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Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Five Row Band Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Wide band ring, designed with 18 karat yellow gold twisted in a 5-row rope-patterned band accented
Category

Early 2000s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Bar Band Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
radiant 14k yellow gold. Featuring a row of brilliant diamonds set in a minimalist bar design, this size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Full Eternity Ring 3.60 Carat
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant 18k yellow gold pave set diamond full eternity ring by Cartier. The ring comprises of 72
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Full Eternity Ring 3.60 Carat
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant 18k yellow gold pave set diamond full eternity ring by Cartier. The ring comprises of 72
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 3.00 ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This stunning LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 3.00 ct Diamond Ring is effortlessly elegant. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Louis Philippe Antique Rectangular 5 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinium and 18 carat yellow gold, mascaron and owl hallmarks. This rare antique diamond
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

20.60 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Centered with this beautiful 20.60 ct aquamarine, flanked by two rows of diamonds, all in 14 karat
Category

Mid-20th Century More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alexander 1.27ct Multi Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Tri Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning bezel set multi yellow diamond ring with two rows of round diamonds, by Alexander Beverly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Sterle Paris 18K Yellow Gold 7.00ct Floral Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
carats mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed Sterlé Paris. Circa 1980s. Diamond Quality: F-G color, VS
Category

20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14k Diamond 5 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous diamond ring from the Victorian era (ca1880s)! Crafted in vibrant 14k yellow gold, this
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Single Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Addison, TX
This beautiful 1920's Art Deco piece contains 5 gorgeous diamonds in a row along the yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Men s Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold Geometric Round Cut .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
signet-style ring showcases six vertical rows of icy white diamonds set in glowing 14k yellow gold
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders. Stamped for 14 karat gold. Circa: 1890's. Ring size: 5 1/2 and sizable. Measures North to South
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.38 Ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This lovely LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.38 ct Diamond Ruby Ring is made with a simple 14K yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.48 ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This gorgeous LB Exclusive ring is a must-have! The ring is made with 14K yellow gold and set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 1.05 Ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This gorgeous LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 1.05 ct Diamond 1.47 ct Sapphire Ring is a must-have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.15 ct Diamond and Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This lovely LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.15 ct Diamond 0.75 ct Emerald Ring is sure to attract
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 0.26 CTW Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stacking Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a row of round brilliant cut diamonds prong set to front Weighing approximately 0.26
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.21 Ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This gorgeous LB Exclusive ring is a must-have. The ring is made with a band of 18K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Textured Gold Estate Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning diamond cocktail ring handcrafted in rows of textured 18 karat yellow gold. The ring
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Carlo Viani 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Cabochon Tsavorite White Diamond Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamonds set in 14K Yellow Gold This sophisticated ring from Carlo Viani is the perfect gift for yourself
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tsavorite, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Cigar Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 5 Ring Measurements: 13.18 mm tall Diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
yellow gold throughout, this lovely cocktail ring makes a perfect anniversary gift, or conversation piece
Category

Vintage 1930s Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

0.76 Carat Marquise Ruby and Round Brilliant Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A gorgeous 0.76 carat Ruby and Diamond 18k yellow gold ring. The pigeon blood red Ruby is prong
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French 2.90Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
crafted in 18k yellow gold. The gold diamond ring is ornamented with five paralleling rows of eleven
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Classic Design 18K Yellow Gold 1.87ct Sapphire 0.80ct Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. Central stone is 1.87ct oval faceted
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kabana Opal and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Women s .13 Carat
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
Elegance meets Style in this stunning ring! Fashioned by Kabana in 14k yellow gold, this NEW piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Top Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful classic Edwardian ring in yellow gold with a platinum top and three rows of sparkly
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Band Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Van Cleef & Arpels diamond band ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is
Category

