Antique French Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.25US / 12gr
Located in SE
Ornamental frame made of three fused bands, two with cast openwork details, the central band has fused Silver clusters with old diamond cut natural red Ruby with open back / ca.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Halo Ring 1ct Sapphire 1.5 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 8.25US/ 5.5 gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Ring 0.5ct Diamond Green Enamel solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 5.75 US /3.1 gr
Located in SE
A Ring from ca. late XIX - early XX cent. Shoulders covered with dark Green Enamel, claw set cluster in Silver featuring trillion rose cut Diamond 5 mm x 5 mm x 5mm / ca. 0.5ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Mauboussin Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, French, circa 1929
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Mauboussin cabochon sapphire and diamond ring. Set to centre with a natural unenhanced cabochon sapphire in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 8.40 carats, em...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Sapphire Engagement Ring. GIA 0.70ct Cambodian Cushion Sapphire Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Encircling the sapphires is an elongated halo of old mine-cut and antique single-cut diamonds, meticulously set to enhance the ring’s brilliance.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald Cut Aquamarine Cocktail Ring with Diamonds 14 karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Flanking the aquamarine on either side, clusters of old mine and round cut diamonds are set in a softly curved arrangement that adds a warm, vintage sparkle to the shoulders of the r...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1913 Ring 0.25ct Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum ØUS9.5/ 3gr
By GD&Co
Located in SE
Old cluster ring hand - made in 1913. Classic combination of high graded Gold, Platinum and Diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Multi Diamond Bypass Style Band Ring in Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This breathtaking antique diamond cluster ring is a celebration of old-world craftsmanship and timeless elegance, bringing together a captivating collection of diamonds in a design t...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1937 Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/ 2.1gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period three stones Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand- made in 1937. This design with secure claw and bezel clusters is perfect for everyday/ permanent wear.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Egyptian Revival 7.80 Carats Carved Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Surrounded by table and old mine cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 1.00 carat - F to H color with SI clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1959 Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.75US / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
Three Stones Ring featuring solid 18K Yellow Gold band with openwork bridge holding a natural Sapphire and Diamonds set in Platinum or White gold clusters.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 3.50 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 2.48 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The outer border of the surrounding setting is embellished with a further twenty-six pavé set Old European cut diamonds. The pierced scroll decorated, elevated ring shoulders blend ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Ring 0.45ct Diamond 0.45ctw Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Platinum ØUS5 /2.1 gr
Located in SE
Three stones Diamond and Blue Sapphires Ring hand - made ca. 1910s - 1920s.This design with secure bezel clusters is perfect for everyday/ permanent wear.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1878 Ring 0.5ct Diamond Enamel solid 18K Ø US5.5 / 2.26gr
Located in SE
A Ring with engraved and enameled shoulders, central Silver cluster featuring heart rose cut Diamond 5.5 mm x 4.4 mm / ca. 0.5 ct. color ca.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
GCS Certified 6.25 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 3.75 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The outer surface of the shank is hallmarked with the Portuguese mark for platinum (seagull); this variation of mark denotes the piece was assayed in Lisbon. This stunning cluster r...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1932 Finish Three stones Ring 0.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18KGold Ø US6.25 /2gr
Located in SE
Nice Finish Three Stones cluster ring made in 1932 . Combination of 18K Orange Gold, White Gold /or Platinum and three natural Diamonds of old European Diamond cut, hand - made cut.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1930 Finish Ring 0.5ctw 3 Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum US7 / 1.4gr
Located in SE
Old Finish Ring with 3 old European cut Diamonds, band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1942 Finish Ring 0.35 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver ØUS 9.5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Old Finish Ring with 3 old European cut Diamonds, band in solid 14K Rose Gold with White Gold / or Silver clusters.
Diamond, 14k Gold
1948 Ring natural 2ct. Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/2.7gr
Located in SE
Three Stone Cluster Ring set with sort of transitional bezel and claw setting with oval cut natural Blue Sapphire accented with 2 old European cut Diamonds in Platinum claws on solid...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Ring Black Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US7.5 / 2gr
Located in SE
Vintage Unisex type Ring set with bezel set cabochon cut natural Black Onyx stone accented with old European cut Diamonds in Platinum clusters on solid 18K Yellow Gold band and crown...
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Sugar Loaf Blue .75 Carat Sapphire Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's Art Deco handmade sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified round, sugar loaf center sapphire, mounted in a platinum setting with a triple pave diamond cluster halo ...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Ring natural 7ctw Ruby Diamonds solid 9K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Vintage cluster / cocktail Ring decorated with natural Rubies and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
1962 Ring natural 8ct Cornflower Sapphire Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS6.25/ 6.5gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
$80,004
X Auroreana Ring
Located in Stockholm, SE
Surrounding it, a lavish cluster of old-mine and rose-cut diamonds forms an asymmetrical halo, echoing 17th-century grandeur and the dramatic play of light and shadow beloved by Cara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique European Ring 2.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6/ 10gr
Located in SE
Openwork dome shaped crown 21 mm x 10 mm deep consisting of 3 circular tiers of Silver clusters holding 25 rose cut Diamonds. Such cluster rings were very popular and common from the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1918 Antique 3 stones Ring Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø US 8.75 / 3.1gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Three - stones Ring hand - made in 1918. In finest used condition after 106 years of existence :) Band with plain shoulders in solid 18ct Yellow Gold crown featuring plati...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring natural 12ct Citrine Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø US 7.25 / 7.5gr
Located in SE
A Citrine Ring, band with divided shoulders and crown in solid 14ct Greenish Yellow Gold featuring claw set natural Yellow - Orange Citrine stone oval cut 21 mm x 13 mm x 7.75 mm d...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
