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Vintage 18ct White Gold 1940’s Emerald Cut, Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald Cluster Ring 18ct White Gold Stamped Circa 1940’s Fabulous, vintage cluster
Category

Mid-20th Century English Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 0.75 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Cluster Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
setting. Surrounded by single cut round diamonds arranged in a cluster style weighing 0.30 carat total
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20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.95tcw 14K Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Cluster Accent Ring gift present
Located in Jupiter, FL
An emerald cut, emerald and diamond 14K ring. Dexterously handcrafted in gleaming solid 14K yellow
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cut Emerald and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 15k white gold. An impressive emerald cut
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, White Gold

GIA 2.52ct Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
baguette-cut diamonds, carefully arranged to echo the emerald’s clean geometry. These diamonds have a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 2.05 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive vintage emerald cut emerald and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Platinum 1980s Emerald & Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Ring Platinum Circa 1980 Step into elegance with this exquisite
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Late 20th Century European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 2.70 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous Art Deco platinum cluster ring featuring a sizeable emerald-cut diamond at
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.25 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and White Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
1.25 carat vivid green natural Emerald of Zambia origin engulfed with 118 round Diamonds of 1.37
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2010s Zambian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald & Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald & Diamond Flower Cluster Ring 14K yellow gold ring with center cluster of 10 brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Yellow Diamond Cluster Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
An emerald and yellow diamond cluster platinum ring This ring is set to its centre with an emerald
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2010s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Handcraft Emerald Diamond Cluster Platinum Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. A beautiful and elegant ring set with round diamonds weighing 7.95 carats
Category

20th Century Italian Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Zambian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful emerald and diamond cluster ring. The ring features a central emerald cut
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Emerald Cut 3.53ct Peridot Cluster Diamond Ring, Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
maximize their fire and sparkle. Adding to the Emerald Cut Peridot Ring’s brilliance, additional diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

0.77ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Diamond&Emerald Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring showcases a dazzling cluster of round brilliant-cut diamonds at its center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald Diamond Cluster Certified Dress Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful dress ring featuring a fiery Emerald set with a cluster of fine quality Brilliant Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Marquise Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
A ring of clustered marquise emeralds graduating down from a larger center gemstone. Bordered at
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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
harmonious blend of diamonds and emeralds. At its heart lies an elongated rectangular old cushion-cut diamond
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful cluster ring, hand-crafted in 18k white gold, centering a vivid emerald cut natural
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Vintage 1980s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

1.98tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Oval Cut & Diamond Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
ring. The shank features princess cut emeralds. The perfect emerald ring. Setting Style: Cluster
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2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Emerald Diamond Criss Cross Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
1980's Ladies Ring with Diamond Center and opposing Emerald Baguettes and full cut, clean & white
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
a centralised pear-cut emerald, radiating a lively green colour tone. This charming gem is
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

2.22tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Emerald Cut & Round Cut Diamond Vintage Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
and semi-transparent eye clarity. Ever so beautiful, single cut diamonds shield around the emeralds
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2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

0.90tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Trilliant Cut & Diamond Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A one of a kind, emerald and diamond statement ring. The center stone features a stunning AAA
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.60 Carat Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
captivating emerald cut green emerald, securely held in a four-clawed setting. This principal stone sits proud
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Edwardian 1.94 Carat Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous emerald and diamond cluster ring. This Edwardian piece has been crafted
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cluster Ring in14kt yellow gold composed of diamonds, rubies ,sapphires and emeralds, with a carved
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire

1.15ct Emerald Cut Emerald Engagement Ring, Diamond Halo, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite platinum ring features a striking emerald-cut emerald, weighing approximately 1.15
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold

Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with a rectangular emerald-cut natural
Category

Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Mid-19th Century Step Cut Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Enamelled Cluster
Located in London, GB
gold with black enamel. In the centre rests a vibrant 0.44ct step cut emerald in an open-backed rubover
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Enamel

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, containing 1 emerald cut emerald weighing 1.13cts. and 16
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1990s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Dome Cluster Emerald and Round Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Dome Cluster Ring features 8 Emerald cut diamonds all with GIA Certificates weighing 4.19
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum diamond and emerald cluster ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco Platinum diamond and emerald cluster ring. Dimensions - Ring Size (UK) = O (EU) = 56(US
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
emerald. The diamonds total approx 50pts and the classic square cut emerald measures approx 1.3carats
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14K Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking 14K gold ring showcasing a cabochon emerald surrounded by old-cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
emeralds mixed together. Both the diamonds and emeralds are round cut and randomly mixed together in the
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous emerald and diamond cluster ring crafted during pinnacle of the Art Deco
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Classic Platinum Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring 1.07ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage Classic Platinum Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring 1.07ctw This Emerald and Diamond Cluster
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 1.35ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This captivating Vintage 1970s cluster ring showcases a vibrant 1.35 carat emerald cut emerald at
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, French, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with an octagonal step cut natural
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Vintage 1910s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.23tcw AAA+ Colombian Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
An exquisite emerald and diamond engagement/right-hand ring. The gorgeous setting lets sit a fine
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

