Sterling Silver 1.0 Cttw Diamond Swirl Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the elegance of the Sterling Silver Diamond Swirl Cluster Cocktail Ring, masterfully crafted from exquisite .925 sterling silver.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
1.32 Carat Diamond Cluster 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classy Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring This ring has a round cut diamond weighing 0.37 Carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin black pearl, ruby and emerald cluster ring, French, 1957.
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin pearl, ruby and emerald cluster ring. Set to centre with a black pearl in a half-drilled open back setting, further adorned with nine rectangular baguette cut natural unen...
Emerald, Black Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
1970s Oscar Heyman Brothers Ruby Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Diamond and ruby cluster ring by Oscar Heyman Brothers. Set with a round old cut diamond, E colour, SI1 clarity, with an approximate weight of 2.52 carats, in an open back four claw ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18k White Gold Sapphire Cts 0.63 Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
At its heart is a 0.63 ct oval sapphire, ethically sourced from Sri Lanka. Surrounding it are 57 round diamonds (0.21 cts) and four marquise diamonds (0.18 cts) arranged to look li...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Emerald cluster Ring with Diamonds in 14k white gold
Located in Berlin, BE
This exquisite emerald ring is a true symbol of luxury and refinement. Crafted from 14k white gold, this ring band showcases a breathtaking emerald at its center, weighing approximat...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 1.21 Carat Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold 1.21 Carat Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring This magnificent diamond double cluster broad ring is elegant.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond 0.65 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The unique sheen of diamond baguette and round is showcased in this beautiful Cushion Shape Cluster engagement ring, designed in white gold and accented with a brilliant diamond in a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.55 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This captivating ring presents a stunning cluster of dazzling round and baguette diamonds, designed to catch the light from every angle.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.10 Carat Diamond Nine Row Wide Gold Band Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond cluster band ring. 9 rows of round and baguette diamonds set in 14k white gold. 98 round diamonds, approx. total weight 1.40cts, J-K, SI 36 baguette diamonds, approx. total...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Natural diamond 0.60 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The combination of baguette and round diamonds in a cluster design creates a timeless and elegant look that's perfect for an engagement ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.60 Carat Diamond White Gold Wide Band Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Seven row graduating baguette and round diamond wide band cluster cocktail ring set in 18k white gold. 76 round baguette diamonds G VS, approx. 2.25cts 34 round brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Columbia Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
Date 2013 Retail Price £3650 / $4800 / €4250 Emerald 1.5ct Columbia, with moderate clarity /6...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver 1 Cttw Diamond Pear-Shaped Triple Halo Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Unveil the epitome of elegance with this pear-shaped sterling silver ring, embellished with a mesmerizing triple halo cluster of natural diamonds.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
$2,944Sale Price / item|20% Off
Designer Ruby Cluster Diamond Ring in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby cluster diamond band ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
TJD 0.25 Carat Round Diamond Frame 14K White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 14K white gold cluster engagement ring featuring cluster design jeweled with 63 round and 2 baguette cut white diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14-Karat White-Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring, 3 Gross Dwt
Located in Bradenton, FL
14-Karat White-Gold And Diamond Cluster Ring, 3 Gross Dwt. Diamonds weighing approximately .45 tcw. Size: 6.5. Marked 14K gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Natural Diamond 1.13 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Expertly crafted in 18KT white gold, this beautiful ring features a mesmerizing cluster of round-shaped and baguette diamonds at its center, creating a breathtaking halo effect.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
Natural Diamond 2.6 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Statement Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
With its Art Deco inspired design, featuring a cluster of baguette and round diamonds, this ring is sure to make a statement.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond 1.80 Carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Statement Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This stunning ring features a mesmerizing central cluster of baguette and round-cut diamonds, meticulously arranged to create a dazzling focal point.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,552Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 1.16 carat 3 Cluster Red Rubies Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This stunning cluster baguette and diamond ring has a colour stone border to give it that extra sparkle in 18KTWhite Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Illusion Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring with Double Halo and Split Shank
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful ring has the center of an illusion emerald shaped diamond. There are 5 baguette-shaped diamonds and 4 round that create the look of a large emerald cut diamond. Around...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.30 Carat Diamond Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Channel Cluster Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Diamond Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Channel Cluster Band Ring Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Total Item Weight approx: 10.0 Grams Top Measures approx: 22mm x 10mm Ring Size approx...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
$991Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Cluster Diamond Stackable Engagement Ring 0.18 Ct 18k White Gold for Her
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A pear-shaped cluster of baguette and round brilliant diamonds at its heart, a delicate pavé diamond band framing it on either side — it is a ring designed not to impress in a single...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian GIA 1.77 carat diamond emerald 14k yellow gold and silver cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary Victorian diamond and emerald cluster ring is a striking antique design from the 1900’s, centered by a GIA-certified baguette cut diamond weighing 1.77 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Natural Diamond 0.33 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Cluster Chain Link Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This exceptional ring features a mesmerizing 0.33 carat rectangle-shaped cluster of baguette and round diamonds, surrounded by an exclusive halo of baguette diamonds that enhances th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 0.75 cts 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Engagement ing
