TJD 0.50 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 18KT White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely designed in 18-karat white gold and dazzling with 13 brilliant cut and 14 baguette shape diamonds embedded beautifully in channel and prong setting. The diamonds are grad...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Old European Cut Cluster Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This 18k white gold diamond cluster ring is gorgeous! The ring features a total of 15 bright white old european cut diamonds, with 7 of them clustered together to form the center, en...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 7 Diamond Cluster Ring with Scalloped Setting in 14k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A show-stopping antique 14K white gold diamond cluster ring. The piece features 7 old European cut diamonds, which in total weight 0.20 carat with G-H color and VS2 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Gentleman's 18k White Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1990s
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Diamond Gentleman's 18k White Gold Cluster ring, circa 1990s.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $4,576 / item
2.3 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold, Diamond Cluster Ring, 18k White, Rose, Yellow Gold Stacking Ring, Unique Diamond Wedding Ring, Cocktail Ring, Statement Ring, 2nd Anniversary Gift Fe...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 3.56 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring, circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, stunning, fine and impressive 3.56 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster / cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 1.26ct Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold, Circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The 18k white gold diamond cluster ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the maker's mark 'DOM', the common control mark, the 18k gold fineness mark 750 and the gold g...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.28 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Marquise Shape Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This stunning white gold diamond cluster ring is filled with breathtaking sparkle, designed to give the illusion of five marquise-shaped diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Berlin Iron
Multi Shape 2.3 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold, Diamond Cluster Ring, 14k White, Rose, Yellow Gold Stacking Ring, Unique Diamond Wedding Ring, Cocktail Ring, Statement Ring, 2nd Anniversary Gift Fe...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.50ct Diamond flower-shaped Cluster Round Diamond Ring set in 18ct White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful 0.50ct H-SI Cluster Diamond Ring is the ultimate embodiment of timeless glamour, and unsurpassable style. These exquisite jewels feature flower-shaped diamonds resulti...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
0.33 Carat Round Cut Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Halo Engagement Diamond Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful 0.33 Carat White Round Cut Diamond Cluster Halo ring is set in 18 Karat White Gold and color H clarity SI1.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
3.01 Carat Diamond Cluster 14 Karat 2-Tone Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow and white gold diamond cluster ring containing 7 brilliant cut diamonds: color G-H, clarity vs2-SI1 and weight 3.01cts.
Diamond, 14k 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
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
14K White Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This stunning 14K white gold ring showcases a beautiful cluster of natural emeralds accented by sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.60 Carat Diamond Ruby Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Claw Set Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 1.60 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster Ring, The radiant oval ruby is surrounded by 10 white stunning white diamonds weighing a total of 0.60 carat color G/H ...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Vintage White Gold Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage white gold floral ring is a graceful and timeless design set with 0.81 total carats of diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A dazzling vintage diamond cluster ring crafted in 14K white gold, featuring a breathtaking arrangement of 50 full-cut marquise diamonds totaling approximately 1.80 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Cluster 0.80 Carat Claw Set 18 Karat White Gold Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 0.80 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster Ring, The radiant oval ruby is surrounded by 10 white stunning white diamonds weighing a total of 0.30 carat color G/H ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Ye...
Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving the classic design of this vintage beauty!! Ring Details Material: 18K White Gold Era: Retro 1940 - 1960 Head Width: 15.5mm Head Height: 3mm Shank Width: 2mm Weight: 3...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct White Gold Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous 18ct white gold emerald ring is set with 0.35ct natural round diamonds. The emerald is a rich green, the diamonds complement the emerald, and together they symbolize t...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$22,049Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Diamond Briolette 18K White Gold Cluster Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Briolette 18K White Gold Cluster Ring An exquisite, elegant, and spectacular briolette cluster ring set in 18 karat white gold with white diamond briolette weighing al...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1920s Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.50 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster style cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Triple Cluster Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Triple Cluster Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a triple-cluster design set with round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cluster Ring Set In 9ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted diamond cluster ring, set in 9ct white gold, featuring 0.15ct of natural diamonds arranged in a cluster setting.
