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0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Flower Ring G SI 14k White Gold 11 Points Each
Located in New York, NY
0.75 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.06 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
Located in Coral Gables, FL
) as F1 surrounded by 10 round brilliant cut diamonds of VS clarity and G color totaling 1.12 carats
Category

2010s Colombian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1.10 Carat Emerald, Red Spinel and Pink Sapphire Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Introducing a one-of-a-kind ring that is sure to capture the attention of any jewelry connoisseur
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold

5.40 Carat Round Diamond Half Pave Mens Ring 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 5.45ct of round & baguette cut Diamonds. Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dating from circa 1910, this platinum-topped gold ring is set with over 3.50 carats of old diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Georgian Diamond Button Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
and SI2 clarity totalling 0.60 carat. This central diamond is surrounded by 10 'petals' in the form of
Category

Antique 18th Century European Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Ring Butterfly 18K White Gold Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
total .10 carat. The grand total for all diamonds is .61 carat. The top of the ring measures 18mm
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Men s Ring - 10k Single .50ctw Pave
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Single Color: H - I Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.50 Carat Natural Rose Cut Diamond Double Halo Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful double halo ring featuring a 0.50 Carat Natural Rose Cut Diamond and 0.59 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black and White Diamonds Men s Ring
Located in New York, NY
0.13 Carat 21 Black Diamonds-0.29 Carat Diamond Total Weight 14K White Gold Ring size 8 and can be
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage .53ct TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
color. 10 single cut diamonds total .20 carat of VS2 clarity and H color. The total diamond weight for
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Estate 2.20 TDW Marquise
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
are .25 carat each, two more - .18 carat each, and two princess cut diamonds total .10 carat. The
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Emerald Ring with Diamond Halo
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Accented By 10 Prong Set Diamonds of VS Clarity and G Color Totaling Approximately 0.60 Carats. Finger Size
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Ring Featuring Invisible Set Diamond Center. 10 Round and Princess Cut
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Men s Diamond Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.55 carat total weight. The center of the ring has shared
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold 3.74 Cts by Yashar Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
are SI1-SI2 clarity and H color. The total diamond weight for the ring is about 3.74 carats. The face
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold/Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ring 1.45 ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies antique, art deco diamond ring in platinum & 14k white gold setting. The top half of the
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 0.60ct Diamonds 1 ct Natural Sapphire 18k gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
A stunning Art Deco ring from 1935, crafted in 18k gold and featuring brilliant-cut diamonds and a
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Platinum Vintage Old-Euro Cut Diamond Ring 1.33ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies vintage diamond and platinum ring. Tests 75% platinum and 10% gold using an XRF metals
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
totaling 0.18 carats, adding a pop of rich color. Stamped “VL,” this size 9 ring weighs 10 grams
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Three Row Trembler Ring
Located in North Miami, FL
consisting of 80 smaller diamonds of .40 in carat weight which are GH color. The 10 bigger diamonds that
Category

1990s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Certified natural sapphire and diamond ring circa 1900
Located in Uccle, BE
Sapphire and diamond cluster ring circa 1900-1910. Bicolore gold 18 Karat ring set with a center
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Exceptional 45 CARAT Emerald Brilliant Ring AAA+ Value estimated 120.000.-Euro
Located in Viena, Viena
newly arrived and an absolute exceptional piece, an emerald ring in outstanding colored stone and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10k Yellow Gold Natural Baguette and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamonds. Ring Size: 10 Ring Band: The band of this ring tapers is approximately 9.4 mm to 3.8 mm width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Elegant 1.51ct Diamonds 7-Stones Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 1.51ct Diamonds 7-Stones Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Understated yet
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1930 s Opal Diamond Halo 18K Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
diamond halo is made up of 10—3mm diamonds totaling roughly 1 carat. The diamond have a lot of sparkle
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Elegant 0.36ct Natural Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Embrace understated elegance with this exquisite ring. Nine brilliant-cut natural diamonds
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer X Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer X ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 10 round white diamonds
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Illusion Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds totaling of 0.24 carats and 10 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.24 carats. Approximate total
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS NY Platinum, Diamond Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring 1980s
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels NY Platinum, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 1980s Vintage Here
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Vintage 1980s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Geometric 1.00ctw Diamonds and Pearls Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A bold vintage cocktail ring crafted in solid 14K white gold, weighing 10 grams and styled with
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Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stylish 0.51ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
brilliant diamond as its centerpiece, accented by a halo of 10 dazzling round brilliant champagne diamonds
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

