14K White Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring Size 5.75 #25197
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring Size 5.75 This elegant ring 14K white gold features nine brililant cut diamonds set in a classic floral design, offering brilliant sparkle an...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18KT White Gold 3ct Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An 18KT white gold cluster ring set with a natural oval-cut Ceylon sapphire at the centre.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14kt. White Gold 1.49ctw. Champaign Brown Diamond Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in Crescent City, IL
Elegant certified 14kt. white gold ring featuring four (1.49ctw) sparkling natural champagne brown diamonds in a modern bypass cluster setting.
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Wave Cluster Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Make a statement with this stunning cluster dress ring, masterfully crafted in cool 18 carat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian fancy yellow and white diamond gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Edwardian cluster ring is a beautifully distinctive jewel from the 1910’s, centered by an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.80 carat. Graded Fancy Yello...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
IGI Certified 2.56ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
IGI Certified 2.56ct Diamonds Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold A true statement of elegance and power, this 18K white gold ring features a breathtaking 1.71ct princess cut diamond at ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Round Sapphire Diamond White Gold Dome Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1980's deep blue sapphire and diamond raised cluster ring. This ring is boasts a cluster of 7 round cut blue sapphires with a total approximate weight of 7.00crts, that are accented ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,038Sale Price|20% Off
14k White Gold 0.67ctw Round & Baguette Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cut - Channel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.30ctw (approx.) (72) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Sing...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Cluster Beaded Halo Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 14K white gold ring features a central oval cluster of shimmering diamonds, expertly set to create the look of a larger single stone.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1980s
Located in Brighton, GB
All set in 18ct white gold. Sapphire weight approximately 1.00ct Total Diamond weight approximately 0.65cts The face of the ring measures approximately 14mm x 14mm Band width at b...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 9ct White Gold Stamped, 1960s Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cluster Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1960s A sapphire and diamond cluster ring in 9ct white gold, centred with a vivid round blue sapphire surrounded by a halo of ten bri...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Tanzanite Cluster Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Miami, FL
A vibrant vintage 14K white gold cluster ring showcasing natural tanzanites that test in the tanzanite/aquamarine range on the Presidium Gem Tester.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Ruby Baguette and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Product Specifications Metal Purity: 18K White Gold Metal Weight: 5.08 g Diamond Weight: 0.581 ct Ruby Weight: 1.34 ct Crafted in polished 18K white gold, the centerpiece is designe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Double Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Double Cluster Ring This impressive intense yellow diamond solitaire double cluster and the two-tone ring is exquisite.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 0.65 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.65 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k White Gold. The ring weights 4.9 grams and is a size 7.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.70 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.70 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k White Gold. The ring is a size 8 and weights 4.9 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 1.40ctw Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Details: Approx 1.40ctw Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Cluster G/H Color SI Clarity Ring Material: 18k White Gold Ring Size: 7.5 (can be sized) Total Weight: 8.24g (5.29dwt)...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 2 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k White Gold. The ring is a size 6 and weights approx 4.8 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 1.25ct Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 2000, Unisex
Located in Broomall, PA
18K White Gold 1.25ct Diamond Ring In this Exclusive piece, the white gold band splits into two flowing ribbons, one ridged and the other lined with step-cut diamonds in an east-we...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brilliant 0.35ct Natural Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This dazzling diamond cluster ring is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, featuring 49 natural round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.35 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Ladies Cluster Ring with 16 Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Berlin, DE
White gold women's ring with diamonds and emerald. Set with 16 diamonds, approx. 1.6 carat in total and of very good quality. Including certificate of authenticity. We can adjust t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Heart Cluster Ring Size 5.25 #21796
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Heart Cluster Ring Size 5.25- This beautiful 14K white gold ring features a sparkling heart-shaped cluster of 20 single cut diamonds and 1 round brilliant dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18KT White Gold Natural Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring 5.91ct
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking cluster ring crafted in 18KT white gold, centred with a natural Ceylon sapphire of impressive size and framed by two graduated rows of brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.47 carat sapphire diamond 14k white gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in polished 14k white gold, the ring reflects a refined and timeless aesthetic, balancing classic beauty with subtle brilliance.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,278Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Yellow & White Gold 0.45ctw Diamond Cluster Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (21) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.45ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Mens Watch Link Style Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14K Solid White Gold Men's Natural Round Cut White Diamond Cluster Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Geometric Round & Baguette Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This sophisticated ring features a striking geometric square cluster set in polished 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,000
Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Cluster Ring A ring featuring a cluster of 21 round cut diamonds set in 14 karat gold. Diamond Weight: approximately 2.40 carats Ring Size: 9.5 Complimentary resizing
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.35ct Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring, Set in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
1.10ct ruby & 0.84ct diamond cluster ring set in luxurious 18ct white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.70 Carat Thai Ruby Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.70 Carat Thai ruby and 0.70 Carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set cluster ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14KT White Gold Aquamarine Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1970
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking vintage aquamarine and diamond cluster ring crafted in solid 14KT white gold.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Retro Marquise & Round Diamond Cluster Ring, 0.97ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant and timeless, this 14 karat white gold diamond ring showcases a beautifully balanced cluster design that radiates brilliance from every angle.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Curve Top Princess & Round Diamond Cluster Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Curved top 18k white gold natural diamond cluster mens ring. Featuring princess cut and round cut diamonds in tension and channel setting.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Starburst Cluster Diamond Ring – 25 Diamonds (0.45 ct)
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
his exquisite 18K white gold (750‰) cluster ring showcases a dazzling starburst motif of 25 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.45 carat, color grade G and clarity ...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 2.16ctw Sapphire & Diamond Floral Cluster Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully crafted vintage 18K white gold sapphire and diamond floral cluster ring showcasing refined European design and exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Moonlight Cluster Diamond Ring: 0.66 Carat Diamonds in 14k White Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Gold Purity: Crafted in exquisite 14k white gold, the ring weighs 2.62 grams, providing both strength and opulence.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Cluster Ring Diamond Ruby 1.75ct Burma
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k white gold cluster ring showcases a vivid 1.75-carat natural ruby of Burma origin.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring, 0.5ct
Located in Sewickley, PA
Crafted in 10k white gold the ring features a round floral style cluster at the center.