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The ring features a minimalist design, with a mix of baguette and round diamonds in a cluster setting, adding extra sparkle and glamour to the piece.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond 0.33 carats 18KT Rose Gold Cluster Chain Link Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This exceptional ring features a mesmerizing 0.33 carat rectangle-shaped cluster of baguette and round diamonds, surrounded by an exclusive halo of baguette diamonds that enhances th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond 0.33 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Chain Link Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This exceptional ring features a mesmerizing 0.33 carat rectangle-shaped cluster of baguette and round diamonds, surrounded by an exclusive halo of baguette diamonds that enhances th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.26 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Cluster Chain Link Shank Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This exceptional ring features a mesmerizing cluster of baguette and round diamonds, surrounded by a radiant halo that enhances the brilliance and sparkle of the central diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 0.26 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Chain Link Shank Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This exceptional ring features a mesmerizing cluster of baguette and round diamonds, surrounded by a radiant halo that enhances the brilliance and sparkle of the central diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
White Gold Diamond Sapphire Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring -14k Rnd 1.82ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .90ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.70 Carats 18 Karat White Gold Modern Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Envision the captivating allure of this mesmerizing cocktail ring, where the focal point lies at its heart—a cluster of scintillating diamonds meticulously arranged in a captivating ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamonds 1.25 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 3 cluster ring in Open Shank.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 1.60 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Weight: 4.47 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round / Baguette Brilliant Total Carat Weight: 1.60 ct Setting: cluster/illusion/Prong Number o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 1.12 Carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18KT White Gold Weight: 3.09 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round / Baguette Brilliant Total Carat Weight: 1.12 ct Setting: cluster/illusion/Prong Number of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,552Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 1.24 carats 18KT Gold 3 Cluster Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This stunning cluster baguette and diamond ring has a colour stone border to give it that extra sparkle in 18KTWhite Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.6tcw Oval-Shaped Cluster Halo Diamond Engagement Ring - 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A profound expression of Art Deco glamour, this Oval-Shaped Cluster Halo Engagement Ring is an architectural marvel of light.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$11,958Sale Price|20% Off
3.00ct Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 14K White Gold SI
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 3.00 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SP...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.23 ct in 18 Karat white Gold Cluster Art Deco Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Beautifully Created for any occasion. This captivating ring presents a cluster of dazzling Brilliant round and baguette Diamonds to catch the light from every angle in a Unique Geom...
Diamond, White Gold
Natural Diamond 2.52 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Indulge in the epitome of elegance with this extraordinary engagement ring, where dazzling baguette and round diamonds converge to create a masterpiece of unparalleled beauty. This...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 1.02 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Indulge in the epitome of elegance with this extraordinary engagement ring, where dazzling baguette and round diamonds converge to create a masterpiece of unparalleled beauty. This...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,244Sale Price / item|20% Off
Authentic Ruby Diamond Cluster Open Ring for Women in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with baguette cut ruby set with diamond cluster making two stone style ring in solid gold that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your wedding or style it with any of your...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,862Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold 2.52-Carat Tanzanite and 0.88-Carat Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Make a vibrant and modern statement with the Tanzanite and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring. This refined design showcases an artful arrangement of a prominent, centrally set 2.52-carat e...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold Over Silver 1-1/8 Ct Diamond Flower & Fen Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A diamond and sterling silver cluster ring featuring a central floral cluster of round diamonds.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate...
From $1,976 / item
18K White Gold 0.56Ct SI/H Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 0.56Ct SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Cluster Ring features baguette cut and round cut diamond making a pear shape.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Oval Thai Ruby and 1.56ct Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card*. This ruby cluster ring with baguette diamonds is an especially meaningful gift for annive...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$14,584Sale Price|20% Off
3.00 Carat SI/H Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 3.00 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW SP...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 1.01 Carats 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Statement Designer Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Dazzling Baguette and round-cut diamonds form a spectacular cluster in this stunning white gold duo cluster ring in Bypass Spilt Shank with Princess cut diamond on the shank.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond 0.83 carat 18KT White Gold Cluster Eternity Anniversary Band
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18kt White Gold Weight:7.48 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round / Baguette Brilliant Total Carat Weight: 0.83ct Setting:cluster/illusion/Prong Number of Sto...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1/2 Ctw Diamond Cluster Spiral Bridal Set
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly crafted in gleaming 14K yellow gold-plated .925 sterling silver, this bridal set embodies romance and sophistication with its unique spiral design, symbolizing eternal unit...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
Natural Diamond Ring 1.27 CT 18KT White Gold Natural Green Emerald Ring R18528
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This stunning cluster baguette and diamond ring has a colour stone border to give it that extra sparkle in 18KTWhite Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,992Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 0.68 carats 18KT White Gold Modern Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A diamond cluster ring with baguette and round diamonds is a beautiful and sophisticated choice for a dainty engagement ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.45 Carats 18KT White Gold Ring Star Burst Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing a truly captivating piece of jewelry that will add a touch of glamour to your look – the 18KT White Gold Open Cluster Baguette Statement Ring. Crafted with exquisite deta...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 2.0 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold and brilliant, this magnificent cluster diamond ring has an impressive total carat weight of 2.00 c.t.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
.925 Sterling Silver 2.0 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold and brilliant, this magnificent cluster diamond ring has an impressive total carat weight of 2.00 c.t.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
14K White Gold 3/4 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style and make a statement with this enchanting cluster ring designed for the discerning woman. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: T...
Diamond, White 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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