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18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with Center Old-Cut Diamond
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with Center Old-Cut Diamond

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with Center Old-Cut Diamond

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully crafted vintage-inspired ring in 18k yellow gold, featuring a 0.98-carat old-cut

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Late 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1890s 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Navette Ring
Circa 1890s 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Navette Ring

Circa 1890s 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Navette Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

: 4.6 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .90 ct total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarity

Category

Antique 1890s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald and Old Cut Diamond Ring
Vintage Emerald and Old Cut Diamond Ring

Vintage Emerald and Old Cut Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a beautiful emerald and diamond tablet ring. This piece has been created using

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.40 Ct Old  Diamond Cut Navette French ring
Victorian 1.40 Ct Old  Diamond Cut Navette French ring

Victorian 1.40 Ct Old Diamond Cut Navette French ring

Located in Napoli, IT

overwhelmed by old cut Diamonds between old mine cut and rose cut Diamonds, approx 1.40 Ct TCW G/I VVS/SI for

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian 14K White Gold Platinum Top Old Mine Diamond Cluster Ring
Antique Edwardian 14K White Gold Platinum Top Old Mine Diamond Cluster Ring

Antique Edwardian 14K White Gold Platinum Top Old Mine Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

gorgeous Edwardian old mine cut diamond cluster ring is crafted in 14k white gold and platinum top. This

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

18-carat gold ring with old-cut diamonds 0.92 ct
18-carat gold ring with old-cut diamonds 0.92 ct

18-carat gold ring with old-cut diamonds 0.92 ct

Located in Chorzów, PL

A ring in 18-karat yellow gold (0.750 fineness) and platinum with old-cut diamonds. Set with a

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique GIA 5.20ctw Ceylon Sapphire Old European Diamond Cluster 18KWG Ring
Antique GIA 5.20ctw Ceylon Sapphire Old European Diamond Cluster 18KWG Ring

Antique GIA 5.20ctw Ceylon Sapphire Old European Diamond Cluster 18KWG Ring

Located in New York, NY

1900s Antique European-made GIA 5.20ctw Old European Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Blossom

Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Set With 1.16ct Old cut Diamond
18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Set With 1.16ct Old cut Diamond

18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Set With 1.16ct Old cut Diamond

Located in London, GB

This exquisite 18ct yellow gold ring showcases a stunning 1.16ct old cut diamond, radiating vintage

Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Gold Platinum .50ctw Old Mine Bezel Diamond Round Cluster Ring
Antique Edwardian Gold Platinum .50ctw Old Mine Bezel Diamond Round Cluster Ring

Antique Edwardian Gold Platinum .50ctw Old Mine Bezel Diamond Round Cluster Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (17) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White

Category

Antique 19th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1920s
Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1920s

Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1920s

Located in Braintree, GB

prominent old European cut diamond, framed by a bold, architectural arrangement of additional old European

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring
Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring

Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

delightful centralised cluster consisting of old and rose cut diamonds of differing shapes and sizes. We

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Old European Diamond Cluster Saddle Ring
Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Old European Diamond Cluster Saddle Ring

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Old European Diamond Cluster Saddle Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Old European Diamond Cluster Saddle Ring. This beautiful

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Midcentury 1.11 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Quatrefoil Ring
Midcentury 1.11 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Quatrefoil Ring

Midcentury 1.11 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Quatrefoil Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.33 carat. H color with VS clarity

Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Victorian Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Victorian Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

cabochon sapphire which is surrounded by a halo of shimmering rose cut diamonds. A single round faceted old

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Old European Diamond Wide Cluster Ring
Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Old European Diamond Wide Cluster Ring

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold and Platinum Old European Diamond Wide Cluster Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

amazing Antique Edwardian Old European cut diamond cluster ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond Cluster Ring
Antique Diamond Cluster Ring

Antique Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a charming cluster ring featuring a stunning array of chunky old mine cut diamonds

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Cluster Ring
Antique Diamond Cluster Ring

Antique Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

piece showcases a single round faceted old European cut diamond at the centre of the face. This

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Antique 1810s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diamond cluster ring, circa 1915.
Diamond cluster ring, circa 1915.

Diamond cluster ring, circa 1915.

Located in London, GB

Diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back claw

Category

Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.06 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring
1.06 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring

1.06 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Engagement Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

1900) 0.74Ct Old European round cut diamond. The feature diamond is encompassed by sixteen eight cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring
Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring

Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in New York, NY

blooms with the quiet drama of another century—an organic constellation of old-cut diamonds, each stone

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Cluster Dress Ring
Antique Diamond Cluster Dress Ring

Antique Diamond Cluster Dress Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a stunning dress ring featuring bright white round faceted old mine cut diamonds. This

Category

Antique 1890s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Made 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Pear Cut Emerald Ring
New Made 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Pear Cut Emerald Ring

New Made 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Pear Cut Emerald Ring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

In very good condition. Total weight is 3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.32 ct. The diamond is has H

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring, circa 1920
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring, circa 1920

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring, circa 1920

Located in London, GB

Old mine diamond and emerald ring. Set with one central cushion shape old mine diamond in an open

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

New Made 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Emerald Ring
New Made 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Emerald Ring

New Made 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Emerald Ring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

In very good condition. Total weight is 4.5 grams. Totally is main old cut diamond 0.60 ct. Totally

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2010s European Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Peacock Cocktail Ring
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Peacock Cocktail Ring

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Peacock Cocktail Ring

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

A gorgeous tribute to the Art deco era of fine jewelry! There are 16 old European cut Diamonds

