Platinum 1.80ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring MF06-013026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 1.80 carats make this ring endlessly impressive. At the center, a 1.90 carat Sapphire adds a stylish pop of color to the contemporary design...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 4.50ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring MF20-012826
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring is bold, breathtaking, and impossible to ignore. A 10.04 carat Sapphire cabochon makes a statement, while sparkling Diamonds totaling 4.50 carats add dazzling sparkl...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by a crown of rubies and diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 8...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Platinum 3.76ct Diamond and Ruby Ring MF43-020526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring will add color, texture, and dimension to any ensemble. A 3.60 carat Ruby cabochon makes a statement at the center, while a dazzling array of Diamonds totaling 3.76 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a sophisti...
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central sapphire surrounded by diamonds and little sapphires. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and soli...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Ruby, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a sophist...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18K White Gold 2.50ct Diamond Ring MF26-050626
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Dazzling Diamonds with a total weight of 2.50 carats make this ring simply unforgettable. The dynamic design allows it to effortlessly catch the light from seemingly every angle. Set...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 0.66ct Diamond and Cats Eye Ring #5306
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A bold 6.18 carat Cats Eye cabochon center stone makes this luxury ring simply unforgettable. The detailed Platinum setting makes this piece look elegant from any angle, while sparkl...
Diamond, Cat’s Eye
Platinum 1.40ct Diamond and Ruby Ballerina Ring MF05-051826
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Soft and sharp, this ring presents its vintage beauty through a dramatic outer tier of tapered baguette diamonds. Arranged in a ballerina-style halo, the baguettes radiate into a cri...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Conch Pearl and Diamond Ring in Platinum 900
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful ring crafted in Platinum 900, centered with a rare and attractive conch pearl. The setting is fully adorned with brilliant cut diamonds, creating exceptional sparkle and hi...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold 1.85ct Diamond Ring MF04-031726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
In this ring, the contrast is clear but not harsh. Warm yellow gold frames the lines, and the domed silhouette keeps everything fluid. Petite round diamonds form a dense pav surface,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 1.69ct Diamond Ring MF12-031726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Three bands meet to honor a single, central point of view. This semi-wide ring divides intro three slender bands, with the outer bands lined with diamonds in shared prongs. They fram...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold 2.88ct Diamond Ring MF30-031226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This classically elegant ring is filled with exquisite details. The bold 18K Yellow Gold setting beautifully showcases the breathtaking 1.02 carat marquise-cut Diamond center stone. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds surrounded by little rubies. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and s...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Emerald, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with an emerald surrounded by a crown of diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a so...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Ruby, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a sophi...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Emerald, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Magnificent ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central emerald surrounded by a frame of diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Topaz, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central topaz surrounded by a frame of diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver ...
Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18K Yellow Gold 2.20ct Diamond Ring MF10-011526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Boldly wrapped and precisely set. This sculptural band features an overlap of metals and stones, creating depth and dimension. The 18K yellow gold band holds a 0.85 carat bezel-set p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tahiti Pearl, White Pearl, Diamonds, Platinum Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in platinum structure mounted with a white pearl and a tahiti pearl and, laterally, leaves studded with diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master golds...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Sapphire, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central sapphire surrounded by diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Edwardian Colour Change Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This antique Edwardian ring features the most beautiful colour change sapphire which has been surrounded by diamonds. The handmade platinum and 18 karat yellow gold ring centres on a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Emerald, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central emerald surrounded by diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a sophis...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Estate 2 Carat Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful and important 18K Yellow and White Gold Cocktail Ring centered with a Sparkling Oval cut Natural Unheated Ruby weighing 2 carat. It is set with fine Round brilliant and Bag...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Topaz, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central topaz surrounded by diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a soph...
Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds and, externally, a round of rubies. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt g...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18K White Gold 7.50ct Diamond Ring ALR-20759
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A dazzling array of Diamonds totaling 7.50 carats allow this piece to effortlessly emanate light. Bold and incredibly impressive, the 18K White Gold setting features a 5mm wide band ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Pearl, Diamond & Enamel Ring Circa 1930s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
True to its era, this Art Deco diamond ring is crafted in platinum and features a checkerboard cluster of pearls and diamonds in bead and mille-grained settings with a white enamel s...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by a frame of diamonds and little rubies. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and so...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Turquoise, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central turquoise surrounded by a frame of diamonds and little turquoises. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt go...
Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Women’s Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, Size 7.25
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
*Women's Diamond Ring -Material 14K Yellow Gold -Condition: New *Ring Dimensions -Size:7.25 (Sizable) -Ring Face: 10.7mm X 11.4mm -Base of Shank:2.2mm *Diamonds: 1ct -Clarity: VS -...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central emerald surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds, carré diamonds and baguettes diamonds. This ring was totally handmade ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Turquoise, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 18 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central turquoise (13 mm x 11 mm) surrounded by a frame of diamonds, sapphires and little turquoises. This ring was totally h...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamonds, Emeralds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Shiny ring in 14kt white gold covered in diamonds surrounded by emeralds. An oval emerald in the centre of this amazing ring. Diamonds 5.44 ct Central emerald 3.46 ct Emerald 6.37 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by a flower of diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Lapis, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central lapis surrounded by rubies and diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver ...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Garnet, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central garnet surrounded by leaves studded with diamonds and flowers of rubies. This elegant object combines sol...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Amethyst, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central amethyst and two emeralds. All is surrounded by diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Pearl, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by a flower of rubies and diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and sol...
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 7.50ct Diamond Ring ALR-20759-Y
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 7.50 carats make this luxury ring endlessly impressive. Bold and incredibly breathtaking, the lustrous 18K Yellow Gold setting features a 4m...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Modern flower ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by diamonds. Diamonds 0.40 ct Pearl 1.57 gr - 10 mm Total Weight 6.80 gr RF G FIHE RK...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,640Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Ring in White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Ruby = 0.67 Carat Diamond = 0.50 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Coral, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 18 kt yellow gold ring mounted with a central coral surrounded by frame of diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfe...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12, 5 Mm White Pearl, Diamonds, Platinum Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in platinum structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by details studded with diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is i...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Amethysts, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic retrò ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central amethyst ( 18 mm x 14 mm ) surrounded by a frame of amethysts and diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$840Sale Price / item|20% Off
Illusion Marquise Diamond Studded in 14K Solid White Gold Ring Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Shape Illusion Diamond ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to learning and spiritual healing. Lightweight and gorgeous, this is a ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pearl, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl and diamonds. This ring was totally hanmdade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect conditions. Dia...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18k White Gold & Diamond Ring Circa 1930s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
True to its era this Art Deco cluster diamond ring is crafted in white gold and features a geometric saw pierced filigree work with mille-grain and bead settings set with early Europ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by a flower of diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.49 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Aquamarine Gemstone: 3.91 Carats 44 White Round Diamonds: 0.35 Carats 6 White Round Diamonds: 0.23 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 5.10 Grams
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Moonstone, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Simple and elegant ring in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with a moonstone surrounded by diamonds. Diamonds 0.43 ct Moonstone 0.50 gr Total Weight 3.10 gr RF +CIU Ita...
Diamond, Moonstone, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$79Sale Price|20% Off
Natural diamonds triangle 925 sterling silver wooden ring
Located in Delhi, DL
This smart wooden ring consists of; Diamond type- Natural pave diamonds Diamond origin- Natural earth mined Metal- Silver Metal purity- 925 silver Metal color- Oxidized silver
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond Ruby Emerald Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Precious ring in 14kt gold and details in white gold composed of a central pearl surroundes by a crown of diamonds, rubies and emeralds. Ring Size: US 7.5 - ITA 16 - French 56 - ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 kt White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Ruby = 0.67 Carat Diamond = 0.50 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rubies, Pearls, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds, pearls and rubies. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Reversible Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Vivid blue sapphire or a sparkling white cluster of diamonds, it's your choice. This fabulous flip ring presents both looks on demand. Offering a .75 carat (6.5 x 4mm) oval faceted s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 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 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.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
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.