TJD 1/2 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14K White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Cushion Shaped Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring in 14K white gold showcases 0.50 carats of sparkling 77 round and 6 baguette-cut diamonds accentuated in prong and micro prong set...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.05 Carat Diamond Moon Cluster Rose Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Diamond Ring is a stunning and timeless accessory that can add a touch of glamour and sophistication to any outfit. This beautiful piece of jewelry features dazzling diamonds th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.05 Carat Diamond Moon Cluster Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Diamond Ring is a stunning and timeless accessory that can add a touch of glamour and sophistication to any outfit. This beautiful piece of jewelry features dazzling diamonds th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.04 Carat Diamond Star Cluster White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Diamond Ring is a stunning and timeless accessory that can add a touch of glamour and sophistication to any outfit. This beautiful piece of jewelry features dazzling diamonds th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.05 Carat Diamond Moon Cluster White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Diamond Ring is a stunning and timeless accessory that can add a touch of glamour and sophistication to any outfit. This beautiful piece of jewelry features dazzling diamonds th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.04 Carat Diamond Star Cluster Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Diamond Ring is a stunning and timeless accessory that can add a touch of glamour and sophistication to any outfit. This beautiful piece of jewelry features dazzling diamonds th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.04 Carat Diamond Star Cluster Rose Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Diamond Ring is a stunning and timeless accessory that can add a touch of glamour and sophistication to any outfit. This beautiful piece of jewelry features dazzling diamonds th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Double Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful double diamond cluster holds sparkling diamonds measuring 4pts each at the centre and around the centre stone the diamonds measure 3pts. The clusters are wonderfully t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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GRS 10.29 Carat COLOMBIAN Minor Oil diamond Bombé Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite Platinum Colombian Emerald & Diamond Bombé Cluster Ring Discover timeless elegance with this exceptional emerald and diamond ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.57 Carat Heliodor 3.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Ballerina Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.57 carat heliodor and 3.20 carat diamond, platinum ballerina ring; part of our vintage jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impress...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique French 1.90 Carat Sapphire 1.10 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique French 1.90 carat natural blue sapphire and 1.10 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set cluster ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 1.60 Carat Sapphire & 1.05 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 1.60 carat sapphire and 1.05 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold marquise shape cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This st...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Double Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful double diamond cluster holds sparkling diamonds totalling 34pts per cluster. The clusters are wonderfully twisted and the ring is modelled in 18ct gold and the stones ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s 1.05 Carat Garnet and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.05 carat garnet and 0.36 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K Two-Toned Gold Round Baguette 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
The band is crafted in contrasting white and yellow gold. The ring has a total diamond weight of 1/2 carats. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: T...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Mixed Metal, 10k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is modelled in 9 carat gold and the diamonds are set in platinum.
Diamond, Gold
French 5.40 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 1.45 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage French 5.40 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1.45 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique French 2.20 Carat Sapphire and 2.16 Carat Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning and impressive antique French 2.20 carat Madagascar sapphire and 2.16 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.01 Carat GIA Cert Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent platinum engagement ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified circular brilliant cut diamond that weighs 1.01ct. graded I color with VS1 clarity. Accentuating ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1.78 Carat Diamond and Platinum Marquise Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning fine and impressive antique 1.78 carat diamond and platinum, marquise shaped cluster ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Cluster Diameter: 10mm Height Off Finger: 6mm Weight: 2.9g
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1920s 2.42 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 2.42 carat emerald and 0.95 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This s...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
4.00 Carat Spessartine Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This simple but unique ring has a gorgeous 3.68 Carat Oval Cut Spessartine Garnet. Spessartines are natural gemstones and are apart of the Garnet Species. The color of this particula...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous panel holds a cluster of sparkling diamonds. The diamond total of the ring is 80pts.
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Natural Diamond 0.85 carats 18KT Rose Gold Cluster Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
With a total of 0.85 carats of diamonds, this ring is a dazzling symbol of love, designed to make any moment unforgettable.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.36 Carat Natural Emeralds Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Cocktail Greens 2.60ct. Natural Emeralds cocktail Ring Pear, Marquise & Round Cuts Transparent / clean clarity Vivid Greens 1.06ct. Fancy Yellow Brown Diamonds. ...
