GIA 2.53ct Oval Icy Snowflake Flower Cluster Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The exquisite craftsmanship is highlighted by shimmering baguette cut and round brilliant cut diamonds that elegantly frame the center stone, creating an alluring snowflake flower cl...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Diamond 0.15 carats 18KT White Gold Flower Cluster Simple Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Flower Cluster Diamond Ring is a perfect choice for those who are looking for a simple and dainty design for an engagement ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.50ct Diamond flower-shaped Cluster Round Diamond Ring set in 18ct White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful 0.50ct H-SI Cluster Diamond Ring is the ultimate embodiment of timeless glamour, and unsurpassable style.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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 diamonds approximately 1.20 cts, and 23 round emeralds approximately 2.35 cts.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Ruby Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An unusual Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, ca. 1940s. Centring an old-cut diamond of ca. 0.85ct (ca.
Diamond, Ruby
Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Flower Bouqet Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This ring is eye-candy! The sparkle and detail will have you drooling. There is something so effortless about a clustered ring. This ring features a yellow 18k gold wrapped band that...
Diamond, Ruby
Hallmarked Birmingham 1946 18K diamond flower cluster ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Hallmarked Birmingham 1946, 18K diamond flower cluster ring comprising 9 seven points plus diamonds totalllng 3/4 carats in weight, H Color, SI.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Ring 18K White Gold Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Diera, AE
Inspired by the beauty of blooming petals, this exquisite diamond cluster ring showcases an eye-catching arrangement of natural marquise and pear-shaped diamonds that create a radian...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
Victorian Garnet and Diamond Cluster Flower Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Silver over yellow gold ring with garnet "petals" fashioned into a flower shape and decorated with rose cut diamonds. Measuring an inch in diameter from the top, this s a fun piece t...
Garnet, Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.09ctw Ruby & Diamond Cluster Flower Swirl Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (5) Natural Genuine Rubies - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - Deep Rich Red Color - 0.85ctw (approx.) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Br...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$704Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold Diamond Flower Cluster Ring - Contemporary Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ring's center piece is a cluster of round brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in a floral, or daisy, motif. This cluster setting gives the illusion of a larger, single stone while ma...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$704Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Cluster Ring, Contemporary Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ring's centre piece is a cluster of round brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in a floral, or daisy, motif. This cluster setting gives the illusion of a larger, single stone while ma...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1940s Diamond and Platinum Open Flower Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Retro 1940s diamond and platinum cocktail ring designed as a brilliant and baguette diamond open flower cluster inset on a tapered ribbed mounting, in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.30 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.30 Carat Ruby & Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring. The ring features a flower design very with marquise shaped Ruby’s weighing approx 1.10 carat and round diamonds weighting app...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold 6 Carat Diamond Cluster Flower Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
6 carat total brown, black, and white diamond cluster flower ring, a true masterpiece crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
16.64 Carat Emerald Flower Cluster Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A total of 16.64 carats of Zambian Vivid Green emeralds are accented with 1.10 carats of white brilliant round diamond. The details of the ring are mentioned below: Color: F Clarity...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.58 Carats Diamond Flower White Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Flower Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 1.58 Carats in Diamonds F VS The ring is a size 7.5, sizable The ring weighs 3.5 grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, Emerald Flower, 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Astonishing cluster ring in 14k white gold. The ring is designed with an hexagonal shape which is totally studded with beautiful white diamonds with a central flower pattern realize...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$632Sale Price|20% Off
18kt Gold Flower Single Cluster Natural Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Minimalist simple cluster set diamond white ring perfect for everyday wear or a gifting item! Metal: 18kt White Gold Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant Total Carat ...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$472Sale Price|20% Off
18kt Gold Flower Single Cluster Natural Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Minimalist simple cluster set diamond white ring perfect for everyday wear or a gifting item! Metal: 18kt White Gold Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant Total Carat ...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Cluster Ring - 14k Round Brilliant & Single
