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1.88 Carat Ruby and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.88 carat natural ruby and 0.70 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold, 18k
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1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/2 cttw Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold and unique, this 10k yellow gold cluster ring will be your go-to statement piece. The band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Sapphire and 1.88 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.80 carat sapphire and 1.88 carat diamond, platinum cluster style dress ring
Category

Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 1.07 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Dutch 1.07 carat diamond cluster ring in 14 karat yellow
Category

Antique 1890s Dutch Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 4.12 Carat Aquamarine and 1.95 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 4.12 carat aquamarine and 1.95 carat diamond, platinum dress ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Circa 1970s Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
weigh 0.04 carats, are I to J colour and VS to SI clarity grades. Ring Size O 1/2 (Australia and UK
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Contemporary Asymmetrical Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
marquise diamonds are estimated to weigh 0.362 carats, are F colour and VS to SI clarity grades. The forty
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s 2.83 carat Citrine and 1.30 carat Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
citrine cluster ring in platinum is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card
Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1.18 Carat Ruby and 1.38 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring shank. This ruby and diamond cluster ring has been independently tested using state of the art
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.12 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One Electronically tested 14k white gold ladies cast sapphire & diamond cluster ring with a bright
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 1.09 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
showcases each stone of this 1.09 carat multi diamond ring. Condition This stunning diamond cluster ring is
Category

Vintage 1940s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 4.30 Carat Emerald and 3.24 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning, fine and impressive emerald and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Sapphire and 2.76 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.45 carat blue sapphire and 2.76 carat diamond, 18 karat
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 1.56 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring, C.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating back tot he Edwardian era is this enticing cluster ring featuring a combination of diamonds
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

2.28 Carat Asscher Cut Purple Spinel and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, this enchanting contemporary art deco-inspired ring features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s Retro Citrine & Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
. The round diamonds are estimated to total 0.12 carats with G colour and SI clarity grades. Ring Size
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an absolutely fabulous cluster ring originally crafted during the pinnacle of the Art
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1 Carat Sapphire and Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage blue sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.28 carat sapphire and 0.48 carat diamond, platinum cluster style dress ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Modern Fire Opal Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A modern fire opal and diamond fancy cluster ring, set with a large, oval cabochon-cut fire opal
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Fire Opal, Opal, Platinum

Beautiful 1 carat Tourmaline Flower Ring with Natural Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This captivating ring features four heart-shaped tourmalines, totaling 1.00 carat, in a vibrant
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 2.38ct Topaz, 1.88ct Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 2.38 carat golden topaz and 1.88 carat diamond, 18 karat gold dress ring
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Contemporary 1.10 Carat Ruby & 1.96 Carat Diamond Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
of diamonds. The Taylor Ring Gem Details The round brilliant cut diamonds total 1.96 carats; The
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

1.26 Carat Diamond and White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive contemporary 1.26 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold dress ring
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Quatrefoil Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
An emerald and diamond quatrefoil cluster ring in 18 karat white gold. This elegant ring comprises
Category

2010s European Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 0.76ct Ruby and 0.32ct Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring, circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.76 carat ruby and 0.32 carat diamond, platinum cluster ring; part
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1.25 Carat Sapphire and 1.15 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.25 carat natural blue sapphire and 1.15 carat diamond, 18 karat
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Magnificent 4.58ct Jadeite and Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
diamonds, totaling 1.08 carats, with four round diamonds and twenty tapered diamonds. IGI-certified ring
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.56ct Ceylon Sapphire and 2.66ct Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring, circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1930's 2.56 carat Ceylon sapphire and 2.66 carat diamond, platinum cluster style
Category

Vintage 1930s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 1.47Ct Sapphire and 0.54Ct Diamond, Platinum Cluster Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.47 carat oval sapphire and 0.54 carat diamond, platinum
Category

Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Style Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A delightful Victorian style 14k gold emerald and diamond cluster ring. The four sublime square
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Cluster Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Cluster Ruby Diamond Wedding Ring Set in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst with Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning vintage inspired 9k yellow gold amethyst with emerald and diamond set ring. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Contemporary 1.75 Carat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
promise, bold and free, Forever bound in destiny. The captivating 18 carat white gold Zaliki Ring has a
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

