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Victorian 14 Karat Gold Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A victorian 14 karat yellow gold, synthetic ruby and diamond navette ring. A lozenge shape centered
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Calibrated Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
ring is set with double rows of 5 calibrated sapphires. At each side are 9 brilliant cut diamonds set
Category

Vintage 1940s French Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tutti Frutti Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, rubies and emeralds. Crafted in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 5 3/4 and may be re-sized to fit. 7 day
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

David Webb 1980s Amethyst Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
purple in color - set with wide semi-bezel tabs Flanked by rows of round brilliant cut diamonds bead set
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Carved Jade, Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
into a row of round diamonds set in white and yellow gold. The ring measures almost 1 1/4" x 1 1
Category

Unknown Cocktail Rings

Vintage Bulgari Trombino Ring Sapphire Diamond Gold 18k Estate Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic Bulgari Trombino ring made of 18k gold, featuring sapphire and diamond. The Trombino
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gianmaria Buccellati 18k Gold Diamond Leggera Band Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Palm Beach, FL
"Leggera" band ring, composed of three rows of round-cut diamonds set in 18k white gold separated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb 1980s Amethyst Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
purple in color - set with wide semi-bezel tabs Flanked by rows of round brilliant cut diamonds bead set
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Marquise Cut Diamond Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k yellow gold diamond Cartier ring. The ring comprises of a marquise cut diamond in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kabana Tanzanite, Opal, and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold Women s .52 Carat
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
gold and features a modified bypass-style band adorned in the center with a tanzanite solitaire. A row
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Floral Crossover Ring
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold emerald and diamond floral crossover ring. The ring comprises of two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 10.22 CTW Amethyst Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14 karat gold Tested as platinum Circa: 1940s Ring Size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1.25 Carats Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Heart Band Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is designed as two rows depicting hearts alternating with rectangular stations Hearts
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

18K Gold Vintage 1960 s Oscar Heyman Burmese Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Ring by the World Famous House of Oscar Heyman Created in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Weighing 10
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Original Diamond and Ruby Leaf Ring
Located in Miami, FL
carat and an old European cut diamond with an estimated weight of .75ct a row of 5 single cut diamonds
Category

20th Century American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.42 CTW Square Step-Cut Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Channel Band
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as three stacked rows of alternating channel set square step-cut diamonds and rubies
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

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

1.50 Carats Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity. Prong set in white gold and flanked by cathedral shoulders with three rows of diamonds. Round
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

IGI Certified 18K Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond 11 Stone Anniversary/Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
: International Gemological Institute Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Sizes Available: 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Tri Gold 1/4 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
, yellow and pink gold, this milgrain finish ring is adorn with a centrally staged cluster of 5 round cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14K Tri Gold 1/4 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
, yellow and pink gold, this milgrain finish ring is adorn with a centrally staged cluster of 5 round cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 5.71 Carats Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
surrounded by rows of round brilliant cut diamonds. Set in yellow and white gold with milgrain details
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Fire Opal Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
gold, mounted on a lovely three row, reeded band. Fire Opal Approx 1.5cts Diamonds Approx 1.5cts
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

McTeigue Co. 1950 s Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Feather Band Ring
By McTeigue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
detailing throughout Alternating in twist pattern with rows of diamonds Prong set in platinum and round
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1960s Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Gold and Platinum (where diamonds are set). Thick shank made of 5 rows of 18 karat gold that taper down
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Judith Ripka 1990 s Lava Rock Cameo Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Signet Ring
By Judith Ripka
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as 18 karat gold With partial maker's mark for Judith Ripka Circa: 1990s Ring Size: 5 and sizable
Category

1990s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Harry Winston 1970s Diamond Ruby Tahitian Black Pearl Ring in 18K Gold
By Harry Winston
Located in Dallas, TX
Splendid one-of-a-kind Harry Winston ring radiating 1970s glamour and showcasing approximately 5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold Estate
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 2 Ct Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate three
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt 1.11ct Tanzanite and .10ct Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
14kt yellow gold approximately 1.11tcw Tanzanite and approximately .10tcw H-I/ I1-I2 Diamond Ring
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Classic Diamonds Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Pave Band Ring, approximately 2 Carats fine White Diamonds set
Category

1990s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Colored Yellow Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Dallas, TX
Size 7, can be sized to fit. 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with 5 rows of natural yellow diamonds
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

