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Art deco Amethyst Five-Stone with Diamond Points Modelled in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Not only does this ring hold five bright and sparkling amethyst but it also holds diamond points in
Category

Vintage 1910s British More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 1.80 Carats Total Emerald Cut Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous wedding band ring features 5 emerald cut diamonds weighing 1.80 carats total, D-E
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 5.42 Carats Total Fancy Yellow Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful wedding band featuring five color-rich fancy yellow radiant cut diamonds weighing 5.42
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Five-Stone Halo Wedding Band in 14k gold
Five-Stone Halo Wedding Band in 14k gold
$540 Sale Price / item
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14k Yellow Gold 0.92ctw Oval Cut Five Stone Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
features five Oval Cut Stone Diamonds, weighing approximately 0.92 ctw. Ring Size: 6 (This ring can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 7.57 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic wedding band style showcasing five stones of round brilliant diamonds weighing 7.57
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.66 Carats Round Pink Sapphire Diamond Five Stone Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A pleasing five stone wedding band style showcasing alternating round cut pink sapphires and white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Diana M. Platinum Five Stone Diamond Eternity Band Weighing 3.61 Ct Tw
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
jewelry shopping, carrying line of diamond rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and other fine jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 0.52 Carats Total Baguette Round Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Features a five stone wedding band ring with baguette diamonds weighing 0.33 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 2.93 Carats Princess Cut Diamond Five-Stone Men s Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A distinctive men's wedding band, showcasing five princess cut diamonds weighing 2.93 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 3.85 Carats Total Round Brilliant Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous wedding band, featuring five round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 3.85 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum Five Stone 1.50 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 95% Platinum, 5% Iridium. Stones- 5 Emerald Cut Diamonds, H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Roman Malakov 2.51 Carats Oval Cut Intense Yellow Diamond Five-Stone Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A color-rich ring showcasing vibrant and intense oval cut yellow diamonds, each surrounded by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 1.01 Carat Total Round Diamond Five-Stone Twisting Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A uniquely designed wedding band, showcasing 5 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.01 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Eternity Five Stone Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and dazzle brilliantly on the lustrous 14k white gold band. This alluring sapphire and diamond 5 stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Two-Tone Five-Stone Diamond and 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Band
Located in Denver, CO
A line of five single-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.1 carats, adorn this antique band
Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Grandeur 1.12 Carat Five Stone Round Diamond 18K White Gold Wedding Band
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A gorgeous and unique take to the traditional wedding band. Features 5 brilliant round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2.15 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Emerald Five-Stone Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
A vintage wedding band, featuring three old European cut diamonds weighing 2.15 carats total
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Five-Stone Men s Wedding Band - 14k Round Brilliant .76ctw Fi
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .76ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.60ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Six-Stone Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This remarkable 1.60ct diamond five-stone ring is dazzling! The round brilliant cuts are expertly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Roman Malakov 3.94 Carats Total Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Five-Stone Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful wedding band, featuring five emerald cut diamonds weighing 3.62 carats total, each set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

12k Gold 3/4 Bezel Set Five Stone Brilliant Diamond Band, App. 1.05 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
12k white gold ring. This beautiful ring is a five stone band, set with round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.62 Carat Total Pink Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable five-stone wedding band ring, showcasing vibrant pink sapphires weighing 0.72 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Five Stone Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Five Stone Single Cut Diamond Wedding Band. This art
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 2.36 Carats Total Oval Cut Diamond Five-Stone Halo Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic and brilliant wedding band featuring five oval cut diamonds weighing 2.63 carats total, G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 2.96 Carat Total Old Mine Cut Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique and classy wedding band showcasing five (antique) old mine cut diamonds set in a six-prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.57 Carats Total Five-Stone Oval Cut Diamond Halo Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 5 perfectly matched oval cut diamonds set horizontally, approximately weighs at 1.57
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Rachel Koen 14 Karat Gold Five-Stone Shared Prong-Set Diamond Band 0.50 Carat
Located in New York, NY
This ring if crafted in 14k white gold. Semi eternity diamond wedding band features five round
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Anniversary Band Made in Italy in 18k Solid Gold
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
a wedding band, an anniversary gift, or a symbol of your eternal devotion, this FIve-Stone Band is
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Anniversary Band Made in Italy in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
a wedding band, an anniversary gift, or a symbol of your eternal devotion, this FIve-Stone Band is
Category

