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Sofragem 18k Yellow Gold Diamond 5 Row Band Cocktail Ring
By Sofragem
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Sofragem 18k Yellow Gold Diamond 5 Row Ring Set with round brilliant diamonds; total weight is
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 5 Row Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring Box Certificate
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Cartier 5-row wide band ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and pave-set with
Category

2010s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

5 Row Diamond Gold Dome Vintage Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Striking and Finely detailed 5 Row Diamond Gold Dome Cluster Ring. Securely Hand
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5 Diamonds, Unisex 1-Row Diamond Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
5 Diamonds , Unisex 1-Row Diamond Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 7 This is a Prong
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18k Yellow Gold 1.49cwt Round Diamond Wrap Wide 5 Row Statement Band Ring Sz 5
Located in Montclair, NJ
18k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.64 Grams Ring Size: 5.0 (Fitted on a finger. We cannot custom size this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 5-Row Diamond Cocktail Band Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 5-Row Diamond Cocktail Band Ring 14k Gold. The ring features 0.86 total carat in diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.20ct Round Brilliant Cut 5 Row 14ct Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
This 5-row diamond ring features an elegant set of round natural diamonds. The diamonds are set
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Peretti Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 5 Row Wire Wave Band Ring - Size 5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Collection. It is crafted from 18k yellow gold featuring 5 fine wire band set in a wire style and has a 5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold 5 Row 4.50ctw Baguette & Marquise Diamond 15.1mm Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Weight: 4.50 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 13.79 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

5 Row 18ct Gold Marquise and Round Diamond Band Ring
Located in London, GB
An exquisite diamond design 5-row dress ring crisscross, in an 18ct yellow gold band, is set with a
Category

2010s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

14k 2 tone Gold 5 Row Diamond Ring 1.00 carats
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k 2 tone Gold 5 Row Diamond Ring 1.00 carats containing 43 round full cut diamonds of very fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Christa Three Row Eternity Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Setting Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

New Fine Quality 5 Row 14ct Yellow Gold Dress Ring, with 1.15ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This stunning 5 Row Dress Ring, crafted from luxurious 14ct Yellow Gold, is set with a total of
Category

2010s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Christa Three Row Eternity Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Setting Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Diamond Three Row Eternity Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Cut: Round Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5* US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Three Row Eternity Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Cut: Round Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5* US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

.75 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Three Row Men's Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Stylish three row flat top .75 carat round brilliant cut 27 diamond ring set in 14k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10k Yellow Gold Pyramidal Three Row Diamond Band Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
10k yellow gold ring. This striking ring is a three row band of round faceted diamonds, prong set
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis and 5 Row Diamond Stacking Philippine Ring, 18K Yellow
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
made in 18K Yellow Gold. There are 5 rows of diamonds, totaling to 15 round diamonds. The total weight
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Yellow Gold Three Row Ring with Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold ring with diamonds set into circles and squares. There are fifteen (15) round
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leo Pizzo 18ct Gold Diamond Pavee Set 5-Row Crossover Ring, 2.0ct of Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A delicate ring of diamonds, this 5-row diamond pavee set ring is a dainty piece made to perfection
Category

2010s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Intertwined Sapphire and Diamond Rows
Located in Bergamo, BG
are fully covered by us. -------------------- An elegant 18kt yellow gold ring featuring intertwined
Category

20th Century Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Mens Vintage Ruby Row Center and Diamond Side Rows Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.75 (resizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Sapphire and Diamond Row Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 16 diamonds Diamond Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Row Diamond Band, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Three Row Diamond Band made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The total weight of the diamonds is 2.14
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Platinum 18K Gold 5 Row Rope Ring Size 5.5
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 5 Ropes Ring is an exquisite masterpiece that harmoniously blends
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

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

10 Yellow Gold 2.00 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Strikingly beautiful, this stunning multi-row diamond band ring is crafted from genuine 10K Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold with 2 Rows of Baguette Diamonds
Located in Surfside, FL
Diamond ring in 14k yellow gold with 2 rows of baguette diamonds approximately 2 carats total. G
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

5 Carats Five Row Round Diamond Bombe Cocktail Ring, 18K
Located in New York, NY
A Five Row Round Diamond Bombe Cocktail Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The total weight of the
Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

