 cts in 18KWG Stackable Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K white gold stackable ring. Accentuated by sparkling diamonds, this piece combines exceptional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Gold 1.1tcw Five Stone Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A refined Diamond Band Ring, featuring a series of brilliant round diamonds set in 14k White Gold
Category

Late 20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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.