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Oval Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Cluster Ring Description: A bold and elegant 18 karat yellow
Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Vintage Baguette Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Cluster Ring A striking vintage sapphire and diamond ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Baguette Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A highly unique baguette cut cluster ring set in 18k yellow gold. The piece is centrally set with
Category

1990s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Cut Diamond Cluster Dome Ring in 18k White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Baguette-cut natural diamond cluster dome ring set in a smooth 18 karat solid white gold setting
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring 14k Baguette & Single 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Baguette & Single Color: G - H Clarity: I1 - I2 Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster Coctail Band 14k Baguette 2.00ctw Dome Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut: Baguette Color: H - I Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Cluster Curved Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Baguette-cut natural diamond curved cluster ring set in a smooth 18 karat solid white gold setting
Category

2010s Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 10k Single and Baguette .50ctw Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Single and Baguette Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Cluster Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Crafted in 14k solid gold, this ring features a central cluster of baguette and round natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Baguette Cluster 3-Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
A gorgeous Estate Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Baguette Cluster 3 Stone Ring. This beauty was
Category

1990s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Baguette Cluster Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Crafted in 14k solid gold, this ring features a central cluster of baguette and round natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.6tcw Baguette & Round Diamond Oval Halo Cluster Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
cluster engagement ring showcases an extraordinary arrangement of natural baguette and round-cut diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Taper Baguette Cluster Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our exquisite Diamond Cluster Ring, a captivating display of brilliance and elegance
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid Century Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully crafted diamond cluster ring taken from the middle of the 20th century
Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Oval Cluster Baguette Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Crafted in 14k solid gold, this ring features an oval cluster centerpiece with baguette and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Halo Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bold and classic, these diamond cluster halo ring are a jewelry box must-have. Crafted in cool 14
Category

2010s Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Emerald and Round and Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage emerald and diamond cluster ring set in platinum.  The ring is set with a
Category

Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k Round Brilliant & Baguette 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Baguette Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Platinum Round Channel Baguette Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 3.95ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A classic and well made cluster ring done in platinum and 18K yellow gold and set with larger sized
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Layered Blossoms Cluster Ring 14k Round & Baguette 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Baguette Color: G - H Clarity: I1 - I2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Specialty Cut Heart, Baguette, & Round Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.25 This dazzling ring showcases a brilliant arrangement of diamonds in a bold cluster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Coronet Cluster Ring with Round and Baguette Cut Diamonds, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Diamond coronet cluster ring. Set to centre with a round brilliant cut diamond in an open back claw
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Tanzanite and Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring 14K White Gold 6.7g
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Tanzanite and Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring 14K White Gold 6.7g. Polished finish with vivid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Band - 14k Round Baguette 1.00ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant and Baguette Color: H - I - J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Princess Baguette Round 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Princess, Baguette and Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Minimalist 14K Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Cluster Stacking Ring Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring features a cluster of baguette and round-cut diamonds totaling 0.11 carats, set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 14k Round Brilliant & Baguette 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& Baguette Color: G - H - I Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats: 1.00ctw Style: Cluster Bypass with Accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K White Gold Baguette Diamond Ring Main Diamond - D 0.55 ct Side Diamonds - D 0.77 ct Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring w/ Marquise, Pear, Round and Baguette Cut Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Platinum Weight: 8.4 Gr Main Stone: Marquise, Pear, Round and Baguette Cut Diamonds Side stones: Approx
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 10k Round Brilliant & Baguette 1.30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& Baguette Color: G - H Clarity: I2 Total Carats: 1.3ctw Style: Cluster Cocktail Measurements Face Height
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50 Carat Diamond Twist Baguettes Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
Bespoke diamond cluster rings, This particular one has 2 clusters set with a total of 0.30 carat
Category

2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Superb 1.50ct Diamond Cluster (Round & Baguette Cuts) Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of stunning floral motif, this cluster ring is exquisitely crafted in 14K yellow gold featuring
Category

Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

RUCHI Baguette and Brilliant-Cut Diamond White Gold Floral Cluster Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond: 1.47ct total weight.
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Jessica McCormack Emerald and Baguette Diamond Cluster 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A Jessica McCormack emerald and baguette cut diamond cluster ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Custom
Category

2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Superb 1.00ct Round & Baguette Diamond Cluster Flower Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
, each set with 2 tapered baguette cut diamonds (8 in total) Total number of diamonds: 17 Total diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1.0tcw 10K Diamond Baguette Belt Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This is an impressive baguette and round diamond ribbon ring. Baguette diamonds are meticulously
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

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
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring. A mix of baguettes, marquise, and round brilliant cut
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 1.0carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Cluster Oval Shape Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A classic look that compliments any attire, these cluster design diamond ring are a stunning
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold. Diamond color grade: K. Diamond clarity: I. Ring size: 7
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Ruby & Baguette Halo Diamonds Cluster Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Exude timeless charm with this exquisite ruby and diamond halo ring, crafted in radiant 14K yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.30ct Diamond Bombé Cluster Ring, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
This impressive vintage bombé cluster ring features a striking row of channel set baguette cut
Category

Vintage 1980s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Halo Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Modern and mesmerizing, these cluster halo diamond diamond ring are an eye catchy look for any
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Round and Baguette Cocktail Cluster 3-Stone Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
Diamond cocktail ring in 18-carat white gold. Feminine and delicate design offer a refined sense of
Category

2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

fancy diamond 0.99ct cluster ring 14k whitegold
Located in Berlin, BE
opulence and elegance. This resplendent and regal cluster diamond ring is adorned with 19 exquisite
Category

Vintage 1980s French Aesthetic Movement Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.83ct SI/H Baguette Pear Diamond Cluster Flower Ring Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-2142B Gross Wt :- 3.48 gm 18k Yellow Gold Wt :- 3.31 gm Diamond Wt :- 0.83 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1940s Diamond and Platinum Open Flower Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Retro 1940s diamond and platinum cocktail ring designed as a brilliant and baguette diamond open
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 2.55ct Diamond Spray Cluster Ring, hallmarked 1976
Located in London, GB
in this sparkling spray cluster ring. The central of the baguette cut diamonds sits the largest at
Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Cluster Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 44 round & baguette cut = 0.98cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1/2 CT Round/Baguette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Double Frame Cluster Halo Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Wow her with the dazzling good looks of these diamond cluster frame halo ring. Crafted to
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Baguette-Cut Deep Blue Sapphires Cluster Ring Crafted in 14K White Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bold and contemporary, this exquisite ring showcases a striking arrangement of baguette-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 18K Rose Gold, 5.00ct VS Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
baguette cut diamonds. Total weight of the ring: 13.20 grams. Ring size: 6.50. Exceptional luster and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Baguette & Princess Cut (0.70ct) Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold Illusion Setting
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
) Designed to emphasize the visible size of diamonds, illusion setting is a smart choice for cluster rings
Category

2010s Australian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

RUCHI Mixed-Shape Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamonds: 1.57ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Cushion Cut Baguette Set Sapphire (Approx 1.50-Carats) Diamond Cluster, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite cushion cut sapphire with baguette set diamond ring showcases a striking approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1960s fantasy diamond ring baguette and round cut white gold
Located in Milano, MI
Unusual whirlwind design in this diamond ring set in 18ct gold from the 1960s period c.a. The
Category

Vintage 1960s European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Diamond Baguette Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact diamond baguette cluster ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 107 antique edition and 112 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect diamond baguette cluster ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a diamond baguette cluster ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by TJD, Ri Noor and Paris Precious Craft House are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a baguette cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and emerald cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a diamond baguette cluster ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Diamond Baguette Cluster Ring?

Prices for a diamond baguette cluster ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $192 and can go as high as $95,984, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,525.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

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.