Category

Mid-20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

19th Century Diamond Cluster Ring
19th Century Diamond Cluster Ring

19th Century Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

Cluster diamond and yellow gold ring set with old circular cut diamonds (approximately 1,20 ct in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian 2.30 Ct Old Diamond Cut 14 KT Gold ring
Victorian 2.30 Ct Old Diamond Cut 14 KT Gold ring

Victorian 2.30 Ct Old Diamond Cut 14 KT Gold ring

Located in Napoli, IT

hosts three bright white main old mine cushion cut Diamonds totaling 1.70 Ct disposed in the a claw

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Platinum Ring with Old Brilliant-Cut Diamonds 1940s
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Ring with Old Brilliant-Cut Diamonds 1940s

Vintage Art Deco Platinum Ring with Old Brilliant-Cut Diamonds 1940s

Located in Chorzów, PL

Vintage Art Deco Platinum Ring with Old Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Vintage geometric ring made of high

Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k gold old mine cut diamond ring in floral head designe with estimate diamond weight of

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Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings

Modern Vintage Old Cut Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Modern Vintage Old Cut Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Gold

Modern Vintage Old Cut Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Gold

By Rewa Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

Experience the timeless allure of the Natural Old Mine Diamond Ring by Rewa, a modern vintage

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k gold heavy gold weight ring centered with 1 old mine cut diamond diameter of 4.30mm

Category

Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Antique Old Cut Diamond Heart Gold Ring
Antique Old Cut Diamond Heart Gold Ring

Antique Old Cut Diamond Heart Gold Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique ring centered with heart shape old cut diamond diameter 7.5mm×7mm estimate diamond weight

Category

Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k gold old mine cut diamond ring in navvet designe with estimate diamond weight if 2

Category

Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

mine cut diamonds estimate weight of 1 carat ring dates back to the russian tsarist era 1907.c

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Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Cairo, EG

designe centered with 1 old mine cut diamond estimate weight of 0.50 carats H color white dates back to

Category

Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings

Antique Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Antique Diamond Triple Cluster Ring

Antique Diamond Triple Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a beautiful triple cluster ring showcasing a stunning array of old mine-cut diamonds

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring
Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring

Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a wonderfully crafted diamond cluster ring dating back to the Art Deco period. A

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring
Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring

Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

centre of this open face we find a single round faceted old European cut diamond. This bright white

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring
Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring

Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

design. A single round faceted old cut diamond sits particularly proud atop two finely milgrain set rows

Category

20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1940s Ruby Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
1940s Ruby Diamond Flower Cluster Ring

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

New Made 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Aquamarine Decorated Ring
New Made 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Aquamarine Decorated Ring

New Made 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Aquamarine Decorated Ring

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

aquamarine 1.98 ct. Totally is side old cut diamond 0.13 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vs1 clarity

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 0.55 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Vintage 0.55 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring

Vintage 0.55 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a lovely platinum diamond cluster ring. A focal 0.55ct round faceted old cut diamond

Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian diamond cluster ring, circa 1880.
Victorian diamond cluster ring, circa 1880.

Victorian diamond cluster ring, circa 1880.

Located in London, GB

Victorian five stone diamond cluster ring. Horizontally to centre with a cushion shape old mine

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Early 20th Century Diamond Cluster Ring
Early 20th Century Diamond Cluster Ring

Early 20th Century Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a delightful cluster ring showcasing a dazzling array of diamonds. At the heart of

Category

Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 0.80 Total Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Victorian 0.80 Total Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Victorian 0.80 Total Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

centerpiece is a cluster of 10 old Rose Cut diamonds, which are held within closed-back belcher settings. The

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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian .80 Carats Rose Cut Diamonds Gold Cluster Ring
Victorian .80 Carats Rose Cut Diamonds Gold Cluster Ring

Victorian .80 Carats Rose Cut Diamonds Gold Cluster Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

features a beautiful cluster of sparkling old Rose Cut diamonds resting in a circular 18kt gold setting

Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950
Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950

Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1950

Located in London, GB

Vintage diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with one cushion shape old mine diamond, I colour, VS1

Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ruby and Old Cut Diamonds Antique 18 Karat Gold Ring
Ruby and Old Cut Diamonds Antique 18 Karat Gold Ring

Ruby and Old Cut Diamonds Antique 18 Karat Gold Ring

Located in Rotterdam, NL

. Adding a touch of brilliance to the ring are four Old European cut diamonds. These diamonds, known for

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring

Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage Art Deco diamond cluster ring is crafted in platinum and dates to approximately the

Category

Vintage 1930s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Late Deco  Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring
Late Deco  Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring

Late Deco Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely lovely diamond cluster ring from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in platinum

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian diamond platinum cluster engagement ring
Edwardian diamond platinum cluster engagement ring

Edwardian diamond platinum cluster engagement ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An Edwardian platinum ring from 1915, centering a glowing old mine cut diamond framed by additional

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 1.16 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Victorian 1.16 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring

Victorian 1.16 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a beautifully assembled diamond cluster ring dating back to the Victorian period. A

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Edwardian GIA 1.00 carat cushion cut diamond cluster 14k gold engagement ring
Edwardian GIA 1.00 carat cushion cut diamond cluster 14k gold engagement ring

Edwardian GIA 1.00 carat cushion cut diamond cluster 14k gold engagement ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

cut diamond, radiating crisp brilliance with a soft, romantic character. Surrounding old European cut

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate old cut diamond cluster ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and platinum — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 7381 vintage editions and 332 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect old cut diamond cluster ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 carat and 1 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. An old cut diamond cluster ring from JeweLyrie, Tiffany & Co. and Estate Jewelry — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an old european cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our old cut diamond cluster ring for sale are for women, but there are 1997 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is an Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring?

The price for an old cut diamond cluster ring starts at $1 and tops out at $421,716 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,789.

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.