LB Exclusive Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold 2.23 Ct White and Light Fancy Yellow
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
with two 18K yellow gold accents. Each gold section is set with a single Light Fancy Yellow pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold, Coral and Diamond Ring, c1960
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An elegant 18k yellow gold ,diamond and coral cocktail ring. The massive domed ring with a 20.5 x
Unusual Diamond Set Gold Band
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, Swiss. This sparkly diamond ring features larger round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980 s 5.55 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: 1980s Ring size: 5 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 10.5 mm and sits 6.5 mm high Total weight
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Chopard Limted Edition Diamond Set Imperiale Ring 823255-0111
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning limited edition Chopard 18k yellow gold diamond set ring from the Imperiale collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Diamond and Coral Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1960s, Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Coral ring. The Coral measures 7/8 X 5/8 Inch. Set
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Contemporary Peridot Diamond Cocktail Ring 11.71ct center
Located in Narberth, PA
diamonds. The diamonds vary in size and are graduated, forming glittering rows at the shoulders of the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Wide Pavé Diamond Band-Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Van Cleef & Arpels a six row diamond band-ring. The 18 karat yellow gold ring contains 156
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian Half Hoop Ring Set With Five Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique ring (18K) gold and silver, set with rose-cut diamonds. Weight: 1.73gr. Size : 10 Georgian
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marco Bicego 0.20 Carat Diamond Twisted Ring 18 Karat in Stock
By Marco Bicego
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 0.20ctw of prong set Round Cut Diamonds arranged
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Half Hoop Ring Set With Seven Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique ring (18K) gold and silver, set with rose-cut diamonds. Weight: 2.28gr. Size : 10 Georgian
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Revival Hexagon Shaped Diamond Emerald Black Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco Revival ring. An unusual cut diamond in hexagonal shape framed with a row of pre
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Carat and Platinum Marquise Shape Cluster Ring, c1910
Located in London, GB
An absolutely magnificent antique navette ring, masterfully crafted in buttery 18ct yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels, onyx and diamond Philippine ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
jewelry design. Van Cleef & Arpels onyx and diamond 'Philippine' ring. Designed as five rows of round
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Hammerman Brothers Pave Diamond Gold Wide Eternity Band
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold and weighs approx.12.7 grams. This eternity band is resplendent in 5 rows pf pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond and Gold Band
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Impressive 18K yellow gold and diamond band/ring formerly known as the "Nigeria" ring, by Cartier
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Late Victorian 18k/Sterling Silver 3-Stone Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
diamonds, giving this ring marvelous texture and character, with a polished tapered gold band extending
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Three Rope X Ring in Gold and Platinum
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Tiffany and Co. Schlumberger rope three row 'X' ring set in 18k yellow gold and
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 14 Karat Two-Tone Wedding Band with 8 Single Cut Diamonds in White Gold
Located in Addison, TX
1st Dibs family. Item Details: Ring Size: 5 3/4 Metal Type: 14K White/Yellow Gold Weight: 1.60
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Cabochon Sapphire Ring
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Crafted of 18k yellow gold and set with 5 rows of shimmering diamonds, the elegant ring is further
Category

Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman Two-Tone 0.30 Carat Diamond Band
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Narberth, PA
band is crafted in 18kt yellow gold and platinum and exhibits a beautiful 2-tone appeal. The wide
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Trinity de Cartier Rolling Bands
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, and the white gold band has approximately 1.125 carats of diamonds arranged in three rows along the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Baguette Diamond Hoop Earrings, 14KT Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of vintage 14 karat yellow gold baguette diamond hoop earrings. These wide hoops feature a J
Category

Vintage 1970s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Harem Stacked Gold Ring and Bangle Bracelet Set
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Late 20th Century 14k yellow gold gemstone Harem ring and bracelet set with an approximate total
Category

Late 20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

6+ Carat Diamond Necklace in 18kt Gold
Located in Towson, MD
18kt yellow gold necklace 16 inches long containing approximately 6.16 carats of H-I color/ VS2-SI1
Category

Early 2000s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Buckle Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful pair of 15kt yellow gold buckle earrings from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Of English
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

14 Karat Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelet, circa 1960s-1970s
Located in McLeansville, NC
Circa 1960-1970, 14 karat yellow gold and diamond bangle bracelet. A corrugated, concave design
Category

Vintage 1970s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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Yellow Gold Ring Diamond 5 Row For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact yellow gold ring diamond 5 row you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 109 vintage editions and 172 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a yellow gold ring diamond 5 row 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 yellow gold ring diamond 5 row has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by TJD, Cartier and Van Cleef Arpels are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also princess cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our yellow gold ring diamond 5 row for sale are for women, but there are 98 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Yellow Gold Ring Diamond 5 Row?

The price for a yellow gold ring diamond 5 row starts at $350 and tops out at $120,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,300.

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.