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Design Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Design Diamond Wedding Band Ring

Design Diamond Wedding Band Ring

By De Maria fine&antique jewelry

Located in Napoli, NA

It is set with 0.10 cts of Diamonds graded G color Vvs1 CONDITION: Brand New METAL: 18k yellow and white Gold 4 mm Wide GEM STONE: Diamond 0.10 total carats DESIGN ERA: Contempora...

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2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Design Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Design Diamond Wedding Band Ring

Design Diamond Wedding Band Ring

By De Maria fine&antique jewelry

Located in Napoli, NA

It is set with 0.10 cts of Diamonds graded G color Vvs1 CONDITION: Brand New METAL: 18k yellow and white Gold 4 mm Wide GEM STONE: Diamond 0.10 total carats DESIGN ERA: Contempora...

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Design Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Design Diamond Wedding Band Ring

Design Diamond Wedding Band Ring

By De Maria fine&antique jewelry

Located in Napoli, NA

It is set with 0.10 cts of Diamonds graded G color Vvs1 CONDITION: Brand New METAL: 18k yellow and white Gold 4 mm Wide GEM STONE: Diamond 0.10 total carats DESIGN ERA: Contempora...

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1836 Nordic Men Unisex Signet Ring Carnelian solid 18K Gold US7 / 5gr
1836 Nordic Men Unisex Signet Ring Carnelian solid 18K Gold US7 / 5gr

1836 Nordic Men Unisex Signet Ring Carnelian solid 18K Gold US7 / 5gr

Located in SE

Signet Ring - in Empire style in solid 18K Orange Gold adorned with bezel set Orange plate of Carnelian stone with flat polished top and faceted edge with hand - engraved two letters...

Category

Antique 1830s European Empire Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Le Vian Diamond Men's Wedding Band - White Gold 14k Round Brilliant .38ctw Chann
Le Vian Diamond Men's Wedding Band - White Gold 14k Round Brilliant .38ctw Chann

Le Vian Diamond Men's Wedding Band - White Gold 14k Round Brilliant .38ctw Chann

By Le Vian

Located in Greensboro, NC

Retail Price: $3500 Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Brand: Le Vian Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

5 Ct Oval Shape Black Australian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold , Unisex
5 Ct Oval Shape Black Australian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold , Unisex

5 Ct Oval Shape Black Australian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold , Unisex

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our captivating 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring featuring a breathtaking 5 carat oval-shaped Black Australian Opal Cabochon .

Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emilio Jewelry Certified 20.00 Carat No Heat Sugar Loaf Sapphire Men’s Ring
Emilio Jewelry Certified 20.00 Carat No Heat Sugar Loaf Sapphire Men’s Ring

Emilio Jewelry Certified 20.00 Carat No Heat Sugar Loaf Sapphire Men’s Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, details, and any questio...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire

14K Solid Gold Diamond Signet Pinky Ring
14K Solid Gold Diamond Signet Pinky Ring

14K Solid Gold Diamond Signet Pinky Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Shape: Round Handmade: Yes Total Carat Weight: : 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Fu...

Category

2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

9 Ct Cushion Colombian Emerald & Diamond 2.5 Ct Ring Platinum Ring, Estate
9 Ct Cushion Colombian Emerald & Diamond 2.5 Ct Ring Platinum Ring, Estate

9 Ct Cushion Colombian Emerald & Diamond 2.5 Ct Ring Platinum Ring, Estate

Located in New York, NY

A classic, Cocktail ring 9 Carat Cushion Colombian Emerald & 2.48 Ct Diamond Ring platinum, Estate, Unisex Large 9 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, with no color enha...

Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

1892 Karin's Nordic Men Ring Mars Ares Intaglio Hematite 18K Gold ØUS13/ 7.6gr
1892 Karin's Nordic Men Ring Mars Ares Intaglio Hematite 18K Gold ØUS13/ 7.6gr

1892 Karin's Nordic Men Ring Mars Ares Intaglio Hematite 18K Gold ØUS13/ 7.6gr

Located in SE

Antique Signet Intaglio Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with claw set fine intaglio on Hematite stone depicting depicting Greek Ares (Roman Mars ) - God of War and also an agricultural...

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Antique 1890s Swedish Greek Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold

Antique Men von Boltenstern Ring Intaglio Signet 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS9.5/15 gr
Antique Men von Boltenstern Ring Intaglio Signet 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS9.5/15 gr

Antique Men von Boltenstern Ring Intaglio Signet 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS9.5/15 gr

Located in SE

Signet Intaglio Ring featuring Carnelian (type of Agate) stone with the detailed heraldic depiction of Von Boltenstern's coat of arms under the crown of Nobility set into wide band r...

