14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 14k yellow gold and diamond cluster ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 4.5 grams gross weight.
Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 14k yellow gold and diamond cluster ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 4.5 grams gross weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The sparkle of this ring is impossible to catch in a photo! It is simply stunning! The rubies at the centre of each cluster are a deep, rich pink colour and are all round cut, the di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Emerald, Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This cluster ring is gorgeous and holds a gorgeous bright emerald and sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful ruby and diamond ring from the Victorian era. This antique piece has been crafted from 15ct yellow gold and plays host to a graduating array of square calib...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Brutalist Era 2.25 Carat Cluster Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This Brutalist diamond ring is a true statement piece. The beautiful and fun setting showcases 19 sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds in various sizes. The total weight of diamond...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Pearl and 0.30 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine Edwardian pearl cluster ring with diamonds . Diamond Quality Colour (average grades) G Clarity (aver...
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold 2.00 Carat Pear Emerald 0.55 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 emerald, pear cut, 2.00ct, vslbG 4/4, P2 - 16 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 0.55ct, W-S...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
French 2.01 Carat Ruby 1.35 Carat Diamond 18k Rose Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique French 2.01 carat ruby and 1.35 carat diamond and 18 karat rose gold cluster ring; part of our ruby jewelry collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
1.10 Carat Diamonds Profile Cluster Top 18 Karat Ring Vintage Deco*
Located in New York, NY
1.10ct. Natural round diamonds cluster ring. Rounds & Single cut Brilliants G-color Vs-2 clarity. 14Kt White gold. 16 Grams Deck of ring: .80 inch Depth: .48 inch size...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.10 Carat Natural Marquise Diamonds Cluster Ring 18 Karat Baguette Accents*
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Cluster Durable Ring 1.10ct. Marquise & Baguette natural diamonds G-color, Vs-2 clarity 18kt. yellow gold. 5.9 grams. Ring is 10mm wide Ring Depth: 5.1mm current...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Gold Cluster Ring with 2 ct Old Mine-Cut Diamonds & Accent Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elevate your collection with this exquisite 18K yellow gold cluster ring, masterfully crafted in solid 750‰ gold and featuring a 0.50-carat old mine-cut diamond at its center, surrou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.27 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Diamond Heart Cut Halo cluster ring. 1.27ct. Natural Heart Shape diamond G color I-1 clarity Please see report copy attached: #6217187770 Natural Side diamonds: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Gold 1.40 Carat VS Sapphire 1.10 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1970. The piece features: - 1 sapphire, oval cut, 1.40ct, vB 6/3, VS - 10 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 1.10ct, RW-W, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 3.50 Carat VS Sapphire 1.90 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 sapphire, oval cut, 3.50ct, B 6/4, VS - 10 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 1.90ct, RW-W, V...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1.08 Ct Russian Demantoid Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Total demantoid weight is 1.08 carats. Total diamond weight is 0.81 carat. Diameter of the demantoid and diamond cluster is 13 mm (1/2 in.)
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.81 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 1.26 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique French 4.81 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1.26 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cluster ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 0.80ct Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This wonderful ring features a collection of four sparkling round brilliant diamonds. Totalling 0.80 carat, the diamonds each match in quality at G in colour and VS in clarity. Each ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Platinum Ring With Clusters of Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum Ring circa 1940's. Curved shape with 2 flower shaped clusters of diamonds separated by one .80 carat round brilliant cut diamond size 5.81 x 5.87 x 3.41 mm.
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Ruby 1 Carat No Heat Diamond Vintage Trilogy 18 Karat Gold Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Vintage No Heat Ruby Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold Certified A beautiful vintage ruby and diamond trilogy ring crafted in 18ct yellow gold, dating to the 1980s and bearing full UK ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Expertly crafted from luxurious 18 carat white gold, this cocktail ring is absolutely divine!
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.45 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Set Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage 0.45 carat diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This triple cluster has three sapphires. Th central sapphire measures 6pts and the smaller stones are 4pts. The diamond total is 22pts. Ring Size: R or 8 1/2 Clusters Dimension: 16...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
2.31 Carat Emerald and 2.12 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine impressive vintage 2.31 carat emerald and 2.12 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold vintage cluster ring; an addition to our vintage emerald jewelry collection.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Triple Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This triple cluster diamond ring, holds three larger diamonds measuring a total of 40pts. The diamonds surrounding them total 60pts and the ring is modelled in 18carat gold and plati...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$105,000Sale Price|40% Off
7.71 Carat Round Cut Natural Diamond Pave Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
7.71 carat round cut natural diamond cluster ring in 18k white gold with 4.98 carats in white pave set diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic cluster ring holds a central sapphire and diamonds around the edges. The sapphire is a deep blue colour and measures 1carat and the diamonds total approximately 70pts. F...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic cluster ring holds a central sapphire and diamonds around the edges all set in platinum. The sapphire is a deep blue colour and measures 40pts and the diamonds total app...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful opal and diamond cluster ring dating back to the Edwardian period.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AIGS Certified 4.70 Carat Natural Ruby Diamonds Cluster Ring Ballerina No Heat*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Cocktail Cluster + Ballerina Class 1.16ct Natural Certified No Heat Ruby Full Cut Oval Brilliant Clean Clarity & Transparent. 3.34ct natural oval rubies on surrounding....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
5.07 Carat Natural Emerald Diamonds Cluster Halo Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Prime Halo Mod Deco Green. 3.40ct. Natural Emerald Ring Emerald, Brilliant cut 11.5 x 8.1mm Diameter Transparent & Vivid Green 1.67ct. Diamonds. Round & full cuts G-...