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.50 Carats 18Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Crafted with precision and care, the Natural Diamond 0.50CT, 18Karat White Gold Diamond Bezel Set Cluster Ring exudes timeless elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shaped Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring 18k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Center Stone: Pear-shaped emerald with a rich, deep green color Diamond Halo: A cluster of round diamonds surrounding the emerald for added sparkle Total Diamond Weight: Approximatel...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Pink Coral, Green Agate, Onyx, White Diamonds, White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Gorgeous Fashion cocktail ring in 14 kt white gold mounted with a movable onyx plate (3 cm X 2.2 cm) in the center, with a pink coral flower (2 cm X 1.5 cm) embellished in the center...
Agate, Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18KT White Gold Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage cluster ring crafted in 18KT white gold, set with a large natural oval blue sapphire surrounded by a halo of round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .37ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .37ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G -...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,602Sale Price|25% Off
Contemporary 18kt White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, 2018
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Exemplifying the pinnacle of meticulous artistry and luxury, this ring in 18 karat white gold beautifully showcases a contemporary approach to traditional elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian 18K White Gold Pear-Cut Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage Italian cocktail ring crafted in 18K white gold, designed in a dramatic fan-shaped cluster that showcases exceptional artistry and movement.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 16.03 Carat Rubi and White Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
12 Rubi Gemstones: 12.31 Carats 34 White Diamonds: 3.72 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 16.10 Grams GIA Certificate # 2235057026
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
It is set with an array of antique old mine cut diamonds (likely cut in the late 1800s) and modern cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.93 carats in a 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cluster 1.24 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cluster 1.24 TDW This vintage ring is made in solid 14K White Gold It has 20 single cut diamonds totaling 1.00 carat plus 8 smaller diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Cluster Diamond Ring In a Floral Pattern
Located in Sewickley, PA
This dazzling vintage-inspired ring features a brilliant round-cut center stone surrounded by an elaborate diamond halo in a striking starburst or floral motif. Crafted in 18K white ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s 1.45 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.45 carat diamond and 18k white gold cluster ring; part of our diamond ring collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Floral Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K White Gold 2.49ct Total
Located in Berlin, BE
A beautifully designed flower-shaped cluster ring set with 19 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2.49 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural SI/H Diamond Cluster 18k White Gold Bypass Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural SI/H Diamond Cluster 18k White Gold Bypass Ring features round and baguette cut diamond cluster making dainty shapes set together in the bypass band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Swirl Cluster Diamond Ring 14k White and Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
The cluster diamonds are set in 14k white gold while the rest of the ring is in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Large Diamond Cluster Double Halo Ring 10k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 10k White Gold Center Diamond Cluster Info: 9 princess cut diamonds, ~0.90 carats, G color, SI1-SI2 clarity 1st Diamond Halo Info(halo immediately aro...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
Alphabet Initial-M-Letter Personal Diamond 0.11 Carat 9Kt White Gold Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A must-have in today’s personalisation jewellery trend, this refined piece forms part of the Illustrious Alphabet Collection by Hasbani Diamonds London. Expertly crafted in gold and ...
Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold
14K White Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring Size 3.5 #21471
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold and Diamond Ring Size 3.5 This sparkling ring features 27 round single cut diamonds and one round brilliant cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold. ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw Cluster
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Roun...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.38ct Emerald & 0.54ct Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive contemporary 0.38 carat natural emerald and 0.54 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our contemporary jewelry and estate jewe...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 1.51 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold & Platinum, Diamond and Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond & Pearl Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 An exquisite original Edwardian ring, beautifully crafted in 18ct white gold with a platinum setting, sh...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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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