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2.26 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamonds in a halo weighing 1.73 Carats. The total carat weight of the ring is 2.26 Carats. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 18ct Gold 1ct Sapphire and 1ct Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fabulous early 20th century 1ct oval blue sapphire and 1ct transitional cut diamond halo cluster
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 6.78 Carats Sapphire and 2 Carats Diamonds French Vintage Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
diamonds weights 2 carats approximately. The dimension of front is 21 mm and 17 mm. it has presence. Ring
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Vintage 1950s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

14K White Gold 2.12ct Blue Sapphire and 0.22ct Diamond Cluster Ring, Size 7.75
Located in Van Nuys, CA
One Electronically tested 14k white gold ladies cast sapphire & diamond cluster ring with a bright
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.62 Carat Kunzite Yellow Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a Oval Cut Light Pink Kunzite that weighs 3.02 carats and measures at 8 mm x 10 mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

EGL Certified 1.50 Carat Violet-Blue Natural Sapphire 0.95 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Mobile, AL
set in white gold. The ring also contains 10 round brilliant cut diamonds that are G-H color, SI1-SI2
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1990s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

4.28 Carat Orange Sapphire Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful ring has a Oval Cut Orange Sapphire that weighs 3.48 carats and measures at
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.66 Carat Illusion Set Yellow Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
1.84 carats) to create an illusion of one large single yellow diamond. Surrounded by a cluster of 108
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Matsuzaki Platinum 0.61 Carat Baguette Cut Alexandrite Diamond Ring
By Tsutomu Matsuzaki
Located in Tokyo, JP
All buyers outside of Japan will receive -10% tax exemption from the list price. Please inquire
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Cluster Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum

2.97 Carat No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Goettingen, DE
2.97 Carat No-Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring Classically elegant entourage ring, the
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20th Century German Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.24 Carat Illusion Set White Diamond and Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
1.9 carats) to create an illusion of one large single white diamond. Surrounded by a cluster of 98
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat 4.01 Carat Total Weight Diamond Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
Priced to sell! A timeless and elegant 18 karat yellow gold halo ring featuring a 2.51 carat
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Vintage 1980s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 1.10 Carat Old Mine Diamond Sweet Heart Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
of sparkle Approx. 1.10 Ct of Diamonds rated G/H VVS/VS Perfect condition in spite of age Crown is 10
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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Vivid Ruby Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring
By Treasure of Shahrazad
Located in Suriyawong Bangeak, TH
carat vivid ruby with intense colour throughout the stone, Also to complement the ring it is surround by
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1.14 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
white gold ring pays homage to this classic period. A rare, natural Burmese ruby of 1.14 carats sits in
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2010s Australian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco .77 Ct Natural No Heat Ceylon Sapphire .55 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Art Deco Appeal Authentic Art Deco engagement rings are currently the most asked for and desired
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

3.02 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Tablet Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
white gold tablet ring pays homage to this classic period. A rare, natural Burmese ruby of 3.02 carats
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2010s Australian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Emerald Diamond Exclusive Platinum Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in Geneva, CH
emerald. Approximate diamond weight is 9.3 carats. The emerald which takes a central place in this
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

2.0 Carat Natural Ceylon Pink Sapphire 1.50 Carat G VVS Diamond Platinum
Located in Napoli, IT
ring, designed in a halo with rich Diamond set like a floret, all superbly hand crafted of solid
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Blue Topaz Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.64 carats and 4 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.24 carats. The total carat weight of the ring is 6.53
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

3 carat face look Emerald shape Piecut diamond with a Border of ruby diamonds
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
This ring is made with 0.70carat Pie cut diamonds Invisible set diamonds giving a look of 3 carat
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire Ring with Diamonds and Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
yellow gold 10 round brilliant cut diamonds set into prongs 0.42 carat total 4 oval vivid blue sapphires
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Adorable Georgian Diamond Emerald Daisy Ring 18 Karat
Located in Napoli, IT
of Emerald and Diamonds Approx .15 Ct the centre Emerald of lovely spring green and half of a carat
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Antique 1780s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

White Gold Round and Fancy Cut Diamond Spray Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
. Ring consists of 15 baguettes, 10 marquise cut and 6 round brilliant diamonds with an approximate total
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Entourage 585 Gold Silver, Emerald and Diamond Roses Ring
Located in rijssen, NL
ring binder at the back: 3.1 mm Weight approx. : 7.82 grams 12 diamond roses, diameter approx. 3.5 mm
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Gent’s Midcentury 18 Karat Gold Emerald and Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
of (10) natural high quality 2.2mm round brilliant cut diamonds ((5) flanking north and south
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French Edwardian Rare 1.80 Carat Natural Siam Ruby Duo Natural Pearl Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Pearls Sides embellished by tiny rose cut Diamond adding lovely twinkle on shoulders, approx .10 CT Ring
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Papillion Ring with South Sea Pearl and Fancy Shape Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
from Australia 14.5mm. - Pear, marquise & round shape 10 diamonds weighing 1.46 carats - Set in 18K
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Carre Cut Emerald and White Diamond Art Deco Dress Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
and south points also feature a small diamond set fleur de lys. This low sitting cluster ring will not
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Carre Cut Emerald and White Diamond Art Deco Dress Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
and south points also feature a small diamond set fleur de lys. This low sitting cluster ring will not
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Tablet Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Nicky Burles
Located in Sydney, NSW
diamonds total 0.94 carat of F colour and VS clarity. The under carriage of this ring has been delicately
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2010s Australian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

