Opal and Sapphire Floral Antique Inspired Cluster Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Showcasing luminous natural opals surrounding a vibrant sapphire center, this Opal Sapphire Ring features an elegant Floral Cluster Ring design accented with sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Size: 6.5 Weight: 6.4 grams Gemstone: Diamond 0.80cttw G-H color, SI1-SI2 clarity Cultured Pearl 8.6mm R-96 Beautiful pearl and diamond ring set in 14k yel...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Diamond Sapphire Coral Onyx Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Shiny ring in 14kt yellow and white gold composed of a cluster of diamonds and onyx and coral flowers with a central pearl. at the two opposite edges there are two flowers in yellow ...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 27 round brilliant cut = 0.76cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1 Size: 7.75 Weight: 4.10 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.12 Carat Natural Diamonds Raised Cluster Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
1.12ct. Natural round diamonds cluster ring. (center: .25ct) Rounds & Full cut Brilliants G-color Vs-2 clarity. Center: 5mm 14Kt White gold. 6.1 Grams Deck of ring: 16...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Diamond Ring set in Yellow Gold. There is .75tdw in RBC Diamonds. Stamped and tests 14k. Size 6 1/2, weighs 8.1 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.07 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Dutch 1.07 carat diamond cluster ring in 14 karat yellow gold; part of our internationally made jewelry and estate jewelry collections This s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Cluster Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 44 round & baguette cut = 0.98cttw Color : I Clarity : SI2-I1 Size: 5 complimentary sizing available Weight: 5.78 grams
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.30 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.30 Carat Ruby & Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring. The ring features a flower design very with marquise shaped Ruby’s weighing approx 1.10 carat and round diamonds weighting app...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring 1 CTTW
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Yellow gold and diamond cluster ring. 1 cttw diamonds. Stunning contemporary piece done in a vintage style, featuring 16 total diamonds spiraling across center in a diagonal line. Ba...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with 15 Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with 15 Diamonds Size 10 with 9.80 grams in total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Purple sapphire diamond cluster ring 14KT rose gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind cluster ring made with purple sapphire, champagne diamonds and a ruby in 14KT rose gold, such a colorful ring with stunning cluster combination. Size 7 and can be re-si...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
“Antique 14k Gold Cluster Ring, 3 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamonds, Russia”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russia era 1900s 14k gold cluster ring centered with old mine cut diaminds estimate weight of 3 carats H/I color excellent cut and spark ring is unisex in style hall...
Diamond & Emerald Floral Cluster Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
a beautiful blend of elegance and charm. At its center is a sparkling diamond, surrounded by emeralds arranged to resemble the petals of a delicate flower. The combination creates a ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT White Gold Diamond Flower Cluster Ring - Contemporary Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ring's center piece is a cluster of round brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in a floral, or daisy, motif. This cluster setting gives the illusion of a larger, single stone while ma...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Cluster Ring, Contemporary Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ring's centre piece is a cluster of round brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in a floral, or daisy, motif. This cluster setting gives the illusion of a larger, single stone while ma...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 3.50 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880 This classic Victorian era 14K gold cluster ring features chunky and very clean old cushion cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold with Center Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold With Center Diamond Cluster Ring 0.25 total diamond weight. Size 6.25 3.06 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Gents Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k yellow gold Center Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.38cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 27 round cut = 0.38cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1-2 Ring Size: 7.5 (please allow u...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat .30 Carat
Located in New York, NY
.30ct Natural Round emerald ring. 4mm emerald, even green clean clarity and transparent. .10 carat natural round diamonds 14 karat yellow gold 2 grams Depth of ring 6 mm Size 6 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophisticated 2.77ct Cat's-Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sophisticated 2.77ct Cat's-Eye Chrysoberyl and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified This 14K white gold ring showcases a captivating 2.21ct oval Cat’s Eye Chrysob...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
“Vintage 14k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1950, 1.7ct”
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 14k gold ring centered with 1 old mine cut diamond estimate weight of 0.70 carats H colour white vvs clearity excellent cut and spark flanked with several old mine cut diamon...