3.32ct Emerald Cut Topaz Cluster Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring features a breathtaking 3.32-carat elongated emerald-cut imperial topaz at its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold

Victorian Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
round faceted old mine cut diamonds. The radiance of the diamonds creates a stunning contrast against
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Shiny flower shaped ring in 14kt yellow and white gold with a central cluster of diamonds, blue
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous multi-gemstone cluster ring. An oval shaped vivid green emerald sits
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.05 Carat Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous emerald and diamond cluster ring dating back to the Victorian era. A square
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Cluster Ring in 18k Gold Platinum with Emerald & Old Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
, radiating natural charm and allure. Surrounding it, twelve beautifully set old European cut diamonds form a
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 4.50ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
of glittering diamonds. The natural emerald is an emerald cut stone rub over set with millgrain
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Gold Cluster Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold cluster ring bezel set oval cabochon cut emerald (1.54 carat, Colombian
Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

1.0tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Band Cluster Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stone: Emerald Shape: Round Cut Emerald Count: 12 Weight: 0.98-Carats (Total) Clarity: Semi-Transparent
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond & Emerald Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
bright and bold color with 18 emeralds and 9 diamonds in a round-cut decorating the front. The gems are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

1.60tcw Vintage Colombian Emerald-Oval Cut & Diamond Cluster Statement Ring 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
is a fabulous verdant treasure. At the center, a .82 carat oval Colombian emerald catches the eye
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.10ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
A splendid Emerald weighing 1.10 carat is the focal point of this vintage cluster ring. Set above
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding emerald and diamond cluster ring crafted during the pinnacle of the Art
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Cameo Garnet Emerald Diamond Silver Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Classic and elegant cluster ring. The cameo (4.5gr) is mounted on 9Kt gold and silver. Diamonds
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 9k Gold, Silver

Colombian emerald and diamond marquise cluster ring, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond marquise cluster ring. Set to centre with one rectangular step cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
face and is framed by an array of 'eight cut' diamonds and a single channel of square shaped emeralds
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

1980s Emerald Cut Emerald 1.32 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Color Green Cut Emerald Content 0.81 Ct Dimensions 6.35mm x 5.16mm x 3.25mm Diamond Quality Color
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.05ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1950s, this beautiful cluster ring features a radiant green emerald in the centre
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Diamond and Emerald Cluster Ring Engagement Ring.
Located in San Francisco, CA
package! Crafted in Platinum, the cluster is made up of 3 Square Cut Natural Emeralds, 0.21ct, of fine
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Cluster For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact emerald cut emerald diamond cluster you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 2670 vintage or 1449 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect emerald cut emerald diamond cluster may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing emerald cut emerald diamond cluster — no matter the origin — is easy, but Gems Paradise, VR Jewels and ANGARA INC. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an emerald cut emerald diamond cluster, 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 Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Cluster?

The price for an emerald cut emerald diamond cluster starts at $1 and tops out at $780,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,570.

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.  

Questions About Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Cluster
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An emerald cut diamond is amongst the most unique gems in the world. Only 3% of the worlds diamonds are emerald cut. They have linear facets and a large table which gives off a hall-of-mirrors effect of light and dark planes. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • The main differences of baguette cut diamonds and emerald cut diamonds are its shape and faceting. The shape of the baguette tends to be more elongated. The baguette also has 14 facets while the emerald has 58.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The difference between baguette and emerald cut diamonds is their shape. While both a baguette cut and an emerald diamond are characterized by a rectangular shape and simple step cut facets, baguette cuts feature pointed corners while emerald cuts have wedge shaped polished corners.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best setting for an emerald-cut diamond is a matter of personal preference. For emerald-cut diamonds, solitaire and pavé settings are popular. The emerald cut comprises 58 facets and truncated corners on a rectangular step-cut stone. The flat pavilion of an emerald-cut diamond can magnify the stone’s imperfections, so the gem’s clarity is key. Initially a popular cut for emeralds only, it is now used on other precious stones, but the name has come to define the style. Find antique and vintage emerald-cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.