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Fine Elegant Estate Art Deco Five Stone Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
five baguette diamonds set in substantial gold settings with wide rectangular slightly concave panels
Category

20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

3.82 Carat Coral and 0.16 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
) and verified as 18k gold. This antique five stone coral ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Band 14k Round Brilliant .65ctw Scallop Wave Five-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .65ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.99 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut G SI1 Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.99 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut G SI1 Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring Ring
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Blue Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
-stone ring. The fantastic piece features three old cut diamonds, with an approximate combined weight of
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Amethyst Diamond Five-Stone Band - 14k Buff Top Square 3.24ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 3.24ctw Style: Five-Stone with Accents Band Measurements Face Height (north to south): 13/32" (10.1mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Five-Stone Band - 14k Round .46ctw Channel Set Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Total Carats: .46ctw Style: Five-Stone Band Features: Channel Set Measurements Face Height (north to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 1.78 Carat Total Cushion Cut Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic and brilliant five-stone wedding band showcasing five cushion cut diamonds weighing 1.78
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Five Stone Band Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
lifetime. Five stone ring is an excellent unique gift for a loved one at any stage of the relationship or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

J. Birnbach GIA Certified 7.03 E VS1 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum five-stone ring features a stunning 7.03 carat emerald cut diamond at its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Alternating Diamond Emerald Five Stone Band Platinum in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
. 0.20ctw of princess cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity Ring Size: 5.75  Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

TJD 0.40 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful diamond and Emerald gemstone engagement ring Handcrafted in 14 karat White Gold. The
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Five Stone Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring, App. 1.95 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k white gold ring. This stunning ring is a five stone band ring, set with five, round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.64 Carats Total Round Cut Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic wedding band, showcasing five round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.64 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.5ct Natural Oval-Cut Emerald Diamond Five-Stone Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
(0.3mm E–F color, VS clarity) • Metal: 18K white gold (approx. 3.2g) • Ring Style: Five-stone halo
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 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

2.28ct Natural Oval-Cut Ruby Diamond Five-Stone Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Where Timeless Passion Meets Art Deco Grace. Captivating and bold, this five-stone halo ring
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Angara Natural Five Stone 1.25 ct Garnet and Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
yellow gold five stone wedding band with sparkling diamonds embellished in between each gemstone. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

14K White Gold Five Stone Diamond Ruby Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stone Engagement Band Made With Rubies and Diamonds in 14K White Gold. This ring is entirely handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique English 18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Five-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique five stone opal ring with English hallmarks accented by rose cut diamonds set in 18k gold
Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Edwardian Chrysoprase and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The chrysoprase stones set within this ring are so glossy and complemented by a hint of sparkle
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold

Roman Malakov 1.26 Carat Total Princess Cut Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic wedding band style showcasing five princess cut diamonds, weighing 1.26 carats total. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Solid Yellow Gold Five Stone Round Emerald Halo Diamond Band Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Five Stone Round Emerald Halo Diamond Band Ring for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

1.38 CT Natural Multi Sapphire Diamond Five-Stone Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Make a vibrant statement with this 1.38 CT Natural Multi Sapphire & Diamond Five-Stone Halo Ring in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Carved 1.25 Ct Five Stone Boat Ring 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
This Gorgeous late Victorian five stone ring is 1900 ca. Enchanting boat shape skilfully carved and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mid-Century Five Stone Diamond Two-Tone Wedding Band
Located in Denver, CO
Five single-cut diamonds totaling 0.05 carats H color VS-SI clarity shimmer across the top of this
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The boat shape setting in this ring holds a total of 5 diamonds totalling 20pts. The smooth band in
Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k 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

14K White Gold Rustic 4.16 Carat Round Five Stone Salt and Pepper Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k white gold rustic ring features five (5) Round shape Salt and Pepper diamonds set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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

4 Ct Natural Emerald, Five Oval Stone and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
4 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald And Diamond Five Stone Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6.5 Oval
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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

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

Five Stone Pear Cut SI/HI Natural Diamond Chevron Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Five Stone Pear Cut SI/HI Natural Diamond Chevron Ring in 14 Karat White Gold This striking ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Five Stone Pear Cut SI/HI Natural Diamond Chevron Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Five Stone Pear Cut SI/HI Natural Diamond Chevron Ring in 18 Karat White Gold This striking ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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 14pts and the sapphires total 30 . The
Category

Vintage 1960s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Kurt Wayne 2.27 Carat Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
rich color of the emerald, while the precise step-cut diamonds add an elegant contrast. This ring is a
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Five Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
square settings. Sat between the sapphires are three old mine cut diamonds. These total approx 21pts. The
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

Mark Broumand 1.96 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This five-stone ring is set with 1.62ct of perfectly matched oval cut diamonds graded at E-F, VS1
Category

2010s American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Sapphire Diamond Band - 14k Square .84ctw Five-Stone Ring Sz 8 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .84ctw Style: Five-Stone with Accents Band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Men s Wedding Band 14k Round .50ctw Five-Stone Ring SZ 11 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Five-Stone Wedding Band with Diamonds Measurements Face Height (north to south): 3/8" (9.1mm) Rise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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

Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Five Stone Diamond Platinum Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Five Stone Diamond Engagement Band Made in Platinum. This band features five round sparkling
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Opal Five-Stone with Diamond Points in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Chunky opal five stone with diamond points in 18ct yellow gold. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Face Width
Category

Antique Late 19th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 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

Diana M Platinum Five Stone Diamond Eternity Band Weighing 2.85 CTTW
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Half The Way Around Diamond Eternity Band, featuring 2.85 Ct of 5 Round Diamonds.
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.24 Carat Total Yellow White Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable wedding band ring, featuring a 0.28 carat Asscher cut diamond center stone. Flanked
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band - 18k Round .50ctw Channel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 0.50ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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

Wedding Band 1.00 Carat Round Brilliant Five-Stone Diamond in 14k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant five-stone diamond wedding band features 1.00 carat of natural round brilliant-cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Mark Broumand 1.33 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant diamond ring showcases an exquisite five stone design composed of larger oval cut
Category

2010s More Rings

Contemporary 0.72 CTW Square Step Cut Diamond Platinum Five Stone Channel Band
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring square step cut diamonds channel set to front Weighing 0.72 carats total - G/H color with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Angara Natural Half Eternity Five-Stone Sapphire Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are round blue sapphires in prong-settings. This five stone half eternity ring, crafted in 14k white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold

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

Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.51 Carats Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Five-Stone Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Features five radiant cut diamonds weighing 1.51 carats total fancy yellow diamond and VS in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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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 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.

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.