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Double Row Cluster Ring

0.67 Carat Natural Pear & Round Diamond Double Row Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
0.67 Carat Natural Pear & Round Diamond Double Row Cluster Ring 18K White Gold

0.67 Carat Natural Pear & Round Diamond Double Row Cluster Ring 18K White Gold

Located in Deira, AE

Specifications - Item Code: SER-211177A - Category: Fine Jewelry - Jewelry Type: Ring - Style: Pear Diamond Double-Row Cluster Ring - Metal: 18K White Gold - Gold Weight: 3.096 Gram...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 6.78 Carat No Heat Sapphire Sterling Silver and 18K Gold Ring
Victorian 6.78 Carat No Heat Sapphire Sterling Silver and 18K Gold Ring

Victorian 6.78 Carat No Heat Sapphire Sterling Silver and 18K Gold Ring

Located in Houston, TX

Victorian 18K yellow gold and sterling silver sapphire and diamond double row cluster ring with openwork. The oval sapphire totals 6.78 carats and is accompanied by an AGL report, Th...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Double Row Diamond 18ct Gold Ring
Antique Georgian Double Row Diamond 18ct Gold Ring

Antique Georgian Double Row Diamond 18ct Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

This Georgian double-row diamond ring is a refined and beautifully constructed example of late 18th to early 19th-century jewellery, crafted in yellow gold with a silver-topped setti...

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Antique 17th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Double Row 2 Carat Graduating Diamonds Two Tone 14k Gold Ring
Vintage Double Row 2 Carat Graduating Diamonds Two Tone 14k Gold Ring

Vintage Double Row 2 Carat Graduating Diamonds Two Tone 14k Gold Ring

Located in beverly hills, CA

Two rows of graduating diamond set in 14K white gold prongs and 14K yellow gold band. The round brilliant cut diamonds are approximate 2 carats with H-I color and SI clarity. The rin...

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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver 0.85ctw Old Cut Diamond Double Row Ring
Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver 0.85ctw Old Cut Diamond Double Row Ring

Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver 0.85ctw Old Cut Diamond Double Row Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An antique diamond, silver, and yellow gold ring, comprising sixteen old cut diamonds, in silver and 18 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Antique 18K Yellow Gold and...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diamonds Pave Set Round Cluster Halo White Gold Statement Double Row Band Ring
Diamonds Pave Set Round Cluster Halo White Gold Statement Double Row Band Ring

Diamonds Pave Set Round Cluster Halo White Gold Statement Double Row Band Ring

By Galt & Bro. Jewelers

Located in Tysons, VA

Experience the exquisite craftsmanship with this captivating diamond ring. This elegant piece, fashioned in 14k white gold, showcases a dazzling array of round-cut diamonds totaling ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.95 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Double Cluster Ring
18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.95 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Double Cluster Ring

18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.95 Carat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Double Cluster Ring

Located in Indooroopilly, QLD

This is a double rowed diamond cluster ring. Center stone is a bright round Australian yellow sapphire secured in a bezel setting.

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Early 2000s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.50 Carat Old Mine Diamond Double Row 18 Karat Silver Rare Ring
Victorian 1.50 Carat Old Mine Diamond Double Row 18 Karat Silver Rare Ring

Victorian 1.50 Carat Old Mine Diamond Double Row 18 Karat Silver Rare Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Prettiest Victorian Lovely find of the Victorian period, 1860 ca Hand created at the time of solid 18 Kt with silver portions Rare and scarce in trace this is a true witness of the ...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

2.5 TCW Classic Cluster Double Row Diamond Band Ring in 14 karat White Gold
2.5 TCW Classic Cluster Double Row Diamond Band Ring in 14 karat White Gold

2.5 TCW Classic Cluster Double Row Diamond Band Ring in 14 karat White Gold

Located in New York, NY

Featuring round shimmering diamonds, clustered perfectly together in a double row in a prong setting.

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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Natural Pink Sapphire Double Row Coronet Cluster Ring
Edwardian Natural Pink Sapphire Double Row Coronet Cluster Ring

Edwardian Natural Pink Sapphire Double Row Coronet Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

Edwardian natural pink sapphire double row coronet cluster ring. Centrally set with an oval old cut natural unenhanced pink sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approxima...

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

20th Century Sapphire Double Row Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
20th Century Sapphire Double Row Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

20th Century Sapphire Double Row Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark and platinum, mascaron hallmark. Magnificent antique ring, it is closed set with a cushion-cut sapphire in the center of a double row of ro...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Double Row Set Band
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Double Row Set Band

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Double Row Set Band

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This vintage ring is in excellent condition! The ring holds 14 petite single cut diamond melee set in two parallel rows and equaling 0.14cts with G-H color and VS clarity. The design...