13 MM Gold Pearl Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Diamond Carat Weight: 0.20 carats Ring Size: 6.75 (resizable) please message us to resize BEFORE
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous 1.66ct Diamonds Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gorgeous 1.66ct Diamonds Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Elegant and full of character
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Sweet Heart Bow Diamond Natural Pearl Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
white body with silvery overtone Diamonds are 1.0 full carat in total rated as G/H VVS/SI This beautiful
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Dazzling 1.49ct Diamonds Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 1.49ct Diamonds Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified A true masterpiece of elegance and
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning 0.25ct Pave Diamond Ring with Ruby Center Stone
Located in רמת גן, IL
stones: 10 stones Main stone carat weight: 0.25ct Total jewelry weight: 3.2g Size: HK14 / EU53 Lot ID
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold and Platinum Daisy Ring with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
-cut diamonds totalling around 1.10 carats, set in platinum prongs that accentuate their sparkle. The
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 0.56ct Diamonds Flower-Shaped Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
with 15 round brilliant diamonds, boasting a total carat weight of 0.56ct, each stone dazzles with an H
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

OSCAR HEYMAN Cocktail Ring Platinum With 8.78 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
A cluster cocktail ring designed by the Oscar Heyman Brothers. This is a fantastic cluster
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Columbian Emerald Minor-Oil , 1.88ct, and Diamond Ring, France
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A French emerald and diamond ring in platinum and 18k. The centre emerald weighs 1.88 carats and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Black Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a 14k yellow gold Black Star Sapphire and Diamond accent ring. This ring has an 8 x 10
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold 0.90ct Oval Blue Sapphire 0.25ct Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
- very bright and lively. There are 10 decent size brilliant diamonds channeled neatly into the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sparkling 2.72ct Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
grade: H-I Clarity grade: VS Cut grade: Very Good Side stone: 10 pcs Diamonds Side stone carat weight
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Leon Mege Ring with Natural Strawberry Spinel, Diamonds and Sapphires
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
cut diamonds 1.03 carat total Metal - 18K white gold Finger size - 4 3/4 The ring head dimensions are
Category

2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold

C1820 15K Emerald and Diamond Ring in Geometric Linked "t" formation
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian emerald and diamond ring with gemstones set in a geometric pattern of 3 linked "t"s and
Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold

Ring with baguette and brilliant cut diamonds up to 3.00ct 10k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
10 kt bicolor gold ring set with taper and brilliant cut diamonds 3.00 ct F/G - VS/SI - ring size
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2010s Dutch Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold

Captivating Green Jade 0.03ct Natural Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
piece Jade Color grade: Green Clarity grade: NA Side stone: 6 stones Natural Diamonds Side stone carat
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Clarity: SI Size: 2.2 mm. Number: 10 Weight: 0.40 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

LAMBERT BROTHERS 1925 Art Deco Ring In Platinum With European Cut Diamonds
By Lambert Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
engraved designs. The ring is embellished with thirty-one earth mined natural diamonds including the big
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Enchanting 0.85ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
enchanting ring is a dazzling heart-shaped diamond, meticulously cut to 0.70 carats. Whether as a symbol of
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 1.28ct Diamond Halo Ring in 18k Rose Gold – GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
halo ring features a stunning 1.02-carat cushion-cut diamond. Complementing the main stone, 24 round
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Timeless 1.08ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
with this stunning 18k white gold pave ring, featuring a captivating 0.70-carat marquise diamond
Category

2010s Israeli Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst Emerald Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Diamond Shape: Round Average Color: H Average Clarity: SI Size: 1.3 - 1.8 mm. Number: 10 Weight: 0.11
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Emerald White Diamond Tsavorite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Emerald weighing 0.60 carats, surrounded by a Tsavorite (1.17 carats) and white Diamond (0.19 carats) pavé
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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10 Carat Cluster Diamond Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 10 carat cluster diamond rings for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, white gold and 10k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 83 vintage editions and 65 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. contemporary and modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to 10 carat cluster diamond rings. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Five Star Jewelry, Gems and Jewels UK and Gems Paradise are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 10 carat cluster diamond rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and cushion cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of 10 carat cluster diamond rings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 10 Carat Cluster Diamond Rings?

On average, 10 carat cluster diamond rings at 1stDibs sell for $2,812, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $185,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.