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : A rounded halo cluster forms the focal point of this 14K White gold ring, with 15 round brilliant natural diamonds arranged for a concentrated display of sparkle.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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
White Gold Cluster Ring set with 27 White Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
White gold ring set with 27 white diamonds with a total of approx. 1.6 carats. Color G Clarity VS1 - SI Cut very good. Brilliant shining is natural and not digitally inserted. We ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 23 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: 1.20 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS1-SI1 Ring Size: 8.75 (re...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 17 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: 1.52 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 8 (resizable) ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Mid-Century Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
14k White Gold Mid-Century Diamond Cluster Ring This classic ring is crafted in 14k white gold and showcases a sparkling cluster of round brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in an elong...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Exude elegance with our 18k White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Band Ring. This 5.50 gram, size 6.25 ring features stunning 1.73 carats of diamonds, marked with "18k" and "750", this luxu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage White Gold 2.9 tcw Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Timeless Diamond Cluster Ring Weight: 5.8 Grams Stone: 2.9tcw Round Brilliant Diamonds Stone Grade: I SI Measurements: 24 x 20 x 10 mm Ring Size: 5 Metal: 10K Gold Item...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian pearl diamond 18k white gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Edwardian pearl diamond 18k white gold cluster ring is a graceful antique design embodying the refined elegance and delicate craftsmanship of the Edwardian era.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT White Gold Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant and striking emerald and diamond cluster ring crafted in solid 18KT white gold, centred with a vibrant emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald weighing approximately 2.40 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, White 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
From $2,499 / item
10K White Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Steal the show by wearing this vintage yet eye-catching cluster ring. Fashioned in an oval shape, the ring is made using alluring ten karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage aquamarine and diamond cluster ring, circa 1970. Set in stamped 18ct white gold and centred with a natural emerald-cut aquamarine, surrounded by two rows of round brilliant...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
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
18 Carat White Gold Triple Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The ring is modelled in 18 carat white gold. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Cluster Dimensions: 8x16mm Height Off Finger: 4mm Weight: 5.4g
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage White Gold 2.57tcw Diamond Cluster Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in lustrous white gold, this ring showcases a dazzling array of diamonds. At its heart, a 1.05-carat round diamond, with a clarity of VS2 and a color grade of I, radiates bri...
Diamond, White 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
14K White Gold Princess & Round Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A well-crafted 14K white gold diamond cluster ring, stamped 14K and 585, weighing 3.5 grams gross.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.66 Carat Yellow and White Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
18 Yellow Diamonds: 0.36 Carat 56 White Diamonds: 0.30 Carat Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold, 4.16 grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
0.99 Carat Yellow and White Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
22 Yellow Diamonds: 0.43 Carat 64 White Diamonds: 0.56 Carat Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold, 6.44 grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
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
Diamond Heart Cluster Ring 10k Yellow White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Beautiful vintage heart-shaped diamond cluster ring! Crafted from 10 karat solid yellow and white gold, the ring features a heart-shaped cluster of nineteen round brilliant cut diamo...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
Natural Diamond Flower Cluster Ring 18K White Gold Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Product Details Item Code: SER-211196A Metal: 18K White Gold Gold Weight: 3.112 gm Gross Weight: 3.55 gm Natural Diamond Weight: 2.19 Ct Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: H-I Ring ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Clustered Diamond Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Ring size: 4.5 Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 6.4 grams Diamond color: H Diamond clarity: SI Width: 9.6 mm Band width: 3 mm to 6 mm Estate Condition: Excellent, professionally cleaned...
Diamond, 14k 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
1.05 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This exquisite piece is a harmonious blend of radiant beauty and sophisticated design. The ring is crafted with 3 diamond cluster sections, each containing 7 round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Diamond Row Cluster ring. Genuine Natural diamonds. 14k White gold Cluster
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1990s Size: 8 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: White Style: Mid-century Beautiful 14k White Gold 2row Diamond Cluster ring.
White Gold
Diamond Snowflake White Gold Cluster Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful mid 20th century diamond cocktail ring featuring prong set round diamonds that sit on an open 14k white gold frame. To me this ring looks like a snowflake, but to someone ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18ct White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A sparkling 18ct white gold cluster ring centred with a princess-cut diamond within a square halo of brilliant-cut diamonds, the shoulders further set with grain-set diamonds for a r...
White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Cluster Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 44 round & baguette cut = 0.98cttw Color : I Clarity : SI2-I1 Size: 5 complimentary sizing available Weight: 5.78 grams
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.05 Carat Diamond Dome Ring with Overlapping Circles Motif in 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold diamond cluster ring, dome shaped, with 31 round brilliant cut natural diamonds 4.05 carats total weight.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.39 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive diamond vintage cluster ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage 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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