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Mid-20th Century European Medieval Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

1 1/4 Ct Oval Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Gold, MEN
1 1/4 Ct Oval Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Gold, MEN

1 1/4 Ct Oval Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Gold, MEN

Located in New York, NY

Oval Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Approximately 1 1/4 Ct Oval Blue Ceylon Sapphire 18 Karat yellow Gold 6.57 Grams Ring Size 10.5 ( it c...

Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

1954 Signet Men Ring  5ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 10.5 US / 5.38gr
1954 Signet Men Ring  5ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 10.5 US / 5.38gr

1954 Signet Men Ring 5ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 10.5 US / 5.38gr

Located in SE

ϟiignet Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone stone rectangular cut and polished 15 x 12 mm x 2.56 mm deep/ about 5 ct .

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

1985 Finish Lyra Ring Men Unisex Signet solid 14K Gold Ø US 9.5 /5gr
1985 Finish Lyra Ring Men Unisex Signet solid 14K Gold Ø US 9.5 /5gr

1985 Finish Lyra Ring Men Unisex Signet solid 14K Gold Ø US 9.5 /5gr

Located in SE

Signet Ring in solid 14K Yellow Gold with ₤yra - a symbol of all Musicians for centuries in Rose Gold. Continuous design of detailed Laurel leaves on the band and the shoulders. Crow...

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Empire Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ring for Father
Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ring for Father

Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ring for Father

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Emerald Gemstone Weight - 0.48 cts Stone Shape - Square Gemstone Pcs - 5 Stone Size - 2.7 mm Diamond Weight - 0.21 ct...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold Band Open Bar Ring
Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold Band Open Bar Ring

Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold Band Open Bar Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Open Gold Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Band Open Bar Ring Women/men Unisex Ring.

Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

2.62 Natural Diamond Dome Ring 18K Yellow Gold Princess and Marquise Cluster
2.62 Natural Diamond Dome Ring 18K Yellow Gold Princess and Marquise Cluster

2.62 Natural Diamond Dome Ring 18K Yellow Gold Princess and Marquise Cluster

Located in San Francisco, CA

2.62 Natural Diamond Dome Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold. There are 4 Princess and 4 Marquise cut diamonds set in a cluster to mimic a large 5 CT round diamond.

Category

2010s Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 8ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond  Ring 18kt White Gold
GIA Certified 8ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond  Ring 18kt White Gold

GIA Certified 8ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18kt White Gold

Located in New York, NY

A classic, Unisex ring Approximately8 Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald GIA certified , F2 GIA certificate report # 22257441080 Diamonds: 68 Pieces , approximate 2.5 Carat Gold 2...

Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.5ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18kt White Gold
GIA Certified 2.5ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18kt White Gold

GIA Certified 2.5ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 18kt White Gold

Located in New York, NY

A classic, Unisex ring Approximately 2.5 Ct Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald GIA certified , F2 Diamonds: 40 Pieces , approximate 4 Carat Platinum 12.8 gm Emerald: 2.5 Carat GIA c...

Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Pear Diamond Unisex Engagement Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold Gift for Father
Pear Diamond Unisex Engagement Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold Gift for Father

Pear Diamond Unisex Engagement Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold Gift for Father

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Diamond Gemstone Weight - 0.48 cts Stone Size - 7 x 5 mm Diamond pcs - 1 Gross Weight - 3.671 Grams Shank width - 4....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7 Carat Round Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring, Estate, Unisex
7 Carat Round Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring, Estate, Unisex

7 Carat Round Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring, Estate, Unisex

Located in New York, NY

A classic, Cocktail ring Large 7 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, with no color enhancement. 18 K Gold 20 gm Diamonds: approximate 4.2 Carat , Round and Baguette Baguett...

Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

55 Carat Pear Shape Emerald  Cabochon & 5.5 Ct Diamond Ring /Pendant 14 Kt  Gold
55 Carat Pear Shape Emerald  Cabochon & 5.5 Ct Diamond Ring /Pendant 14 Kt  Gold

55 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Cabochon & 5.5 Ct Diamond Ring /Pendant 14 Kt Gold

Located in New York, NY

Diamonds: approximate 5.5 Carat 14 Karat white gold , ring weight 32 gm, 14 k gold 20.3 gm Emerald:55 Carat Color: Deep Green, Transparent extreme Fine Color Quality One of our ...

Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

1927 Lord Ring 0.5 ct Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.5/ 6g
1927 Lord Ring 0.5 ct Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.5/ 6g

1927 Lord Ring 0.5 ct Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.5/ 6g

Located in SE

Three Stones Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire stone of medium Blue color old diamond cut Ø 4mm x 2 mm deep / about 0.5ct.

