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Odelia 14K White Gold 5 Row Diamond Band
By Odelia
Located in Dallas, TX
Odelia 14K White Gold 5 Row Diamond Band Size 7 1/4 - Five row pave diamond band. Weighing approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

5-Row Halfway Diamond Eternity Band, 5.25 Carats
Located in New York, NY
, proudly made in New York. Details Name: Radiant Cascade 5-Row Diamond Band Creator: ADA Jewelry Metal
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

5 Row Wide Diamond Band in Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
5 Row Wide Diamond Band in Platinum. This ring features 3 alternating rows of 33 prong set, round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14k White Gold 5 Row 1.25ctw Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 5 Row 1.25ctw Diamond Wedding Band This exquisite 1.25ctw Diamond Wedding Band is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

5 Carat Three Row Diamond Baguette Round Band Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
5 Carat Three Row Diamond Baguette Round Band Platinum Ring
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

18K Rose Gold 1.51 Carat Diamond 5 Row Pave Band
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 18K Rose Gold Primary Stone: Forty Three Round Brilliant Diamonds Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Diamond 5 Row Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Gold Perlée Diamond 5-Row Band Ring is a luxurious statement piece. Crafted from 18k yellow gold, it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

5 Row Round and Baguette Diamond Statement Gold Band Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Oscar Worthy Round and Baguette Diamond 9.5mm Wide Gold Band Ring. Five
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Soleste Etoile 5 Row Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Size 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
. The band features a pave setting, which means that a multitude of small, closely set diamonds cover
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G-I Color - VS1-SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band 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
Substantial wide baguette and marquise diamond band/ring. This ring has such a substantial presense
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

5 CTW Diamond Ruby Six Row 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
yellow gold. This wide band features six rows adorned with alternating rubies and diamonds, creating a
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.35ctw Three Row Prong Set Diamond Band Ring, 14k Rose God, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond, 31 round brilliant cut 1.2 - 1.6 mm approximately .35 total carats GH color/ VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1 4/5 Ctw Round Full Eternity Wide Band Diamond Ring, 5 row 14K Solid Gold, SI G
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ring makes a bold statement of elegance and grandeur. The multi stones set along the wide band
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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

18k White Gold 1.12cwt Round Diamond Open Wide 5 Row Statement Band Ring Sz 9
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 112 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color - VS2-SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18k white gold and 5 row diamond ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This Cartier ring marked 1997 is made of 18k white gold and has 5 rows of round cut diamonds. The
Category

1990s French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Round Brilliant Diamond 5 Row Wide Band Ring in Polished 18 Karat Gold, F-G / VS
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8 Introducing this stunning five-row diamond band ring, a dazzling display of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Christa Three Row Eternity Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning eternity band features three rows of 130 perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

10K Yellow Gold 1/5 Cttw Diamond Two Row Cuban Link Ring
Located in New York, NY
with an enchanting double row of prong-set diamonds. This piece not only sparkles with a total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

10K Yellow Gold 1/5 Cttw Diamond Two Row Cuban Link Ring
Located in New York, NY
with an enchanting double row of prong-set diamonds. This piece not only sparkles with a total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

10K Yellow Gold 1/5 Cttw Diamond Two Row Cuban Link Ring
Located in New York, NY
with an enchanting double row of prong-set diamonds. This piece not only sparkles with a total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Five Row Diamond Spinning Eternity Band 4.55 tcw in 18kt White Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
5 Row Spinning Diamond Eternity Band Style: 5 Row Spinning Metal: 18 kt White Gold Size: 8
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Maillon Panthere White Grey Diamond 18k White Gold 5-Row Ring 54
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous flexible Cartier ring from the iconic Maillon Panthere collection features 5 rows of
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Christa Three Row Eternity Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning eternity band features three rows of 130 perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14K Rose Gold Christa Three Row Eternity Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning eternity band features three rows of 130 perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18K White Gold Christa Three Row Eternity Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning eternity band features three rows of 130 perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Christa Three Row Eternity Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning eternity band features three rows of 130 perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Christa Three Row Eternity Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning eternity band features three rows of 130 perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K Rose Gold Christa Three Row Eternity Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning eternity band features three rows of 130 perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

