Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.12ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 3 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.12ctw Cut: Ro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This dazzling estate ring showcases a princess-cut diamond weighing 0.48 carats, I color and VS clarity, complemented with pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamonds (on three sides) tota...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Geometric Round & Baguette Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This sophisticated ring features a striking geometric square cluster set in polished 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Geometric Round & Baguette Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This sophisticated ring features a striking geometric square cluster set in polished 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 0.67ctw Round & Baguette Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cut - Channel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.30ctw (approx.) (72) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Sing...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Moonlight Cluster Diamond Ring: 0.66 Carat Diamonds in 14k White Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Diamonds: Adorning the ring are 30 meticulously chosen diamonds, selected for their brilliance and quality.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Freshwater Pearls, Sapphire & Diamond Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: 27mm x 21mm Stone Cut: Marquise Weight: 5 grams Size: 7
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Two-Toned 14K Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A sparkling Old European-cut diamond measuring approximately 0.40 carats, I color VS clarity, centers this vintage two-toned ring embellished with eight single cut diamonds totaling ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .37ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .37ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G -...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.47 carat sapphire diamond 14k white gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage cluster ring showcases a richly colored cushion cut sapphire, radiating deep, captivating hues that draw the eye.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.15 Carat Marquise Diamond Bezel Cluster Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New Composition: 14K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: One Marquise Diamond Carat Weight: 1.15 Carats Color/Clarity: H / I1 Accent Stone: Eighteen Round Brilliant and Marquise Diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Mens Watch Link Style Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14K Solid White Gold Men's Natural Round Cut White Diamond Cluster Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cluster 1.24 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cluster 1.24 TDW This vintage ring is made in solid 14K White Gold It has 20 single cut diamonds totaling 1.00 carat plus 8 smaller diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.43ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.43ctw Cut: Ro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Roun...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - 14k Princess 2.00ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut: Princess...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow & White Gold 0.45ctw Diamond Cluster Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (21) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.45ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.00TCW-7.8gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
14K White Gold Retro Marquise & Round Diamond Cluster Ring, 0.97ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant and timeless, this 14 karat white gold diamond ring showcases a beautifully balanced cluster design that radiates brilliance from every angle. At the center sits a sparkling ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .66ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .66ctw Cut: Round Br...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, 0.08ct Emeralds
Located in Sewickley, PA
This 14K yellow gold ring features a row of vibrant emeralds totaling approximately 0.08 carats, each securely prong-set to showcase their rich green hue. Accented above with shimmer...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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14K Gold Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1960s Europe
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking 14K gold ring showcasing a cabochon emerald surrounded by old-cut diamonds. Specifications: Metal: 14K Gold Gemstones: Emerald: Cabochon, 0.87 ct Diamonds: 10 old-cut, 0...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1.80 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow and White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 Total Weight: 7.0 Grams Diamond Count: 26 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.80 carats Diamond Color: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring Size 3.5 #21471
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold and Diamond Ring Size 3.5 This sparkling ring features 27 round single cut diamonds and one round brilliant cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold. ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .45ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .45ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.50 Carat Cluster Diamond Dome Pyramid Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
From our estate collection, this pyramid cluster diamond ring features six rows of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximate 2.50 carats, H-I color and SI clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Diamond Cluster 14K White Gold Ring, circa 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This dazzling mid-century diamond cluster ring, crafted in 14K white gold, showcases an eye-catching design with a mix of old European, single-cut, and round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Colored Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This romantic ring features a center cluster of natural cognac colored diamonds of approximately .70 carats enhanced by blackened gold prongs and a framing of white pave diamonds ter...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Opal Vintage Style Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brilliant diamond sparkles at the heart of this vintage-style cluster ring, shining like a drop of morning light.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1980s
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Oval Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring circa 1980s. * The Oval Ruby and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring was made in the 1980s.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Cluster Ring with Diamonds – Total 3.1ct with 14k whitegold
Located in Berlin, BE
