1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Flower Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.50 Carat 100% Natural Diamonds Cluster Flower Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 1.50CT G-H SI 14K White Gold prong...
Diamond, 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 1carat and the diamonds total approximately 70pts. F...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
14K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.60 Carats, 1990s
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Elegant and sophisticated, this 14K white gold three-row ring showcases a refined combination of diamonds and sapphires in a distinctive geometric design. The ring features 10 prong-...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
2.19 Carat Clear Zambian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring in 18Karat Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant emerald & diamond ring studded in 18k gold with 1 piece of Zambian emerald weight 2.19 carat which is surrounded by 22 pieces of diamonds weight 0.58 carat, this ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 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
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
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
Vintage Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Exceptional 18k white Gold cluster ring features a 2.07 Carat oval-cut Ruby, surrounded by round brilliant cut Diamonds for a total approx. weight of 1.60 carats color H/I Vs clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,127Sale Price|25% Off
18K Rose & White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, 0.65ct, By Designer Carat
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring is 7, Resizable 18K Rose & White Gold Diamond 0.65ct
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Cluster Hallmarked HDS
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The ring is also hallmarked with HDS inside of the shank. 7 round brilliant cut diamonds in the center total .30 carat. 65 more round diamonds total .60 carat. 16 tapered diamonds to...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 1.02 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.02 carat blue sapphire and 0.62 carat diamond, 10 karat yellow gold and platinum set cluster ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Emerald Diamond Cluster Certified Dress Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
- Zambian Emerald 1.93 Carats. - Certified Natural with no enhancements certificate will be supplied. - Brilliant Cut White Diamonds 1.06 Carats. - Band is 18 Karat Gold. - Ring si...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$252,620Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 7 Carat Emerald Made-to-Order Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent 7.43 carat GRS-certified emerald is an exceptional centerpiece for a bespoke Made-to-Order ring. Featuring a remarkable 'Insignificant' treatment classification, thi...
Emerald, Yellow 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
6.56 Carat Natural Diamond Cluster Statement Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Inspired by the beauty of blooming flowers, this extraordinary diamond cluster ring is expertly handcrafted in luxurious 18K white gold and adorned with an impressive 6.56 carats of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Wide Diamond Cluster Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely band ring featuring 3.00 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds which are cluster set in the center of the ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Key Features and Specs: Material: 14K white gold Gemstones: 1 large and 6 smaller natural emeralds, totaling 1.8 carats 12 brilliant round diamonds, totaling 0.4 carats Ring Size: 7 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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
Moonlight Collection Round Cluster Ring: 0.75 Carat Diamonds in 14K White Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Diamond Total Carat Weight: Make a statement with the Moonlight Collection Round Cluster Ring, featuring a total carat weight of 0.75 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 2.50 Carat Aquamarine Cushion-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 2.50 Carat Aquamarine Cushion-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring This outstanding celestial aquamarine and diamond cluster ring is impressive.
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
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
Pear Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Ring 18K White Gold Anniversary 2.7 Carat
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
2.7Ct SI/H Natural Multi Shape Diamond Cluster Anniversary Ring 18k White Gold The ring is thoughtfully crafted with a floral-inspired cluster design, where each marquise and pear di...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage White Gold Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage white gold floral ring is a graceful and timeless design set with 0.81 total carats of diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1.50 Carat Princess & Round Cut Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.50 Carat Diamonds Ring 14k White Gold. The ring features princess cut diamonds in the center illusion set to make it look like one center stone. The surrounding diamonds a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k white gold and diamond cluster ring. Tests 14k and weighs 4.9 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$740Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Tulip Ring 0.42 Carats Floral Cluster on Twist Band in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely tulip ring has a diamond accented flower. Tulip rings were popular in the 1970s and 1980s. All the diamonds are natural and genuine. The color and clarity are very good ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Ring 1.05CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style 3.40 grams 1/2 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Retro Diamond Cluster Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This ring is for men in search of a chic diamond statement piece that no one else has. A diamond ring that communicates the message of refined sophisticated taste in fine jewelry. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold 0.64 Carat Diamonds Fancy Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Top: 28 mm Band Width: 1.7 mm Metal: 14K White Gold Size: 7 Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 6.4 Grams Stone Type: 0.64 CT G SI2 Diamonds Condition: New Estimated Retail Price: $1100 St...
Vintage 14K Gold 1.00tcw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage cluster ring crafted in rich 14K yellow gold, weighing 4.3 grams and sized 7.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3D Gilt 2.06 Carat Cluster Diamond Ring and A+ Design 14 Karat VS*
Located in New York, NY
Ring depicts illusion of large diamond from arm's length Featuring marvelous gilt etching 3D detail on shank please see photos .90ct. Center round diamond. Full cut / max. brill...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.15 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Solitaire Combo Open Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Metal: 18kt White Gold Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant/Baguette Number of Gemstons:11 Total Carat Weight: 0.15 ct Setting:Cluster/ Illusion Average Color: F-G Ave...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cluster 1.73 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The ring holds: - 15 round brilliant cut diamonds (.75 carat) - 14 tappered diamonds (.48 carat) - 4 marquise cut diamonds (.50 carat).
