0.76 Carat Onyx and White Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
70 Round White Diamonds: 0.720 Carats 15 White Baguette Diamonds: 0.40 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 11.13 Grams
White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Retro Diamond Cluster Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This ring is for men in search of a chic diamond statement piece that no one else has. A diamond ring that communicates the message of refined sophisticated taste in fine jewelry. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold Peridot and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A charming vintage cluster ring crafted in 18ct white gold, featuring a vibrant natural peridot at the centre, surrounded by sparkling natural diamonds.
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Cluster Cocktail 2.31 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Cluster Cocktail Size 11.25 2.31 TDW This spectacular ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Floral Flower Cluster 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A stunning and beautiful design of the iconic Art Deco flower ring, featuring seven round cut and striking diamonds beautifully set into top. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Weight:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round Diamond Halo Cluster Ring (Contemporary)
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
$852Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold This vintage ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a floral cluster of round diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$11,258Sale Price|20% Off
Sybarite Crown Cluster Ring in White Gold with White Diamonds
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Part of our Little Treasures collection, the Sybarite Crown Cluster Ring injects an everyday staple with a touch of regality. Taking a classic ring silhouette and elevating it with s...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
18k White Gold Natural Zircon and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this 18k white gold zircon and diamond cluster ring, centered by a natural green zircon and surrounded by approximately 2 carat marquise-cut and baguette-cut diamonds...
Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Floral Cluster Ring with 37 Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : A delicate floral-inspired cluster crowns this 14K White gold ring, with 37 round single-cut natural diamonds arranged to create a sparkling, petal-like focal point.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Diamonds Gray Pearl 18 kt White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant cluster ring mounted in 18 K white gold adorned by leaves details studded by white diamonds and enrich with a glossy gray pearl in the center Diamonds 1.40 ct Gray Pearl 3 ...
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Wide Cocktail 1.45cts Cluster
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Wide Cocktail 1.45cts Cluster This estate ring was a part of estate jewelry auction, the tag is still attached.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cluster 14 Carat White Gold Disc Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
The sparkling diamond cluster is set on an 14 carat white gold round shaped disc mount which sits approximately 8.5mm proud of the finger with a total carat weight of 2.01 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.13 carat White Diamonds Flower Cluster 18k white gold Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
FERRUCCI 2.13 carat white diamonds Flower Cluster in an hand made 18k white gold ring This ring is a size 7, complimentary sizing upon order before shipping.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.00TCW-7.8gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring. The Sapphires are Marquise cuts, medium to dark blue color.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
$8,749Sale Price|30% Off
Panim Diamond Marquise & Briolette 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Marquise & Briolette 18k White Gold Cluster Ring This Panim ring is truly a unique and elegant piece of jewelry featuring diamond briolettes and marquise shaped rosecu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Round Shaped Cluster Beaded Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 14K white gold ring features a radiant round cluster of shimmering diamonds at its center.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Colombian emerald diamond 18k white gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage emerald and diamond cluster ring is a beautifully balanced 1980’s design, centered by an emerald cut Colombian emerald weighing approximately 0.60 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Cluster Beaded Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 14K white gold ring features a shimmering pear-shaped diamond cluster at its center, designed to maximize sparkle.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emeralds, Sapphires, White Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful and elegant cluster ring in 18 karat white gold structure mounted with a cabochon emerald surrounded by sapphires and white diamonds.
Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The surrounding diamonds, totaling approximately 0.82 carats, are set in an airy, elevated cluster design that gives the ring a soft floral or starburst effect.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$701Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold Diamond Flower Cluster Ring - Contemporary Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 2.36 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamond Stone : 9 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.32 Diamond Colo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$514Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Swirl Diamond Modern Design Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This delicate and artistic ring features a graceful bypass swirl design crafted in polished 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sparkling 0.57ct Cluster Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sparkle in every direction. This 18K white gold ring features 48 round brilliant diamonds (0.57ct total), graded G–H color and VS–SI clarity, arranged in a dazzling cluster with a sp...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Floral Diamond Cluster Filigree Ring in 18K White Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Ring Material: 18K White God Condition: Pre-Owned Diamond: 1.25ctw Clarity: VS1 Color: F Ring Dimension: This Ring Resizable Size: 7 Length: 15mm Width: 16.1mm Thicknes...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
18K White Gold Floral Cluster Diamond Ring – 0.29 Carats
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ring is set in 18 karat white gold. White Round Diamonds 0.29 carat US 6 Resizing is available
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White & Yellow Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Beautiful, unique design! Round cluster of yellow diamonds with a white diamond halo. 18 yellow diamonds of varying color intensity, sizes and shapes (round, oval, pear, marquis, cus...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Floral Diamond Cluster Ring – 0.48 Carats
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ring is set in 18 karat white gold. White Round Diamonds 0.48 carat US 6 Resizing is available
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond 4 Cluster Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14 karat white gold Diamond: 50 round brilliant= 1.00cttw Color: H-I Clarity: I1 Ring Size: 4.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cluster 1.73 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cluster 1.73 TDW This terrific vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This Art Deco era cluster ring features seven Old European-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.28 carats, GH color and SI1 clarity, set atop an elaborate filigree band with floral ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This cluster ring holds Diamonds totalling approx 78pts and are bright and sparkly.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14KT White Gold Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions Opal: 15.24 x 7.8 mm Weight: 7 grams Ring Size: UK L / US 5.75 / EU 51 Specifications Metal: 14KT white gold Centre Stone: Marquise-shaped opal Diamonds: 18 round brillia...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold.