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 3 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .05ctw Cut: Round Brilliant & Singl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
A natural pearl and diamond cluster ring, the central bouton natural pearl surrounded by nine old brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated to weigh a total of 0.9 carats, set in 18K gold mo...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
5.20ct Natural Ruby Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring 18kt yellow gold*
Located in New York, NY
5.20ct Natural Rubies Ring. Pear Brilliant Cut 5 x 3 mm each 1.05ct. Side round Diamonds: G-color Vs-2 clarity. 18kt. yellow gold 12.3 grams. current ring size: 6.25 May be r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Vintage Style Floral Flower Cluster 9K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An elegant and gentle cluster ring made from 9K rose gold with flower design, the head assemble a natural diamond in prong setting.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2.13 carat White Diamonds Flower Cluster 18k white gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
FERRUCCI 2.13 carat white diamonds Flower Cluster in an hand made 18k white gold ring This ring is a size 7, complimentary sizing upon order before shipping.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Estate 14K White Gold Diamond Flower Cluster Ring, Blue Fire
Located in Denver, CO
This sparkling Estate ring forms an elegant eight-petal flower bejeweled with round brilliant-cut diamonds and centered with a round brilliant-cut diamond measuring approximately 0.2...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique French 19th Century Rose-Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite 19th century French Victorian rose-cut diamond cluster ring, a timeless statement piece that captures the elegance of antique craf...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Gold 2.04ctw Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.54ctw (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.40ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Right-Hand Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 14k white gold ring is a masterpiece of elegance. The stunning flower design is adorned with nearly one and a half carats of natural, round brilliant cut diamonds. The...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1 Carat Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1 Carat Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring. The ring is well assembled and crafted with two-tone 18k gold making the diamonds stand out from every angle of the ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
HARAKH 18 KT Gold Colorless Diamond Cascade Cluster Flower Ring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the JOY of experiencing a gushing waterfall, this exquisite and elegant Cluster ring from the Cascade Collection is studded with 47 Round Brilliant Cut, 4 Rose Cut Pear &...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fine Tiffany & Co. Diamond Flower Flora 950 Platinum Cocktail Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Flower Buttercup 950 Platinum Ring. A beautifully made platinum cluster ring set with excellent quality natural white diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
14k Diamond SunBurst STARBURST Round Flower Ring. Round Diamond cluster waterfal
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Size: 7 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem Color: Colorless Band Color: Gold Style: Mid-century Magnificent Mid century cluster diamond ring.
Platinum Flower Cluster ring. Diamond bezel set Daisy Flower bouquet band. Heavy
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1990s Size: 7 US Materials: Gold, Platinum Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Gold Absolutely stunning masterpiece. Intricate flower bouquet with b...
Platinum
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 10k Round .28ctw Flowers
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s):...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 0.67 carats 18KT White Gold Flower Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Dazzling round-cut diamonds form a spectacular cluster in this stunning white gold duo cluster ring, designed in a sophisticated bypass split shank style.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Flower Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Zurich, CH
This charming vintage cluster ring captures the essence of mid-century design with its delightful floral motif.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Platinum 4.21ctw Dark Blue Sapphire Round Marquise Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Deep Rich Blue Color - 10x8mm - 3.0ct (exact) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Marquise...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 2 Carat Emerald and Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2 Carats Emerald & Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring. The center gemstone is a Colombian Emerald weighting approx 0.80 carat and the surrounding diamonds are VS/SI clarity weighin...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Round Cut White Diamond 950 Platinum Flower Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Diamond 950 Platinum Flower 'Buttercup' Ring. A beautifully made platinum cluster ring set with a stunning 3.8mm round cut natural diamond centre stone.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage GIA Colorless 2.06ctw Old European Diamond Flower Cluster Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage GIA Colorless 2.06ctw Old European Diamond Cocktail Flower Cluster Platinum Ring. This breathtakingly shimmering classic Edwardian style flower-shaped cluster, composed of 12...
