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3.55 Carats Total Cushion Cut Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring in Platinum
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous wedding band ring, showcasing five uniquely cut diamonds weighing 3.55 carats total with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov 1.78 Carat Total Cushion Cut Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic and brilliant five-stone wedding band showcasing five cushion cut diamonds weighing 1.78
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pinkish Purple Sapphire & Diamond Ring GIA 'Center 3.59 CT'
Located in San Francisco, CA
total weight of 0.45 Carat. Five round diamonds in a total weight of 0.09 carat scattered underneath
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Aletto Brothers Colombian Emerald, Diamond, Platinum and Gold Ring, Circa 2000
Located in London, GB
A Colombian emerald and diamond ring, set with a 2.40ct cushion shaped step-cut emerald, in an 18ct
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Art Deco Cushion Cut Five-Stone Diamond Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This fabulous five stone ring is made up of old cushion cut diamonds, which will have been hand cut
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.40ct Five Stone Cushion Cut Diamond Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite five-stone ring showcases antique cushion-cut diamonds, elegantly set in prongs that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Five-Stone Old Cushion Cut Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful, handmade, Victorian ring, has five old cushion cut diamonds within a claw setting
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Henri Daussi Cushion Cut Five Stone 1.77ctw Diamond Anniversary Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
SKU: 125354 Five Stone Cushion Cut Halo Ring Metal: 18KT Yellow Gold Diamond Shape: Cushion-Cut
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.00ct Antique Cushion Cut Five Stone Diamonds Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite five-stone ring showcases a timeless design, featuring antique cushion-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.60 Carat Cushion Cut 5 Stone Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A classic wedding style ring showcasing five brilliant cushion cut diamonds weighing 2.60 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.63 Carat Cushion Cut 5 Stone Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A classic wedding style ring showcasing five brilliant cushion cut diamonds weighing 2.63 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Green Peridot Ring, 4.00 Carat Cushion Cut Genuine Gem with Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
14K Rose Gold and White Gold Diamond Number: 8 Diamond Weight: .06 Carats Gemstone: Green Peridot
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Green Amethyst and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold Cushion Cut Genuine Gem Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This dramatic ring has a huge genuine stone in the center accented with brilliant diamonds! It is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Five Stone Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a 18ct yellow gold Victorian five stone ring. The piece showcases five square cushion
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian sapphire and diamond five stone ring, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Victorian sapphire and diamond five stone ring. Horizontally set with two cushion shape old cut
Category

Antique 1890s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.0 Ct. Diamond 1.0 Ct. Sapphire Five Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This gorgeous antique Victorian period ring is 1890 ca. Traditional five stone setting hand crafted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

English 18k Gold Diamond Five Stone Ring, Mid-20th Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Beautiful English 18k gold ring, the half hoop set with five graduated antique-cut diamonds, in an
Category

Mid-20th Century British Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat London Blue Topaz and Diamond Halo Ring 14 Karat Gold Cushion Cut Topaz
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Topaz Gemstone Weight: 1.70 Carat Gemstone Shape: Cushion cut - Checkerboard cut Stone Diameter: 7x7mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold and showcases a single old cushion cut diamond at the
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning sapphire five-stone ring. This vintage piece has been crafted from a rich
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910s 0.45Ct Ruby 0.60Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with three Old European cut diamonds alternating with two cushion cut rubies, all claw set in a linear
Category

Vintage 1910s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.30ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
the expert craftsmanship typical of the Victorian era. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cushion Cut
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.93 Carats Total Elongated Cushion Cut Diamond Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning five stone band, featuring elongated brilliant cushion cut diamonds weighing 2.57 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco 1.20ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Five old cushion cut diamonds are displayed in this beautiful Art Deco ring. The central diamond
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.25ct Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Retro-era five-stone engagement ring showcases a stunning array of antique cushion
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.20 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 1.59 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
each stone within this cushion cut sapphire ring in yellow gold. Condition This antique five stone
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Five-Stone Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
weight of cushion-cut diamonds. Each diamond has been carefully selected to create a continuous sparkle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA 5.01ct Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, D Color, VS1 Clarity, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 5.01 Carats Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.40tcw 14K Cushion Emerald & Diamond 5 Stone Ring High-Quality Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Adorn your hand with the exquisite beauty of our Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Ring, where
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2010s Zambian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Platinum GIA Certified 1.50 Carat I Color Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring. Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. Stones- GIA Certified Cushion Cut Diamond Center I Color SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Ruby And Diamond Graduating Five Stone Ring English c.1900
Located in Firenze, IT
lternating cushion cut rubies and old-cut diamonds, claw setting, between scrolled shoulders
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Platinum Diamond Cushion Cut GIA Certified 4.71 No Heat Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Ring Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. 18K Yellow Gold, .750. Stones- GIA Certified Cushion Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.62 Carat Cushion, Marquise, Pear, Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
3.62 ct total weight 5 Five Stone Cushion, Marquise, Pear, Princess, & Round Brilliant Cut Diamond
Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 2.30 Ct Natural Sapphire Five stone ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Five beautifully matched cushion-cut Natural Sapphires with a rich twilight blue hue, totaling 2.30 Ct
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Blue Topaz Necklace, Professional Fantasy Gemstone 9.97 Carats and Diamond Halo
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Gemstone Shape: Cushion Fantasy Cut Gemstone Color: Blue Gemstone Weight: 9.15 Carats Measurements of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.00 ct cushion diamond in 18ct rose gold with black rhodium accents
Located in Brasschaat, BE
This 3.00 ct cushion-cut diamond, set in 18ct rose gold, showcases a perfect blend of modern
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Rhodium

