TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Designer Cluster Disc Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This engagement ring features 1.00 carat of 158 round diamond studded in micro prong setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring. 0.90 Round Cut Silver on 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Carat Weight: Approx 0.90 Carats Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Total Additional Diamond Weight: A...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
TJD 1.0carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Cluster Oval Shape Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A classic look that compliments any attire, these cluster design diamond ring are a stunning addition to your jewelry box.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1.0ctw Marquise Sapphire & Round Diamond Cluster Spray Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.40ctw (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Marquise Cut - Pron...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid Gold Turquoise Ruby & Diamond Flower Cluster Round Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Turquoises - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Natural Variation in Color - 4.6x4.3mm each (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval Cabochon Cut -...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 2.14ctw GIA Fiery Round Cut Diamond Cluster Tiered Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - D Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.66ct (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below For More Info ** (...
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band 14k Round Brilliant .48ctw Tiered Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .48ctw Cut: Round Br...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10k Vintage Old European Diamond Round Cluster Ring, App. 0.56 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
10k rose and white gold ring. This beautiful vintage ring is a round diamond cluster, set with old European cut diamonds, VS to SI clarity, approximately 0.56 TCW and prong set.
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Ring Size: 6.75 Markings: "T864" "750" Metal: 18k White Gold Weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond White Gold Gentlemans Cluster Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Estate diamond and white gold gentleman’s cluster ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 4.21ctw Dark Blue Sapphire Round Marquise Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Deep Rich Blue Color - 10x8mm - 3.0ct (exact) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Marquise...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1970s, this classic cluster ring has a total weight of 0.60 carat. The round brilliant diamonds are estimated as G in colour and VS in clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Marquise Ruby & Round Diamond Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (6) Natural Genuine Rubies - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - Rich Red Color - 1.20ctw (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G/H Color - ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold ruby and diamond cluster dress ring. The ring is set to the centre with a 0.54ct pear shaped ruby in a 3 claw setting which disperses a deep red hue throug...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Swirl Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Details: Metal: Platinum Center Stone: Round blue sapphire, approximately 1.13 carats Diamonds: Approximately 60 tapered baguette-cut diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 2.4...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Specialty Cut Heart, Baguette, & Round Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.25 This dazzling ring showcases a brilliant arrangement of diamonds in a bold cluster design.
Diamond, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold 1.28ctw Round Emerald & Diamond Floral Cluster Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (22) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Bright Green Color - 0.60ctw (approx.) (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 CT Round Cut Cluster 18 KT White Gold Double Halo Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful total weight of 1.00 Carat Cluster ring includes Double Halo 0.85 Carat White Round Cut Diamonds and 0.15 White Round Cut Diamond as a main stone.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Exceptional 18k white Gold cluster ring features a 2.07 Carat oval-cut Ruby, surrounded by round brilliant cut Diamonds for a total approx. weight of 1.60 carats color H/I Vs clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A classic mid-century ring in 18 K white gold, featuring a central cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds radiating in a floral-inspired halo. Technical Sheet Attribute Details Era / St...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully unique ring originally dating back to the Edwardian period. A single round shaped natural pearl showcasing a lovely level of lustre sits at the centre of t...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Round Brilliant 2.00ctw Cluster Halo SZ 10
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity: I1 - I2 Total Carats:...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Channel Set Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Unisex Cluster Ring - Metal: 14K Yellow gold - Weight: 14 grams (approx.) - Style: Minimalist - Era: 21st Century - Setting: Channel - Size: 6-8 Center S...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid Gold .90ctw Round Diamond Cluster Spray Sputnik Domed Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.90ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Baske...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.20 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Halo 3 Cluster Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Make lifelong memory with this 3 cluster ring shimmers beautifully with 57 round natural diamonds with 0.20ct sets in prong and pressure setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,432Sale Price / item|20% Off
White Diamond Round 14 Karat White Gold Big Look Cluster Fashion Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of opulence and elegance with our stunning big look cluster ring, adorned with a dazzling array of White Diamond Rounds. This exquisite ring is the embodiment of ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Ruby & Round Diamond Clustered Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking ring showcases a dramatic marquise-shaped design that instantly commands attention. Deep red rubies are arranged in a cascading, elongated silhouette that gives the pie...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Natural Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14kt yellow gold diamond cluster ring with 4 larger natural mined diamonds ranging from .42 to .50 carats (VSI to VS2), and 12 natural mined diamonds ranging from .14 to .20 carat ea...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$6,975Sale Price|33% Off
Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring w/ Marquise, Pear, Round and Baguette Cut Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
*Motivated to Sell – Please make a Fair Offer* Specifications: Pre-Owned (Great condition) Metal: Platinum Weight: 8.4 Gr Main Stone: Marquise, Pear, Round and Baguette Cut Diamonds ...
