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Antique Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful triple cluster ring showcasing a stunning array of old mine-cut diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby Pearl Sapphire and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold Victorian triple cluster ring. The centre of the ring is set
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chunky 18 Carat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Vintage Chunky 18ct Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring the most wonderful
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20th Century Unknown Artist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A highly unique antique ruby, blue sapphire and old cut diamond triple cluster ring set in 18k gold
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring Description: A vibrant White Gold ring
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20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Burmese Ruby and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous antique ruby and diamond cluster ring dating back to the Edwardian period
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Antique 18ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
ring that epitomises elegance and sophistication. This exquisite piece features a captivating triple
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning triple cluster holds three colourful opals and these are surrounded by diamonds. The
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Vintage 1970s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The three emerald stones in this triple cluster are a gorgeous bright green colour which is
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1990s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The sparkle of this ring is impossible to catch in a photo! It is simply stunning! The rubies at
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Vintage 1970s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning triple cluster holds three deep blue sapphires, the central sapphire measuring 15pts
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1990s British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold

Vintage 2.65 carat diamond 14k white gold triple cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 1980s ring dazzles with 33 brilliant diamonds totaling 2.65 carats, all set in
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Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Topaz and Diamond 9 Carat White Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring I made up of three beautiful clusters. The blue topaz stones have beautiful sparkle. The
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Vintage 1980s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Triple Cluster Ring 18K Gold - c.1900
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique 18ct gold triple pearl cluster ring made in
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Demantoid Garnet, Emerald, Diamond & Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian triple cluster ring, crafted from 18ct yellow gold. This stunning piece showcases a trio of
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lady’s Triple Cluster Designs Diamonds Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a one Lady’s triple cluster designs brilliant shaped diamonds ring. The triple cluster
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Carat White Gold Triple Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous triple cluster is super sparkly. It holds a total of 94pts worth of diamonds. The
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Early 2000s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

C1820 Sapphire and Diamond Triple Cluster Bow Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
This exquisite early 19th century hand carved diamond and sapphire cluster ring is set in silver
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Antique 1810s English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Three Tanzanite cluster ring. 14k Triple Tanzanite oval wide ring. Tanzanite
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Materials: Gold Gemstone: Tanzanite Gem color: Blue Stunning oval triple Tanzanite Ring
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Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Art Deco 18 Carat White Gold Triple Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This triple cluster diamond ring is super sparkly and holds a total of 1.90 carat. The old mine cut
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Triple Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This triple cluster diamond ring, holds three larger diamonds measuring a total of 40pts. The
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Triple Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous triple cluster is super sparkly. It holds a total of 1.10 carat worth of diamonds
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum

Diamond Retro Ballerina Cluster Ring 950 Round Brilliant 1.50ctw Triple Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): .96ctw Cut: Baguette Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: 1.50ctw Style: Cluster
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Stylish 0.90ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamond Cluster Ring - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stylish 0.90ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamond Cluster Ring - GIA Certified Elevate your style
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Triple Tulip Ring Rubies Sapphires Emeralds & Diamonds Clusters in 14K Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely tulip ring has three gemstone flowers set with the big three gems: sapphires, rubies
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Late 20th Century American Revival Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1ct White & Black Diamonds Triple Halo Cluster Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Bold, sophisticated, and unmistakably luxurious, this triple halo cluster ring is a striking fusion
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Triple Sapphire Ruby Diamond gold Ring Combination
Located in New York, NY
A combination of three rings 18kt gold of identical geometrical design, one with baguette cut and
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Triple Leaf Akoya Pearl Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.8 Grams Pearl Diameter: ~6.8 mm
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sparkling 1.01ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds 5-Stone Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sparkling 1.01ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds 5-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
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2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Carat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Triple Halo Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Triple Halo Ring 3 exquisite sapphire stone with
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Late 20th Century European Artist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Preloved 18 Carat White Gold Large 3 Stone Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
PreLoved 18ct White Gold Large 3 Stone Diamond Cluster Ring Wonderful triple diamond cluster
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20th Century Unknown Artist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Triple AAA Emerald Cut 3.10ct Aquamarine Ring w/ 3 Diamonds on Sides in Platinum
Located in London, GB
Triple AAA Emerald Cut 3.10ct Aquamarine Ring With 3 Diamonds on Sides This beautiful ring features
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2010s English Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Aquamarine, Platinum

