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Sapphire and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow and white gold Weight= 5.2gr Size= 5 3/4 (We offer complementary resizing upon
Category

2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Karat Vintage Diamond Ring Pyramid
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Touch of style, grace, and greatness, this exquisite-looking ring features a 14 Karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k White Gold Weight= 2.1gr Size= 7 (We offer complementary resizing upon request ) Diamond
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold With Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k White Gold Weight= 3.8gr Size= 6 1/2 (We offer complementary resizing upon request ) Diamond
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Vintage Engagement Diamond Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
prong setting embellished by round-cut diamond accents is further accented by a 14 Karat yellow gold
Category

Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

3.63 Carat Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ehtiopia. The ring is curated in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and has an approximate weight of 6.5 grams. It is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Sapphire Labradorite Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The "Sapphire Labradorite Diamond" ring is inspired by the Art Deco period. A natural oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Labradorite, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

2.58 Carat Amolite Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Curated in 14 Karat White Gold and weighs approximately 3.5 grams. The ring is a size 7 and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Orange Sapphire Baguette Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The ring is beautifully set in a classic 14 Karat Yellow Gold setting, with an approximate weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 14kt white gold cluster cocktail ring, circa 1970's. The ring is set with 15 round
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

1.87 Carat Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
also has 24 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.50 carats. The Clarity and Color is VS-H. The ring is a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst, Iolite and Diamond Ring
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
ship. Be sure to specify the ring size number. This 14 karat yellow gold cluster ring was designed to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Iolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
By Cristina Rodriguez Jewelry
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
and diamonds.This is a cluster ring that has stars on each side to complement the cluster. It has the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

2.46 Carat Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a Natural Oval Cut Cabochon Cut Sapphire that weighs 2.13 carats and measures at 7.5
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Diamond and Tanzanite Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Nothing short of beauty, vibrancy, and breath-taking, this enchanting 14K yellow gold vintage ring
Category

Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

2.44 Carat Apatite Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ring is made in 14K White Gold and weighs approximately 5.0 grams. The ring is a size 7. Free ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Apatite, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Diamond Star Sapphire Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
If there was ever a ring, pure, classic and hued as the deep blue sea with a unique appearance
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Malaya Garnet and Diamonds Ring
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
before its ready to ship. A 14k rose gold ring with a Malaya Garnet and Diamonds. The word “malaia
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
. Exquisitely made, this beauty is framed with a 14 karats Yellow Gold and weighs 4 grams. You need this in your
Category

2010s Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Garnet and Diamonds Star Ring
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
ship. A 14K white gold ring inspired by stars and constellations. This ring resembles how a star can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Iolite and Diamonds Baguette Ring
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
ship. A 14K white gold ring, mix and matching baguette and round cut gemstones. The combination of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.73 Carat Fashion Diamond Ring with 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Check out our new 0.73 CT Fashion Diamond Ring with 14 Karat White Gold Round-Cut Diamond Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Criss Cross Fashion Diamond Ring with 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Check out our new Criss Cross Fashion Diamond Ring with 14 Karat Rose Gold Round-Cut Diamond Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Vintage Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow gold Weight= 3.6gr Size= 7 Diamond= 0.05 ct total
Category

Vintage 1980s American Artist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Vintage Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow gold Weight= 4.9gr Size= 9 Diamond= 0.07 ct total
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Snowflake Citrine Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
checkerboard citrine - Natural diamonds. approx 0.32ct - 1.2mm ring band ** This item is specially made for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Opal and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k White gold Weight= 5 gr Size= 7 (We offer complementary resizing upon request ) Diamond= 0.15
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

2.26 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tourmaline is 9 mm x 7 mm and the face of the ring is 11 mm x 10 mm. The ring is made in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Aida Bergsen 14 Karat Gold, Diamond and Ruby Swallow Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
This stunning ring is set in 14k rose gold with 0,35 carat diamonds and 0,35 carat rubies. In line
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Blue Topaz Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carats. The Blue Topaz measures at approximately 10 mm x 12 mm. The ring is set in 14 Karat White
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Vintage Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Touch of style, grace, and greatness, this exquisite-looking ring features a 14 Karat white gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