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold 1.50ct Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Broomall, PA
14K White Gold 1.50ct Diamond Cluster Ring A beautifully structured wide band ring crafted entirely in 14K white gold, showcasing an intricate interlocking pattern filled with pavé ...
Diamond, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring. Size 6
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Indulge in a world of elevated elegance with this extraordinary ring, masterfully crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold and adorned with a constellation with 0.14cttw of round brillian...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Wide Diamond Cluster Gold Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely band ring featuring 3.00 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds which are cluster set in the center of the ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Diamond and Ruby Cluster High Profile Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 This bold and brilliant cluster ring features a dramatic arrangement of vivid red rubies and sparkling white diamonds, blooming outward in an eye-catching floral-inspir...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Emerald Diamond 18k Gold Cluster Flower Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Round Cabochon Emerald And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower 'Buttercup' Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold / Oxidized Silver Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Step into a realm of refined luxury with this extraordinary ring, masterfully composed of patinated silver, glowing 18K yellow gold, rich 18K red gold, and an array of 0.57cttw of ro...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
14k White Gold Prong Set Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Pear-Shaped Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 51 round cut = 2.40cttw Color: I Clarity: SI3 Diamond: 61 baguette cut = 2.40cttw Color: I Clarity: SI3 Ring Size: 4.75 Width: 29.1...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Cluster Curved Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Baguette-cut natural diamond curved cluster ring set in a smooth 18 karat solid white gold setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k white gold and diamond cluster ring. Tests 14k and weighs 4.9 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring. Size 6.5
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Immerse yourself in a world of refined opulence with this remarkable ring, expertly crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold and adorned with a constellation of 0.38cttw round brilliant-cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring. There is 1.00tdw in Round Brilliant Cuts.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum IGI Cert. 0.27ct G/H I1 Radiant Cluster Ring with 0.23ct Round Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Platinum IGI Cert. 0.27ct G/H I1 Radiant Cluster Ring, Set With 0.23ct Round Diamonds Additional Information: Total Diamond Weight: 0.27ct + 0.23ct Diamond Colour: G/H Diamond Clari...
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.65ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This beautiful, cluster 14 karat white gold ring weighs 4.40 grams The cluster of diamonds consists of a center 4mm diamond, with a total carat weight of 0.25 Accented with seventeen...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond X Cluster Cocktail Ring- 14k Oval and Round 2.58ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $50 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.58ctw Cut: Oval...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautifully assembled turquoise and diamond cluster ring. This vintage piece features a single 'eight cut' diamond at the centre of the face which is surrounded by a t...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.80ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring. Weighs 6.7g. .80tcw, Clarity- SI2-I1 Color - H-I. Size 6. The ring can be sized.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 14k white gold and diamond cluster ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 5.9 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.30tcw Diamond Cluster Ring 20K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This 1970s diamond cluster ring is crafted in rich 20K yellow gold and set with approximately 0.30 total carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster Ring Black White Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 21 Black Diamonds = 0.32 Carats 21 White Diamonds = 0.32 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
25 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Round Cut Diamond Dome Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to dazzle with the opulent brilliance of this oversized dome ring, adorned with a million icy white diamonds totaling an impressive 25 carats. Crafted in classic 18K white go...
Diamond, White Gold
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Flower Motif Cluster Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 9 Inspired by nature’s delicate beauty, this diamond ring showcases a breathtaking floral motif that exudes elegance and charm. The round brilliant-cut diamond at the cen...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 3.00 carat round brilliant cut diamond 18k white gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage cluster ring showcases a brilliant 0.90 carat round brilliant cut diamond at its center, displaying bright F-G color and crisp VS clarity.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$105,000Sale Price|40% Off
7.71 Carat Round Cut Natural Diamond Pave Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
7.71 carat round cut natural diamond cluster ring in 18k white gold with 4.98 carats in white pave set diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This cluster ring in 14 karat white gold features a striking composition of natural blue sapphires and brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Halo Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Modern and mesmerizing, these cluster halo diamond diamond ring are an eye catchy look for any occasion.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold, 1940’s Emerald Diamond Round Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring 18ct White Gold Tested Circa 1940’s This exquisite round cluster ring is stunning, featuring a gorgeous natural emerald at its centre that ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Gold 1.00tcw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The swirling gold design gracefully embraces the diamonds, giving this ring a dynamic, floral-like cluster effect with beautiful brilliance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 2.30ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K white gold diamond cluster ring. There is 2.30tdw, the center stone is .30ct, and the rest range from .10ct - .15ct each. SI1-I1 Clarity, H-I Color, Very good cuts size 6 1/2 Sta...
Diamond, 14k 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 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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