10ct Oval Queen Ruby Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, 18k White Gold St
Located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
◆Solid 18kt White Gold (shown in picture) ◆Ruby Weight: 10 CT ◆Diamond Carat: 1.75 CT ◆Diamond
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2010s Cluster Rings

10ct star sapphire ring
Located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
◆Detail description◆ ◆Solid 18kt Gold (shown in picture) ◆Stone Weight: 10 CT ◆Diamond Carat
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2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, 18k Gold

18ct WHITE AND YELLOW GOLD EMERALD RING
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Number of Stones: 10 x Diamonds Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnificent No Heat Color Shift Purple Sapphire Ring
Located in Wimberley, TX
Cluster rings always make a dramatic statement whether of antique or modern origin. However, this
Materials

Sapphire

10 Karat Yellow Diamond Gold Cluster Ring 1/2 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Combination of Baguettes and Round Diamonds Center Cluster Ring in 10k yellow gold - 1/2 cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring 1/2 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Round Diamonds Center Cluster Ring in 10k yellow gold - 1/2 cttw Combination of Baguettes and Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

10k Gold

2.16 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Elegant and Sophisticated platinum cluster ring set with a fine gem quality 2.16 carat Colombian
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

3.16 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum custom cluster ring consisting of one cushion cut Ruby weighing 3.16 carats, measuring
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum

4.53 Carat Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a 2.31 carat Oval Cut Pinkish-Mauve Tourmaline and is elegantly surrounded by 10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

IGI Certified 0.25 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Chislehurst, Kent
This is a very pretty and delicate cluster ring that has amazing scintillation and also gives the
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Gold Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Perth, AU
Very pretty 18ct white gold art deco sapphire and diamond cluster ring set with a centre deep blue
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Carat Gold Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Perth, AU
Very pretty 18ct white gold art deco sapphire and diamond cluster ring set with a centre deep blue
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Matsuzaki 6.90 Carat Yellow Sapphire White Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
By Tsutomu Matsuzaki
Located in Tokyo, JP
Sapphires and Diamonds. Very brilliant and sparkling ring with a bright yellow tone. We use carefully
Category

2010s Japanese Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1.71 Carat Oval Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Halo Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
18k rose gold engagement or right hand ring 1.71 ct Oval Rose Cut Diamond center 0.79 tw (10 stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring in Gold 18k, Wedding Sapphire Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Sapphire diamond cluster ring in white gold 18 karats. The bezel is set with an oval cut sapphire
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Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Authentic Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Gold Platinum
Located in Napoli, IT
Engaged! This enchanting authentic Edwardian Diamond cluster ring steps into back history Gorgeous
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Bridal Cluster Ruby Diamond Ring in White Gold 18 Karats
Located in PARIS, FR
Cluster ruby diamond ring in white gold 18 karats. Cluster halo ring with an oval ruby in closed
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1990s French Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage circa 1970 Certified No Heat 2.81 Carat Pink Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
post-war era, presenting the unusual gemstone as the focal point of a diamond cluster ring – the most
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Late Victorian English Triple Cluster Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in London, GB
An emerald and diamond triple cluster ring with the stones set in 18 carat gold and platinum and
Category

English Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Contemporary Edwardian Style 0.90ct Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This beautiful Contemporary Emerald and Diamond ring would make the perfect engagement or statement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kian Design Platinum Gold Cushion Cut Ruby and Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
Rubino Ring This stunning platinum and 18 carat yellow gold ring is set with an extraordinary
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold

Bargain Vintage 18ct White Gold Princess Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring Size M
Located in Camelford, GB
offer is this gorgeous 18CT WHITE GOLD AND 1.25 CARAT DIAMOND CLUSTER ENGAGEMENT RING DETAILS Material
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20th Century British Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cluster Ring 1950s Center Diamond 0.53 Ctw Brilliant Cut White Gold 18K
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Diamonds: 2.73 carats. Setting Prongs. Ring size: 9 Europe / 49.3 American. Longth 18.68 millimeters. Width
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Wide 14 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Ring with White Diamond Cluster by K.MITA
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold and 10 mm width tapered to 5 mm with 0.14 Carats white diamonds. Please allow 10-14 days for
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2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

4.32 Carat Oval Rhodolite and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in Platinum 18 Carat Gold
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
Rosa & Nero Ring The exquisite platinum and 18 carat yellow gold cluster ring features a stunning
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2010s Australian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

0.82 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Double Halo 18 Carat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Antoinette Bracks
Located in Brisbane, QLD
sapphires. Made in 18 carat white gold, the ring measures from 2.2mm and spreads to 14.81mm. Diamonds 18
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k 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.