GIA Certified Tennis Bracelet with Fancy Yellow Cushions and Round Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
exquisite array of fancy yellow cushion-cut diamonds and brilliant round diamonds, creating a breathtaking
Category

2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian diamond ruby 18k yellow gold 5 stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Edwardian five-stone ring features three sparkling old European cut diamonds and two
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Era GIA Certified Aquamarine and Old Euro Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
- Center Stone: Cushion Cut Aquamarine - Accent Stones: Old European Cut Diamonds - Weight: 24.42 grams
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian 3.28ct GIA COLOMBIAN Emerald & OLD European Cut Diamond 18K Plat Ring
Located in New York, NY
bright-white and sparkling European-cut diamonds. The five bezel-set stones are supported by glittering
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Sapphire Old Mine Cut Diamond Bracelet Gold Silver 1890s
Located in Lisbon, PT
cushion-shaped sapphires of a dark blue color and two Old Mine-cut diamonds, highlighted with smaller Old
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Platinum Cocktail Ring with 2.5 Carats in Old Cut Diamonds Plus Sapphire Accents
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
baguettes used as accents. The diamonds are all hand-cut and either bead- or pavé-set. The five largest
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 2.58ct Diamond and Sapphire Necklace, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
0.43 carats of sparkling old cut diamonds. Suspended from a drop of five rub over set old cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian 2.92ct Sapphire and 0.72ct Diamond 12ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with five pavé set Old European cut diamonds, totalling 0.72. This Victorian brooch secures to the
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Ring, GFCO 1.34Ct Natural Spinel Mahenge and Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold, 7US
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Daugavpils, LV
: cushion Secondary stone: Diamonds 0.45ct Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 14 Karat Setting Style: Prong
Category

2010s Tanzanian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Spinel, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Bulgari SSEF Certified Sapphire Diamond Bracelet, 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
forms paved in round brilliant-cut diamonds. The gross weight of gold is approximately 116.50 grams. The
Category

20th Century Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry C.Dunaigre Certified Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
stones. Each cushion-cut sapphire is surrounded by cushion-shaped diamond halos comprised of brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

2.16 Carat Teal Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Five-stone 2.16 Carat Teal Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold This exquisite five
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 2.76ct Burmese Sapphire and Diamond Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
. This wonderful mid-century piece showcases a stunning 2.76 carat, transparent blue, cushion cut Burmese
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Aquamarine Pink Sapphire Diamond Two Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, pink sapphire, and diamond stones set in two-tone gold. The aquamarine stone symbolizes tranquility
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 16.38 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 3.36 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
) x 4.48mm (width) x 2.59mm (depth) Feature Diamond Five Color G Clarity VVS2 Cut Marquise Content
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

0.56 Carat "Square Hole Round Peg" Pavé Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
new ring in 14 karat yellow gold. Thirty-five bright white diamonds (all high quality, natural and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian1.30 Ct Sapphire 1.25 Ct Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
untreated unheated approx 1.30 Ct for the Five cushion cut stone alternated by five old mine cut Diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

22.32 Carat Aquamarine 7.62 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
modern brilliant round cut diamonds; the central stone of each array is larger and paralleled by the
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow & Pink Diamond Flower Pendant 1.64 Carats Total 18K Gold *One-of-a-Kind*
Located in New York, NY
0.36 Carats in White Round Diamonds (70 stones) GH/VS SI Quality 0.05 Carats in Fancy Pink Cushion Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 1.58tgw Sapphire, Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
mine cut diamonds and five cushion shaped rubies, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1.63 Carats Diamond Sapphire Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring old mine cut diamonds and cushion cut sapphires - bezel set to front and alternating in
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Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, ...

Antique 5.12Ct Blue Pink and Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/Cushion Content 5.12 Carats Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cut Old
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Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Giardinetti Ring 1ct Emerald Diamond Ruby 14K Gold SilverØ 2.5US/4gr
Located in SE
each. Five old cushion and mixed rose cut Diamonds ca. 3x 2.5mm /ca. 0.2ct each. Total weight of stones
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Antique 1780s European Romantic Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold

Belle Époque French Diamond and Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.60 carat, graded K color, SI1 clarity, and one cushion mixed
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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Cushion Cut Diamond Five Stone For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate cushion cut diamond five stone for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect cushion cut diamond five stone among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a cushion cut diamond five stone has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Roman Malakov are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for an antique cushion cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut alternatives. When shopping for a cushion cut diamond five stone, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Cushion Cut Diamond Five Stone?

The price for a cushion cut diamond five stone starts at $650 and tops out at $18,238 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,460.

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.