3.88 Carat Chrome Diopside Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and weighs approximately 5.7 grams. It is a size 7 and can be re-sized at
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Jade diamond ring in 14 karat white gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco Jade diamond ring in 14 karat white gold. Elegant ring set with an oval cabochon of jade
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.64 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful 2.64 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold. This gorgeous ring has a 0.72
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Burmese Spinel and Diamonds
By Cristina Rodriguez Jewelry
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Burmese Spinel and Diamonds. A cluster ring that has been designed to make a delicate, yet sweet and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

4.39 Carat Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
surrounded by 18 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.52 Carats. It is set in 14K White Gold and is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
This enchanting a 14K yellow gold vintage ring boasts of a classic 0.10-carat sapphire and 0.06
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

1.78 Carat Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of the ring is 1.78 carats. The ring is casted in 14K White Gold weighs approximately 5.3 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
setting style and 14K spiral yellow-gold band with 2 extended appendages framed with 0.15-carat diamonds
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold

4.25 Carat Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
curated in 14 Karat White Gold and weighs approximately 7.9 grams The ring is a size 7 and can be re
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow gold Weight= 3.7gr Size= 7 3/4 (We offer complementary resizing upon request
Category

2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Engagement and Diamond Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow gold Weight= 2.6gr Size= 7 (We offer complementary resizing upon request ) Side
Category

1990s American Artist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Diamond and Emerald Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow gold Weight= 6.8 gr Size= 6 1/2 (We offer complementary resizing upon request
Category

2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

3.62 Carat Kunzite Yellow Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.21 carats. (Clarity: VS, Color: H) The ring is set in 14 Karat White Gold with an approximate weight
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond and Ruby Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow gold Weight= 3.9gr Size= 5 1/2 (We offer complementary resizing upon request
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14 Karat Opal and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k White and Yellow Gold Weight= 4.8gr Size= 6 1/4 (We offer complementary resizing upon request
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

14 Karat Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ladies White Gold Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k White Gold Weight= 6.3 gr Diamond= 1/2 ct total Ruby= 1/4 ct total Size= 7
Category

1990s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14 Karat Vintage Diamond and Garnet Ladies White Gold Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k White Gold Weight= 5.5 gr Diamond= 1/2 ct total Garnet= 1/5ct total Size= 8 3/4
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold with Tanzanite and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k White Gold Weight= 1.9gr Size= 7 1/4 (We offer complementary resizing upon request ) Diamond
Category

1990s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Ladies Ring Whit Diamond and Ruby
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k White gold Weight= 5.6gr Size= 5 1/2 (We offer complementary resizing upon request ) Diamond
Category

1990s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14 Karat Diamond and Sapphire Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14K White and Rose Gold Weight= 8gr Size= 8 Diamond= 0.50 Ct total Diamond's color & Clarity
Category

Vintage 1980s American Artist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Karat Tanzanite and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14K Yellow Gold Weight= 5.6 gr Size= 8 Tanzanite= 0.65 Ct total Diamond= 1 Ct total Year= 1980
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

14 Karat Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow gold Weight= 5.3gr Size= 5 1/2 Diamond= 0.05 ct total Sapphire= 1/4 ct total
Category

1990s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Karat Diamond and Sapphire Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14K White Gold Weight= 5.5gr Size= 5 1/2 Diamond= 1/2 Ct total Saphire= 1.70 Ct total Year
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow Gold Weight= 4.8gr Size= 5 1/2 (We offer complementary resizing upon request
Category

1990s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Karat Aquamarine and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14K White Gold Weight= 4 gr Size= 7 Diamond= 0.12 Ct total Aquamarine = 3 Ct total ( because of
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Vintage Blue Diamond and Turmaline Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
with 1 carat turmaline. It is further accented a cathedral a 14 Karat white gold shank design
Category

Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond, 14k Gold

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14 Karat Gold Diamond Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14 karat gold diamond cluster ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 406 antique edition and 422 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 14 karat gold diamond cluster ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing 14 karat gold diamond cluster ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc., DGI and TJD each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and old european cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 14 karat gold diamond cluster ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 14 Karat Gold Diamond Cluster Ring?

Prices for a 14 karat gold diamond cluster ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $41,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,029.

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.