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Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Sparkling pink rubies and white diamonds make up this five stone ring. The centre ruby weighs 0.40
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Marquise and Trillion 3.50 Diamond Custom Platinum Three-Stone Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This is a gorgeous CUSTOM, ONE OF A KIND design, three stone diamond engagement ring in platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this 18 carat gold ring are five diamonds. Diamond total of this ring is 90pts. The diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Art Deco Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five glistening old mine cut diamonds sit fabulously on top of a simple setting modelled in 18ct
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Victorian era, this hand made ring is made up of two rubies and three diamonds
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond and 14 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this 14carat gold ring are five diamonds. Diamond total of this ring is 75pts. The diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond Five Stone English 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This very pretty antique Victorian period ring is 1890 ca. English origin – bearing hallmarks
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This delicate little ring features a central ruby and two on the end, interspersed with diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Zambian Emerald Diamond Five-Stone Ring Band
By Brij Nivesh
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
A truly striking and contemporary five-stone emerald band, masterfully crafted in polished 18K
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Topaz Diamond Ring, Swiss Blue Three-Stone Ring Bezel Set w .42 Carats
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely Swiss blue topaz and diamond band ring has a stunning delicate three stone design
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow 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. Diamond total of this ring is 95pts. The diamond
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k 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

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds five deep blue sapphires. The central sapphire measures 30pts, the next
Category

Vintage 1960s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Edwardian 1.05ct Diamond and Sapphire Five Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful five stone ring dates to the Edwardian era. At its centre sits a 0.45ct old cut
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Modern Morganite and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 9 carat gold five stone ring holds five pale pink morganite stones and they are surrounded by
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 9k 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 60pts and the
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Five Stone Signature Ring
Located in Venice, CA
At Kirsten’s Corner, we love the classic look of the Victorian five stone ring. We’ve grouped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail 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 7pts and the smallest
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds five deep blue sapphires. The sapphires measure 30pts each and the
Category

Vintage 1980s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

18ct Gold, Birmingham Hallmarked, Victorian Sapphire Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
gold ring, set with three round-cut sapphires and two old-cut diamonds in alternating order. Each stone
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.05ct Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This enchanting Victorian ring features central sapphire flanked by old cut diamonds. The central
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1.25 Carat Five Stone Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.25 Carat Five Stone Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold. The diamonds clarity are SI and
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 0.50ct Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Three characterful emeralds are separated by old cut diamonds in this wonderful Edwardian ring
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1.40ct Diamond and Ruby Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A trio of old cut diamonds are set between a pair of vibrant rubies in this Victorian five stone
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
outer sapphires measure 15pts each. The diamonds between these blue stones measure 30pts each. Modelled
Category

Vintage 1970s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1940s Emerald Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1940s This stunning 18ct yellow gold ring
Category

Mid-20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are three Diamonds and two Rubies. The central diamond measures
Category

Vintage 1960s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Mark Broumand 1.50 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This five-stone ring showcases five gorgeous oval cut diamonds each surrounded by a halo of round
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 0.95ct Diamond and Ruby Five Stone Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Edwardian era this five stone alternates between glistening diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet pearl ring holds six pearls and above and below this row are old mine cut diamonds. The
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 14ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Opal Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal Ring 14ct Gold Circa 1920s This exquisite antique ring, crafted in the 1920s
Category

Early 20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Five Stone Diamond and 14K Gold Two-Tone Band Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Five single-cut diamonds, together weighing approximately 0.05 carats, F color, SI clarity, sparkle
Category

Mid-20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are three Diamonds and two Rubies. The three diamonds total 60pts
Category

