14K White Gold 1 3/4 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
The striking and comfortable diamond ring is certain to make your man the real showstopper of any event. Featuring a zigzag accent, the ring is crafted of 14 karats white gold and po...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
0.33 Carat Round Cut Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Halo Engagement Diamond Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful 0.33 Carat White Round Cut Diamond Cluster Halo ring is set in 18 Karat White Gold and color H clarity SI1.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Natural Diamond Floral Cluster Engagement Ring 18K Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Diera, AE
An elaborate arrangement of marquise and round diamonds unfolds in a floral-inspired composition, creating extraordinary dimension and light performance. The layered structure captur...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.50ct Diamond flower-shaped Cluster Round Diamond Ring set in 18ct White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful 0.50ct H-SI Cluster Diamond Ring is the ultimate embodiment of timeless glamour, and unsurpassable style.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Ruby Diamond Cluster 0.80 Carat Claw Set 18 Karat White Gold Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 0.80 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster Ring, The radiant oval ruby is surrounded by 10 white stunning white diamonds weighing a total of 0.30 carat color G/H ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Ye...
1.60 Carat Diamond Ruby Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Claw Set Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 1.60 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster Ring, The radiant oval ruby is surrounded by 10 white stunning white diamonds weighing a total of 0.60 carat color G/H ...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
4 Carat Marquise Brilliant and Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Ring Size: 6.25 Total Weight: 14.8 Grams Diamond Count: 8 baguette cut, 44 brilliant cut, 10 marquise cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~4.00...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Channel Set Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Unisex Cluster Ring - Metal: 14K Yellow gold - Weight: 14 grams (approx.) - Style: Minimalist - Era: 21st Century - Setting: Channel - Size: 6-8 Center S...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Sapphire and 1.88 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.80 carat sapphire and 1.88 carat diamond, platinum cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2.50 Carat Diamond Cluster Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond cluster ring. 36 round cut diamonds with 88 baguette cut diamonds in a 4 row 10k yellow gold cocktail setting. 36 round cut diamonds, approx. total weight: .90cts G, SI1-I1...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2.20 Carat Opal & Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.20 Carat Opal & Diamonds Cluster Ring. Beautiful mesmerizing Opal gemstone with white natural clean diamonds surrounding.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.81 Carat Purple Sapphire and 2.28 Carat Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.81 carat Madagascar purple sapphire and 2.28 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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
18 Carat White Gold Triple Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The ring is modelled in 18 carat white gold. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Cluster Dimensions: 8x16mm Height Off Finger: 4mm Weight: 5.4g
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum, 1980s 1.35 Carat Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Daisy Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1980s Experience the elegance of the past with this exquisite vintage platinum daisy ring from the 1980s. This stunning piece fea...
Diamond, Platinum
1.12 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.12 carat sapphire and 0.48 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our antique estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Cluster Diameter: 14mm Weight: 6g
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$6,800
Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant cocktail ring with more than five carats of brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds are set on two different levels, adding dimensionality to the ring. It is size 6 1/4 and can ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1988 2.60 Carat Topaz and 1.04 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine, and impressive 2.60 carat topaz and 1.04 carat diamond, 18k white gold cluster ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Cluster rings are so wearable and timeless. This particular cluster holds a deep gorgeous emerald at the centre and is encircled within a fabulous halo of diamonds. The emerald measu...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k 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
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This striking sapphire and diamond cluster ring is modelled in 18 Carat Gold and the stones are set in platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 4.12 Carat Aquamarine and 1.95 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage aquamarine and diamond ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated cluster design is ornamented with a feature 4.12 carat squ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This striking sapphire and diamond cluster ring is modelled in 18 Carat Gold and the stones are set in platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, Gold
Antique 1 Carat Sapphire and 1.10 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1 carat sapphire and 1.10 carat diamond, platinum cluster ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
0.25 Carat Round Diamond Cluster Petal Engagement Ring By NOOI JEWELRY
Located in Dueville, IT
An exquisite blend of vintage romance and natural elegance, this handcrafted 18k solid gold ring showcases a certified 0.25 carat G VS natural white diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.50 Carat Aquamarine and 0.95 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.50 carat aquamarine and 0.95 carat diamond platinum cluster ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery collections.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Single Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.8 grams Size: L 1/2 (52 3/4) Resizable: Yes Face Dimensions: 8mm x 8mm Total Diamond Carat Weight: Approx. 0.55 carats Diamond Details: Colour: ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Amethyst and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stones in this ring are set in platinum and the rest of the ring is modelled in 18carat gold. The central amethyst measures approximately 1carat and is surrounded by shimmering D...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k Princess 1.50ctw SZ 7 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Design: Invisible Set Stones Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.50ctw Cut: Princess Color: F - G Clarity: SI1 - I1 Stone N...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The ring is modelled in 18 carat white gold. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Cluster Diameter: 9.5x7mm Weight: 3.2g