Diamond, Platinum
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Emerald Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Flower Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Round Cabochon Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower 'Buttercup' Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian-Inspired Fancy Yellow Diamond Flower Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This cluster ring showcases a 0.76 carat diamond set in 14K yellow gold. The pear-shaped center diamond measuring 5.2 x 3.2 mm surrounded by sparkling round diamonds measuring 2.3 mm...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .90ctw Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .90ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Edwardian Styled 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This Edwardian styled vintage diamond ring is the epitome of elegance, exuding charm and style. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the ring features seven round diamonds clustered together ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.84ctw Quality Oval Ruby & Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Natural Genuine Ruby - (1) Oval Brilliant Cut & (8) Square Cut- Prong & Channel Set - Rich Pinkish Red Color - 0.81ctw (exact) (26) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Classic 18k Gold Pearl & 0.40ctw Round Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This classic pearl and diamond flower cluster ring is newly crafted in solid 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18k Gold & Platinum Opal & Diamond Flower Cluster Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Altrincham, GB
A fantastic Art Deco period flower cluster ring, set with a fiery opal centre and diamond petals.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Platinum 1.7ctw Oval Deep Vibrant Blue Sapphire w/ Diamond Cluster Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Deep Vibrant Blue Color - 7.1x6.4mm - 1.40ct (exact) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Cluster Flower Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This exquisite and charming engagement ring features a beautiful white cultured pearl measuring 7.8mm, surrounded by 14 fine quality claw set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing ap...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Tiffany & Co. Round Emerald & Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Emerald & Diamond Buttercup 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A beautifully made yellow gold cluster ring set with a stunning 4.1mm vivid green round cut emerald. Sup...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1985 Vintage Colombian Emerald & Diamond Flower Cluster Halo Ring in 9ct Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This exquisite ring is crafted in 9ct yellow gold with white gold setting, showcasing a captivating natural emerald with a bright, mint green hue. Originated from Colombia, the emera...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Ruby Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Design Cluster with Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby Ring circa 1970's Flower Design Cluster Center Stone round shape 5.0 mm Ruby Gemstone (approx 0.60ct) Total Ruby with the small stones all approx 1.60 carat All stones ...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Ring 18K White Gold Anniversary 2.7 Carat
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details:- Item Code:- SER-23387 Gross Weight:- 5.59 gm approx. 18k White Gold Weight:- 5.05 gm approx. Diamond Weight:- 2.7 ct. approx. This exquisite pear cut diamond flower clust...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Australian Solid Crystal Opal Diamond Flower Cluster Ring in 10K Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This stunning ornate design vintage opal ring is set with six beautiful and bright pear-shaped Australian solid crystal opals in an asymmetrical flower shape, accented with a row of ...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,956Sale Price|33% Off
Rare Tiffany & Co. Red Ruby & Diamond 18k Gold & Platinum Flower Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby & Diamond 950 Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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 cluster rings are timeless accessories. While they might have been considered more popular in certain eras than in others, they’re versatile and belong in any jewelry box.
Featuring a diamond or other central gemstone surrounded by smaller stones, the cluster rings’ distinguished look makes them a popular choice for engagement rings or, for a fancy night out, an accent piece for jewelry lovers everywhere.
The style of cluster rings has changed over time even if the defining attributes have remained intact.
Georgian-era jewelry — named for the monarchies of the four King Georges — features cluster rings that are often characterized by a grouping of central stones into rose-like shapes. (The stones are set off by the setting’s blackened metal.) Diamonds came into fashion during the late Victorian period, and late Victorian cluster rings were most often set in yellow gold. Jewelers of the Art Deco period embraced geometric shapes, and Art Deco cluster rings feature emeralds, sapphires and other colorful stones.
Cluster rings for future brides have been in and out of the spotlight, but cluster-style engagement rings have been experiencing a consistent revival of sorts since at least 2011, when Kate Middleton began wearing Princess Diana’s sapphire and diamond ring, which was made by Garrard in the 1980s. For your special day, whether you prefer vintage engagement rings or contemporary pieces, a cluster ring can deliver some sparkle if a diamond solitaire is out of your budget. (See our engagement ring buying guide for insight and expert tips to help you find the perfect ring.)
On 1stDibs, find many ruby cluster rings, gold cluster rings and an extraordinary range of other antique and vintage rings today.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
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Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.