Antique George V Sapphire & Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, 1918
Located in London, GB
Dating to 1918, this charming George V cluster ring is centred by a sparkling old cut diamond, beautifully framed by six rich blue round sapphires arranged in a classic flower design...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
EFFY 14K Two-Tone White and Rose Gold Round Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: EFFY Material: 14K white and rose gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut= 0.45ct Color: H Clarity: I1 Diamonds: 44 round cut= 0.84cttw Color: G-H Clarity: I1-I2 Dimensi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond Floral Cluster Ring 2.94 Ct Marquise Pear Cut Diamonds 18k Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
At its center, a striking marquise-cut natural diamond anchors an elegant cluster of pear-shaped diamonds arranged in a radiant floral formation.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Floral Cluster Ring & Earring Lover White Gold Set
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A lovely set of floral ring and earrings for anyone who loves antique-inspired jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round Brown Diamond and White Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Round Brown Diamond and White Diamond Floral Cluster Ring Description: This magnificent designer cocktail ring by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in platinum and features a co...
Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1950s Cabochon Ruby Diamonds 18 Carat Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Milano, IT
Antique 18 carat rose and white gold floral cluster ring with cabochon cut ruby 12 x 8 millimeters / 0.472 x 0.314 inches and brilliant cut white diamonds totally 0.50 carat circa.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.63 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The millegrain decorated floral cluster ring setting displays a feature impressive bezel set Old European round cut diamond, set in relief to the center.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Solid Pearl Blue Topaz Victorian Style Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the graceful romance of the Victorian era, this floral cluster ring blooms with luminous blue topaz petals surrounding a soft pearl center.
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
18K White Gold 1.34-Carat Mixed-Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Make a refined and imaginative statement with the Diamond Floral Cluster Ring. This exquisite piece showcases an artful arrangement of a central emerald-cut diamond framed by radiati...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Solid Gold Amethyst Peridot and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Amethyst, Peridot, and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Cluster Ring celebrates timeless elegance and nature-inspired beauty.
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 2.44ct Natural Fancy Colored Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 2.44ct Natural Fancy Colored Diamond Floral Cluster Ring Material: 18k White Gold with Yellow Diamonds Style: 18k White Gold Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Floral Clust...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
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
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Make a vibrant and modern statement with the Tanzanite and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring. This refined design showcases an artful arrangement of a prominent, centrally set 2.52-carat e...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco-Style 1.32ct Blue Sapphire & Diamond Floral Cluster Ring 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This floral cluster ring features 1.32 carats of vibrant oval-cut blue sapphires, set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.06 Carat 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
$15,557Sale Price|20% Off
Solid Yellow Gold Contemporary Floral Cluster Ring with Natural Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary cocktail ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold. This piece can be personally signed. It will be packed as a gift. The natural gems are: Cushion cut ...
Emerald, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
18K Gold Floral Cluster Ring with 1.50 Carat Diamonds, Women's Jewelry
Located in 台東区, JP
A charming 18 karat gold diamond cluster ring designed in a classic floral motif.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Natural Diamond Floral Cluster Ring, 1.13ct Marquise & Pear, 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
An elongated marquise diamond gives this ring its graceful center, with pear-shaped diamonds gathered like leaves at either side. The outline feels personal and botanical, while the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.90 Carat Natural Diamond Round Cut Floral Cluster Ring, Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
A round natural diamond sits at the centre of this floral-inspired ring, framed by a sculpted cluster of round natural diamonds in a two toned gold setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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
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
Sterling Silver 1.36 Carats Oval Citrine & CZ Floral Cluster Ring, Size 7.25
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A luminous burst of golden light, this sterling silver cluster ring showcases four oval citrines totaling 1.36 carats, arranged in an elegant floral formation.
Citrine, Sterling Silver
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
1.46 Ct Natural Marquise Diamond Marquise Floral Cluster Ring, 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
"This ring is built around a marquise diamond vine ring composition, set with 1.28 carats of natural diamonds. The marquise stones are arranged to create movement and proportion, whi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.33 Carat Oval Natural Sapphire Diamond Floral Cluster Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
Oval-cut natural pink sapphires form layered petals across this dimensional floral cocktail ring. Each sapphire is framed by round natural diamonds, while a round diamond marks the c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
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
Vintage 1.87 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Platinum Set Cluster Ring Circa 1940
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, White Gold, Platinum
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
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 9 #26204
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Diamond Cluster Ring Size 9 This stunning 18K yellow gold floral cluster ring features a round old mine cut diamond in its center (.75 ct.) surrou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1.05 Carat Natural Pear Diamond Floral Cluster Ring 18K White Gold HRD Certified
By Jewel Palate
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
Floral Cluster Ring with Oval Emeralds and Diamond Halo in 14K White Gold
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
A new floral ring in 14K white gold. Five oval emeralds, totaling 0.78 carats, form the petals around a round brilliant-cut diamond center of 0.20 carats. A halo of 20 round diamonds...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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
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
$15,557Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Sculptural Cluster Ring with Natural Sapphires
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.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Spi...
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
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
GIA 1.15 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring. Floral Cluster Ring Platinum J VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.15 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European cut Center Diamond Color: J color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 0.95 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring. Floral Cluster Ring Platinum I SI2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.95 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: SI2 Certification: GIA C...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.50ct
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Details: Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Design: Floral Cluster Ring Gemstones: Marquise-cut Blue Sapphires, 1.50ctw Diamonds: Marquise-cut Diamonds, 0.60ctw Finish: High Polish Ha...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
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
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
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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