4.50 Cts Princess Cut Diamonds '5 Row' Half-Way Around Band in 18k Yellow Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
4.50 cts princess cut diamonds (5 row) half-way around band in 18 k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamond Encrusted Triple Row Ring With Onyx Shoulders in Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This marvelous Late 20th Century cocktail ring, fashioned from 14k yellow gold, is comprised of
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Four Row X Diamond Ring Platinum 18K Yellow Gold
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Four Row X Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold. The ring
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is set with 5
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k TT Gold 3.90ctw Fancy Brown & White Diamond Channel Set 5 Row Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent and very well made diamond band ring was crafted from solid 14k white and yellow
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co Knot Double Row Ring in Yellow Gold with 0.31ct Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
with yellow gold and pavé diamonds, then polished by hand for high shine. Each round brilliant diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow 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, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow 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, Yellow Gold

Beauvince Triple Row Almost Eternity Pave Ring '1.03 Ct Diamonds' in Yellow Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
stack. The three row yellow gold setting is full of life and luster. It is just shy of an Eternity Ring
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Emerald Row Diamond Fashion Ring, 2.67 Carat
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K yellow gold. It features 5 oval cut emeralds weighing 1.86 carats. Also
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pave Diamond 3 Row Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfield, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels Pave Diamond 3 Row Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold A refined expression of Van
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
karat yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is set with 5 glittering diamonds
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 2.0 Carat Diamond Multi Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
come! The ring has a vertical multi-row design that is separated by curved "S" links of yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6 Carat Round Diamond Four-Row Eternity Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Diamond Four Row Eternity Band Style: Eternity Metal: 14Kt Yellow Gold / 7.51 grams Size: 5
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 4/5 Ctw Round Full Eternity Wide Band Diamond Ring, 5 row 14K Solid Gold, SI G
Located in New York, NY
, natural diamond ring, wide band gold ring, 14k gold bridal ring, eternity ring, infinity ring, chunky gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Late 20th Century French 5 Carats Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Dome yellow gold ring, set with 5 rows of brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately five carats
Category

Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Janet floating Diamond Ring '1/5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
One row of round brilliant diamonds floats between two gleaming metal bands. (1/5 total carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Janet Floating Diamond Ring '1/5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
One row of round brilliant diamonds floats between two gleaming metal bands. (1/5 total carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Paz Petite Diamond Ring '1/5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Metal Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Baguette Row Wedding 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Baguette Row Wedding 14k gold ring. Semi-Eterniry Baguette moissanite engagement ring. Thin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Women's size 8 Rectangle Rows Ring
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Women's Rectangle Rows Ring, Tiffany Designer, Thomas Kurilla brings back his
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 2.0 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
come! The ring has a vertical multi-row design that is separated by curved "S" links of yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

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

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cable Diamond Wedding Band 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum 1.31 Carat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold cable motif wedding band featuring one row of 27 round brilliants weighing 1.31
Category

1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14k Gold Graduated Three Row Square Ruby and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This stunning ring is a graduated three row band style, with a center row of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Three Row Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an Edwardian 18ct yellow gold three row ring. The ring features 5 rubies, 5 diamonds and 5
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

2.80 Carat Baguette Diamond 14 Karat Gold Four-Row Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
sparkling baguette diamonds. Available in rose, white and yellow gold. The ring is a size 7 and may be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Kite Set Princess Cut Three Row Diamond Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Kite set three-row diamond ring made in 14k yellow gold with 1.28ctw of diamonds. Diamond Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Vivid Yellow Diamonds Oval Ring
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Concave Natural Vivid Yellow Diamonds Oval Ring, Tiffany Designer, Thomas
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Row Baguette and Princess Cut Diamond Curved Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
yellow golds, resulting in a captivating masterpiece that defines elegance. The ring boasts three rows
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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Yellow Gold Ring Diamond 5 Row For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact yellow gold ring diamond 5 row you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 109 vintage editions and 172 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a yellow gold ring diamond 5 row from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a yellow gold ring diamond 5 row has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by TJD, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also princess cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our yellow gold ring diamond 5 row for sale are for women, but there are 98 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Yellow Gold Ring Diamond 5 Row?

The price for a yellow gold ring diamond 5 row starts at $350 and tops out at $120,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,300.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.