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

East west Horizontal Baguette Cut Moissanite Engagement 14k gold Ring
East west Horizontal Baguette Cut Moissanite Engagement 14k gold Ring

East west Horizontal Baguette Cut Moissanite Engagement 14k gold Ring

Located in Istanbul, TR

East west Horizontal Baguette Cut Moissanite Engagement 14k gold Ring. Channel Bezel Set Straight Baguette Cut Wedding Band. 4 Stone Bricks Baguette Cut Moissanite Wedding Band. Tiny...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

AGL Cert 5.21 Carat Colombian Emerald East-West 18K Gold Unisex Ring
AGL Cert 5.21 Carat Colombian Emerald East-West 18K Gold Unisex Ring

AGL Cert 5.21 Carat Colombian Emerald East-West 18K Gold Unisex Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Details: Item Type: Unisex Statement Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 7.5 (adjustable) Weight: 9.49 grams Setting: Half Bezel Center Stone Details: Type: Natural Emerald Carat: 5.2...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian solid 20K Gold Ø US8 / 3.7gr
Antique Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian solid 20K Gold Ø US8 / 3.7gr

Antique Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian solid 20K Gold Ø US8 / 3.7gr

Located in SE

Signet intaglio Ring featuring natural Carnelian stone with naturalistic and symbolic intaglio of a middle aged Woman - Wife , Mother or Sister measuring 10 mm x 5 mm .

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

10Ct Oval Shape Black Australian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold, SIZE 6.5
10Ct Oval Shape Black Australian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold, SIZE 6.5

10Ct Oval Shape Black Australian Opal Cocktail Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold, SIZE 6.5

Located in New York, NY

Weighing12.4 grams, including the stone, this ring boasts a generous amount of 14 Karat Yellow Gold, adding to its luxurious appeal.

Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1945 Signet Ring 3.5 ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5 US / 2.7gr
1945 Signet Ring 3.5 ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5 US / 2.7gr

1945 Signet Ring 3.5 ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5 US / 2.7gr

Located in SE

ϟignet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural black Onyx stone rectangular cut and polished 12 mm x 8.5mm x 2.6mm deep / about 3.5 ct.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique Snake Serpent Ring 0.45ct Natural Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 8.5 /5.7gr
Antique Snake Serpent Ring 0.45ct Natural Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 8.5 /5.7gr

Antique Snake Serpent Ring 0.45ct Natural Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 8.5 /5.7gr

Located in SE

Antique Serpent Ring in solid 18K Orange Gold. Coiled body, head decorated with natural Ruby stone of fine quality measuring 5 mm x 4 mm x 2.9 mm deep / ca. 0.5ct.

Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Men's Platinum 18kt Rose Ceylon Sapphire Pink Diamond Band Custom Made-To-Order
Men's Platinum 18kt Rose Ceylon Sapphire Pink Diamond Band Custom Made-To-Order

Men's Platinum 18kt Rose Ceylon Sapphire Pink Diamond Band Custom Made-To-Order

By Rock N Gold Creations

Located in San Diego, CA

This exquisite Men's Platinum 18kt Rose Gold Sapphire Pink Diamond Band can be customized to meet your specifications, offering a wide range of gemstone types (ruby, sapphire, emera...

Category

2010s American Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue...

Platinum & Round Brilliant Diamond Infinity Eternity Ring, Custom Made-To-Order
Platinum & Round Brilliant Diamond Infinity Eternity Ring, Custom Made-To-Order

Platinum & Round Brilliant Diamond Infinity Eternity Ring, Custom Made-To-Order

By Rock N Gold Creations

Located in San Diego, CA

We offer a range of designs such as hand engraving, filigree, vintage, contemporary, one-of-a-kind pieces, bezel settings, pave settings, three-stone rings, halo designs, and men’s j...

Category

2010s American Modern More Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine,...

Platinum 14kt Rose Gold Natural Pink & Diamond Eternity Ring, Custom-to-Order
Platinum 14kt Rose Gold Natural Pink & Diamond Eternity Ring, Custom-to-Order

Platinum 14kt Rose Gold Natural Pink & Diamond Eternity Ring, Custom-to-Order

By Rock N Gold Creations

Located in San Diego, CA

We offer a range of designs such as hand engraving, filigree, vintage, contemporary, one-of-a-kind pieces, bezel settings, pave settings, three-stone rings, halo designs, and men’s j...

Category

2010s American Modern More Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine,...

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Men 5 Stone Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact men 5 stone diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and White Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a men 5 stone diamond ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a men 5 stone diamond ring, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Men 5 Stone Diamond Ring?

On average, a men 5 stone diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $2,785, while they’re typically $528 on the low end and $12,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.