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Eternity Wedding Diamond Band in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This timeless gold band features a row of matched round-cut natural diamonds held in a secure
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Diamond and Multi-Colored Sapphire Rainbow Criss-Cross Split Shank Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
compliment any outfit and is sure to become one of your new favorites! Ring size: 5 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.90 Carat Total Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Dome Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable cocktail ring, featuring one row of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.60 carat
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3 Ct SI/H Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Spiral Ring 18 karat White Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
elegant rows of alternating marquise shaped diamonds, set in a sleek, high-polished gold band. The open
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

3 Ct SI/H Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Spiral Ring 14 karat White Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
elegant rows of alternating marquise shaped diamonds, set in a sleek, high-polished gold band. The open
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.55 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby Gemstone Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
5.55 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby Gemstone Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry This ring features
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 6.78 Carat No Heat Sapphire Sterling Silver and 18K Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Victorian 18K yellow gold and sterling silver sapphire and diamond double row cluster ring with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Estate 18k Platinum Diamond Half Band
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning diamond half-band! Crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum, this ring features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 3.3 Cttw Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
allure. The inner shank, thoughtfully crafted in 18k yellow gold, provides warmth, while the outer in
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2010s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Victorian 4.25 Cttw. Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Ring, a true masterpiece in 18k yellow gold, sterling silver, and black rhodium. This ring transcends
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2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Grandeur 1.12 Carat Five Stone Round Diamond 18K White Gold Wedding Band
Located in NEW YORK, NY
; each diamond surrounded by a single row of melee diamonds set in a pave style. Set in an 18K white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 7.5 Cttw Tanzanite/Blue Sapphire/Diamond Dome Ring Size 7 In 18k/SS
Located in New York, NY
ring's crown jewel is a captivating tanzanite at its apex, cradled by a swirling dance of rows
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2010s Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Victorian 5.32 Cttw London Blue Topaz, Sapphire/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
dome rising from all sides, crafted from black rhodium panels studded with rows of diamonds and blue
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2010s Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Diamond Encrusted Triple Row Bracelet With Onyx Shoulders in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This tailored, Mid-20th Century 18k yellow gold bangle bracelet is comprised of three rows with
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.98 Carats F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Double Row Bangle 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
yellow gold, are the ideal way to infuse some glamour into your ensemble! Specifications : Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave 5.72 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds 3-Row Hoop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Color Grade : F Diamond Clarity Grade : VS1 Gold Color : Yellow Gold Gold Purity : 14K Closure : Clip
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Eternity Five Stone 1 ct Emerald Wedding Band in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brilliantly on the lustrous 14k white gold band. This luxurious 5 stone emerald ring is sure to steal the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

15.00 Carat Five-Row Graduating Endless Diamond Bracelet
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
.25ct each! The whole bracelet is encrusted with natural diamonds including the lock! 5 rows of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

French 1940s Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum dog's head hallmark. An
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Linked Diamond and Ruby Brooch Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
beautiful Victorian diamond and ruby heart pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pin features 5 interlocked
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

French 19th Century Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Bar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark and silver. Called a barrette brooch, it is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring by Sonia Bitton, size 7
Located in Shippensburg, PA
14K Yellow Gold & Gemstone Ring by Sonia Bitton, size 7 Item # C104618 A beautiful ring made of 14
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20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold

SNAKE COLLECTION , Turquoise White SNAKE Ring , Diamonds, 18K Sterling
Located in New York, NY
, TOURQUOISE AND WHITE GILDING, YELLOW GOLD ring three rows MAIN STONE, SAPPHIRE Diamonds
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2010s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

2.14 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
14k yellow gold ruby and diamond bracelet. Double row of ruby baguettes are channel set in a link
Category

Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Set of Ruby and Diamond Gold Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
with 18 diamonds. However, the diamonds in the larger flower are arranged in 5 rows, composed of 24
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

18K White Gold 3.54 Ctw Zambian Emerald Diamond Dangle Chandelier Earrings
Located in Diera, Dubai
craftsmanship, this diamond gold engagement ring isn’t just a piece of jewellery — it’s a promise of quality
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Zambian Emerald Diamond Dangle Chandelier Earrings 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
This Zambian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Dangle Chandelier Earrings features three lines of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Bracelet 5.5 ct Sapphire 2.3ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum /17.7cm/9.4gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Art Deco period bracelet made in the 1920s -1930s. Solid 18K Yellow Gold and
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

5 Row Diamond Ring
By Valentina Fine Jewellery
Located in Sai Kung District, HK
5 row Diamond ring. Two raised rows of larger diamonds and three rows with smaller size diamonds
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2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

5 Row Diamond Ring
5 Row Diamond Ring
$6,500 / item
DeGrisogono 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Nine-Row Allegra Ring
By DeGRISOGONO
Located in Red Bank, NJ
with full cut diamonds. Total diamond weight is 5 carats. Ring is 18 karat yellow gold. Size 7.5. Ring
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

