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Antique Victorian Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18k gold diamond ring set with five Old European Cut diamonds circa 1880. The stones are
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
there are eight rose cut Diamond points in between the stones. The size of the stones give the ring a
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A fabulous Victorian five-stone diamond engagement ring in 18k yellow gold. The piece is claw-set
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1870s
Located in London, GB
gold. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Rose Cut Carat Weight: 0.65 Total Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Age
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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Victorian Revival Diamond Sapphire Five Stone Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Victorian Revival Diamond Sapphire Five Stone Gold Ring. Featuring one 0.58 carat old
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Vintage 1950s Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

A Five-Stone Diamond Ring Early 20th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
A five-stone diamond ring, late 19th century, set with a sequence of five cushion-shaped diamonds
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Early 20th Century Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

Victorian Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
between the pearls there are pairs of rose cut diamonds. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 Band Size: 4mm
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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Mid Century Five Stone Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14-karat yellow and white gold diamond band (stamped 14K ROSE) set with five (5) round
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Mid-20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.40ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
each stone delicately claw set into a platinum top. Between the primary stones, rose cut diamonds set
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1.30ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, Hallmarked 1905
Located in London, GB
Five old cut diamonds sparkle in this wonderful Victorian ring hallmarked 1905. The largest of the
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Five-Stone Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
rose-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of .10 carats. The gallery of the ring is designed
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Antique Early 1900s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond 1.50 Carat Five-Stone Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A stunning timeless diamond band ring set with five old mine cut shiny and sparkly Diamonds total
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique five stone emerald gold ring
Located in London, GB
An antique five stone emerald ring, in a carved gold half hoop, with rose-cut diamonds set between
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Edwardian Pink Tourmaline and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
pairs of rose cut diamonds set in between. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Band Width: 7mm Weight: 2.1g
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold

Victorian 2.30 Carat Five-Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
outer edge weigh 0.25 carat. Expertly set in between of the feature stones, are small rose cut diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian English Carved Five Stone Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18 karat yellow gold ring, classic “English Carved” style, set with five cabochon opals and rose
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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Victorian Five-Stone Ruby and Diamond Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous five stone ring shows off a total weight of 1.40 carats of Rubies. They are a lovely
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

4.50 Carat Cushion Morganite and Diamond Rose Gold Ring, Custom Tulip Setting
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The bold and beautiful morganite and diamond ring is stunning! With a 4.50 carat genuine morganite
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Opal Rose Cut Diamond English Carved Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
eight rose cut diamonds decorate the crevasses between the major stones. Mounted in yellow gold. Size
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Antique 1880s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 2.08 Carat Five-Stone Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
brilliant round diamonds set in a pave style weighing 0.33 carats in total. Made with 18K Rose Gold. Size 6
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

2 Carat Pear Shape White Topaz and Diamond Halo Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
topaz stone. The white topaz is framed by a 14 karat rose gold, round brilliant diamond halo! The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
stone there is a rose cut diamond point. Made in London, England. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Band Width
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Edwardian Opal, Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
each stone are pairs of rose cut diamond points. Modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: Q or 8 1/4 Band
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold

Victorian Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet pearl five stone is dainty and a classic style. In between the pearls sit pairs of rose
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Victorian 0.50ct Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1904
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous Victorian five stone ring features a blue sapphire with two old cut diamonds on
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.50ct Diamond and Sapphire Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous Victorian five stone ring features a trio of old cut diamonds, with two blue
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Late Victorian Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
wearing this beautiful Late Victorian Diamond Gold Five Stone Ring. Five old hand-cut bright white nearly
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 19th century five stone diamond ring, English c.1890
Located in Firenze, IT
old European cut stones weighing approximately 2.0 carats, rose diamond points between, scroll carved
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 2.10ct Diamond Five Stone, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
match at VS2 clarity with each stone delicately claw set. Between the primary stones, rose cut diamonds
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian c1899 Diamond Gypsy Band 15k Gold Rose Cuts 5 Stone Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
your fine jewelry from any era. Particulars: Weight: 2.1 grams Stones: Five old rose cut diamonds
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Five-Stone Hand Carved Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Antique five stone diamond carved ring, horizontally set with five round old cut diamonds in open
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.40ct Diamond Five Stone, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This Victorian five stone ring showcases a stunning array of diamonds. At its centre, a 0.40 carat
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful Victorian emerald and diamond five stone ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is set
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Gold Natural Pink Sapphire Five-Stone Half Band Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
: Natural Unheated Pink Sapphire Stone Carat: 1.5 CTW Secondary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stone Cut
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Dutch Rose Cut Diamond Crowned Heart Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 14- carat gold ring. The central, large heart- shaped rose cut diamond (app. 1.2 carat which has
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Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Jelly Opal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Five Stone Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five stone ring centers a prong set 5.0 mm cushion shaped opal cabochon. Flanked by prong set round
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