Triple Row 2.08Ct SI/H Multi Shape Diamond Cluster Open Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Triple Row 2.08Ct SI/H Multi Shape Diamond Cluster Open Ring 14K White Gold This design features three beautifully aligned rows of oval-cut and pear brilliant diamonds arranged in a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14KT White Gold Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage ring crafted in 14KT white gold, set with a marquise-shaped opal displaying strong play-of-colour with flashes of green, pink, and orange. The opal is secured within a claw...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.80ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This Vintage sapphire & diamond cluster ring dates to the 1950s and features a deep blue old cut sapphire at it’s centre. The claw set sapphire is an old cut stone and weighs 0.80 ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond 4 Cluster Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14 karat white gold Diamond: 50 round brilliant= 1.00cttw Color: H-I Clarity: I1 Ring Size: 4.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.25 Carat Round Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond dome cluster ring. The ring is set with 32 round brilliant cut diamonds in a cluster design.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Gold Nugget Style Cluster Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Diamond Gold Nugget Style Cluster Ring. Hand crafted 14K Yellow Gold metalwork paired with securely Hand set concentrated array of 1.10tcw Sparkling Diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Revival Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Victorian revival diamond ring made of 14k gold. This rectangular ring brings together old-world charm with a structured design. The gold band has a warm tone that contrasts with t...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
White Pearl Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This beautiful ring is timeless and a must have! 14 karat yellow gold 3 white pearls, approximately 8mm round 4 round diamonds, approximately .05 each Beautiful open wave shoulders a...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring Set with In 14ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A timeless sapphire and diamond cluster ring beautifully crafted in 14ct yellow gold. The rich blue sapphires are arranged in a classic cluster flower design and accented by sparklin...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Gold Statement Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring. Hand set with Oval Tanzanite, weighing approx. 1.30tcw, inter-spaced with Diamonds, approx. 0.30tcw.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.03ct Natural Marquise Diamond Cluster Halo Ring 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Cluster Halo Prime GIA Certified 2.03ct. Marquise cut diamond ring. Report Id: 2215681760 K-color Si-1 clarity Please see attached photo for report. 13.57 x 6.82 x 3....
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7. 1.00 total diamond weight 0.18 total sapphire weight 9.25 grams total ring weight *This ring can be resized at your lo...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.01 Carat Round Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic cluster ring has 16 Round Cut Diamond that weighs 1.01 Carats (VS-I) The ring is set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and has an approximate weight of 3.3 grams. The ring is a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold White Gold Top 1.6 Carat Total Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7
Located in Santa Monica, CA
7.4 gram Marked & tested 14K gold Finger size 7 19 Round cut Diamonds at .05 carat each total of .95 carat Rounds 24 pieces baguette cut diamonds at .03 carat each total of .72 car...
Diamond, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring .90tdw, 6.8gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring .90tdw, 6.8gr 14k yellow gold diamond ring. The center stone is a round brilliant cut, .60ct. Clarity is I1, I-J Color. There is an additional .30tdw, al...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, containing 1 round emerald weighing .60pts. and 15 round full cut and 9 baguette diamonds weighing of very fine quality weighing 1.00pts....
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 0.65 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.65 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k White Gold. The ring weights 4.9 grams and is a size 7.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.70 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.70 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k White Gold. The ring is a size 8 and weights 4.9 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k White Gold. The ring is a size 6 and weights approx 4.8 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond 14 Karat Gold Engagement Promise Ring 1940s Cluster
Located in Wallkill, NY
A lovely 14K gold Ring set with 7 Diamonds Totaling 1 Carat. Clarity VS, Color G/H. The ring is a size 6.5 and can be sized by us or your jeweler. This is out of a massive collectio...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring. Ca. 1910´s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring. Ca. 1910´s The images features an exquisite ring that showcases intricate craftsmanship and a beautiful design. The central stone appears to b...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Diamonds, Emerald Flower, 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Astonishing cluster ring in 14k white gold. The ring is designed with an hexagonal shape which is totally studded with beautiful white diamonds with a central flower pattern realize...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14kt. White Gold 1.49ctw. Champaign Brown Diamond Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in Crescent City, IL
Elegant certified 14kt. white gold ring featuring four (1.49ctw) sparkling natural champagne brown diamonds in a modern bypass cluster setting. The warm brown color adds subtle luxur...
