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Georgian rose cut diamond 18k rose gold silver five stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Georgian five-stone ring sparkles with 0.90 carats of rose cut diamonds, set in 18k rose gold
Category

Antique 1820s Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique English 18K Gold and Five Stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
-cut diamonds interspersed with rose-cut diamonds, approximate total weight 0.75 carat, above an an
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Late 20th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 15kt Gold Ladies 5-Stone Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 15kt Gold Ladies 5-Stone Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring Circa late 19th century
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold

Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a lovely five-stone diamond ring in-keeping with a style synonymous with the Victorian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly wonderful Georgian diamond ring. The ring features five chunky rose cut
Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.7 carat five stone rose cut diamond ring
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Antique ring featuring five white and lively rosecut diamonds. 1x approx 0,20ct + 2 x approx
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique European Ring 1.3 ctw / 5Diamonds 23K/18K Gold Silver ØUS 5.25/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
Gold and face side made of Silver covered with peculiar Patina holding five rose hand cut Diamonds with
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous diamond cluster ring dating back to the Edwardian period. Five round
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Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning Victorian five-stone ring. This antique piece has been crafted from a warm
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.12 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 4.12 Carat Old European Cut M-J SI1-I3 Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Five-Stone Ring Ring Style
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Rose Cut 0.75 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Set
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Low profile rose cut diamond with trillion set on 18k gold 0.75 carat rose cut diamond Five stone
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Era 1891 Rose Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
hundred years of history. The Ida Ring Gem Details The five rose cut diamonds are estimated to weigh 0.10
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1 Carat Rose Cut Black Diamond and White Side Diamond Satin Custom Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
, innovative custom design set in 14 karat yellow gold. The center stone is a round rose cut GENUINE BLACK
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Petite Diamond Band, Five Stone Rose Gold Ring
Located in Wallingford, CT
Five-stone diamonds with beaded accents. Total diamond weight: 0.093ct/ 5 Diamond: 1 (2mm) Diamond
Category

2010s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgian Half Hoop Ring Set With Five Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
half hoop ring, set with five rose cut diamonds weighing roughly 0.7 ctw, in cut-down collet settings
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.00 Carat Round White Diamond 5 Stone 18KT Rose Gold Half Eternity Modern Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This 5 Stone Round Diamond 18k Rose Gold half eternity ring is an exquisite addition to our
Category

2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 0.96 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic and beautiful five-stone wedding band, showcasing five brilliant emerald cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 19th-Century French Rose-Cut Five-Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elevate your vintage jewelry collection with this exquisite antique French rose-cut diamond ring
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Mark Broumand 1.33 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant diamond ring showcases an exquisite five stone design composed of larger oval cut
Category

2010s More Rings

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an antique five stone ring from the late Victorian era. A round old cut diamond sits
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian opal and diamond five stone ring.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Victorian opal and diamond five stone ring. Set with five round cabochon natural white opal in open
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Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Five Stone Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a 18ct yellow gold Victorian five stone ring. The piece showcases five square cushion
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically styled five-stone ring taken from the Victorian era. This antique piece
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Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian sapphire and diamond five stone ring, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Victorian sapphire and diamond five stone ring. Horizontally set with two cushion shape old cut
Category

Antique 1890s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rose Cut Diamond Crown Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have gorgeous natural rose cut diamond ring. The focal stone here is rub-over set in silver
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an elegant sapphire and diamond five stone ring dating back to the Edwardian era. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.40ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
each stone delicately claw set into a platinum top. Between the primary stones, rose cut diamonds set
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1.30ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
each stone delicately claw set. Between the primary stones, rose cut diamonds are set creating a
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classic five-stone ruby ring. This vintage piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow
Category

20th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Early 20th Century English Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning sapphire five-stone ring. This vintage piece has been crafted from a rich
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Diamond Pave Set 14K Gold Five Stone Beaded Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite ring showcases five stunning round diamonds, each set with precision in a timeless
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 0.85 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
Five sparkling diamonds are set in this 18 carat yellow gold ring. The centre diamond is 0.25 carat
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.50 Carat Round White Diamond 5 Stone 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Embrace eternity with this 5 Stone Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold half eternity ring is an
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2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Green Peridot Ring, 4.00 Carat Cushion Cut Genuine Gem with Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
14K Rose Gold and White Gold Diamond Number: 8 Diamond Weight: .06 Carats Gemstone: Green Peridot
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 1.50ct Diamond and Sapphire Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous Victorian five stone ring features a trio of old cut diamonds, with two blue
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 2.40ct Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This exceptional Victorian diamond ring, featuring five old cut diamonds. Starting in the centre is
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This five stone ring has 3 beautifully deep blue sapphires, complimented by two lovely old cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