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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Turquoise Diamond Double Row Ring
Antique Edwardian Turquoise Diamond Double Row Ring

Antique Edwardian Turquoise Diamond Double Row Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A cool Edwardian double row ring set with alternating turquoise cabochons and transitional cut diamonds. The diamonds rest in millegrain collet settings, and the two rows are slightl...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

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White Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Double Row Ring
Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Double Row Ring

Antique Victorian Ruby Diamond Double Row Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

This splendid antique ring is set with two rows of gems: one ruby, one diamond. Modelled in 18k gold, the stones are set in elongated claw mounts with spaces behind that let light il...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings

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White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Double Row Knot Ring 18K Rose Gold with Diamonds
Tiffany & Co. Double Row Knot Ring 18K Rose Gold with Diamonds

Tiffany & Co. Double Row Knot Ring 18K Rose Gold with Diamonds

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Condition: Good. Moderately heavy wear throughout. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Size: 6.5, Width: 2.95 " Designer: Tiffany & Co. Model: Double Row Knot Ring 18K Rose Gol...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

14K Diamond Cluster Double Row Band White Gold
14K Diamond Cluster Double Row Band White Gold

14K Diamond Cluster Double Row Band White Gold

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Diamond Double Row Band in 14K White Gold. Round Brilliant Cut and Baguette Diamonds weighing 0.82 carat total weight, G-H in color and SI in clarity are expertly set. The Ring mea...

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2010s Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Turquoise Pearl Double Row Ring
Victorian Turquoise Pearl Double Row Ring

Victorian Turquoise Pearl Double Row Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

This lovely antique ring is set with two rows of gems: one turquoise and one split pearl. The band is modelled in 15ct gold, fully hallmarked for the year 1892, with beautiful should...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings

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Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Art Deco Double Row Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Art Deco Double Row Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Art Deco Double Row Diamond Ring in Platinum and 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

This stunning ring is a perfect example of an elegant Art Deco piece. Featuring eight Old Cut Diamonds in two rows with one Diamond on either side. It has a simplistic beautiful sett...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Silver

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Located in Brighton, GB

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Antique Rose-cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

The pierced 18kt yellow gold mounting set to the center with a large antique rose-cut diamond, a "full Holland rose cut" diamond weighing app. 5.50 carats further enhanced by additio...

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Emerald and Diamond Cuff Bracelet Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
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By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgian Entwined Heart Ring Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Antique Engagement Ring 1820
Georgian Entwined Heart Ring Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Antique Engagement Ring 1820

Georgian Entwined Heart Ring Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Antique Engagement Ring 1820

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a magnificent entwined Heart and Bow Antique Georgian Wedding Engagement Ring with gorgeous pearls and sparkling antique Rose Cut Diamonds set in silver atop 18 Karat Gold...

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Antique Early 18th Century Unknown Georgian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Revival 0.93 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Georgian Revival 0.93 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Georgian Revival 0.93 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A most romantic Georgian style rose cut diamond engagement ring. The heart motif adorned with a delightful bow and centered by a charming, 0.93 carat antique diamond glimmering with ...

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20th Century North American Georgian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Georgian 4.50 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1790
Georgian 4.50 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1790

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Located in Napoli, IT

Monumental Georgian Statement Outstanding and utterly beautiful this rare example from the Georgian period, 1790/1800 ca Comes to us in fine original, wearable, condition Flat wide c...

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Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Cartier Art Deco Jade, Coral, Onyx and Platinum Diamond Sautoir Necklace
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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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Graduated Old Mine Diamond Riviere Necklace
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Located in New York, NY

This stunning Graduated Old Mine Diamond Riviere Necklace is a timeless piece, featuring an array of old mine-cut diamonds set in a graceful six-prong design. The diamonds gradually ...

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Diamond, Silver

GIA Certified 10.43 Carat Pink Tourmaline & Custom Cut Diamond Ring. Substantial
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GIA Certified 10.43 Carat Pink Tourmaline & Custom Cut Diamond Ring. Substantial

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Please check out the HD video! This piece unique setting is as special as the large oversized 10.43 cts pink tourmaline. The 18k white gold mounting is set with 3.23cts of custom cut...

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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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

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Georgian Double Heart Diamond Burmese Ruby 18 KT Ring

Georgian Double Heart Diamond Burmese Ruby 18 KT Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Double hearts set side by side meant “bound together” and were traditionally set with gemstones and used for betrothal in the 1800s Some of the gems that appear in combination in the...

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Antique 1820s European Georgian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a Victorian five-stone ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features old mine cut diamonds: TW ~2.30ct, SI2-P1. Circa 1880. Weight: 4.04g Size: 17.25 (US 7) IMPORTANT: plea...

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Diamond, Gold

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Located in London, GB

An Edwardian opal and diamond pendant, the central circular opal is surrounded by old brilliant-cut diamonds in a platinum millegrain setting suspended from a diamond-set bow attache...

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional Art Deco pendant necklace exemplifies Tiffany & Co.'s mastery during the height of the Jazz Age. The centerpiece is a magnificent Brazilian aquamarine of approxi...

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Located in Brighton, GB

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings

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Garnet, Pearl, Hessonite, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Double Row Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the double row cluster ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum. Find an antique version now, or shop for 11 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect double row cluster ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A double row cluster ring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 9, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cushion cut and old mine cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a double row 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 Double Row Cluster Ring?

Prices for a double row cluster ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $350 and can go as high as $12,376, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,800.

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 ringsvintage 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 ringsvintage 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.