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Georgian Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Cluster Ring

Georgian ruby and diamond coronet cluster ring, circa 1800.
Located in London, GB
Georgian ruby and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut ruby in
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Antique 1880s English Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Early 19th Century 1ct Ruby and Diamond Target Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian ruby and diamond ring made in England, circa 1820. The centre of this
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold

Scarce Antique Georgian Pink Ruby and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring c 1800 Italian
Located in London, GB
This unusual antique Georgian era floral ruby and diamond cluster ring dating to around 1800 was
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Georgian Natural Ruby Diamond Rare Urn Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Magnificent Georgian period Urn ring set with natural untreated Ruby and Diamond, possibly Burma
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

C1820 18K Diamond Cluster Ring with a Ruby Center
Located in Baltimore, MD
Impressive silver set Georgian diamond cluster ring mounted in an 18K ornamental gold band and
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold

English Georgian 1780 Ring in 14 Kt Gold and Silver with Diamonds and Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
. Hallmarks: No marks, electronically tested for gold and silver. Georgian Jewelry is a term that refers to
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Cluster Rings

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Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

C1840 18K Giardinetti Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
set in silver and 18K gold with .10 carats diamonds, .03 carets emeralds, .03 carats sapphires, .02
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Antique 1830s British George III Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Cluster Diamond & Chocolate Jade Butterfly Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Cluster Diamond & Mint Jade Earrings Mint Jade Cabochons Diamonds 0.46 Carat Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Aesthetic Movement Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Cluster Diamond & Green & Chocolate Jade Drop Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Cluster Diamond & Green & Chocolate Jade Drop Earrings Diamonds 0.43 Carat Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Cluster Diamond & Mint Jade Cabochons Earrings & Pendent Set
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Cluster Diamond & Mint Jade Cabochons Earrings & Pendent Set Diamonds Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Cluster Diamond & Mint Jade Stud Clip On Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Cluster Diamond & Mint Jade Earrings Mint Jade Cabochons Diamonds 0.46 Carat Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Cluster Diamond & Mint Jade Earrings Mint Jade Cabochons
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Cluster Diamond & Mint Jade Earrings Mint Jade Cabochons Diamonds 0.36 Carat Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Baroque Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Antique Georgian Ruby Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous 18ct yellow gold ring is set with lovely rose cut Diamonds and Rubies, and a
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Ruby Diamond Gold Crowned Hearts Ring
Located in Austin, TX
18th century natural ruby and diamond ring. In the form of crowned twin hearts, the rubies are set
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Crowned Heart Diamond Ruby Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
crafted of solid 18 KT gold with silver over the Diamond setting Stepping through the history of love
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Antique 1740s Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Georgian Harlequin Ring
Located in New York, NY
silver while the colored stones are set in yellow gold. The ring itself is yellow gold. All the stones
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Antique Early 1800s French Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, Silver

Georgian Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as a stylized flower with collet set foiled back ruby and rose cut diamonds. Mounted in
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Georgian Peridot Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Georgian Peridot Ruby and Diamond Ring Fantastic and captivating like a rich tapestry telling a
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Antique 1830s Georgian Cluster Rings

Georgian 14 Karat Gold Silver Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Georgian cluster ring crafted in 14K gold and silver. It features ruby in the centre. The
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Georgian Ruby Diamond Ring c1800
Located in Chicago, IL
An Antique Georgian Era Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring circa 1800 The ring is centered with an
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby

Antique Georgian Early 19th Century 1ct Ruby and Diamond Target Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian ruby and diamond ring made in England, circa 1820. The centre of this
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold

Antique Victorian French 18k Gold Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring Navette Marquise
Located in London, GB
constructed with 18 silver set rose cut diamonds surrounding seven rubies (1ct in total). The vibrant pinkish
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 2.14 Carat Ruby 0.27 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Georgian Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Silver Cluster Ring, circa 1870
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style ring centering a cushion cut ruby weighing approximately 0.75 carat total, graver set
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Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Fashion Rings

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White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

C1800 18K Giardinetti "Garden" Ring of Diamonds, Emeralds and Rubies
Located in Baltimore, MD
silver with colored stones and 18K gold of diamonds, emeralds and rubies in a garden motif. The rococo
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Antique 1810s English George III Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby

Edwardian 1900 Belle Epoque Convertible Pendant 18kt Gold 5.08ctw Diamonds Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
natural diamonds and red rubies. The diamonds have brilliant sparkle, making this brooch an eye-catching
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Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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

Antique Georgian Emerald, Diamond and Ruby cluster ring, 18k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
Now this is a true showstopper of antique ring if you ever did see one! Late Georgian era this
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

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Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Beautiful Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare and Exquisite cluster ring, set with 12 Rubies; center oval Ruby, approx. .80ct; 11 Rubies
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Mid-20th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool Georgian cluster ring, set with rose cut diamonds and rubies in foil-backed settings. It's
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver

18 Carat Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond Two Hearts Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A beautiful two hearts ring based on Georgian era examples. Solid 18 carat yellow gold and silver
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20th Century Unknown George III Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Burma Ruby Old Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large cluster design ring fabricated in Silver & 14KT yellow gold,centering a 0.90 carat Old
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Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

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Georgian Octagonal Miniature Ring "à l'amitié”
Located in Firenze, IT
Octagonal miniature depicting a putto under a tree and near a brazer with the inscription in French "à l'amitié" that underlines the sentimental value of such gift. The frame is in ...
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Located in London, GB
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Antique 1770s European Baroque Revival Cluster Rings

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Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Handmade Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 ct. There is a crack in the middle stone. The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L-M-N color and s2-s3-Pique 1-2-3 clar...
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold

Edwardian 1910 Garlands Necklace In 18Kt White Gold With 3.72 Ctw In Diamonds
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Georgian Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate georgian ruby diamond silver gold 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. Find an antique version now, or shop for 9 vintage or 4 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a georgian ruby diamond silver gold 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. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and antique cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a georgian ruby diamond silver gold cluster ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Georgian Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Cluster Ring?

On average, a georgian ruby diamond silver gold cluster ring at 1stDibs sells for $1,983, while they’re typically $965 on the low end and $13,985 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

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

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 ringsvintage 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.