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic cluster ring holds a central sapphire and diamonds around the edges. The sapphire is a deep blue colour and measures 35pts and the diamonds total approximately 55pts. Fu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Emerald Yellow Diamond Cluster Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
An emerald and yellow diamond cluster platinum ring This ring is set to its centre with an emerald cut emerald of 0.88 carats, of a rich and deep vibrant green colour.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.43 Carat Pear Shape Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
This captivating ring features a luscious, majestic emerald weighing 1.43 carats at its centre, surrounded by 2 rows of scintillating round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 18 Carat Yellow Gold Oval Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This exquisite opal and diamond cluster ring dates to the 1950s or 1960s and is simply sublime.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Ring (H-I Color, I1-I2 Clarity)
Located in New York, NY
A bold silver and diamond cluster ring. This pear-shaped ring is made with 80 round-cut, natural diamonds in a prong setting, weighing a total of 1 1/2 ct. The diamonds are set in st...
White Diamond, White Gold, Sterling Silver
3.96 Carat Natural Sapphires Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat Royal Blue Floretta*
Located in New York, NY
Classic Diamond & Sapphires Cluster ring / Floretta .46ct. Natural Round Cut diamond (center) Full Cut Brilliant G-color Vs-2 Clarity 5.1mm diameter Side Round Natural Blu...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.42 Carat Natural Round Diamond Ring 18kt Marquise Cluster Glam*
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Shaped Wide Cluster Ring GIA Certified .82ct. Round shaped Center diamond . Report Id: 2225827291 I-color Si-1 clarity Please see attached photo for report. 6.02 x 6....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.38 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.38 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cluster ring; part of our diverse collection of Edwardian engagement rings.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cabouchon Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Ballerina Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This wonderful dress ring features a vibrant cabouchon emerald weighing an impressive weight of approximately 10.00ct, rubover set in an 18 carat white gold, open back setting. The c...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond White Gold Gentlemans Cluster Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Estate diamond and white gold gentleman’s cluster ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.36 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
0.33 Carat Round Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This delicate bespoke 0.33 Carat Round White Cut Diamond cluster engagement ring is set in 18 Karat White Gold, color H clarity SI1.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.87 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Platinum Set Cluster Ring Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1940s 1.87 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set floral cluster ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an absolutely fabulous cluster ring originally crafted during the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement. At the centre of the face we find a single chunky old mine cut diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.92 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 14 Karat Cluster Prime*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.22Ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: 5171936457 Oval Cut Excellent Red color Excellent cut Clean Clarity Round Diamonds: .40ct. G-color Vs-2 clarity. 1.30ct Natural...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.29 ct certified Burmese cluster ruby ring in 18 k with 2 cts diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
A 2.29 ct certified Burmese ruby ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. This elegant ring is set with a large oval-cut Burmese ruby weighing 2.29 carats. The deep-red ruby is sur...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Color: ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro, 18ct yellow gold and platinum, opal and diamond cluster ring, size O1/2
Located in London, GB
Dainty 18ct gold and platinum cluster ring featuring a central oval white opal surrounded by 0.35ct round single cut diamonds with millgraining to edges of the setting. 12 x single ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.70 Carat Natural Emerald 2.10ct Diamonds Cluster Halo Ring 14kt Fine Select*
Located in New York, NY
Halo Cocktail Green 2.70ct. Natural Emerald Ring Transparent / clean clarity Vivid Green 9.4 X 6.3mm 2.10ct. Diamonds. Round & full cuts G-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$957Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring features approximately 0.33 carat total weight of round diamonds arranged in a classic cluster design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful cluster ring featuring a 1.05 Carat, Natural Demantoid Garnet and 0.84 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good 0.30 carat natural emerald and 0.38 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cluster ring; an addition to our vintage jewelry collections.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique, Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous antique ring boasts an oval cabochon turquoise measuring approximately 8.80 x 7.10 x 4.96 mm, surrounded by 14 single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.70 carat tot...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous pearl and diamond cluster ring from a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design. An elongated old cut diamond sits at the centre of the piece a...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Inspired Round Old Cut Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
The ring is further set with 6 eight cut diamonds pavé set on each shoulder all mounted in 18 carat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic cluster ring holds a central sapphire measuring approx 2ct and diamonds around the edges all set in platinum total 42pts. Ring Size: L 1/2 or 6 Cluster Dimensions: 12...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
$936Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage-Inspired 14K White Gold 1.4 Carat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This vintage-inspired cluster ring showcases 3 marquise-cut blue sapphires totaling approximately 1.4 carats, beautifully set in luminous 14K white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 14k white gold and diamond cluster ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 5.9 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.09 Carat Royal Blue Oval Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring, 1984
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous vintage cluster ring is set with a royal blue oval sapphire weighing 3.09ct mounted in an eight claw, open back setting. The gemstone is perfectly set in the centre of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
10K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 3.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' custom-made diamond cluster ring in 10k white gold setting. Tests 41% gold using an XRF metals analyzer.
Diamond, 10k Gold, White 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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