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Art Deco 0.96 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Five Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.80 carat total - H color with VS2
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, Edwardian Ruby Diamond Five Stone Boat Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 This exquisite Edwardian-era ring showcases a
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Five-Stone 0.80ct Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Half-Hoop Retro Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
timeless half-hoop design Featuring 5 sparkling diamonds, of G colour, VS – SI1 clarity, totalling
Category

Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

1.20 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.59 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat yellow gold five stone ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Band - 14k Round Princess .73ctw Five-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Total Carats: .73ctw Style: Five-Stone with Accents Cluster Features: Milgrain Detailing Measurements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Original Antique Art Deco Diamond Five Stone and Calibre Sapphire Ring, 1920s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Original Antique Art-Deco Diamond Five Stone and Calibre Sapphire Ring 1920s Mounted and tested in
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Five Stone Diamond Half Hoop Ring/Band in Platinum 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Grain set with 5 round brilliant cut diamonds of top color & clarity of 0.50ct in total approx
Category

Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 5.28 Carat Five Stone Round Cut Diamond Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic and brilliant five-stone wedding band showcasing five round diamonds weighing 5.28 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 2.51 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A five-stone classy wedding band showcasing brilliant princess cut diamonds weighing 2.51 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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 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

White Gold Diamond Ruby Five-Stone Band - 18k Round .60ctw Wedding Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .26ctw Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Total Carats: .60ctw Style: Five-Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Ruby Five-Stone Band - 18k Round Brilliant .54ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .27ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I Clarity: VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 0.50 CTW Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of five graduated round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carat total K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgian Amethyst and 18 Carat Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring holds five amethyst stones totalling approx 1carat. Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold
Category

Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 9k 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

Late Victorian Five-Stone 0.50 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
gold band at the heart of this late Victorian era ring. The diamonds, which are old cut stones, have a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

14K Gold Old European Cut Signature Five-Stone Ring
Located in Venice, CA
diamonds and set them in this classic five-stone ring. The stones are prong set in a simple, elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 0.75 Carat Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
little ring shine. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.75 total Colour: F Clarity: VS2
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.00 Carat White Opal and Diamond Five Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
five stone ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

1.19 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 1.19ctw of emerald cut Diamonds. Diamonds are H/I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 5.02 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Five-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring, showcasing a 5.02 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.80 Carats Total Five Stone Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring in Polished Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.25 This timeless five-stone diamond band ring features a single row of princess-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Five-Stone Halo Band - 18k Rd .66ctw Wedding Anniversary Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carats: .66ctw Style: Five-Stone with Accents Halo Band Measurements Face Height (north to south): 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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

.62 Carat Diamond Sapphire Victorian Wedding Engagement Ring Five-Stone 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian Wedding Engagement Ring with 1.08 Carat of Old European Cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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

5.94 CTW Light Fancy Yellow Diamond Five Stone Ring w/ Diamond Halo in 18KY PT
Located in San Francisco, CA
Light Fancy Yellow Diamond Five Stone Ring with Diamond Halo in 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum. This
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 0.75 Carat Sapphire and 1.61 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold and platinum set five stone ring; an addition to our sapphire and diamond rings collection
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 14k Round .25ctw FIve-Stone Channel Set Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: VS2 - SI1 Total Carats: .25ctw Style: Five-Stone Wedding Bnad with Diamonds Features: Channel Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 18.76 Carats Square Emerald Cut Diamond Five-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A rare engagement ring, showcasing an 18.76 carats square emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as L
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

Angara Natural Five Stone Oval Emerald Swirl Ring with Diamonds 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamond-studded swirls, are beautifully arranged on this 14k yellow gold ring. The sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Angara Natural Five Stone Opal and Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gold five stone wedding band with sparkling diamonds embellished in between each gemstone. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Gold

Spectrum Jewels SI Clarity HI Color 18K White Gold Diamond Five Stone Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This SI Clarity HI Color 18K White Gold Diamond Five Stone Ring features a five pear-cut white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Spectrum Jewels SI Clarity HI Color 14K White Gold Diamond Five Stone Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This SI Clarity HI Color 14K White Gold Diamond Five Stone Ring features a five pear-cut white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angara Natural Five Stone Aquamarine and Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
white gold five stone wedding band with sparkling diamonds embellished in between each gemstone. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold

VR Jewels Five-Stone Emerald Diamond Stackable Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant five-stone band ring features three oval-cut emeralds totaling 0.66 carat, set in rich
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Platinum Diamond Vintage Five-Stone Wedding Band - 900 Rnd.50ctw Knife-Edge Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .50ctw Style: Five-Stone Wedding Band with Diamonds Features: Knife-Edge
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.2ct Natural Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Five-Stone Halo Ring in 18K WhiteGold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
this five-stone halo engagement ring, starring an approx. 2.2ct natural oval-cut blue sapphire—renowned
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Angara Natural Five Stone Oval Sapphire Swirl Ring with Diamonds 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamond-studded swirls, are beautifully arranged on this 14k yellow gold ring. The sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

Antique 3.15 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, 15 karat yellow gold five stone ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Five Stone Emerald and Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/>Secondary Stone: DiamondTotal Diamond Weight: 0.11 CaratsSetting Style: Prong SettingRing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold

Roman Malakov 1.19 Carat Total Five-Stone Round Diamond Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A design that surpasses time because of its simplicity and brilliance. Five sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This 18 carat gold five-stone ring is truly stunning, seamlessly combining antique charm with
Category

Vintage 1920s English Band Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Five-Stone Old Cushion Cut Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful, handmade, Victorian ring, has five old cushion cut diamonds within a claw setting
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Half Hoop Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This breathtaking antique Ruby and Diamond ring is Victorian, Circa 1880. The ring is adorned with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Five Stone Mine Cut Diamond Opal Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A victorian five stone opal and diamond band ring. Centered with a trio of cabochon cut opals
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 3.55 Carats Total Cushion Cut Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous wedding band ring, showcasing five uniquely cut diamonds weighing 3.55 carats total with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage diamond 14k white gold five stone wedding band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and timeless, this vintage five-stone wedding band from the 1980s radiates classic
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

New Platinum 1.36ctw Round Bezel Large Diamond Five 5 Stone Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent diamond band ring was newly crafted from solid platinum and features 5 round
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Round Cut Diamond White Gold Five Stone Bridal Ring Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Sweet and simple in design, this diamond five stone bridal ring set is sure to charm on your big
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Solid 18k White Gold Five Stone Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Promise Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Five Stone Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo Promise Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage .96 Ct Natural Ruby .60 Ct Diamond G VVS Five Stone ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Gipsy Five Stone This beautiful Retro five stone ring is 1940/45 ca Suitable for either sex, comes
Category

Vintage 1940s European Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Five Stone Natural Diamond Band
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant 14 karat yellow gold band showcases five beautiful round natural diamonds totaling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art-Deco Five-Stone Diamond (0.25ct) 15K Gold Half-Hoop Ring Signed Hallmarked
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Diamonds of 0.25ct in total approx. securely set in intricate “pierced” half-hoop setting (rising 4.5mm
Category

Vintage 1930s Australian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k 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.