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Celebration Grand Diamonds Five Diamond Band Ring 14kt White Gold
By Celebration Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Celebration Grand Five-Diamond Band Ring Style: Prong-Set Ref. number: CEL722948 Metal: 14kt
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Band Ring, White Gold Five Diamonds Wedding/Anniversary, 1950
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous, sleek, vintage diamond band has five natural diamonds going around the top of the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Five Diamond Band Ring, White Gold, 1.00 Carat Diamonds, Wedding Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning 14k white gold band dripping with diamonds is sure to take your breath away! This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.57 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Gold Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Half Diamond Band Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 5 Round Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

1.75 Carat Diamond Five Stone Gold Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Half Diamond Band Ring. The ring is 14K White Gold. There are 5 Round Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Five Row Round & Oval Cut Diamond Band Ring 2.54 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold band featuring 5 rows of 165 round brilliants weighing 2.15 carats and 5 oval
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Five Diamond Bezel Band 0.43 carats 14K Gold Ring Stackable Wedding
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Each of these five bright emerald cut diamonds is beautifully framed in a regal and low profile
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50 Carat Diamond Gold Princess Cut Five-Stone Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Diamond Half Band Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 5 Princess Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 3.52 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Gold Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Half Diamond Band Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold. There are 5 Round Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Five Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & Carat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.07 grams
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ferrucci Five-Diamond Braided Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
From FERRUCCI & CO., 0.64 carat weight five white Diamonds ring made in 18k white gold, with an
Category

2010s Italian More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Luxurious Yellow Gold Five-Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring is a classic and elegant piece, perfect for any jewelry
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Five Stones Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
This classic and elegant design, is obtained by harmoniously setting the diamonds between gold bars
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Halo Anniversary Band, 1.18 Ct Five-Round Diamond Band in 18k White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
. The diamond ring is made in 18 karat white gold and genuine, natural round brilliant diamonds. There
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Italian Five Stone Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band 2.65 Carats 18KT White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Italian, 18 Karat white gold wedding band featuring 5 Emerald Cuts weighing 2.65 carats, averaging
Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Five-Row Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming 18ct white gold ring showcasing five rows of round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.84ct Five Diamonds 18K White Gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Five Diamond ring with original design to give uniqueness and fine style to an exceptional woman
Category

2010s Italian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Duet Ring, Gold Textured Diamond Double Band Ring, Stackable Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Carat Weight: .15 Diamond Shape
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

1.92 Carat Diamond Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive contemporary 1.92 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set, five
Category

Early 2000s English Band Rings

Materials

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

Five Row Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
With this exquisite five row diamond ring, style and glamour are in the spotlight. This 14-karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Hand Made White Gold Five Diamond Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Hand made classy and solid 18 carat White gold ring (eternity ring) channel set with five round
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Duet Ring, 14 Karat Gold Diamond Double Band Ring, Stackable Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Carat Weight: .37 Carats Diamond
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Duet Ring, 14 Karat Gold Diamond Double Band Ring, Stackable Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Carat Weight: .15 Diamond Shape
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Five-Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Five-Stone Ring In Yellow Gold Hand Crafted In 14k Yellow Gold. The details are as follows
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Five Stone Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Five Stone Diamond Band Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Diamond Yellow Gold Five Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
five stone diamond ring in white gold is fine quality set with very high color graded old cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s, Diamond and Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
five stone diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The plain
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and 18K White Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive contemporary 0.95 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold five stone ring; part
Category

Early 2000s English Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Heart Ring, Yellow Gold, Open Heart Ring, Promise Ring, Romantic Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This ring will melt any girls' heart! The and 14k yellow gold sparkles and shines and has five
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Ring, 3 Stone Emerald & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Number: 2 Diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Diamond and Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.88 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold five stone ring; part of
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Diamond and White Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.35 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold five stone cocktail ring; part of
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.25 Carat Diamond Five Stone Gold Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Five-Stone Ring Great For Stacking The ring is 14K White Gold There are 0.25 Carats in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

14k Solid Yellow Gold Five Diamond Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Five Diamond Band Ring Yellow Gold Diamond Journey Ring Band Gift Light weight can
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1880s Diamond and Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.78 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, five stone
Category

Antique 1880s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ring, 14K Yellow-White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
. The details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14K Yellow-White Gold Diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Diamond White Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Ring, Half Eternity Band, Black
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
yourself! The details for this stunning ring are listed below: 14k Yellow Gold White Diamond Clarity: VS2
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
graded, very high clarity graded old cut diamonds. The 1920s five stone diamond ring is a very good gauge
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Five-Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a Victorian five-stone diamond ring. This piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1911 Diamond Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.66 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold five stone ring; part of
Category

Vintage 1910s English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold Victorian diamond five stone ring ring. The diamonds are
Category

Antique 19th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful and rare ring dating back to the Georgian era. The ring features five
Category

Antique 1820s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good antique 0.22 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set five stone ring; part
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Diamond Ring, White Gold, .72 Carat Diamond Oval Halo Engagement Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
ring would make the perfect gift for yourself or your loved one! 14K White Gold Diamond Number: 22
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18K Gold and Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique diamond ring is composed of five old European-cut diamonds, approximate total weight
Category

Early 20th Century English Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ring Enhancer, Wedding Band Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Jacket 14 Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
fit your engagement ring. The description of the diamond enhancer is as follows: 14K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
gold. The diamond total is 80pts. The design of the ring has an antique feel to it. Fully hallmarked
Category

Vintage 1980s British Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Five Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold late Victorian ring. The ring features five graduated old cut
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

0.85ct Diamond Five Layered Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a large 14ct white gold diamond ring. The ring is split across 5 rows with alternating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Minimalist Wrap Ring w Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This diamond bypass ring is beautiful on any finger. The negative space is perfect and so trendy
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five glistening diamonds sit fabulously on top of a simple setting modelled in 18ct gold and
Category

Vintage 1980s British Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
18ct gold. The diamonds total 30pts. Ring Size: K or 5 1/4 Face Width: 4mm Height Off Finger: 3.5mm
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

One Carat Diamond Ring Enhancer, Yellow Gold Ring Jacket w 14 Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
a thinner ring. We would be happy to discuss your perfect size! 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Number: 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
18ct gold. The diamonds total 30pts. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Width: 4mm Height Off Finger: 4mm Weight
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five glistening diamonds sit fabulously on top of an open work setting modelled in 18ct gold. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.50 Carat Diamond Bombe Ring 14 Karat Gold Custom Fashion Diamond Band Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
You won't believe how much this gorgeous ring sparkles! This yellow gold ring dripping with white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five glistening old mine cut diamonds sit fabulously within a simple setting modelled in 18ct gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Edwardian Diamond Five-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five glistening diamonds sit fabulously within a simple setting modelled in 18ct gold. The diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Victorian Five Stone Diamond 18ct Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Our Antique Victorian Five Stone Diamond Ring, a testament to the timeless elegance of this period
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Crisscross Diamond Engagement Ring, 14 Karat White Gold X-Ring with Diamond Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
meant to be worn by a creative and inspired woman. The engagement ring has round brilliant diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

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Five Diamond Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the five diamond gold ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 859 vintage editions and 508 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a five diamond gold ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A five diamond gold ring from Five Star Jewelry, Roman Malakov and Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a five diamond gold ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 335 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Five Diamond Gold Ring?

The price for a five diamond gold ring starts at $168 and tops out at $270,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,496.

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.