5 Row 2 1/2 Carat Men s Diamond Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5 Row 2 1/2 Carat Men's Diamond Band. The diamonds are graded as SI Clarity and G Color
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2.25 Carats Diamond 14k Multi Row Ring
Located in Birmingham, MI
A contemporary 14k yellow gold, multi-level, 5- row diamond wedding or fashion band. Easily sizable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4/5 tcw Diamond accent Vintage enameled cocktail ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Enameled 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 0.79 Carat Diamond Designer Cocktail Ring Sophisticated style
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

3 Row Multi Shape Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 18Kt Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
3 Row, Multi Shape Diamond Ring using Marquise, Pear, and Round diamonds in a curved setting. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold 3-Row Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Santa Monica, CA
18K Yellow Gold 3-Row Diamond Wedding Band, Set Part Way With 25 Diamonds to Total 2.50 Carats
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

White Diamond

Marquise Cut Diamond Two Row Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in BANGKOK, TH
Two Row Eternity Ring with Marquise Cut Diamonds in between a thin round diamond band, set in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Oxted, Surrey
18ct Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Band Ring. Set with 5 round Rubies and 4 round brilliant cut
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

Matthia s Claire "Cube" Triple-Row Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Diamond, Unisex
By Matthia s Claire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Matthia's & Claire 18k white gold triple "Cube" ring with white diamonds Triple cube 18k white
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Diamond London Bridge Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
A row of shimmering diamonds crafted in 18 carat gold make up our Rome Ring. Lovely to wear by
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18k yellow gold ring with Ruby, Tourmaline and diamonds
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
(5 x 3 mm), harmoniously accented by a row of seven round diamonds (1.8 mm each, totaling 0.17 carats
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.42 Carat Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Tucson, AZ
medium dark green Tsavorite in a 14-karat yellow gold ring with a double row of Diamonds.. The ring has a
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Glorious Unisex 1.20 Old Mine Cut Diamond Double Row Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Him or Her Glorious Victorian Beauty Absolutely Stunning double row of Diamonds Victorian era
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Antique 1880s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Modern 18k yellow gold ring with Tsavorite Garnet, Tourmaline and diamonds
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
green Tourmaline (5 x 3 mm), harmoniously accented by a row of seven round diamonds (1.8 mm each
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18k yellow gold ring with pink and green Tourmaline and diamonds
By NOUR Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
green tourmaline (5 x 3 mm), harmoniously accented by a row of seven round diamonds (1.8 mm each
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Jean-Francois Albert "Signature Fit" 18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Ring
By Jean-Francois Albert
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Jean-Francois Albert "Signature Fit" 18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring. The center
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Double Row Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By QUADAMAS
Located in Pikesville, MD
gold 6.5mm band features two rows of invisibly set princess cut diamonds at approximately 5 carats
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1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.56 Carat Pave Heart Shaped Diamond Fashion Ring in Yellow and White Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
of 14K yellow and white gold, this ring is adorned with pave round brilliant cut diamonds with a
Category

2010s North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 5.26 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Upper Luxury
Located in Los Angeles, CA
karat gold ring with one row of yellow round diamonds, one row of white round diamonds and white
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2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Coktail Shuttle Ring Yellow Gold 18K Old Mine Cut Diamond Ruby Sapphire
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Original Cocktail ring in the form of a shuttle made of gold 18 Karats weight 6.98 grams, with gems
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian double snake ring in yellow gold 18 karats
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian double snake ring in yellow gold 18 karats and silver. This ring is made by two snakes
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. Diamond Gold Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling wide diamond band. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. 18K yellow gold; three rows of
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Vintage 1980s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Matthia s Claire 18k White Gold Cube Single Row Pink Sapphire Stackable Ring
By Matthia s Claire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Matthia's & Claire 18k white gold and pink sapphire "Cube" ring Single 18k white gold cube ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Sapphire Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sasha Primak
Located in New York, NY
carefully prong set by hand in 18 karat yellow gold.Diamonds total 1.5 carats and sapphires total 2.2 carats
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Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique .50 Carats Diamonds Gold Palladium Fashion Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
A wonderful antique fashion ring featuring 3 rows of transitional and single cut diamonds weighing
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Palladium, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.47 Carat Fancy Light Yellow VVS2 VG/VG Diamond Ring
By Tears Undressed
Located in Tilburg, NL
carat Fancy Light Yellow center stone, encircled by a double row of the finest white diamonds for a
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

18 Karat White Gold Checker Ring with Diamonds
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
Part of the Checker Collection, shown here is the white gold version of the 5 row checker ring
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2010s Thai Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Vintage 14 k Gold Ring
Located in Jerusalem, IL
5 points each. 16 stones of 2.5 points each. The face of the ring is made in yellow gold , the shank
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 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.