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GIA 2 Carat Round Five-Stone Antique Scroll 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a stunning round diamond ring that epitomizes sophistication and timeless beauty. At its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Retro diamond 14k yellow gold five stone band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Retro five-stone band showcases a radiant row of bright, lively diamonds set in warm
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sonia B Multiband Ring with Gemstones
By Sonia B
Located in Darnestown, MD
Fashionable ring by Sonia B with five bands that merge as one on the shank. The ring has nine
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, 14k Gold

Five-Stone Oval Emerald Diamond Ring Band in 18K White Gold
By Brij Nivesh
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
A refined and timeless five-stone band showcasing the harmonious balance of vivid oval-cut natural
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

0.50ct Purple Diamond Five Stone Band Ring in 9ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
A perfect blend of colour and sparkle, this band ring stands out with its rare purple diamonds
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

Vintage diamond 14k white gold five stone wedding band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sophistication. Five round brilliant cut diamonds sparkle in harmony across the polished 14k white gold band
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Diamond Five stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exceptional 18ct yellow gold five-stone diamond ring. This antique piece was
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Tourmaline and Diamond Vintage Style Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vibrant tourmalines take center stage in this vintage-style five-stone band ring, surrounded by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Five-Stone Anniversary Wedding Band - 18k Round .50ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: I1 Total Carats: .50ctw Style: Five-Stone Anniversary Wedding Band with Diamonds Measurements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful and rare ring dating back to the Georgian era. The ring features five
Category

Antique 1820s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

White Gold Diamond Men s Wedding Band - 14k Princess .50ctw Five-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Total Carats: .50ctw Style: Five-Stone Wedding Band with Diamonds Features: Open Cut Shoulder Detailing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Five-Stone Band - 14k Round .50ctw Wedding Anniversary Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J - K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Ruby Five-Stone Band - 18k Round .60ctw Wedding Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Five-Stone Band 18k Emerald 2.39ctw Wedding Anniversary Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Five-Stone Band Face Height (north to south): 5/32" (3.7mm) Rise Above Finger: 7/32" (5.1mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Mid Century Five Stone Diamond Band in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
This classic five-stone band is crafted in 14k white gold and set with .15 carats total weight of
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Men s Wedding Band -14k Round Brilliant .25ctw Five-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Total Carats: .25ctw Style: Five-Stone Wedding Band with Diamonds Measurements Face Height (north to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Round .25ctw FIve-Stone Channel Set Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Men s Wedding Band 10k Round Brilliant .25ctw Five-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Total Carats: .25ctw Style: Five-Stone Wedding Bnad with Diamonds Features: Knife-Edge Detailing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

1940s, Diamond and Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
five stone diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The plain
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and 18K White Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive contemporary 0.95 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold five stone ring; part
Category

Early 2000s English Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond Five-Stone 18ct Gold Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
tapered platinum setting over an 18ct yellow gold band. The ring features five graduated stones, bead-set
Category

Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

White Gold Ring adorned with five 5-Stone Old European Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Presenting a captivating 14K White Gold Ring adorned with five 5-Stone Old European Cut Diamonds
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond Ring, 3 Stone Emerald Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Number: 2 Diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
between the sapphires are two bright diamonds. The diamond total 10pts . The ring is modelled in 18ct gold
Category

Vintage 1920s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Antique 18K Gold and Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique diamond ring is composed of five old European-cut diamonds, approximate total weight
Category

Early 20th Century English Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.55ct Emerald Cut Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This magnificent 3.55ct emerald cut five-stone diamond band is one in a million! The mesmerizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Wedding Band - 10k Round Cut .38ctw Five-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats: .38ctw Style: Five-Stone Wedding Band with Diamonds Features: Brushed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 2.59ct Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary diamond five-stone ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is composed of 5
Category

2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond five stone ring, 18k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning vintage, mid century era five stone diamond ring in 18ct yellow gold. This spectacular
Category

Mid-20th Century British Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
between the sapphires are two bright diamonds. The diamond total 8pts . The ring is modelled in 18ct gold
Category

Vintage 1960s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: L or 5 1/4 Band Width: 7mm Weight: 3.5g
Category

Vintage 1960s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Five-Stone Halo Wedding Band in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Five-Stone Halo Wedding Band in 14k gold. 2.5 MM Five Round Moissanite Halo Ring. Vintage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Five-Stone Halo Wedding Band in 14k gold
Five-Stone Halo Wedding Band in 14k gold
$540 Sale Price / item
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Victorian Sapphire and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Five Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
ring is modelled in 15ct gold. Fully Hallmarked Birmingham 1878. Ring Size: L 1/2 or 6 Band Width
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
between the sapphires are two bright diamonds. These total approx 16pts. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

1920s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
five stone ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This impressive 1920s
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.00 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band in 14k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Weight: 5.35 grams A timeless symbol of elegance, this five-stone diamond band exudes brilliance and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Five-Stone Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Exuding timeless elegance, this stunning five-stone band ring features a row of richly saturated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Pearl and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming five-stone ring taken from the Victorian period . This antique piece has
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Five Stone Diamonds Ring, Rose Gold Ring, Stacking Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Five stone bezel set on solid rose gold. Metal type: 14 karat rose gold Gemstone: White diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Hallmarked Birmingham- date letter has
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a lovely five-stone diamond ring in-keeping with a style synonymous with the Victorian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Five Stone Mens Band 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw Ring 10 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 1/2 Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Lovely, Edwardian gold band style
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Cabochon Opal and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning five stone opal cabochon ring has shimmering opals set which slightly graduate in
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold

Edwardian 18k Platinum Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous diamond ring from the Edwardian (ca1910s)! Crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum, this
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
gold. The diamond total is 70pts. The inscription on the inside of the band reads "I.H 14/11/17 W.S
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 1.21 Carats Total Round Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic and brilliant five-stone wedding band showcasing five round diamonds weighing 1.21 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.96 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic and beautiful five-stone wedding band, showcasing five brilliant emerald cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Two Stone Ring w Emerald Diamonds 18k Gold Latest Engagement Ring, Megan
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Quality: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Width: 2.75 millimeters Diamond Number: 9 Diamond Total Weight: .28
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically styled five-stone ring. This vintage piece has been crafted from
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically styled sapphire and diamond five-stone ring. This vintage piece has been
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s 14KT Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Metal: 14KT yellow gold Stones: Five baguette-cut diamonds Diamond Weight: 1.00 carat total weight
Category

Vintage 1970s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Five Stone Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Five Stone Band. This classic
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically styled five-stone ring taken from the Victorian era. This antique piece
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Five-Stone Old European-cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Created around 1900, this English diamond ring is set with five diamonds mounted in 18K gold. The
Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.00 Carat Total Round Diamonds Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable and chic style ring, showcasing five round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.00 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Five-Stone Diamond Ring — 0.70 ct Total
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This elegant five-stone ring in 18K white gold features a harmonious row of brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White 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 rings, vintage 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 rings, vintage 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.