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GIA Certified 5 Ct. Round Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring FLAWLESS
Located in Chicago, IL
breathtaking 5 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring that embodies
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Sevilla Diamond Ring '5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Petite Marquise & Round Organic Design Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate ring features sixteen (16) Round brilliant diamonds and eight (8) Marquise shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 5 Ct. Channel-Set Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Channel-Set Diamond Ring featuring a magnificent 5.00 ct round brilliant cut center
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Artemis Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two perfectly matched 0.40 each ( 0.80 ct. tw) round diamonds that symbolize the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Margol Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features a wave of brilliant round diamonds scattered prong set. Nineteen (19) round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Tiana Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features a unique pattern of round diamonds. Experience the Difference! Product
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Constance Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features 70 round brilliant diamonds micro-prong set between 14 petite rows. Experience
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Vera Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features 23 round brilliant diamonds pave set in a leaves design metal with milgrain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Kay Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic ring features 13 Round brilliant diamonds bead-set across the top half of the band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Apuliana Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features micro prong set round brilliant diamonds halfway down, curving at the center of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Isabella Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features round brilliant diamonds interweave ribbons of marquise shape metal with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

IGI Certified 5 Ct of Diamond on Solitaire Ring
Located in Massafra, IT
Exclusive solitaire ring in 18k with round brilliant cut diamond 5 ct F/SI2, and two baguettes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ring Enamel Round Opalescent Purple 18k White Gold 5 Diamonds 0.03 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
raspberry Diamonds: 5 diamonds, together 0.03 ct Edition limited to: 300 pieces We offer this piece of
Category

2010s German Art Nouveau Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Petite Marquise & Round Organic Design Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate ring features sixteen (16) Round brilliant diamonds and eight (8) Marquise shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Petite Marquise & Round Organic Design Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate ring features sixteen (16) Round brilliant diamonds and eight (8) Marquise shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k Rose Gold Petite Marquise & Round Organic Design Diamond Ring 2/5 Ct. Tw
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Delicate ring features sixteen (16) Round brilliant diamonds and eight (8) Marquise shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Platinum Marne 5-Stone Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic ring features 5 perfectly matched 1-carat total weight of round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Marne 5-Stone Diamond Ring '2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic ring features 5 perfectly matched 2-carat total weight of round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Helena 5 Stone Diamond Ring '1 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic ring features 5 perfectly matched 1-carat total weight of round brilliant diamond set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1 3/5 Carat Ct Natural Real Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1 3/5 carat round diamond full eternity band ring in 14k white gold. 27 round brilliant
Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Sevilla Diamond Ring '5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18k Rose Gold Sevilla Diamond Ring '5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18K Yellow Gold Sevilla Diamond Ring '5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Sevilla Diamond Ring '5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Sevilla Diamond Ring '5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K White Gold Sevilla Diamond Ring '5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features five(5) floating Brilliante round diamonds set in "U" Shaped delicate prongs on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Platinum Delicate Orim Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This organically designed ring features a 4.5 mm center diamond ( 0.35 carat) prong set. Two (2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Siena Eternity Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This diamond eternity ring features petite diamonds set throughout the ring. Curved and comfort fit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Valence Milgrain Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This diamond band features an infinity pattern of round brilliant diamonds bordered in milgrain on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Caterina Eternity Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This unique ring features an 18 round brilliant diamonds prong-set in a crown design. Experience
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Petite Apulia Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features petite micro prong set round brilliant diamonds halfway down, curving at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Beauvince 5 Stone Diamond Ring '0.85 Ct Diamonds' in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
engagement ring, yet also makes a statement worn independently. Diamond Shape: Round Total Diamond Weight
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1 ct Round diamond moissanite 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
1 ct Round diamond moissanite 14k gold ring. Classic moissanite engagement ring. Vintage style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1 ct Round diamond moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
1 ct Round diamond moissanite 14k gold ring. Classic moissanite engagement ring. Vintage style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.5 ct Round diamond moissanite 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
0.5 ct Round diamond moissanite 14k gold ring. Classic moissanite engagement ring. Vintage style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.5 ct Round diamond moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
0.5 ct Round diamond moissanite 14k gold ring. Classic moissanite engagement ring. Vintage style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14k Rose Gold Vera Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
14K Rose Gold Vera Diamond Ring ( 1/5 ct. tw) Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold Artemis Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two perfectly matched 0.40 each ( 0.80 ct. tw) round diamonds that symbolize the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K White Gold Artemis Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two perfectly matched 0.40 each ( 0.80 ct. tw) round diamonds that symbolize the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Artemis Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two perfectly matched 0.40 each ( 0.80 ct. tw) round diamonds that symbolize the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold Artemis Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two perfectly matched 0.40 each ( 0.80 ct. tw) round diamonds that symbolize the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold Artemis Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two perfectly matched 0.40 each ( 0.80 ct. tw) round diamonds that symbolize the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Platinum Valerie Micro-Prong Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature Micro-Prong wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Alina "U" Shape Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features thirteen (13) perfectly matched brilliant round diamonds set on top of a 2 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Margol Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features a wave of brilliant round diamonds scattered prong set. Nineteen (19) round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Margol Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features a wave of brilliant round diamonds scattered prong set. Nineteen (19) round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k Rose Gold Margol Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features a wave of brilliant round diamonds scattered prong set. Nineteen (19) round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18K White Gold Tiana Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features a unique pattern of round diamonds. Experience the Difference! Product
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Tiana Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features a unique pattern of round diamonds. Experience the Difference! Product
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold Tiana Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features a unique pattern of round diamonds. Experience the Difference! Product
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold Tiana Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features a unique pattern of round diamonds. Experience the Difference! Product
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18K Yellow Gold Tiana Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features a unique pattern of round diamonds. Experience the Difference! Product
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Tiana Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate ring features a unique pattern of round diamonds. Experience the Difference! Product
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K White Gold Vera Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features 23 round brilliant diamonds pave set in a leaves design metal with milgrain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K White Gold Vera Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features 23 round brilliant diamonds pave set in a leaves design metal with milgrain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Vera Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features 23 round brilliant diamonds pave set in a leaves design metal with milgrain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Vera Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features 23 round brilliant diamonds pave set in a leaves design metal with milgrain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k Rose Gold Vera Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features 23 round brilliant diamonds pave set in a leaves design metal with milgrain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold Constance Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features 70 round brilliant diamonds micro-prong set between 14 petite rows. Experience
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

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5 Ct Round Diamond Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of 5 ct round diamond rings. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 225 vintage versions or 1888 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of 5 ct round diamond rings to choose from, but Modern and Contemporary 5 ct round diamond rings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by LB Exclusive, Tiffany & Co. and Mark Broumand are consistently popular. There are many round cut, oval cut and uncut 5 ct round diamond rings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of 5 ct round diamond rings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 5 Ct Round Diamond Rings?

Prices for 5 ct round diamond rings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $926,678, while 5 ct round diamond rings, on average, fetch $1,812.

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.