2010s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Five Stone Band - Size 9 1/4
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Five Stone Band - Size 9 1/4. This
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 5-Stone Ruby and Diamond Gold Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely crafted Five Stone Ruby and Diamond Band Ring. Centering securely nestled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

TJD 2.0 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold 5 Stone Halo Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Round Natural Diamond five stone ring in 14 karat yellow gold. This ring is beautifully
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat 5 Stone Princess Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
band. This classic five stone diamond engagement ring and matching wedding band feature a ½ ct center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Antique and Contemporary 1.00 Carat Ruby 1.84 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
five stone ring; part of our ruby jewelry collection. This fine and impressive diamond and ruby ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Victorian diamond cluster ring, circa 1880.
Located in London, GB
Victorian five stone diamond cluster ring. Horizontally to centre with a cushion shape old mine
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

1930s Diamond and Yellow Gold Band Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.90 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set five stone cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
collections. This fine and impressive sapphire and diamond five stone ring has been crafted in 18k yellow
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Bridal Rings

Materials

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

0.30 Carat Emerald and 0.60 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond five stone ring is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition. Reflections in
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

A Late Victorian Five Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian five stone diamond ring, the five old European-cut diamonds graduating from the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Five Stone Ruby And Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A five stone ruby and diamond ring, the three faceted rubies weighing approximately a total of 0.35
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Emerald and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian emerald and diamond five-stone ring, alternately set with three square-set emeralds
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Five Stone Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian five stone carved half hoop sapphire and diamond ring, set alternately with five
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Style Five-Stone Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian style five-stone ruby and diamond ring, the ring alternately-set with three graduating
Category

2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Five-Stone Half Hoop Ring
Located in London, GB
An emerald and diamond five-stone Victorian style ring, the three old octagonal-cut emeralds
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

An Edwardian emerald and diamond five-stone ring
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian emerald and diamond five-stone ring, the three octagonal-cut faceted emeralds
Category

20th Century English Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Victorian five stone Burmese ruby ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian five stone Burmese ruby ring, the three cushion-cut faceted rubies graduating from the
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 4.23 Carat Five-Stone Marquise Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
5 stone Marquise Cut Ring The ring is Platinum The ring has a center stone GIA 0.94CT H SI1 The 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

3.33 Carat Five-Stone Hexagon Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Five Stone Hexagon Band Ring The ring is 14K White Gold The ring has 5 Oval Sapphires 3.33 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 4.81 Carat Five-Stone Radian Cut Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
5 stone Radiant Cut Ring The ring is 18K/750 white gold The ring has a center stone GIA 2.01CT E
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond, 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Five-Stone Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
In classic Art Deco style this five stone diamond ring is made up of squares and panels of platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

2.25 Carat Diamond Halo Diamond Ring, Three-Stone Ring, 18K Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This stunningly beautiful three stone diamond engagement ring would make anyone thrilled to receive
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.75 Carat Five-Stone Asscher Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.75 Carat Five-Stone Asscher cut Diamond Ring. The ring is 3.25mm wide and is a size 5.75
Category

1990s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Two-Toned Five Stone Diamond Band
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage two-toned band features a row of five single cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.10
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Five-Stone Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful five-stone diamond ring features a classic statement and simple look. As a total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ethonica Five-Stone Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful five-stone diamond ring features a classic statement and simple look. As a total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Five-Stone Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful five-stone diamond ring features a classic statement and simple look. As a total
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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.