White Diamond Vintage-Style Navette Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Brilliant white, round old cut diamonds are set in a cluster arrangement around a high relief 4-claw set diamond in the middle, completing the look of a memorable piece hand-crafted ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful ring is made of 4 larger diamonds totaling 0.41 carats and 45 smaller diamonds totaling 0.61 carats to make a cluster of over 1 carat. The diamonds are VS2, G color an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum South Sea Pearl & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage platinum cluster ring showcasing a luminous 10mm cultured South Sea pearl framed by an elegant halo of baguette and round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 3.50 Carat Sparkling Champagne Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 3.50 Carat Sparkling Champagne Diamonds Cluster Ring. This ring is very sparkly when light hits it.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Diamond Ring RedYellow Gold Lozenge Shape Cluster Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The yellow gold ring head is set with 12 round old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
18KT White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring with 2.50ct Centre Diamond
Located in Braintree, GB
A bold and highly impressive diamond cluster ring crafted in solid 18KT white gold, centred with a substantial round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 2.50 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 0.50tdw, 9.5g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k white gold and diamond cocktail ring. Tests 14k using an electronic tester. The gross weight is 9.5 grams. The center diamond is a round brilliant cut approximately .20 to...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Intricately designed, this cluster ring has a combined weight of 0.95 carat and the diamonds are all old cuts. In the centre is a 0.25 carat and the rest of the weight is in the clus...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning cluster ring crafted during the early stages of the 20th century.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Vintage Platinum Engraved Diamond Cluster Ring - VHK#451C
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage Platinum Engraved Diamond Cluster Ring - VHK#451C Item Details: Year: 1990s Ring Size: 4.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.8 grams ...
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring 1.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage, free-form style diamond ring in 14k white gold setting. Tests 14k and weighs 8 grams. The diamonds are round brilliant cuts, 1.50 total carats, i to j color, Si to i1 clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate Diamond and Blue Sapphire Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This enchanting floral cluster ring features a round diamond weighing approximately 0.08 carats with five round blue sapphires forming delicate petals around the central stone, creat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 8.5- This sparkling ring features 29 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a superb 18ct gold pearl and diamond cluster ring. Set upon a platinum head, the central natural pearl possesses a wonderful lustre whilst the encompassing stones which circu...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Illusion Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy cluster flower illusion ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 25 round white diamonds totaling of 0.29 carats and 18 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.25 ...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Illusion Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy cluster cushion shape illusion ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 72 round white diamonds totaling of 0.32 carats and 18 baguette white diamonds totaling o...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 0.50 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.50 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k Gold. Well made solid and heavy ring featuring approx 0.50 carat in total weight diamonds. The ring measures 14mm in height and is a size...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Oval Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 83 round cut = 2.50cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Diamonds: 112 baguette cut = 1.12cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 8 Width: 27....
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring. Hand set with Diamonds weighing approx. 0.48tcw and Rubies, approx. 0.90tcw. The ring is Hand crafted in 14K White Gold. Measuring ap...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By David & Morris
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Ring 1.05CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong style 3.40 grams 1/2 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Black Diamond Cluster Ring White Diamonds 0.78 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 61 Black Diamonds = 0.65 Carats 26 White Diamonds = 0.13 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
1920s Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pierced decorated cluster design is ornamented with a central eight claw set 0.17Ct Old European round cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Pearl Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.0 Grams Diamond Count: 5 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.15...
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Webster, NY
Vintage diamond cluster ring made in 14k white gold, with 1.07CTW of diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Cocktail Band - 10k Round .59ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .54ctw Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Clarity: I1 - I3...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1960s 0.76 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 9.95ct Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Cluster Ring, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A breathtaking union of classic elegance and modern sophistication, the 9.95 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring captures the essence of timeless beauty. This exquisite piece fea...