Triple shank with 3 carat face up Invisible set Emerald illusion Piecut diamond
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
This ring is made in 18kt white gold with triple split shank splitting from the top & spreading
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2010s Thai Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 0.80 Carat Sapphire 1.25 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1895
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat yellow gold and silver set triple cluster ring; part of our collection of Victorian rings. This
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Antique 1890s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diamond Triple Bypass Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.25* US *It can be resized complimentary
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Triple Bypass Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.25* US *It can be resized complimentary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Triple Bypass Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.25* US *It can be resized complimentary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Triple Bypass Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.25* US *It can be resized complimentary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Triple Bypass Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.25* US *It can be resized complimentary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Triple Bypass Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.25* US *It can be resized complimentary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Triple Bypass Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.25* US *It can be resized complimentary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Triple Bypass Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.25* US *It can be resized complimentary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Triple Bypass Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.25* US *It can be resized complimentary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Triple Bypass Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.25* US *It can be resized complimentary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Triple Bypass Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.25* US *It can be resized complimentary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Triple Bypass Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.25* US *It can be resized complimentary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Triple Bypass Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.25* US *It can be resized complimentary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Triple Bypass Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.25* US *It can be resized complimentary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Cluster Cocktail 3.82 TDW Triple Bands
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Cluster Cocktail 3.82 TDW Triple Bands This spectacular ring
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1-1/8 Cttw Diamond Cluster Triple Halo Knot Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
shaped fashion ring features a marquise shaped cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds in shared prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

.925 Sterling Silver 1-1/8 Cttw Diamond Cluster Triple Halo Knot Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
shaped fashion ring features a marquise shaped cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds in shared prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

.925 Sterling Silver 1-1/8 Cttw Diamond Cluster Triple Halo Knot Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
shaped fashion ring features a marquise shaped cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds in shared prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

.925 Sterling Silver 1-1/8 Cttw Diamond Cluster Triple Halo Knot Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
shaped fashion ring features a marquise shaped cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds in shared prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

.925 Sterling Silver 1-1/8 Cttw Diamond Cluster Triple Halo Knot Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
shaped fashion ring features a marquise shaped cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds in shared prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

.925 Sterling Silver 1-1/8 Cttw Diamond Cluster Triple Halo Knot Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
shaped fashion ring features a marquise shaped cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds in shared prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

.925 Sterling Silver 1-1/8 Cttw Diamond Cluster Triple Halo Knot Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
shaped fashion ring features a marquise shaped cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds in shared prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

.925 Sterling Silver 1-1/8 Cttw Diamond Cluster Triple Halo Knot Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
shaped fashion ring features a marquise shaped cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds in shared prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

.925 Sterling Silver 1-1/8 Cttw Diamond Cluster Triple Halo Knot Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
shaped fashion ring features a marquise shaped cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds in shared prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

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Triple Cluster Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of triple cluster rings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 39 vintage editions and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of triple cluster rings made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. FANCS V by Simona Elia and Tiffany & Co. each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for round cut triple cluster rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and old european cut alternatives. When shopping our range of triple cluster rings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Triple Cluster Rings?

Prices for triple cluster rings start at $396 and top out at $12,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,716.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Triple Cluster Rings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    What a cluster ring symbolizes is up to individual interpretation. Some people believe that the grouping of gemstones on a cluster ring is a symbol of lifelong commitment. To others, it represents the coming together of two families, making them especially meaningful when used as wedding rings by people who have children from previous relationships. Remember that some people don't assign any special meaning to jewelry and may wear cluster rings simply because they like their appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of cluster rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    The meaning of a triple band ring is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Also called Russian wedding rings, interlocking triple bands often symbolize the Holy Trinity. Other people associate triple band rings with a person’s past, present and future. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of band rings.