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy cluster snowflake inspired ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 25 round white diamonds totaling of 0.83 carats and 6 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.0...
Diamond, White Gold
Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Ring 18K White Gold Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Deira, AE
With an impressive 2.19 carats of natural diamonds, this statement ring is designed to capture attention from every angle.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Ring 1.05CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style 3.40 grams 1/2 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cultured Pearl and 0.60 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique three stone cultured pearl and 0.60 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cluster ring; part of our diverse antique pearl jewelry collections.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Cluster Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is gorgeous and holds an inky blue sapphires and a sparkling diamond. The sapphires measure approx 10pts each and the diamond total is approx 40pts. Ring Size:O or 7 1/4 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
1 Carat Cabochon Natural Emerald and Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring in 18k Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cabochon cut natural Colombian Emerald mounted in 18k yellow gold. Set with 1.02 carats in a round-cut natural diamond cluster. ✔ Natural Emerald ✔ Natural Diamonds ✔ Gold Karat: 18...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.72 Carats IGI And GIA Certified Natural Diamond 18k White Gold 7-Stone Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
1.72 Carats IGI And GIA Certified Natural Diamond 18k White Gold 7-Stone Ring Indulge in the ultimate expression of glamour with this breathtaking 18k white gold 7-stone ring, metic...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,625Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural 0.85 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 0.85 Carat SI/H Diamond Cluster Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold features round and baguette cut diamond cluster making dainty pear shapes set in the cluster making a stateme...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold TW 1.40 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features 15 diamonds: old mine cut, TW 1.40ct, RW+/STW, VS-P1. Circa 1960. Signed with “750”. Weight: 5.69g Size: 17 ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian 18 Karat Gold 0.30 Carat Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Small Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian small cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1910. The piece features: - 1 sapphire, cushion cut, 0.30ct, B 4/2, VS - 10 diamonds, rose cut, TW 0.18ct, RW+/R...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Ring 10k Single Cut 1.00ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Sin...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Geometric Rhombus Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set on a slim, polished band, the openwork design offers a modern, eye-catching silhouette with captivating shine. 14KT Yellow Gold Geometric Rhombus Diamond Cluster Ring Style Name...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $4,576 / item
2.3 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold, Diamond Cluster Ring, 18k White, Rose, Yellow Gold Stacking Ring, Unique Diamond Wedding Ring, Cocktail Ring, Statement Ring, 2nd Anniversary Gift Fe...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Cluster 14K White Gold 3.67 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 3.67 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Sunburst Cluster Ring features marquise and pear cut diamonds cluster set in the sunburst style making the wide band r...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,748Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.9 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
0.9 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold features three pear-shaped diamonds at the center set in split band while the lower band is adorned with a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Diamond Vintage-Style Navette Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Ring Size: UK - O , US - 7 21/0.85 Carats Diamonds
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Round Diamond Heart Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set on a sleek, polished band with subtle split-shoulder details, its radiant design offers a classic expression of love and timeless elegance 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Cluster...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,100Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.27 Carat SI/HI Color Natural Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 1.27Ct SI Clarity HI Color Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Cuff Ring features marquise cut diamonds set set in a cluster with round cut diamonds set in the one end o...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Spiral Cluster Round Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Crafted in polished yellow gold, verified by the visible internal hallmark stamping. efined blend of modern fluid geometry and classic elegance, ideal as a statement everyday ring or...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Yellow Diamonds Ring 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cluster filigree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Design area size approx 25 mm in diameter. Brilliant cluster settings Larger diamonds are pear shape approx size 5x3 mm +Nice Gift Box Finger size 7 + appraisal/lab certificate.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural 1.21 Carat SI/H Pear Shape Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Crafted in 18K solid white gold, this natural diamond ring features a graceful cluster of pear-shaped diamonds totaling approximately 1.21 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1960s 0.76 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Pearl 0.15 Carat SI Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian ring crafted in 14K gold. The piece features cultured pearls and old cut diamonds (TW 0.15ct, RW-W, SI). Circa 1890. Weight: 2.49g Size: 17.5 (US 7.25) IMPORT...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond 14 Karat Gold Engagement Promise Ring 1940s Cluster
Located in Wallkill, NY
A lovely 14K gold Ring set with 7 Diamonds Totaling 1 Carat. Clarity VS, Color G/H. The ring is a size 6.5 and can be sized by us or your jeweler. This is out of a massive collectio...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
President Style Diamond Cluster Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Ring Size: 8.5 Total Weight: 11.5 Grams Diamond Count: 7 Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS Total Diamond Weight: ~0.4 carats S...
Diamond, 14k 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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