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

5 Stone 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 Carat Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Five glorious round cut diamonds totaling .60 carats are haloed by more petite diamond rounds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Late Victorian Demantoid Garnet Diamond 18 Karat Gold Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Victorian Demantoid Garnet Diamond 18 Karat Gold Five Stone Band Ring. Featuring five oval
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Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Retro diamond 18k rose gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Retro 18k rose gold ring showcases five sparkling round brilliant-cut diamonds in a bold yet
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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Opaque medium greenish blue and robin's egg blue in color Prong set and accented by rose cut diamonds
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Antique 1880s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5 Stone 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.82 Carat tw Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Five glorious round cut diamonds totaling .60 carats are haloed by more petite diamond rounds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Roman Malakov, 1.20 Carat Round Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
shared prong style made in 18 karat rose gold. Diamonds weigh 1.20 carats total. Style available in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique English Ruby and Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
an approximate total weight of 1.60 carats, and 8 rose cut diamonds with an approximate total weight
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Antique Early 1900s English Bridal Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond Graduated Ovals Ring, 14 Karat Rose Gold Round Cut .58 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Crafted in 14k rose gold, this NEW ring will be the perfect finishing touch to your formal attire
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Scrolling Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color with strong iridescence Prong set with rose cut diamonds bead set in-between Weighing
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Antique Late 18th Century Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 20th Century 18 Carat Gold Sapphire Five-Stone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as a graduated circular-shape sapphire line, with rose-cut diamond duo spacers and
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 1.83ctw 5 Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond and yellow gold ring, set with five old European cut diamonds, and eight rose
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Seven Rose Diamond Half Hoop Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Half hoop ring in silver and gold adorned with a falling line of diamonds cut into crowned roses
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum 2.47ctw 5 Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising five old European cut diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

14K Rose Gold Diamond 5.15 Carat Oval Pink Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tourmaline and Diamond Engagement Ring. Metal- 14K Rose Gold, .583. Stones- Oval Checkered Cut Rose Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1900s Antique Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
collections This stunning, fine and impressive diamond, ruby and sapphire ring has been crafted in 18k rose
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Old Cut Diamond Gold Cross-Over Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
shoulder of the ring is set with five old rose cut diamonds. The ring is mounted in 18 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1940s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Two-Stone Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. DETAILS: Victorian two-stone diamond sapphire and gold engagement ring. DIAMONDs: one old mine-cut
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Five Opal and Diamond Scroll Carved Vintage Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Here we have a very well maintained five stone opal ring with rose cut diamond accents, and
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Époque 0.51 Carat Old Cut Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
another at the centre of the face. These focal stones are flanked by a trio of rose cut diamonds on either
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Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold

Platinum and Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Five Millimeter Band
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and yellow gold diamond channel set eternity ring Diamonds weighing 0.60 carat Band width
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Eighteen Karats Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Five Millimeter Wide Band
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Eighteen karats yellow and white gold diamond micro pave eternity ring Diamonds weighing 0.55
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

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Rose Cut Five Stone Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rose cut five stone diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. Find an antique version now, or shop for 20 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a rose cut five stone diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a rose cut five stone diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Mark Broumand and Roman Malakov are consistently popular. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and old mine cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a rose cut five stone diamond ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Rose Cut Five Stone Diamond Ring?

Prices for a rose cut five stone diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $510 and can go as high as $9,534, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,500.

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 Rose Cut Five Stone Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian. The rose cut is circular like its namesake flower, with a flat top and a domed crown with either 12 or 24 facets. This cut dates back to the 16th century. Find a collection of antique and vintage rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.