Emerald, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond 1.00 Carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The 18KT White Gold Bridal Modern Ring is a petite and unique diamond ring, perfect for the modern bride who loves to make a statement with her jewelry. The starburst design, featuri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1.55 carat no heat sapphire diamond platinum cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage sapphire and diamond cluster ring is a beautifully balanced design from the 1970’s, centered by a GIA-certified cushion cut sapphire weighing 1.55 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 9carat gold ring holds a glossy ruby cabochon stone with sparkling diamonds surrounding it. Diamond total approx 48pts and the ruby dimensions are 7.5x9.5mm. Ring Size...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Zircon and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: P or 7 1/2 Cluster Diameter: 12.5mm Height Off Finger: 6mm Weight: 2.8g
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
1915 Antique 1.04 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) SI2 Cut Old European round Content (total) 0.30 carat Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Round mixed Content 1.04 cara...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1.05 Carat Vintage Cluster Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Old Miner*
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Clover Cluster Prime .55ct Natural Center Round Diamond J-color Vs-2 clarity .50ct Side 6 natural round diamonds H-color Vs-2 clarity 14kt. Yellow gold 8.5 grams. curr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French 5.19 Carat Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 5.19 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our diverse diamond jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunner holds a pale blue sapphire at the centre of small yet sparkly diamonds. The sapphire measures 45ts and the diamonds total 20pts. Fully hallmarked London 1990. Ring Size...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
18 Karat 1.00 Carat Diamonds Cluster Band Ring Excellent Cuts*
Located in New York, NY
Classic Cluster 1.00ct. Diamonds Excellent Full H-I color Vs-2 clarity Item: 5.0gms. 7.70mm wide Size: 8 Can be resized, please inquire 18kt. white gold. $4,500 appraisa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Cultured Pearl and 1.02 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage cultured pearl and 1.02 carat diamond, platinum cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The ring is modelled in 18 carat white gold. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Cluster Diameter: 11mm Height Off Finger: 7mm Weight: 3.9g
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Platinum, Edwardian 2 Carat Diamond Upfinger Oval Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
The face of the ring measures approximately 19mm in height, 11mm in width, and the width of the band 1.7mm Estimated total diamond weight: 2 Carats UK Size N 1/2 US Size 7 This r...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Cluster Diameter: 8mm Weight: 2.9g
Diamond, White Gold
37.23 Carat Natural Amethyst Diamond Ring 18 Karat Cocktail Cluster*
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst Halo Domed Cluster Ring 37.23t. Brilliant Natural Amethyst Emerald Cut Clean VVS Clarity Beautiful purple sparkles throughout Transparency A+ 24.8 x 18mm Side natu...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The ring is modelled in 18 Carat gold. Size: R 1/2 or 8 3/4 Cluster Dimensions: 9x22mm Weight: 6g
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Natural Diamond 1.10 Carats 18KT White Gold cluster Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Dazzle and drama come together in this stunning Diamond Halo Cluster Engagement Ring, masterfully crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Zircon and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: L 1/2 or 6 Cluster Diameter: 11mm Height Off Finger: 7mm Weight: 4.6g
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.05 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.05 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum cluster ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French Modern 1.67 Carats Diamonds Platinum Square Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog head hallmark. This splendid daisy ring has a square shape and is set with claws with 7 modern brilliant-cut diamonds, the one in the center being more importan...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1/2 Ctw Round Floral Cluster Diamond Ring, 14K Solid Gold, SI GH
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS Metal Type: 14K Gold, White Gold / Yellow Gold / Rose Gold / Blackened Gold Please let us know your ring size and gold color preference through inbox message Total D...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Cluster Mens Ring 2 Tone 14k Gold Open Filigree Sides
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow and White Gold Diamond Count: 19 Round brilliant cut Diamond Color: G-I Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.00 carats Ri...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.63 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.63 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum cluster ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is modelled in 18 carat gold and the rose cut diamonds are set in platinum. The total diamond weight of this ring is approx 55pts. Ring Size: L 1/2 or 6 Band Width: 6mm ...
Diamond, Gold
Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Bombé Cluster Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This stunning bombé cluster ring is set with 63 fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds coming to an approximate total weight of 4.50ct, all pavé set in an 18 carat white gold open...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1.34 Carat Ruby and 1.12 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive ruby and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 2.57 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 2.57 carat diamond and platinum ring; part of our diverse Art Deco jewellery collections. This stunning, fine and impressive cockta...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Diamonds 0.49 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Shape Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Dazzling Baguette and round-cut diamonds form a spectacular clusters in this stunning white gold 2 cluster ring in Open Shank.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Blue Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in 18 carat gold . Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Cluster Dimensions: 21x8mm Height Off Finger: 5.5mm Weight: 3.1g
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
4.42 Carat Emerald & Diamond Pave 18K Gold Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and elegant bypass ring featuring 2.15 carats of emeralds and 2.27 carats of diamonds, set in 18K yellow gold for a striking, dynamic design. Details: Item Type: Bypass Ring ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster and Halo Signet Mens Ring
Located in New York, NY
Centered in this formidable design is a mesmerizing cluster of natural diamonds, totaling 1 1/2 carats, nestled within a spectacular halo that amplifies each stone's radiance.
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster and Halo Signet Mens Ring
Located in New York, NY
Centered in this formidable design is a mesmerizing cluster of natural diamonds, totaling 1 1/2 carats, nestled within a spectacular halo that amplifies each stone's radiance.
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k 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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