Early 2000s French Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold French Old Mine Diamond Band Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold French Old Mine Diamond Band Ring. This beautiful French
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18k Yellow Gold 1.50 Ct Diamond and 0.75 Ct Emerald Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This unique LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 1.50 ct Diamond 0.75 ct Emerald Ring was made with 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Men s 10K Yellow Gold 1 1/4 Cttw White and Black Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
appreciates luxury woven with the unique charisma of black and white diamonds. • Metal: 10K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Men s 10K Yellow Gold 1 1/4 Cttw White and Black Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
appreciates luxury woven with the unique charisma of black and white diamonds. • Metal: 10K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Five-Stone Ring 14k Round Brilliant.25ctw Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
yellow gold ring features a sparkling row of five diamonds that are highlighted by ribbed detailing
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Men s 10K Yellow Gold 1 1/4 Cttw White and Black Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
appreciates luxury woven with the unique charisma of black and white diamonds. • Metal: 10K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

1980 s 3.03 Carat Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
finish. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold. Inscribed with carat weight. Circa: 1980's. Ring size: 5 1/4 and
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold 2.0 Carat Diamond Bar and Wing Style Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This lovely cocktail ring in 14k yellow gold is sure to become one of your favorites! This bar and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Ruby Diamond Flower Band Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage ruby & diamond flower band crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. 18 estimated 0.04
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier Mimi Emerald and Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
An extremely striking vintage Cartier diamond and emerald cabochon ring from the sought after ‘Mimi
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Mens Diamond Sapphire Pinky Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, D.0.40, S.0.52 Ctw
Located in Honolulu, HI
Beautiful men's Diamond and Sapphire ring in 14K yellow gold. This ring features 4 rows of 5 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2-1/3 Carat Diamond Cluster Band Engagement Ring Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
total weight of diamonds with a whopping 63 individual stones. The 14 karat yellow gold engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2-1/3 Cttw Diamond Cluster Chevron Shaped Band Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Captivate the essence of everlasting love with this exquisite 14K yellow gold engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier London Rare Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring Size 53
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
in 18k yellow gold and features a cultured 8.0mm pearl accented by five rows of brilliant-cut E-F
Category

Vintage 1980s British Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Gold Bamboo Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
colorless diamonds expertly set in the double rowed 18k glistening yellow gold. Ring size 5-3/4.
Category

1990s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb GIA Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
gold and surrounded with 3 rows of brilliant and emerald shape diamonds set in platinum with estimated
Category

20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Two Color Gold bombé Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
raised textured yellow gold stripes intersect the diamond rows of tapering width, lending the dome
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Turquoise Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Turquoise Three Stone Ring. This
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Rose Cut Diamond and Natural Pearl Navette Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
in a row on top of the ring. Item #R0149 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold/Platinum Top Weight: 5.6 Grams
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Three Stone Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in NEWARK, GB
A pretty vintage Art Deco diamond, three stone ring. A rich 18kt yellow gold band with a row of
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

DONALD CLAFLIN, TIFFANY CO., Yellow Gold and Diamond Eternity Band
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond ring, Donald Claflin, Tiffany & Co. Designed as a band set all
Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Malachite and Diamond Ring
Located in Media, PA
An 18K yellow gold heavy band with three large malachite inserts and two rows of 5 round brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold

New .60ctw Natural Diamond Tapered Signet Band, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A new 14 karat yellow gold natural diamond tapered signet band. This ring features a slightly domed
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman Diamond Ruby Gold Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
is set in beautiful and unique settings and finely crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. A geometrical
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond and Five Ruby Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique shimmering ruby and diamond ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold, weighing 4.68 grams
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Enchanting 18k yellow and white Gold hand-made ring, origin Italy. Original from 1930', it is set
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Enchanting 18k yellow and white Gold hand-made ring, origin Italy. Original from 1930', it is set
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond and Gold Eternity Ring, circa 1980
Located in London, GB
A wide diamond eternity ring, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, with three rows in the raised
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rhodium

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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.