18K Rose Cut 0.75 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring Set
Located in Wallingford, CT
Low profile rose cut diamond with trillion set on 14k gold 0.75 carat rose cut diamond Five stone
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2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Engagement Ring, Straight Band, 14 Karat Gold Oval Cut Any Size Diamond
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
an oval cut or any size center stone. We make this ring for your diamond or ours. If you have your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Victorian 2.10ct Diamond Five Stone, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
match at VS2 clarity with each stone delicately claw set. Between the primary stones, rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful 18k Two-Toned Five Stone Wedding Band Ring w/ 0.23ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful five-stone wedding band ring with dazzling 0.23 carat round brilliant diamonds. The
Category

2010s Singaporean Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Sapphire Old European Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Weight: Approximately 2 Carats In Total Accent Stones: Two Old European Cut & Eight Rose Cut Diamonds
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The three rubies in this five stone are a gorgeous red/pink and Total 20pts. The rose cut diamonds
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Retro Tri Gold Leaf Ring Rose Cut Diamonds in 18K Yellow, White & Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
added by five single-cut diamonds, totaling 0.04 carats. These accent stones are tastefully placed to
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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 2.30 Ct Natural Sapphire Five stone ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Into the Blue Beautiful Victorian period five stone ring in a classy half hoop setting of the era
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Retro diamond 18k rose gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Retro 18k rose gold ring showcases five sparkling round brilliant-cut diamonds in a bold yet
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Half Hoop Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
five wonderful rubies with lovely rose cut diamond points. All set in a beautiful 18ct Yellow Gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 18ct Solid Gold, Carved Half Hoop Five Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Antique Victorian 18ct Solid Gold, Carved Half Hoop Five Stone Diamond Ring A really beautiful
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Bridal Rings

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond and yellow gold ring, comprising three old European cut diamonds and two rose
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique English 18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Five-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique five stone opal ring with English hallmarks accented by rose cut diamonds set in 18k gold
Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Edwardian Chrysoprase and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
with rose cut diamond points. The gallery has scroll detail and the ring is modelled in 18ct gold
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold

Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
design that exudes both vintage charm and contemporary elegance. The ring spotlights five round rose-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Exceptional 18k White Gold Columbian Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Modern Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
the ring, all F color VS clarity. Large rose-cut diamonds are set within the cluster, creating a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Five-Stone Halo Wedding Band in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Five-Stone Halo Wedding Band in 14k gold. 2.5 MM Five Round Moissanite Halo Ring. Vintage
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Solid 10K White Gold Ruby Five Stone Ring Engagement Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This ring can be customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold
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2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold

Seven Diamond Baguette Band at 0.37 Carats in 14k White Gold or Yellow or Rose
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
gold or yellow gold or rose gold). Diamond total weight may vary with ring size. For orders in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Cabochon Opal and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
size and sat between them are rose cut diamond points. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Band Width: 6mm
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold

14k Italian Gold Anniversary Five Diamonds Ring by Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Elevate your love story with our made to order Eternity Gold Diamond Ring, adorned with five
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Beautiful 18k Rose Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18 karat rose gold beauty features a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.01 carats that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Rose Cut Five Stone Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rose cut five 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, 18k Gold and Platinum. Find an antique version now, or shop for 20 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a rose cut five stone diamond ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a rose cut five stone diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Mark Broumand and Roman Malakov are consistently popular. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and old mine cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a rose cut five stone diamond ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Rose Cut Five Stone Diamond Ring?

Prices for a rose cut five stone diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $510 and can go as high as $9,534, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,500.

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.

Questions About Rose Cut Five Stone Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian. The rose cut is circular like its namesake flower, with a flat top and a domed crown with either 12 or 24 facets. This cut dates back to the 16th century. Find a collection of antique and vintage rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.