Vintage 1970s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Bvlgari Diamond Five-Stone and Platinum Thin Wedding Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A classic and elegant diamond band ring by Italian luxury fashion house, Bvlgari masterfully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Contemporary 1.38 CTW Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Platinum Five Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and prong set in basket Flanked by marquise an tapered baguette cut diamonds Weighing 0.39 carat total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are three Diamonds and two Rubies. The three diamonds total 30pts
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum Blue Sapphire Diamond Filigree Five Stone Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Blue Sapphire Diamond Filigree Five Stone Ring - GIA. This
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified 3.27 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Five-Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 3.27 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Five-Stone Ring Exuding timeless
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

18ct Gold Birmingham Hallmarked Victorian Sapphire Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian 18ct yellow gold five-stone ring is a true work of art. The ring is set with a combination of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

2.36tcw 14K Five-Stone Colombian Emerald Baguette Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
diamonds accent the center stone, weighing 0.23-carats total. A perfect emerald and diamond ring. Setting
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring - 14k Marquise .79ctw Five-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
- SI2 Total Carats: .79ctw Style: Five-Stone with Accents Features: Tiered Silhouette Measurements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This five stone ring has 3 beautifully deep blue sapphires, complimented by two lovely old cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

0.90 Carat H VS1 Diamond Platinum Five-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
. The centre stone is accompanied by two lovely heart shaped diamonds on either side, with an
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds two deep blue sapphires which total 15pts and three diamonds which total
Category

Vintage 1980s British Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Victorian 2.40ct Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This exceptional Victorian diamond ring, featuring five old cut diamonds. Starting in the centre is
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Five-Stone Oval Emerald Diamond Ring Band in 18K White Gold
By Brij Nivesh
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
a statement gemstone ring, this five-stone design stands out for its minimalist elegance and high
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Victorian 1.0 Ct. Diamond 1.0 Ct. Sapphire Five Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This gorgeous antique Victorian period ring is 1890 ca. Traditional five stone setting hand crafted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond, Silver and Gold Five Stone Carved Ring, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond and gold five stone carved ring, with old-cut diamonds, in claw and grain
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Vintage 1.75ctw Diamond Five-Stone Half-Eternity Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A bold vintage five-stone half-eternity ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and weighing 7 grams
Category

Vintage 1980s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Two Stone Emerald and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Elongated Octagon
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
variation of the classic emerald cut diamond. These stones partnered together make a beautiful design
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Five Stone Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring in Polished Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This classic five-stone ring showcases shimmering round brilliant cut diamonds, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.33ct Oval Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This band is stunning and offers incredible brilliance. Set with five oval cut diamonds, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1910s 0.45Ct Ruby 0.60Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
design. The tapering shoulders of this five stone ruby and diamond ring integrate with the main setting
Category

Vintage 1910s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band Platinum 950 Round 1.86ctw Anniversary Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
- I2 Total Carats: 1.86ctw Style: Five-Stone Wedding Bnad with Diamonds Measurements Face Height
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18k White Gold Oval Ruby With Diamond Halo Five Stone Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Oval Ruby With Diamond Halo Five Stone Ring This stunning Ruby Diamond Halo Ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.95tcw Five Stone Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, 18K Emerald Trapezoid Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
finishing touch to this flawless emerald and diamond masterpiece. Setting Style: Prong-Five Stone Setting
Category

2010s Colombian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k 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

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Five Stone Diamond Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of five stone diamond rings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1775 vintage editions and 452 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of five stone diamond rings includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and Edwardian styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Roman Malakov, Five Star Jewelry and Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc. produced popular versions that are worth a look. There are many round cut, old european cut and old mine cut five stone diamond rings for sale. Most of our five stone diamond rings for sale are for women, but there are 693 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Five Stone Diamond Rings?

On average, five stone diamond rings at 1stDibs sell for $2,929, while they’re typically $132 on the low end and $4,600,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About Five Stone Diamond Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The symbolism of a diamond ring is largely a matter of personal opinion. Because diamonds are the most commonly used stones in engagement rings, many people associate them with commitment, undying love and marriage. The diamond is also the gemstone for April. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of diamond gemstone rings.