IGI Certified 1.00 Carat Yellow Diamond & 0.15 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
gold. Key Features 1-Carat Fancy Brownish Yellow Diamond: The centerpiece of this ring is a rare and
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

1950s 5.70 Carat High Zircon and 3.15 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 5.70 Carat high zircon and 3.15 Carat diamond, 18k white gold dress ring; part
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s 2.76 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1950s 2.76 carat diamond and platinum cluster engagement
Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring by Oscar Heyman Brothers, circa 1960s
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Vintage sapphire and diamond cluster ring by Oscar Heyman Brothers. Set with a cushion shape old
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Modernist 1970 Cluster Cocktail Ring 14kt Gold with 10.36 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
cut of 0.55 carats, white colorless F color, VS-1 clarity Diamonds: Mounted in four-prongs settings
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold...

6.83 Carat Sapphire and 2.84 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 6.83 carat sapphire and 2.84 carat diamond, platinum
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in Gold and Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. ruby and diamond cluster ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum
Category

Early 2000s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

14K White Gold 2.12ct Blue Sapphire and 0.22ct Diamond Cluster Ring, Size 7.75
Located in Van Nuys, CA
One Electronically tested 14k white gold ladies cast sapphire & diamond cluster ring with a bright
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Floral Leaves Filigree Vintage Style Ring in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Floral and leaves openwork ring in two tone gold. Featured with twenty-four diamonds in bead
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1980s Emerald Cut Emerald 1.32 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 0.81 Ct emerald and 1.32 Ct diamond, 18k yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Cluster Ring in 14K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
French cut sapphires. The ring also has additional diamond accent of 0.14 carat. It is an excellent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 0.68 Carat Diamond and Turquoise Ring, circa 1908
Located in London, GB
cabochons are set on either end of the ring. Four delicate old cut diamonds are set in between the three
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

18k White Gold Four Stone Ring w/ 0.16ct Natural Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Diamond
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful four stone ring with a dazzling 0.04 carat round brilliant natural diamond. It has 0.12
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 2.48 Carat Diamond and Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 2.48 carat diamond dress ring in platinum; part of
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1.10 Carat Diamond and Ruby Platinum Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring. Diamond Quality Feature Diamond Color I Clarity P1 Cut Old European round Content 0.61 carat
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Style Opal Floral Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Number: 2 Weight: 0.05 Carat (approx. in total) This ring will be made to your order in 1-2 weeks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s Cultured Pearl and 1.23 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive pearl and diamond dress ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1950s German Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s Brilliant & Single Diamond Ring 18 Carat Yellow & White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
A grand tapestry of 18 carat white and yellow gold, our Maelynn Ring shines. Her cluster of
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Opal and Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds five opals and four diamonds. The diamonds total approx 60pts and all the
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Vintage Inspired Bright Light Blue Aquamarine & Diamond Ring 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
estimated to total l0.14 carats. Ring Size O (Australia and UK sizing) or 7 1/4 (US and Canada). The Jayne
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

Natural Aquamarine Four-Stone Flower Ring in 18k White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Oval-shaped Aquamarine 1.08 carats with 1 Diamond 0.05 carats, Diamond 0.19 Carat this entire ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire Four-Stone Flower Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Oval-shaped Pink Sapphire 1.41 carats with 1 Diamond 0.08carats, Diamond 0.17 Carat this entire ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Ring 18 Carat Yellow White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
luxury. The Aphra Ring Gem Details The centre round brilliant cut diamond is estimated to weigh 0.33
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds. The emerald cluster ring is in excellent condition with very clear, full English hallmarks
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an Art Deco style emerald and diamond cluster ring. At the centre of the face we find a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond and Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.54 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold dress ring
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Four 1 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate four 1 carat diamond cluster ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a four 1 carat diamond cluster ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic four 1 carat diamond cluster ring over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Oscar Heyman and Picchiotti are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and old european cut alternatives. Most of our four 1 carat diamond cluster ring for sale are for women, but there are 125 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Four 1 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring?

The price for a four 1 carat diamond cluster ring starts at $270 and tops out at $126,125 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,338.

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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings. 

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement 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.