3/5 Ctw Round and Baguette 3 Row Half Eternity Ring 14K Solid Gold SI GH
Located in New York, NY
Infinity Natural Diamond Ring. Crafted with precision, this exquisite piece features a 14k gold band that
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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

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

NWT $9, 000 Rare Important 5 Row 18KT Gold Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare 18KT Gold Rare Fancy Diamond Ring Band. Beautifully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
elegance. With its classic 5-row wire wave design, it beautifully showcases a brilliant array of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NWT $11, 500 Rare Important 18KT 5 Row Black Diamond White Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare 18KT Gold Rare Fancy FIVE ROW Black Diamond White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18K Rose Gold 2 1/5 Carat Black and White Diamond 6 Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
band has 4 central rows of natural white diamonds flanked by a row of treated black diamonds on either
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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

Asba Collection 5 Row Band Rose and Brilliant Cut Diamonds 1.84 Carat Tw 18k Wh
Located in Los Gatos, CA
ASBA Collection 5 Row Band showcases 12 Rose Cut diamonds beautifully set in 18k White Gold. This
Category

2010s Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Wide 5-Row Diamond Band White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Wide 5-Row Diamond Band in 18K White Gold. Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 5.25 carat total
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

5 Row Diamond Ring
By Valentina Fine Jewellery
Located in Sai Kung District, HK
5 row Diamond ring. Two raised rows of larger diamonds and three rows with smaller size diamonds
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

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

5 Row Diamond Ring
5 Row Diamond Ring
$6,500 / item
1.40 White GVS Diamonds 18 Karat Pink Gold Fashion 5 Rows Band Ring
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
Comfortable 5 rows fashion band ring in 18kt pink gold for 9,90 grams and white round brilliant
Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Geraldo 11.55 Carat 5 Row Diamond White Gold Invisible Setting Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Indulge in the ultimate luxury with the Geraldo 11.55 Carat 5 Row Invisible Setting Diamond Ring, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

TIFFANY & CO. "Etoile" Eternity Diamond Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, NY
Tiffany & co. 5-row pave diamond band set in platinum. This ring currently retails at Tiffany for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.30 Carat Conflict Free Diamond and Platinum 5-Row Eternity Band
By Leo Ingwer
Located in New York, NY
4.30ct total weight of brilliant dazzling G color SI clarity diamonds! This 5 row stunner is set in
Category

2010s American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond 5 Row Bezel Set 3/4 Band 14K White Gold with 2.49cts by Manart
Located in New Orleans, LA
14KW Ring with 102 Round 1.8mm Diamonds 2.49cts G-H VS-SI Indulge in splendor with the 14K White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 3/4 Eternity Band with 5 Rows of Round Diamonds by Manart
Located in New Orleans, LA
18KW Ring with 67 Round 1.3mm Diamonds 0.70ct G-H VS-SI Experience allure with the 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.25 Carats Diamond 14k Multi Row Ring
Located in Birmingham, MI
A contemporary 14k yellow gold, multi-level, 5- row diamond wedding or fashion band. Easily sizable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum 5-Row Diamond Etoile Wedding Band Ring with Papers
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Middletown, DE
Being offered for your consideration is a stunning 5 row Tiffany & Co Etoile platinum diamond ring
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Tri Colored Gold Multi Rowed Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Troy, MI
This fun geometric shaped 5 rowed diamond band looks great with anything you wear! Classic diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

5-Row 3 Carat Diamond Band
Located in Miami, FL
Five row band crafted in 18k white gold featuring approximately 3 carats of round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Wide 5 Row Diamond Cigar Band Anniversary Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A glamorous 5-row diamond cigar band anniversary ring that makes a bold statement. The tiered rows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER Diamond Maillon Panthere 5 Row White Gold Band
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
per row, 5 rows altogether; the diamonds are high quality white and gray round cut and total weight is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Etoile 5 Row Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Fine platinum and diamond band by Tiffany & Co., from the current "Etoile" collection. It features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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5 Row Diamond Band For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 5 row diamond band you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 164 vintage editions and 476 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 5 row diamond band may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 5 row diamond band over the years, but those made by TJD, Tiffany & Co. and Beyond Fine Jewelry are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also baguette cut and princess cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 5 row diamond band, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 5 Row Diamond Band?

Prices for a 5 row diamond band can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $350 and can go as high as $44,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,644.

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.