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Colombian Pear Shaped 1.25 Carat Emerald with Diamonds, Retro Cluster
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
14 karat emerald and diamond cocktail ring. The center emerald is a Colombian origin and measures
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

1.08 Carat Radiant Cut VVS2 Diamond Ring
Located in Solvang, CA
Estate 1.08 carat radiant cut VVS2 diamond ring. This 14 karat white gold fashion cluster ring is
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Aphrodite Peridot and Diamond Floral Dangle Earrings 14 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
Aphrodite Peridot Cluster Floral Dangle Earrings with diamond accents and twist trimmed pave
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Aphrodite Tanzanite and Diamond Floral Dangle Earrings 14 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
Aphrodite Tanzanite Cluster Floral Dangle Earrings with diamond accents and twist trimmed pave
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...

Aphrodite White Zircon and Diamond Floral Dangle Earrings 14 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
Aphrodite White Zircon Bouquet Cluster Dangle Earrings with diamond accents and twist trimmed pave
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Tanzanite, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k ...

Aphrodite Peridot and Diamond Floral Dangle Earrings 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
Aphrodite Peridot Cluster Floral Dangle Earrings with diamond accents and twist trimmed pave
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Aphrodite Tanzanite and Diamond Floral Dangle Earrings 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
Aphrodite Tanzanite Cluster Floral Dangle Earrings with diamond accents and twist trimmed pave
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...

Aphrodite White Zircon and Diamond Floral Dangle Earrings 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
Aphrodite White Zircon Bouquet Cluster Dangle Earrings with diamond accents and twist trimmed pave
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Tanzanite, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...

AIG Certified Sun Shaped Diamonds Gold Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
A Magnificent Modern Cocktail, or everyday use, Diamond Cluster Ring, that is a guaranteed head
Category

2010s Israeli Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Ring with White Diamond Halo
By DRU.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14k yellow gold ring features a beautiful turquoise set in the center and surrounded by a halo
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

14 Karat Emerald and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow gold Weight= 3.2gr Size= 7 1/2 (We offer complementary resizing upon request
Category

2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

1.51 Carat Oval Cut Burmese Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring Cocktail
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
clarity and color of the diamonds are SI2-F. The ring is casted in 14K Yellow Gold and weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The cluster ring is from the late Georgian era. The cluster is original, the ring shank was added
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 1990s The ring weighs 11.80 grams and is a size 5. Center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A bold two tone gold and diamond cluster ring which certainly shines bright. This piece has been
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: round brilliant cut= 6.26cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: round brilliant cut= 6.26cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: round brilliant cut = .55cttw Color: I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 4 baguette cut = .18cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 5.75- This sparkling ring features 43 round
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Circular Cluster Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Circular Cluster Ring Size 6.75 This diamond ring is full of
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold (stamped 585 14K) ring set with three 5x4 natural oval emeralds and twenty
Category

20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 23 round brilliant = 1.31cttw Color: G Clarity
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring This exquisite cluster ring features
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cabochon Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14 karat gold Circa: 1900 Ring Size: 2 3/4 & sizable Measures: 13.5 mm wide and sits 4.5 mm high
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cabochon Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14 karat gold Circa: 1900 Ring Size: 2 3/4 & sizable Measures: 13.5 mm wide and sits 4.5 mm high
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Peridot Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Peridot Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one oval brilliant cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with SI clarity Completed by chic tapered shoulders Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1880s Ring Size
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with SI clarity Completed by chic tapered shoulders Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1880s Ring Size
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Modern Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 2000s Ring Size: 5 1/2 & sizable Measures: 23.1 mm wide and sits 13.0
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold cluster ring set with 2.90-carat total weight of natural red rubies and
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20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow White Gold Diamond Cluster Style Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow/white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.35cttw Color: I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 2000s Ring Size: 5 1/2 & sizable Measures: 23.1 mm wide and sits 13.0
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Moonstone Cabochon Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1900 Ring Size: 6 1/2 & sizable Measures: 13.5 mm wide and sits
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one cabochon cut white opal
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Mosaic Cluster Fashion Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 84 round brilliant cut= 1.50cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring 2.15 Carat
Located in New York, NY
14k white gold diamond cluster ring. 35 single round white diamond. 1.75 carats total. 1 full cut
Category

Late 20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Navette Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Cluster Navette Ring. The Oval sapphire is approximately 0.40 carat. Accented by
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian GIA Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
What a beautiful, yet powerful Victorian diamond sapphire 14k gold cluster ring. A perfect antique
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Jade and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Jade: 1 oval cabochon jade Diamonds: 16 round brilliant cuts = 0.16cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow White Gold Diamond Cluster Cable Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow & white gold Diamond: 9 round brilliant cut = 0.20cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.20 Carat Diamond Cluster 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k rose gold Diamonds: seven round brilliant cuts = 0.20 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Waterfall Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 31 round brilliant cut = 1.50cttw Color: I
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian cluster ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features rose cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

1870 s Victorian Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold Circa: 1870s Ring Size: 8 & sizable (with loss of stamp) Measures: 9.7 mm wide and sits
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1.93 Carat Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
to J color with SI clarity Completed by a pierced gallery Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1.70 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14 karat gold Circa: 1880 Ring Size: 4 1/2 & sizable Measures: 12.9 mm wide and sits 5.5 mm high
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold Circa: 1990s Ring Size: 4 & sizable Measures: 18.9 mm wide and sits 8.5 mm high Total
Category

1990s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Cluster Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 174 round cut = 3.50cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat Whtie Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond cluster ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. The ring features 7 round brilliant cut
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Opal Cabochon Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color with VS clarity. With maker's mark and stamped 14KT for 14 karat gold. Circa late 20th century
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 2.15 Carats Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds Weighing in total approximately 1.00 carat with H to J color and SI clarity Tested as 14 karat
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k ...

14 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Cluster Statement Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold, ruby and diamond cluster statement ring. This ring features a pyramidal
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.10 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total, G/H color and VS to SI clarity (mostly VS) Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1890 Ring Size: 6
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Old European Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Old European Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one old European cut diamond and
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Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.40 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
scalloped edge Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1900 Ring Size: 7 3/4 & sizable Measures: 21.8 mm
Category

Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 2.40 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
scalloped edge Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1900 Ring Size: 7 3/4 & sizable Measures: 21.8 mm
Category

Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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