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage sapphire and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond Cluster
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring With Diamond Cluster Size 6.5 5.3 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
White Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 0.55 ct. white diamond rounds in a cluster design. Handmade in 14k yellow gold. Ring size 9.25.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1980's diamond three row cocktail ring. 13 round diamonds with 12 step cut baguette diamonds a 10k white gold crown. 10 yellow shank. 13 round diamonds, H-I I approx. .75cts 12 st...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Diamond Cluster Ring White Diamonds 0.78 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 61 Black Diamonds = 0.65 Carats 26 White Diamonds = 0.13 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
Solid 14k White Gold 1.2ctw Round Cut Diamond Cluster Triple Circular Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (52) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G/H Color - VS1-SI1 Clarity - 1.2ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Total Weight: 4.1 Grams ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Cut Diamond and Emerald Clustered Split Shank Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clusters of vivid green emeralds are elegantly intertwined with sparkling round diamonds, creating a dazzling garden of light and texture.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Imperial Cluster Diamond Halo Ring in White Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
*Custom Made Ring -Material: 10K White Gold -Condition: Mint -Diamond: 2.00ctw -Clarity: SI1 -Color: G *Ring Dimension: -Size: 6 -Width: 10.2 x 12.2mm -Thickness: 1.7mm -Weight: 6....
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
1925 Antique Platinum Cluster Ring with Sapphire & Diamonds
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.28 carat sapphire and 0.48 carat diamond, platinum cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian 18ct Gold Marquise Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Well-balanced, substantial, and visually impressive, this is a fine example of an antique ruby cluster ring with strong presence. Dimensions Face: 2.5 × 2 cm Weight: 6.27 g Ring Si...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
TJD 0.20 Carat Natural Round Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of elegance with this diamond engagement ring. This ring is beautifully crafted in 14 karat white gold and set with 23 single cut, brilliant cut and baguette diamonds in ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$799Sale Price|20% Off
Black Diamond Cluster Ring White Diamonds 0.78 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 61 Black Diamonds = 0.65 Carats 26 White Diamonds = 0.13 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Cluster Hallmarked HDS
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Cluster Hallmarked HDS This estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed).
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Illusion Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Illusion rings create a beautiful round diamond look without having to buy one big diamond. This ring is made of 45 round VS2, G color diamonds that are expertly assembled to create ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This cluster ring holds Diamonds totalling approx 1ct and are bright and sparkly. The stones are placed up high on an open work gallery, they are also set in platinum. Ring Size: K...
Diamond, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Oval Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 32 round brilliant cut = 1.34cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 4.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Dimension...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning cluster holds six pink rubies totalling 60pts and at the centre is a 25pt diamond. Either side of the central diamond air a smaller 10pt diamond. The ring is modelled i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
17.2 Carat Diamond, Crystal and Emerald Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The 17.2 Carat Diamond, Crystal, and Emerald Cluster Ring showcases an extraordinary blend of opulence and craftsmanship, capturing the essence of luxury with its breathtaking design...
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Silver
1.08ctw Diamond Cluster Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 4.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond round brilliant cut/ single cut 1.8 - 4.4 mm approximately 1.08 total carats FG color/ VS2-I1 clarity Ring Size 4.5 Rise Off Of Finger: 6.7 mm Length: 15 mm Weigh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cluster Heart Ring In 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Cluster Heart Ring In 14k Solid Gold Forever Promise Ring Valentine Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Material: Natural Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Late Deco 0.60ct Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Central to this beautiful Late Deco cluster ring is a glittering 0.60 carat transitional cut diamond. Encircling the centre stone a further eight diamonds of the same cut set, totall...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb vintage cluster ring with a central sapphire surrounded by eight white round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
$799Sale Price|20% Off
Black Diamond Cluster Ring White Diamonds 0.78 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 61 Black Diamonds = 0.65 Carats 26 White Diamonds = 0.13 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, St...
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Edwardian cluster ring features an ethereal natural pearl at its centre, surrounded by old cut diamonds. The diamonds total 0.84 carat and match in colour at H in colo...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Estate Clustered Diamond Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This beautiful clustered diamond engagement ring features a dazzling array of round brilliant diamonds, with a total weight of approximately 2.50 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cluster Ringn Set with 0.75ct of Round Diamonds in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring, Set With 0.75ct of Round Diamonds Additional Information: Total Diamond Weight: 0.75ct Diamond Colour: G/H Diamond Clarity: SI Total Weight: 4....
Diamond, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring features 17 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.94 carats, with I-J color and SI-2 clarity, providing radiant sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.12 Carat Natural Diamonds Raised Cluster Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
1.12ct. Natural round diamonds cluster ring. (center: .25ct) Rounds & Full cut Brilliants G-color Vs-2 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
From $2,499 / item
10K White Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
'Video Available Upon Request' Product features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 52 Diamonds includes 46 Round and 6 Baguette-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Halo Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bold and classic, these diamond cluster halo ring are a jewelry box must-have.
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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