1967 Ring All Seeing Eye Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS 5 / 4.6 gr.
Located in SE
All Seeing Eye Ring with an old diamond cut Ruby Ø 2.5 mm / 0.06ct inside rhombus shaped cluster in White Gold or Platinum. 18K Gold band.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Ring Garnet Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6 / 3.28gr
Located in SE
Nordic Renaissance-styled ring with carved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Claw set Natural oval rose cut Garnet with open back 8mm x 5.5mm x 3.3 mm deep / ca. 1.5 ct and flanked with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Finish Ring A.Tillander 0.65ct Sapphire 0.7ctw Diamonds Platinum Ø5.5US
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1946 Ring natural 2.25ct. Sapphire 0.2ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS5.75 /2.8gr
Located in SE
Three Stone Cluster Ring in solid 18K set with octagon cut natural Blue Sapphire accented with 2 old European cut Diamonds in Platinum settings.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1919 Nordic Ring Lapis Lazuli Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5 / 3.2gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Silver
14K White Gold and Diamond Statement Wedding Band
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14k white gold and 1 carat natural mined diamond ring. 19 diamonds set in three rows in a vintage style cluster.
Diamond, White Gold
14K White Gold and Diamond Wedding Anniversary Band
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14k white gold ring with .5 carats of natural mined diamonds. Three row cluster band featuring 21 small round diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
1926 Ring 3 stones natural 0.8ct Sapphire 0.5ctw Diamonds 23K Gold ØUS 7.25/ 6gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
1933 Nordic Ring natural Blue Spinel Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.75 /1.7gr
Located in SE
Art -Deco period Three stones Ring featuring a band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters holding three old - diamond hand-cut natural stones.
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1964 Nordic Ring 0.3 ct Ruby 0.22ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Elegant Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum clusters holding oval cut natural Rose Red Ruby and 2 brilliant cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring natural 1.5ctw White Sapphire solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.25 / 2.5 g
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Ring natural 0.45ctw Emeralds solid 14K Gold Ø US 5.75 / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 3 natural Sapphire Red Blue Yellow solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25
Located in SE
Antique Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold band with Platinum /or White Gold clusters holding 3 natural old European cut Sapphires.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
1863 Bombe Ring natural Gems Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US5.75 / 1.7 gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Pearl, Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1953 Halo Ring Tourmaline Rock Quartz solid 18K Gold White Gold Ø 9.75US/ 7.4gr
Located in SE
Vintage Tourmaline and Rock Quartz Halo ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Crown 1is 7 mm x 13 mm x 6 mm deep with top in White Gold or Platinum, clusters with oval cut natural Tourmali...
Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Silver Over Gold and 7.50 Carat Diamond Star Cluster Earrings C.1850s
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 7.50ct Old Mine and Old Euro Cut Diamond Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Star Earrings c.1850 As fascination with astronomy grew throughout the Victorian era, the image of...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver
Rare Art Deco 14K White Gold Suite with Colombian Emeralds & Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Surrounding each emerald are beautifully preserved old European–cut and old mine–style diamonds, bright, high-clarity stones typical of top-tier Deco craftsmanship.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18kt yellow Gold Rosetta Earring with 1.80 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
A timeless symbol of antique elegance, this pair of Rosetta earrings is expertly crafted from 18kt yellow gold and set with 20 old mine-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.80 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Earrings natural 1.2 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold / 4.75 gr
Located in SE
Each openwork floret Ø 13 mm All twenty Diamonds are naturals of old mine cut. Total weight ca.1.2ctw Color ca.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 2.33 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring Dangle Drop Earrings Set 18k
Located in Miami, FL
The diamonds on the ring are single cut old mine diamonds approx weighing 0.14 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Natural Pearl 1.42 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The halo style teardrop shaped frame is embellished with twenty-four impressive mine cut diamonds. This impressive articulated drop design is suspended from a cluster design, incorp...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, White Gold
Antique German Earrings natural 1.2 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 3.6 gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Imperial Russian O.F.Kurlukov Egg 36 Diamonds Enamel 56 Gold Silver/6.5g
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Butterfly Brooch Pin 2ct Ruby 1.5 ct Diamond 10K Gold Silver / 3.9gr.
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
Antique Ruby, Diamond, Silver And Gold Drop Earrings, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A pair of ruby, diamond and gold drop, earrings, with cushion-cut ruby set tops, above a cluster of rubies and, with a ring of old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds below, with a cluste...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Retro Ruby & Diamond Gold Floral Bow Brooch Circa 1950
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Hallmark with the French Eagle (18k) and Dog (Platinum). Diamonds: Twenty one old mine cut, average material, estimated total weight 3.60cts Diamonds: Thirteen small pave set style...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1942 Nordic Earrings 0.56ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 5.5gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Emeralds Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
Each Emerald is surrounded with 6 old diamond cut Diamonds set in White Gold clusters, each diamond Ø 2.25 mm /0.06 ct each .
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Finish Set Earrings Pendant Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold / 2.23gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage stud Halo Earrings natural Emeralds Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 1.3 gr
Located in SE
WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper culets, off-round s...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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.”
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Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.