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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

Five Stone Round Brilliant Diamond Semi-Eternity Band Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
the ring, five exquisite stones are elegantly set, creating an impressive luxurious sparkle. This ring
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

9K Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Five Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
, sparkling diamonds nestled between them. This ring isn't just an accessory; it's a testament to enduring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian 18 Carat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring holds two blue sapphire and three diamonds. The central diamond measures 7pts and the
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Natural 2.74ct Deep Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Platinum Five Stone Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Deep Blue Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Platinum Five Stone Ring. 2.74 Carat total. Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Timeless 0.27ct Natural Diamond Five-Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exquisite ring features a classic five-stone setting, showcasing five sparkling diamonds, each
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 This antique five-stone ring, stamped
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Five-Stone Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .62ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .28ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby Diamond Five Stone Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1911
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1911 A lovely ring set with
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Five Stone Old Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
We date this beautiful antique five stone old cut diamond ring to around the turn of the twentieth
Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold, Ruby Diamond Five Stone Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1918
Located in Brighton, GB
five stone ring is a true testament to timeless elegance, crafted from luxurious 18ct yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century English Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Five Stone Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Five Stone Diamond Band Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 0.78 CTW Step Cut Diamond Platinum Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring five square step cut diamonds set to front with split prongs Weighing approximately 0.78
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Five Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning five stone old cut diamond ring is divine. Five graduating old european cut diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.60ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring, hallmarked 1897
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Victorian five stone ring features a trio of intense pink sapphires, separated by a
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Five-Stone Bypass Ring - 14k .34ctw Waterfall
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .24ctw Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Band, 14k Yellow Gold 9 Stone Anniversary Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
. Material: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (can be sized up/down 2 sizes) Diamond Count: 9 Diamond Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Sapphire Old European Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Weight: Approximately 2 Carats In Total Accent Stones: Two Old European Cut & Eight Rose Cut Diamonds
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.70ct Diamond and Pink Sapphire Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This Victorian five stone ring features a stunning combination of old cut diamonds and pink
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian Turquoise and Diamond Point Five-Stone 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful turquoise five stone ring is modelled in 18ct gold and features eight small diamond
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds two deep blue sapphires measuring 35pts each and three diamonds. The
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Henri Daussi Cushion Cut Five Stone 1.77ctw Diamond Anniversary Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
SKU: 125354 Five Stone Cushion Cut Halo Ring Metal: 18KT Yellow Gold Diamond Shape: Cushion-Cut
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds two deep blue sapphires measuring 25pts each and three diamonds. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
stunning 18ct gold Victorian five-stone ring, featuring alternating natural rubies and diamonds, each stone
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The three rubies in this five stone are a gorgeous red/pink and Total 20pts. The rose cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire Diamond Carved Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian five-stone ring, meticulously crafted in 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piece showcases a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Five Stone 1.80 Ct. Diamond Natural Pearl Half Hoop ring
Located in Napoli, IT
stone ring as for Victorian tradition, high in quality, set with a selection of Natural not nucleated t
Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Marquise .95ctw Tiered Five-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
: .95ctw Style: Five-Stone with Accents Features: Tiered Silhouette with Split Shoulders Measurements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Five Stone Ring and 18 Carat Gold with Sapphires
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous diamond five stone ring has pairs of sapphires in between each stone. The ring is
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

GIA Certified 5.01 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Five-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant three-stone engagement ring, featuring a 5.01 carats emerald cut diamond certified by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.50 Carat Five-Stone Princess Cut Diamond Anniversary 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning 2.50 Carat Five-Stone Princess Cut Diamond Anniversary Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Celebrate
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise 1.47ctw Five-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 1.47ctw Style: Five-Stone with Accents Bypass Features: Tiered Silhouette Measurements Face Height
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby And Diamond Graduating Five Stone Ring English c.1900
Located in Firenze, IT
, mounted in gold, total ruby weight approxiamtely 0.90cts, total diamond weight approximately 1ct Ring size
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 5.38 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Five-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent engagement ring, showcasing a 5.38 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.17tcw 14K Five Stone Natural Emerald-Oval Cut Diamond Baguette Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
An extraordinary natural oval cut emerald and diamond ring. Crafted in gleaming 14K white gold
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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

Roman Malakov 13.58 Carats Emerald Cut Aquamarine Diamond Five-Stone Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, featuring a 13.58 carats emerald cut blue aquamarine, set on an eight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Turquoise Five-Stone 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful turquoise five stone ring is modelled in 9ct gold and features bright oval turquoise
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
either side of this stone measure 5pts each. Fully hallmarked London 1986. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Band
Category

Vintage 1980s British Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
either side of this stone measure 7pts each. Ring Size: Q or 8 Band Width: 6.5mm Weight: 3.6g
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

3.20 Carat Five Stone Princess Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
presence and comfortable wear. The ring features a stunning array of five natural Princess Brilliant Cut
Category

2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian 14K Yellow White Gold Five Stone Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold and 5-stone diamond ring. In 14 karat yellow gold with white gold elements
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.68 Carat Opal 1.75 Carat Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold five stone ring; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning
Category

20th Century Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.20 Carat Diamonds Band Five-Stone Ring 14 Karat H/VS
Located in New York, NY
Classic Diamond band 1.20ct diamonds 5 Rounds Brilliant and full cuts H-color, Vs-2 clarity
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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

Five Stone Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
identical in size or color. This multi-band spiral ring features five oval-cut pink sapphires spaced evenly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14...

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond (Approx. 0.80-Carats) Five-Stone Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique platinum five-stone ring is a stunning example of Art Deco craftsmanship. At
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

5.09 CT. Sapphire Emerald Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sapphire & Emerald Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring in Platinum. This ring has three round sapphires
Category

2010s American Bridal Rings

Yellow Gold Diamond Five-Stone Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw Nugget-Inspired
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

HM 1905 Chester 18K Five Stone Cushion Cut Diamond Ring 4.2 g
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an antique Hallmarked Chester 1905, 18K yellow gold 5 stone diamond ring, size 7 1/4. A
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Retro Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Pink Sapphire Five Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Pink Sapphire Five Stone Ring. This beautiful
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 18ct White Gold and Platinum, Sapphire Diamond Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Art Deco era with this striking five-stone ring. Crafted in a refined blend of platinum and 18ct
Category

Early 20th Century European Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Henri Daussi Canary Fancy Light Yellow Five Stone 1.39ct Tw Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Five Stone Princess Cut Halo Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Diamond Shape: Canary Princess-cut Diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Ruby Diamond Five-Stone Ring in 14ct Rose Gold, Victorian Style
Located in London, GB
This exquisite antique ruby and diamond five-stone ring in 14ct rose gold is a true treasure for
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose 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

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

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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.