TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14KT White Gold 3 cluster engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Make lifelong memory with this 3 cluster ring. Crafted in 14 Karat white gold. This diamond ring features a sparkling 61 single cut and brilliant cut round diamonds beautifully set i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
New .63ctw Round Cut Diamond Ring, Sterling Silver Cluster Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Art meets Fashion in this stunning cocktail ring! Crafted in sterling silver, this face of this NEW piece features concentric rings outlined in natural diamonds. Black embossing on t...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Diamonds Pave Set Round Cluster Halo 14KWhite Gold Statement Bypass Spiral Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A symphony of curves, brilliance, and elegance. This striking ring showcases a dazzling 0.65 carat round white diamonds. The central stones is embraced by a swirl of smaller diamonds...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 0.79 Carat Total Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Wedding Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, showcasing a cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.54 carat total.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
EFFY Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - White Gold 14k Round 1.00ctw Milgrain Ring
By Effy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $3000 Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Brand: EFFY Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Bypass Ring - 14k Round .72ctw Ribbon Channel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .72ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats: .72ctw Style: Cluster...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 14k Round .62ctw Swirl Loop
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .62ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Vintage Flower Cluster Halo Cocktail Ring - 14k Round 2.55ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Down 2 for $30 or up 2 for $35 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .55ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: K Clar...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond Cluster Swirl Motif Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This stunning ring features an intricate swirl design adorned with shimmering round brilliant-cut diamonds, creating a dazzling focal point. The interwoven curves form ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
White Gold Diamond Vintage Cluster Cocktail Halo Ring - 14k Round .17ctw Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .17ctw Cut: Round Brill...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Halo Ring -18k Round .75ctw Flower Blossom
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .66ctw Cut: Round ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Le Vian Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - White Gold 14k Round 1.75ctw Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $3900 Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $40 Brand: Le Vian Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.75ctw Cut: Round Br...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Le Vian Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - White Gold 14k Round 1.75ctw Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $3900 Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $40 Brand: Le Vian Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.75ctw Cut: Round Br...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - 10k Round and Baguette .33ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Round B...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 0.85tcw Baguette & Round Diamond Halo Cluster Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Sophisticated 14K white gold diamond ring featuring a rectangular cluster of baguette-cut diamonds surrounded by a halo of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond Cluster Style Wide Band Ring with Cut Out Detail in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8.75 This exquisite diamond ring features a dazzling display of round brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in an ornate cluster design.
Diamond, Platinum
TJD 0.18 Carat Round Diamond 14K White Gold Halo Cluster Frame Fashion Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Make lifelong memory with this enticing halo cluster diamond fashion ring. The ring is crafted from 14 karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features 33 round diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$600Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Natural Diamond Iconic Cluster Ring Minimalist Tiny Cluster Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Natural Diamond Iconic Cluster Ring Minimalist Tiny Cluster Ring Diamond Weight: 0.15 Carat A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our approx tim...
Diamond, 14k Gold
White Gold Black Diamond Cluster Halo Cocktail Ring - 14k Round .50ctw Treated
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Treatment: Color Enhanced (black) Carat(s):...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.65 Carat Round Cut Diamond 14KT White Gold Engagement Halo Cluster Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Make lifelong memory with this enticing cluster diamond fashion ring. expertly crafted in 14 Karat white gold and shines with 82 brilliant cut and single cut diamond in prong and cha...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Princess & Round .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Princess & Round Brill...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Cocktail Halo Ring - 14k Round .93ctw Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .84ctw Cut: Round Co...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Basketweave Cluster Dome Band - 14k Round .34ctw Woven Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .34ctw Cut: Round Br...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring & Wedding Band -14k Round 2/3ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2/3ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G -...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring - 10k Princess & Round .33ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .33ctw Cut: Princess, Single & Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Carats:...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring -14k Round 1.00ctw Floral Cross
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Platinum Baguette Round Diamond Wave Cluster Heavy Cocktail Ring 5ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A bold and beautifully executed estate diamond ring crafted in platinum, designed with exceptional dimensionality and movement. The ring showcases a sweeping motif composed of alter...
Diamond, Platinum
1.50ct Diamond Cluster (Round & Baguette) Retro Bombé Ring in 9K 375 Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This superb Cocktail Bombe style cluster ring is of timeless design, lavishly set with sparkling round & baguette cut diamonds with middle / centre section, geometrically & pav...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a raised cluster design set with prong-set round diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Cocktail Halo Ring - 14k Round 1.15ctw Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 11 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $25 or Down 7 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.10c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Double Halo Cluster Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
With one look of this Beautiful Round Split Shank Diamond Engagement Ring crafted in 14 kt white gold. This ring is beautifully designed and studded with 113 round diamonds set in pr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Win her heart with this classic and elegant diamond wedding ring. These diamond ring are studded with 82 single cut and brilliant cut round diamonds in prong and pave setting and cra...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 10k yellow gold ring is designed with a beautiful flower inlaid with 3/4ct round cut diamonds. Over the band, on each side of the flower, two rows of channel set baguet...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Pave Set Round Cluster Halo 14K White Gold Statement Three Stone Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite ring showcases a modern design with three prominent round clusters of sparkling diamonds(1.0 CtW).