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning cluster boasts a 30pt emerald at the centre of it. Surrounding the beautiful green stone are diamonds totalling 30pts. All modelled in 9carat gold. Ring Size: L or 5 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
0.61 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
A 0.61 carat sapphire and diamond platinum cluster engagement ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This cluster ring holds Diamonds totalling approx 78pts and are bright and sparkly. The ring is modelled in 18carat white gold. Hallmarked London 1975. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Cluster...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: M or 6 1/4 Cluster Dimensions: 12x12mm Height Off Finger:5mm Weight: 3.2g
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning cluster boasts a 35pt emerald at the centre of it. Surrounding the beautiful green stone are diamonds totalling 12pts. All modelled in 9carat gold and stones set in pla...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Platinum Diamond Cluster ring PT900 1ctw diamonds in 4 rows Pave Encrusted band
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Beautiful Platinum PT900 Cluster Band. Wide Full 1 Carat Diamond Ring. All are in the SI range G-H color 1.00ctw+ 6.1 grams total weight 10mm total band width 6.25 ring size
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .66ctw SZ 9 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 3/4 Date: May 8, 2026 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .66ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Amethyst and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The gorgeous amethyst stone in this cluster is a bright purple colour which is complimented by the bright diamonds which surround it. The diamonds total approx 30pts. The ring is mod...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Platinum Diamond Cluster ring Wave PT900 1ctw diamonds in 4 rows Encrusted band
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Beautiful Platinum PT900 Cluster Band. Wide Wave or V design. Full 1 Carat Diamond Ring. All are in the SI range G-H color 1.00ctw+ 6.1 grams total weight 10mm total band widt...
Diamond, Platinum
GCS 3.5 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Yellow Gold Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Ring size: I - 4 ½ - 48 ½ Weight: 5,87 gr Metal: 18kt yellow gold Stones: 1 Ruby • Cut Cushion • Carat 3,50ct approximately • Origin: Thailand • Comment: GCS Report nº80254...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Emerald, Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Cluster Dimensions: 18x8mm Height Off Finger: 4mm Weight: 3.1g
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The tourmaline in this ring is such a beautiful colour! The tourmaline measures 65pts and the diamonds total approx 35pts. fully hallmarked London 1978. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Clus...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
Vintage Emerald, Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1985. Ring Size: H 1/2 or 4 Cluster Dimensions: 10x9mm Height Off Finger: 6mm Weight: 1.7g
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage Amethyst and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The style of this ring is stunning and classic. At the centre of this piece sits a 70pt amethyst which has wonderful sparkle and around this stone there is a halo of diamond points s...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Vintage Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sat at the centre of a sparkling halo of diamonds is a gorgeous opal. The opal has wonderful hues of fiery red which glow under any light. The ring has split shoulders and the stones...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 4.80 Carat Sapphire and 1 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 4.80 carat Ceylon sapphire and 1 carat diamond , 9 karat white gold cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Modern Emerald, Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Cluster Dimensions: 16x14mm Height Off Finger: 6mm Weight: 10.2g
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Vintage 1.18 Carat Ruby and 1.38 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.18 carat ruby and 1.38 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.28 Carat Sapphire and 1.20 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine white gold sapphire diamond ring Sapphire Quality Cut Cushion Content 1.28 carat Dimensions 7.45mm ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s 2.83 carat Citrine and 1.30 carat Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Citrine Quality Cut Round Faceted Content 2.83 carats Dimensions 8.74mm (average diameter) x 5.56mm (depth) Diamond Quality Colour (average grades) G Clarity (average grades) VS2 Cu...
Citrine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.38 Carat Emerald 0.07 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features: - 13pcs. emeralds: round and oval cut, 0.38ct, vslbG 5/4, P1-P2 - 14pcs., diamonds: brilliant cut, 0.07ct, RW+...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver 1/4 Ct White and Black Treated Diamond Halo Cluster Ring for Men
Located in New York, NY
This distinguished cluster ring makes a bold fashion statement, rich with contrasting black and white diamond cluster accents. For this sophisticated design, twelve shimmering white ...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Sterling Silver 1/4 Ct White and Black Treated Diamond Halo Cluster Ring for Men
Located in New York, NY
This distinguished cluster ring makes a bold fashion statement, rich with contrasting black and white diamond cluster accents. For this sophisticated design, twelve shimmering white ...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The gorgeous 60pt emerald perched on top of this simple claw setting is fabulous bright green. Complimenting the stone perfectly is a halo of bright white diamonds. The ring is model...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning cluster ring holds rose cut diamonds set within the platinum setting. The central stone measures approx 40pts and is surrounded by a halo of smaller rose cut diamonds. ...
Diamond, 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
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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