14K White Gold Cluster Ring with Diamonds – Total 3.1ct A striking cluster ring crafted from 14K white gold, showcasing a total of 3.1 carats of carefully selected diamonds: 1 Diam...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.85 Carats, Circa 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is stunning in person, 9 Diamond 14K White Gold Ring. Center stone is .65 points H Color SI-1 - 8 Smaller prong set diamonds surround center stone 1.20 Carats- H color -SI-1 for...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 1.30 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
A finely composed sapphire and diamond cluster ring, designed with a balanced interplay of brilliance and proportion.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 2.40ct Diamond Princess-Cut Cluster Ring MF27-070226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A bold and substantial ring in 14K white gold, set with princess-cut diamonds totaling 2.40 carats arranged in a geometric cluster formation.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.80ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: E Cla...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Platinum 1.48tcw Diamond Pave Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage cluster ring is a bold and highly elegant diamond design, set with 1.48 carats total weight of diamonds graded G color and SI1 clarity in a richly textured pavé cluster ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.60ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 10.75 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.60ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H - I Clarity - VS2 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.2 Grams Stamps: 14k Face Height...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Swirl Cluster Diamond Ring 14k White and Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
The cluster diamonds are set in 14k white gold while the rest of the ring is in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.53ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .33ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H Cl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Moonlight Cushion Cluster Ring -0.5 ctw
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
The Moonlight Cushion Cluster Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes timeless elegance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Tiered Cluster Ring 14k Round Brilliant .25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H -...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mens Natural Round Diamond Cluster Channel Set 14K Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural diamond men's ring, set in a stunning textured and curved pattern 14k solid yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 11 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Bril...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 2.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate 14K White Gold Diamond Flower Cluster Ring, Blue Fire
Located in Denver, CO
This sparkling Estate ring forms an elegant eight-petal flower bejeweled with round brilliant-cut diamonds and centered with a round brilliant-cut diamond measuring approximately 0.2...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring Cluster 14K Gold Vintage Floral Sterling Silver Top
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous vintage circa 1950s ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and sterling silver for the top (carefully tested and guaranteed). The ring is made in the shape of...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Circa 1960s Handcrafted 14k Gold Natural Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Ring size is US 8.5 We can make any size. Box is not inclu...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14k Gold 2.04ctw Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.54ctw (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster Ring 0.50 Carat in 14K White Gold, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
This elegant diamond cluster ring features 13 natural round brilliant-cut diamonds with a combined weight of approximately 0.50 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cluster Ring 0.50 Carat in 14K Yellow Gold, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Its understated elegance and versatile design ensure it transitions effortlessly from casual to formal settings. - Ring size: 7 - Stones: 10 Natural Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds - T...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Pink Gold Round Cut Diamond Pear-Shaped Cluster Beaded Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This delicate 14K pink gold ring features a feminine pear-shaped cluster of shimmering round diamonds at its center.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Ladies' Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring 0.50 ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k White Gold Ladies Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring 0.50cts Size 7 5.3 grams total weight Excellent condition!
14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Tiered Cluster Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilli...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster Ring 0.25 Carat in 14K Yellow Gold, Size 7
Located in New York, NY
This delicate diamond cluster ring features 24 natural round brilliant-cut diamonds with a combined weight of approximately 0.25 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Oval 2.12ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 2.07ctw Cut: Oval Natur...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Pink Gold Round Cut Diamond Cushion Shape Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted in radiant 14K pink gold, this ring features a brilliant cushion-shaped cluster of diamonds at its heart, designed to maximize sparkle.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, 2.10 Carats, Circa 1880s
Located in Brunswick, ME
This Antique Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring boasts an impressive approx. 2.10 carats of natural Old Mine diamonds of G-H color /VS-SI clarity grade making it a true sta...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
White Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - 14k Round .82ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .42ctw Cut: Round Color...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with 1.50ct Diamond, Women's Size 14.75
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
*Unbranded Cluster Ring *Material: 14K Yellow Gold *Condition: Mint *This Ring Resizable -Diamond: 1.50ctw -Clarity: VS1 -Color: F -Ring Dimension: -Size: 14,75 -Width: 10,7mm -Thi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cluster Diamond Ring, 1.60ctw, Size 7.75, VS1 Clarity
Located in New York, NY
*Custom Made Cluster ring *Material: 14K Yellow Gold *Condition: Pre-Owned *This Ring Resizable Center Stone: 0.35ctw Diamond: 1.60ctw Clarity: VS1 Color: F Ring Dimension: Size: ...
Diamond, Gold, 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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