Marquise Ruby Floral Cluster Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Ruby & Diamonds Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Shape: Marquise Diamond and Gemstones are Natural. Not enhanced, simulated or lab-created
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Blue Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Cluster Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Cluster Ring in 14K White Gold captures the essence of a blossom in full bloom.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$1,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Zambian Emerald & Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This floral cluster ring showcases 0.69 carats of natural emeralds, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 2.52-Carat Tanzanite and 0.88-Carat Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
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
Vintage 1.06ct Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in 14K Pink Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A charming fusion of vintage elegance and floral romance, this 1.06-carat diamond cluster ring in 14K pink gold is a truly enchanting piece.
Diamond, 14k Gold
9K Yellow Gold Vintage Floral Cluster Ring with Red Garnets.
Located in Bangkok, TH
A deep red garnet takes center stage, surrounded by delicately crafted petals that form a graceful floral cluster motif. The vintage-inspired design adds intricate detailing, enhanci...
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s Custom-Made Diamond Ruby White Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant estate ring features a floral cluster of 20 marquise-cut faceted 2.0mm rubies and 11 square-cut diamonds beautifully prong-set into 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 10k Yellow Gold Garnet Floral Cluster Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
This yellow gold garnet cluster ring features a classic floral-inspired design with Ruch, deep red garnets at its center.
Garnet, 10k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Solid Multi Gemstone Vintage Style Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant look with this Multi Gemstone Vintage Style Floral Ring, inspired by the beauty of a blooming flower. A sparkling diamond sits at the center, surrounded by emerald, amethys...
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black South Sea Pearl & Diamond 18K White Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A radiant black south sea pearl sits at the heart of this 18K white gold statement ring, accented with 1.41 carats of diamonds in a dramatic cluster design.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
9K Yellow Gold Pearl and Emerald Vintage Style Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A luminous round pearl with vibrant round emeralds, each sets in graceful prongs to form soft, petal-like curves. The gentle glow of the pearl meets the lush green sparkle of emerald...
Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 3.64 TCW Emerald and Marquise Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite platinum floral cluster ring centered by a bright emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 0.90 carats, surrounded by twelve marquise-cut diamonds totaling approximate...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Marquise Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Gracefully designed to capture light from every angle, this handcrafted 18K White Gold Marquise Diamond Ring showcases a striking marquise-cut center diamond framed by delicate clust...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 4.72 Carat Mixed-Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in Platinum
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous cluster ring showcasing a floral-inspired design with mixed-cut diamonds weighing 4.72 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond & Blue Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Flower Cluster White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Style Floral Cluster Ring in 14K White Gold captures the essence of a blossom in full bloom.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$263Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Purple Amethyst Floral Ring in 925 Sterling Silver — Handmade Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rich Purple Amethyst Floral Cluster Ring in 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Round Cut Genuine Amethyst Gemstone Ring for Engagement, Anniversary, Cocktail & Fine Jewelry Gift
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K White Gold 0.95tcw Oval Emerald & Diamond Halo Floral Cluster Ring, Vivid
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our Emerald and Diamond Oval Ring, a true symbol of sophistication and luxury. At its heart, four exquisite emeralds are meticulously arranged in the shape of an oval, wi...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Natural Yellow Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K gold
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Diamond Floral Cluster Ring This exquisite ring features a stunning floral-inspired cluster design, highlighted by a radiant square natural yellow diamond(0.56cts.) at its cen...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Pear Diamond Floral Cluster Ring 18K White Gold HRD Certified
Located in Deira, AE
The cluster sits just off-center on the band, adding a slightly asymmetric, modern edge to an otherwise classic floral motif.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Citrine Vintage Style Floral Cluster Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Features a brilliant diamond at the center, radiating timeless sparkle and elegance. Surrounding the diamond are vibrant citrines, arranged to resemble a blooming flower, their golde...
Citrine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal and Sapphire Floral Antique Inspired Cluster Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Showcasing luminous natural opals surrounding a vibrant sapphire center, this Opal Sapphire Ring features an elegant Floral Cluster Ring design accented with sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s 1.87 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1940s 1.87 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, platinum set floral cluster ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Floral Cluster Ring 22K & 18K Gold, GIA Report
By Novel Collections
Located in New York, NY
An impressive Art Nouveau-Inspired Cocktail Cluster Ring showcasing a mesmerizing fusion of a 2.13 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion-Shaped Diamond, certified by GIA as VVS2 in clarity, and...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
White Diamond Briolette and Rose Cut Floral Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 4.22 ct. good quality, white and bright white diamond briolettes and rose cut diamond. Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 7.5.
White Diamond, White Gold
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Floral Cluster Moissanite Split Shank Ring in Solid Silver Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This floral cluster ring showcases 2.18 carats of moissanite, handcrafted in 925 sterling silver.
Silver, Sterling Silver
10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 10k yellow gold ring is designed with a beautiful flower inlaid with 3/4ct round cut diamonds. Over the band, on each side of the flower, two rows of channel set baguet...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 10k yellow gold ring is designed with a beautiful flower inlaid with 3/4ct round cut diamonds. Over the band, on each side of the flower, two rows of channel set baguet...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.15 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring. Floral Cluster Ring Platinum J VS1
Located in New York, NY
Whether worn as an engagement ring or a refined statement piece, its floral cluster design and harmonious proportions make it effortlessly elegant and easy to style.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 0.95 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring. Floral Cluster Ring Platinum I SI2
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.90-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: I Color Primary Stone Clarity: SI2 Clarity Secondary Stone:...