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond cluster ring in Platinum. The details are as follows : Diamond weight : 1.80 carats Emerald weight : 2.10 carats Metal : 18 K white gold Ring size : 4 1/2...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brilliant 0.83ct Natural Diamond Cluster 18K White Gold Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Crown your hand with this regal, unworn ring, featuring a unique tiara/crown-like design meticulously crafted in radiant 18K white gold. At its apex, two magnificent natural round br...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Timeless 0.2ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Enhance your style with this sophisticated ring, crafted from luxurious 18K white gold. This exquisite piece features 10 round brilliant diamonds, with a total carat weight of 0.2ct,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.58 Carats Diamond Flower White Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Flower Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 1.58 Carats in Diamonds F VS The ring is a size 7.5, sizable The ring weighs 3.5 grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage emerald cut Emerald and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 15k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, White Gold
Glamorous 0.42ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Capture hearts with this exquisite 18k white gold ring, a timeless treasure waiting to be discovered. Seventeen dazzling round brilliant diamonds with a total carat weight: of 0.42ct...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cluster Ring Set with 0.40ct In 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted diamond cluster ring, set in 18ct white gold, featuring 0.40ct of natural diamonds arranged in a cluster setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cluster 2.00 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cluster 2.00 TDW This vintage ring is made in solid 14K White Gold The center round brilliant cut diamond is .25 carat of VS1 clarity and H color...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfield, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower Cluster Ring 18K White Gold This Van Cleef & Arpels ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a floral cluster of round brilliant-cut ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.42 Carat Emerald White Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
3 Emerald Gemstones: 3.58 Carats 30 White Round Diamonds: 0.84 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 7.00 Grams
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.66 Carat Marquise Ruby Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Twelve marquise rubies are artistically crafted with brilliant cut white diamonds to form floral motifs. A delightful combination of ruby and diamond give this ring a stunning look! ...
White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 1.09 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.09 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set cluster ring; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, White Gold
14K White Gold 1.50ct Diamond Cluster Ring, Unisex, Circa 2000
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
White Gold Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Oval 2.06ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .90ct Cut: Oval Na...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.20 Carat Amethyst, White Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing cluster ring in 18K white gold mounted with intense color amethyst of 8.20 ct in the center and studded by 0.94 ct of little white diamonds all around and on the two sides.
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Diamond Floral Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by a blooming flower, this Emerald Ring features a brilliant center diamond framed by a vivid Emerald Cluster in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Assorted Shapes White Diamonds Cluster 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Assorted White Diamonds Cluster 14k Gold Ring. The ring is stunning with featured round and baguette diamonds all around.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage 14 karat white gold ring with 25 brilliant cut diamonds set in a floral cluster setting.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 2.20 Carat Diamond and 14k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive 1950s diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cornflower Blue Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Ring Engagement Ring.
By Gold Adore
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring. Celebrate timeless romance with this breathtaking cornflower blue sapphire and baguette diamond ring, the perfect choice...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Floral Cluster Ring 18K White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Fairfield, CT
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold This Van Cleef & Arpels ring is made in 18k white gold and centered with a round brilliant-cut diamond framed by a ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring, 14K White Gold, Circa 1960s
By Art Carved
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A marquise-shaped cluster of round brilliant diamonds fills the center of the ring, framed by an outer border of rubies that trace the pointed oval silhouette from tip to tip. The la...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, Emerald Flower, 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Astonishing cluster ring in 14k white gold. The ring is designed with an hexagonal shape which is totally studded with beautiful white diamonds with a central flower pattern realize...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Heart Cluster Promise Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 1.22 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 9 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.06 Total Carat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cluster Ring Set In 18ct Yellow & White Gold, 0.85ct
Located in London, GB
This stunning ring features a cluster of brilliant-cut diamonds set in 18ct yellow & white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The ring is modelled in 18 carat white gold. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Cluster Diameter: 9.5x7mm Weight: 3.2g
Diamond, Ruby, 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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