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Cartier Trinity Diamond Set Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
is set with five round brilliant cut diamonds. Accompanied by a Xupes Presentation Box. Our Xupes
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Petra Class White Diamond Black Diamond Purple Sapphire Gold Stacking Rings
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
Diamond 4. Faceted Bluish Purple Sapphire 5. Stone with Round Brilliant-cut White Diamond Each ring is a
Category

2010s American Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Multi-ge...

4.85 Carat Australian Blue Sapphires, 0.08 White Diamonds Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Elegant band/ five-stones ring realized in 14K rose gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique 14k TT Gold 1.70ctw Channel Ruby Pave Diamond 5 Band Harem Stack Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique ring is crafted from solid 14k rose and white gold and features a harem style
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Antique 19th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

1910s 1.42 Carat Ruby and 1.39 Carat Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.42 carat ruby and 1.39 carat diamond, 18k rose gold five stone
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Chester Hallmarks Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
your fine jewelry from any era. Particulars: Weight: 2 grams Stones: Five old rose cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Style Sapphire Diamond Channe 14K Two Tone Unisex Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Retro style unisex ring featuring three square-cut blue sapphires and two round-cut diamonds set in
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Victorian 3.00ct Diamond Crossover Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 3.00 Colour: H-I Clarity: VS1 Metal: 18ct Rose Gold, Platinum
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond Half Hoop Ring 1.70cts Hallmarked 1895
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Antique five stone diamond half hoop ring. This is a stunning dress ring, featuring 5 old mine cut
Category

Antique 1890s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby Diamond Carved Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
gold ring. Set with five, beautiful, bright, natural rubies & gorgeous, little rose cut diamonds in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

1.46ct Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring and Wedding Band
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
baguette cut diamonds. The diamond solitaire ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the
Category

Early 2000s English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1890s Antique Victorian Diamond and Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Victorian 0.55 carat diamond and 0.42 carat emerald, 18 carat yellow gold five stone
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Moonstone Diamond Band 18 Karat Gold Vintage Ring English
Located in Torrance, CA
Antique Victorian moonstone & diamond ring (circa 1894) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Five
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Striking 1.08ct Freeform Australian Boulder Opal Ring with Diamonds, 24K Gold
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
rings, diamond rings and bracelets or products with colour stones need special care for daily wear. It
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bright Blue Freeform 2.5ct Australian Boulder Opal Diamonds 24K Gold Silver Ring
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
rings, diamond rings and bracelets or products with colour stones need special care for daily wear. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 18K Ruby half hoop Ring C.1890
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Victorian five stone half hoop Ruby and Diamond 18K Ring, C.1890 The Ring comprising of
Category

Antique 1890s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Dog Conversion Ring 14k Yellow Gold Hound Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
estimated 0.01 carat old rose cut diamond and one estimated 0.03 carat old mine cut diamond total an
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Inspired 2.82 Carat Diamond Gold Wedding Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegance and beauty radiates from this classic five stone diamond ring, inspired by the historic
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold 4 Carat Old Cut Diamond Five Stone Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Ring, circa 1900
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Victorian five stone half hoop Ruby and Diamond 18K Ring, C.1900. The Ring comprising of
Category

Antique 19th Century British More Jewelry

Victorian 15k Diamond and Emerald Dangle Earrings 2ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
cut diamonds that are aligned in a crescent like design. Five additional diamonds decorate the gold
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro Brooch Pendant 14k Gold Ruby Diamond Pin Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
perimeter. There are five white gold branches of diamonds staged around the ruby cluster. The reverse of
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1920s Art Deco 23.64 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Color Blue Cut Double elongated rose Content 23.64 carat Dimensions 34.55mm x 13.68mm x 9.02mm Diamond
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragon Snake Gold Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
is completely encrusted with delicate rose cut diamonds, which are pavé set and weigh .70ctw. An
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold

1880s Victorian 49.53 Carat Garnet and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
bezel set oval Rose Dutch cut garnet links, each bordered with a sharp beaded decoration. The links
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Five Stone Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold classic English carved band with five cabochon turquoise and peppered with rose cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Five Stone Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE The silver topped collet set five stone rose cut
Category

Antique 1810s British Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Five-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central stone in this band is slightly larger than the trios of rose cut diamonds either side
Category

Antique Early 1800s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet

Edwardian Opal and Rose Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
and rose cut diamonds. Graduating from centre, five lovely pastel-hued white, oval-shaped opals are
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Georgian Garnet and Rose Cut Diamond Five-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
rose cut diamonds. The underside of the garnet setting has the classic detail you would find on a
Category

Antique Early 1800s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet

Victorian Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond 15 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
rose cut diamond. They are set almost flush within the 15ct gold band. Ring Size: S or 9 Head
Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The rose cut diamonds in this band are bright and have a great sparkle. The ring is modelled in
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The rose cut diamonds in this band are bright and have a great sparkle. The ring is modelled in
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

French Antique Five Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A French Antique 18 karat gold ring with diamonds . The classic ring has 5 old mine-cut diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Rose Cut Five-Diamond and Enamel 14K Platinum Ring Band
Located in Milford, DE
diamonds - three rose-cut and a flat one on each end. The band is decorated with black enamel and antique
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

Antique Opal Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Set with a line of five graduated cabochon opals with rose-cut diamond points between, to a pierced
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th-Century French Rose-Cut Five-Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elevate your vintage jewelry collection with this exquisite antique French rose-cut diamond ring
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an antique five stone ring from the late Victorian era. A round old cut diamond sits
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Five-Stone Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
beautiful hand carved unmarked yellow Gold claw setting that tests 18K. There are 8 tiny rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.20ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
with each stone delicately claw set. Between the primary stones, rose cut diamonds set creating a
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Gypsy Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this gypsy style ring are five rose cut diamonds measuring 10pts in total. The diamonds are
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 2.00 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Five stunning diamonds adorn this art deco ring. The old cut diamonds total to an impressive 2.00
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1800s Victorian Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Five stone turquoise ring accented with numerous rose cut diamonds Width 10 mm Ring size 6.75
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Russian High Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous five stone holds five glossy pearls which have rose cut diamond points between each
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 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
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 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
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Antique Belle Époque 18ct Gold Platinum Illusion Set Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Five Stone Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s This exquisite Rose Cut
Category

Early 20th Century European Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
catch the light. In-between all of the stones there are rose cut diamond points. Modelled in 18ct gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold

Edwardian Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
in simple claw settings and in-between each opal sits a pair of rose cut diamond points. Ring Size
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Gypsy Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this gypsy style ring are five rose cut diamonds measuring 17pts in total. The diamonds are
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Five-Stone Coral and Diamond Ring c1860
Located in Baltimore, MD
18K stone coral ring accented with 8 rose cut small diamonds. Five stone rings were classic
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov, 0.84 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 0.84 carats total. Style available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Diamond and Ruby Five Stone Stackable Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
rose cut diamond which can be added. Signage: Victorian 18 Karat Ruby and Diamond Five Stone
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Edwardian Certified Natural Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
beautiful! They are perfectly complimented with pairs of rose cut diamonds in between and the shoulders also
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

NWT $26, 000 Rare 18KT Gold Black Opal Fancy Rose Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Australia with 4 Large Exquisite Rose Cut and Round Diamonds with Gorgeous Blue Sapphires in the style of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 5.5 Carats Multi-Stone Natural Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Five multi-colored round rose-cut diamonds from ranging from 8 mm to 4 mm in size are arranged
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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.