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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

18ct White Gold 5-Row Diamond Ring, Set With 0.87ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Indulge in luxurious elegance with this stunning 18ct white gold 5-row diamond ring, meticulously
Category

Early 2000s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 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

Oscar Heyman 5 Row Sapphire & Diamond Dome Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
This Oscar Heyman "five row" ring is made from platinum and contains 14 baguette sapphires (1.90cts
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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

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

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

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

14 Karat White Gold 5 Row Sprinkled Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 106 round brilliant cut = 1.50cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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 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

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

14 Karat White Gold 5-Row Diamond Baguette Channel Set Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold 5 row diamond baguette channel set ring, containing 140 baguette cut diamonds
Category

1990s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

5 Row Round and Baguette Diamond Statement Gold Band Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
rows securely Hand set with Round and Baguette Diamonds. Hand crafted 18K White Gold mounting. Ring
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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

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

Pink Oval Gemstone & 5-Row Diamond 14-Karat Halo Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold Pink Oval Gemstone & 5-Row Diamond Halo Ring Designer: Unbranded Style: Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

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

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

0.62 Carat Round Blue and White Diamond 5-Row Curved Platinum Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Round Cut Blue Diamond and White Diamond Platinum Ring. This intricately designed ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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

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

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

Signed 2.51 Carat Baguette Cut Diamonds 5-Row Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Signed 2.51 Carat Baguette Cut Diamonds 5-Row Ring 18k White Gold. The diamonds featured in this
Category

1990s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.35ctw Three Row Prong Set Diamond Band Ring, 14k Rose God, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
-SI1 clarity Ring Size 5 Rise Off Of Finger: 1.7 mm Width: 6.7 mm Weight: 1.3 grams/ 2 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

NWT $11, 500 Rare Important 18KT 5 Row Black Diamond White Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ring. Ring is Beautifully comprised of Rows of Finely Set Shimmering Black Diamonds with Gorgeous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold 5 Row 1.25ctw Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Details: This ring features approximately 1.25 carats (5 rows) of Natural Round Cut Diamonds. Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

French Art Deco 1920s Platinum Ruby and Diamond 5 Row Panel Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
lozenge shaped panel of rubies and diamonds. The rubies and diamonds are arranged in 5 rows, adding to the
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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

18ct White Gold 5-Row Ring, Set With Natural Diamonds & Black Onyx
Located in London, GB
Stunning 18ct white gold white and black round brilliant cut diamonds. Making it a perfect
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White 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

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

5 Row Pave Set Diamond Ring with Fluted Shoulders in 14ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
14ct White Gold 5 Row Pave Set Diamond Ring With Fluted Shoulders Additional Information: Total
Category

2010s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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 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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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

14K White Gold 11 CTW Emerald Aquamarine and 5 Row 1.50 CTW Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k white gold fashion ring with 11 CTW emerald cut aquamarine center stone and 5 rows of diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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

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

Tiffany & Co. Soleste Etoile 5 Row Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Size 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
diamonds. Platinum's white hue complements the brilliance of the diamonds, creating a captivating contrast
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

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

3/5 Ctw Round and Baguette 3 Row Half Eternity Ring 14K Solid Gold SI GH
Located in New York, NY
your ring size through inbox message. We can also engrave the ring Natural Diamonds Round diamonds 1mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Diamond Dress Ring Set With 1.50ct Natural Diamonds, In 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
A breathtaking 5-row diamond dress ring crafted in 18ct white gold, set with 1.50ct of sparkling
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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5 Row Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 5 row diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 302 antique edition and 680 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 5 row diamond ring 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 ring over the years, but those made by TJD, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut and princess cut alternatives. Most of our 5 row diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 310 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 5 Row Diamond Ring?

The price for a 5 row diamond ring starts at $350 and tops out at $120,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,714.

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.