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Oval Diamond Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold and diamond ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 4.8 grams. The center diamond is an oval brilliant cut, .20 carats, H to I color, Vs clarity. On the sides are round brillian...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Flower Diamond Ring Natural Diamonds Solid White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely Diamond Ring Pre-Owned - as new condition All Natural Diamonds 14k White Gold approx 6.0 grams Finger size 6 Diamonds approx 2.75 carat G-SI Round shape diamond in the middle ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Cluster Ring set with 27 White Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
White gold ring set with 27 white diamonds with a total of approx. 1.6 carats. Color G Clarity VS1 - SI Cut very good. Brilliant shining is natural and not digitally inserted. We ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage RBC Diamond Gold Cluster Circle Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Diamond Gold Cluster Circle Ring. Centering a Hand set .90tcw Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and surrounded by Diamonds. Artfully Hand crafted in 14 Ka...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold White Gold Top 1.6 Carat Total Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7
Located in Santa Monica, CA
7.4 gram Marked & tested 14K gold Finger size 7 19 Round cut Diamonds at .05 carat each total of .95 carat Rounds 24 pieces baguette cut diamonds at .03 carat each total of ....
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Assorted Shapes White Diamonds Cluster 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Assorted White Diamonds Cluster 14k Gold Ring. The ring is stunning with featured round and baguette diamonds all around.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7.75 #20709
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 9 JAGi Certified- This sparkling cluster ring features three round brilliant cut diamonds (.31 tcw.) and 22 round single cut diamonds (...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Vintage Diamond Ring 0.25ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies vintage 14k white gold and diamond ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 2.4 grams. The center diamond is an old-Euro cut and single cuts on the sides, .25 total carats, H to i color, ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Ladies' Diamond & Hematite Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' ring in 14k white gold with diamonds and hematite. There are 65 round brilliant diamonds in a pave setting, .65 total carat weight, I color, and SI clarity. Also, on one side...
Diamond, Hematite, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Diamond Ring .25tdw, 4gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k White Gold Diamond Ring .25tdw, 4gr 14k white gold vintage diamond ring, .25tdw round brilliant cuts. Clarity VS, Color H-I Stamped 14k, weighs 4gr Size 6, can be sized for addit...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Natural Diamond ring .80ct 14kt Gold Raised Cathedral Cluster*
Located in New York, NY
.80ct Natural round Cut Diamond Ring vs-2 clarity G color. 14kt white gold 5.5 Grams Depth: 9.8mm Ring is 11mm wide Current ring size: 8.25 May professionally resize, please i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14KT White Gold Aquamarine Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1970
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking vintage aquamarine and diamond cluster ring crafted in solid 14KT white gold. The ring is centred with a vibrant emerald-cut natural aquamarine weighing approximately 3.00...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 0.15 Total Carat Weight Single Cut Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 0.15 Total Carat Weight Single Cut Diamonds Cluster Ring. The ring features 7 single cut diamonds for a total of 0.15 carat.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Round Sapphire Diamond White Gold Dome Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1980's deep blue sapphire and diamond raised cluster ring. This ring is boasts a cluster of 7 round cut blue sapphires with a total approximate weight of 7.00crts, that are accented ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring –2.06 Carat IGI Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
This exquisite 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring showcases timeless beauty with a double halo design, meticulously set with 29 natural brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2.06 carats...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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 rings, vintage 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.
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