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Marquise Cut Ruby & Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
5.1 Grams 14K Yellow Gold 6Pcs Marquise Cut Ruby & 19Pcs Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring Size 8. Details: Item Type: Cluster Ring Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: 8 (adjustable) Weight: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14K White Gold Double Frame Cluster Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 14K white gold engagement featuring 84 round diamonds. This ring is superbly detailed to perfection and set with 0.50 carat of sparkling round diamonds in secured micro pro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring with Baguette and Round Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Exquisite 18K white gold cocktail ring showcasing a striking tiered rhombus-shaped cluster design.
Diamond, 18k Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Baguette and Round 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Diamond Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 14KT white gold wedding band ring featuring white diamonds. This ring is superbly detailed to perfection and set with 42 round and 36 baguette cut sparkling diamond and set...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multi Row Round & Baguette Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This diamond ring showcases a bold, geometric design built around a unique diamond-shaped diamond cluster.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Round Cut Diamond 14KT White Gold Cluster Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted in 14 karat white gold, this diamond wedding ring shines with timeless elegance. The design features 87 brilliant and single-cut round diamonds set in prong ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Truly exquisite, this diamond wedding ring is sure to be admired for the inherent classic beauty and elegance within its design. These ring is crafted in 14KT rose gold, and studded ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Winter diamond ring 18KT gold sapphire & diamond cluster ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Winter garden diamond and sapphire ring in 18KT gold, sapphires weighing 1.04 carats with beautiful blue color. METAL: 18KT gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Clarity/Color: SI/G Carat:1.28ct ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
TJD 0.15 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Halo Cluster Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A delicate expression of timeless romance, this natural diamond wedding ring is gracefully crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with a warm, luminous finish. Designed to capture subtle br...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cluster Princess Cut and Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Set 14K WhiteGold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Modern mixed cut diamond ring set. Four princess cut diamond is centrally set together giving extra sparkles. Just underneath is round brilliant cut diamond in channel setting across...
Diamond
Round Diamond Floral Cluster Three Stone Halo Ring Set in 14k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A beautiful diamond halo trilogy ring set in 14k white gold. The ring is centrally set with a round brilliant cut diamond which is claw set in an open back setting. The diamond is th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Studded with 90 brilliant and 9 baguette shape diamonds elegantly set in prong and micro-prong setting and fashioned in 18 kt white gold. Diamonds are graded H-I Color, I2 Clarity. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,136Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural 0.90Ct Baguette Round Diamond 18K White Gold Cluster Statement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural SI/H Diamond Illusion Set Engagement Ring 18k White Gold features baguette cut and round cut diamonds set in the cluster making a thick band style ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Enjoy this beautiful diamond 10 karat yellow gold ring. Featuring a central cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds that are surrounded by rows of baguettes to form a by-pass design,...
White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 0.30 Carat Total Round Diamond Cluster Two-Tone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A chic engagement ring, featuring a cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.30 carat total with a center stone weighing 0.28 carat, set in a seamless illusion setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring - 10k Princess & Round .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Princess & Round Brilliant...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
0.42 Carat Diamond Cushion Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning ring features a beautiful Cushion Cluster of White Diamonds comprising of Baguette and Round Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Three Stone Style Round Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This striking diamond cluster ring is a bold and brilliant piece, crafted in gleaming 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified .61 Carat Round Cut Diamond Bridal Cluster 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
The ring features a sparkling 0.61 carat round cut diamond set in a bridal cluster design, surrounded by three halos of smaller diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Ballerina Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the elegance of this 10K Yellow Gold Ballerina Cluster Ring, adorned with 66 natural diamonds totaling 1.0 cttw.
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
14K White Gold 7/8 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
The central cluster of this ring is composed of glimmering round-cut diamonds in an elegant prong setting.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Sterling Silver Diamond Ring, 925 Round Brilliant .33ctw Blue Cluster Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Country of Origin: India Metal Content: Guaranteed Sterling Silver as stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Treatment: Color Enhanced (blue) Clarity: I1 (cluster); S...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2.20ct Natural Diamonds Cluster Wrap Ring 18kt*
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Halo Multiple Wrap Band 2.20ct Round diamond cluster ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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 rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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