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
$16,168Sale Price|20% Off
Eighteen Karat White Gold Fourteen Carats Gems Cluster Ring with Pink Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat white gold contemporary floral cluster ring is encrusted with: fancy pink and green sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines, spinel, 14.36 carats in total.
Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Spinel, ...
Floral Halo Cluster Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This floral cluster ring features central round natural diamonds framed by a la...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Flower Cluster Ring with Sapphire and Ruby Accents Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Flower Cluster Ring with Sapphire and Ruby Accents A vibrant celebration of color and craftsmanship, this handcrafted flower cluster ring is centered around ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire Natural Diamond Cluster Flower Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This botanical diamond ring features a blooming floral cluster of oval natural pink sapphires set in 14k solid gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
$197Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 1.9ct Four Stone Emerald & Diamond Cross Cluster Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant emerald and diamond floral cluster ring features 1.9 carats of oval cut emeralds set in 925 sterling silver.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Opal Sapphire White Sapphire Floral Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the romance of heirloom jewelry, this Opal Floral Ring is crafted in solid 9K yellow gold and features a luminous natural opal surrounded by sapphires and white sapphires...
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$468Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Oval Cut Multi Sapphire Flower Cluster Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate color and charm with this delightful floral cluster ring, meticulously crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Marguerite Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Details Style: Marguerite ring, floral cluster ring, halo ring Metal: 18K white gold, 750 fineness Center stone: Natural sapphire Sapphire weight: Approximately 3.00 carats...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Double Floral Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous double cluster ring taken from the Victorian period. This antique piece features a lovely array of old mine and old European cut diamonds. The stones are me...
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Edwardian 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring. Cushion & Old European Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.20 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: I-J Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1-SI1 Sec...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Floral Cluster Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 kt Yellow Gold Diamond 0.42 ct twd Color: F Clarity: SI1 Ring Size 7 Total Weight: 8.06 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Emerald Floral Cluster Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
a beautiful blend of elegance and charm. At its center is a sparkling diamond, surrounded by emeralds arranged to resemble the petals of a delicate flower. The combination creates a ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Floral Flower Cluster 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A stunning and beautiful design of the iconic Art Deco flower ring, featuring seven round cut and striking diamonds beautifully set into top. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Weight:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Bold Ruby Marquise Cluster Ring Floral
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking vintage ring is crafted in warm yellow gold and showcases a dazzling cluster of vivid rubies arranged in an elegant marquise-inspired floral design.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 10k Single Floral Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 3 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .05ctw Cut: Sing...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Floral Cluster Diamond Ring – 0.29 Carats
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The diamonds are set in a cluster setting in the middle. Ring is set in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Floral Diamond Cluster Ring – 0.48 Carats
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Delicate and feminine, this elegant ring celebrates the beauty of nature with a floral-inspired cluster design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,200 / item
Floral Cluster Opal Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by timeless floral elegance, this Opal Cluster Ring showcases luminous pear-shaped opals surrounding a brilliant center stone in solid 9K yellow gold.
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal Cluster Vintage Style Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A luminous round opal cluster takes center stage in this vintage-style ring, blossoming like a tiny, radiant flower. Soft flashes of color ripple across its surface, capturing the ge...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Opal Vintage Style Cluster Floral Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fall in love with the delicate beauty of this Opal and Diamond Vintage-Style Cluster Floral Ring. Featuring a glowing central opal surrounded by petal-like opals in a prong setting, ...
Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Floral Diamond Cluster Filigree Ring in 18K White Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Ring Material: 18K White God Condition: Pre-Owned Diamond: 1.25ctw Clarity: VS1 Color: F Ring Dimension: This Ring Resizable Size: 7 Length: 15mm Width: 16.1mm Thicknes...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 20K Gold Cluster Floral 1.27 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring 20K Gold Cluster Floral 1.27 TDW This gorgeous estate ring is finely crafted in solid 20K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed) and set with genuine whi...
Diamond, Gold
Diamond Vintage Style Floral Cluster 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A lovely floral ring for anyone who loves antique-inspired jewelry. The twenty-five diamonds form a flower sit on the open worked floral motif for a beautifully feminine design that’...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Floral Cluster Diamond Statement Blossom Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Floral Cluster Diamond Statement Ring Blossom Engagement Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused,...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Opal Floral Inspired Cluster Split Shank Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 13k yellow gold ring features a vibrant opal cluster arranged in a floral-inspired design.
Opal, Yellow Gold
Citrine Floral Cluster Split Shank Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Golden radiance blooms gracefully in this Citrine Cluster Ring, featuring seven round-cut yellow citrines arranged closely together in solid 9K yellow gold.
Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Cluster Diamond Ring In a Floral Pattern
Located in Sewickley, PA
This dazzling vintage-inspired ring features a brilliant round-cut center stone surrounded by an elaborate diamond halo in a striking starburst or floral motif. Crafted in 18K white ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.12ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 3 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.12ctw Cut: Ro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Floral Halo Twist Design
Located in London, GB
Beautiful diamond cluster ring crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, featuring a classic floral halo design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .33ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $30 or Down 2 sizes for $20 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Rou...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 10k Princess & Round .62ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .62ctw Cut: Princess, Round Brilliant & Single Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Car...
Diamond, 10k 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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