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14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: round cut = 2.98cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: round cut = 3.24cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 0.50 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
retro era dazzler hand fabricated in rich 14K yellow gold - circa 1980. Currently ring size 6. Ring
Category

1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 2.17 Carats Old Mine Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
heart gallery. Tested as 14 karat gold. Circa: 20th century . Ring Size: 5 1/2 & sizable. Measures
Category

20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Emerald Ring Cluster Oval Cocktail 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
& Hallmark: 14 karat white gold. The ring is partially hallmarked "14k" (also acid tested positive for 14
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Pear Shaped Cocktail Estate Cluster
Located in Torrance, CA
Nicely detailed vintage cluster cocktail ring set with a ruby & diamonds, crafted in 14 karat
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Old European Cut Natural Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat Yellow Gold Old European Cut Natural Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring Metal: 14k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 2.61 Carat Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Cluster Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carat; well-matched to center Diamonds set in platinum while shank tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1910
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Turquoise Cabochon 14 Karat Gold Vintage Cluster Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cathedral shoulders Engraved with orange blossom and wheat motif Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1930s Ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring, 14 Karat Round Brilliant 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
white gold piece showcases a sparkling diamond solitaire surrounded by a diamond halo which creates the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 4.94 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gallery Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1890 Ring Size: 5 3/4 & sizable Measures: 15.0 mm wide and sits
Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond cluster ring (circa 1980s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.75 Carat Pave Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bombay Cluster Dome Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mark and numbered Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1970s Ring Size: 6 & sizable (risking stamps
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau 2.09 Carats Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Unisex Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Tested as 14 karat gold. Circa: 1905. Ring size: 10 1/4 and sizable. Measures North to South 15.5 mm and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Three Row Diamond Cluster Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 103 round brilliant cut = 2.36cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Garnet Diamond Palladium 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14k for palladium and 14 karat gold, respectively. Palladium is in the platinum family and was used
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium

Art Deco 2.56 Carats Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with G to J color and SI clarity Stamped Plat and 14K for platinum and 14 karat gold, respectively
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

19.30 Carat Natural Amethyst Diamonds Nugget Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
clarity. 14kt. yellow gold 13.7 Grams Deck of ring: 24 x 18mm depth of ring: 10.1mm Ring Current
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9-Stone Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold, .63 Carat VS Quality
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
One cluster diamond ring consisting of (9) round brilliant diamonds measuring 2.70 mm each. The
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Old Mine Diamond Opal Cabochon 14 Karat Rose Gold Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
flared shoulders Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1890s Ring size: 6 and sizable Measures north to south
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1.20 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and ribbon-like 'X' motif with milgrain detailing. Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold. Circa: 1930's. Ring
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 1.76 Carats Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Toi Et Moi Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Moi style - French for "You and Me". Stamped for 14 karat gold. Circa: 1890's. Ring size: 6 and
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
This enchanting ring is a treasure of simplicity and elegance, crafted in 14-karat yellow gold. It
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.50 Carat Natural Diamonds Raised Dome Cocktail Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Domed Cocktail Ring 1.50ct Round full cut natural diamonds G color Vs-2 clarity
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Dreicer Co. Opal Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
By Dreicer Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cathedral shoulders engraved with wheat motif Stamped 14k for 14 karat white gold Signed Dreicer for
Category

20th Century More Rings

LeVian 14 Karat Rose Gold Morganite Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in McLeansville, NC
LeVian 14 karat rose gold morganite and diamond ring. This ring features a prong set, cushion cut
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

6.10 Carat Natural Aquamarine Diamonds Pear Cocktail Halo Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
. 15.9 x 10.5mm 1.10ct side round cut diamonds G color Vs-2 clarity 14kt. rose gold 4.6 grams $7000
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage cluster ring. This ring features a oval cut blue sapphire in approximately 6.73
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Garnet Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Garnet Cluster Cocktail Ring Size 7.75 Metal: 18K yellow gold Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Kingston, NY
diamonds set with white gold in a circle cluster with carved shoulders on a yellow gold band. Ring size
Category

Vintage 1970s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold, Tanzanite and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold, tanzanite and diamond flower ring. This ring features a floral design set
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Jade, Ruby, and Diamond Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Circa 1960's, a 14 karat gold jade, ruby, and diamond ring. An oval shape with a bezel set carved
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 This stunning cluster ring features
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

Modern 3.70 Carats Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Magnificent skirt ring, it is adorned on its top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Oval Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
foliate shoulders. Tested as 14 karat gold. With dated inscription. Ring Size: 7 & sizable. Measures
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Mid-Century Opal Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14k for 14 karat white gold. Circa: 1950's. Ring size: 4 and sizable. Measures: North to South 12.0 mm
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Retro 1.50 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Cluster Engag
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gallery aesthetic. Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold. Maker's mark for Erwin Reu Co.. Circa: 1940s. Ring Size
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Tanzanite Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Tanzanite Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ballerina Cocktail Ring. Featuring one oval
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pearl and Diamond Ballerina Cluster Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, England
An elegant South Sea pearl and diamond cluster ballerina cocktail ring set in 18ct white gold. The
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond gold Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and VS clarity), mounted in 14 karat white gold, approximately 5/8" wide overall. Size 9 minus.
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Edwardian Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rose gold shoulders Tested as 14 karat gold and platinum Circa: 1910 Ring size: 7 1/4 and sizable
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Cluster Two-Tone Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Diamond Cluster Two Tone Gold Ring 1970s sapphire and diamond gold ring. Centering upon
Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

1960s 1.50 Carat Diamond Geometric Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
diamonds in a geometric design. Circa: 1960s Metal Type: 14 Karat White Gold Weight: 5.8 grams Size: US
Category

Vintage 1960s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Modern No Heat Ruby Pear-Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Feminine flower ring, it is set with claws of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cluster Engagement Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, England
A lovely sapphire and diamond halo cluster ring set in 18k white gold. This classic engagement ring
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Elegant Dainty Round Shaped Clustered Stones with a 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
This round-shape cluster ring is crafted from 14K polished yellow gold and set with Round Natural
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
halo of round diamonds. The wide band is crafted in 14 karat white gold and sparkles with three rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold, Tanzanite Diamond Cluster Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold, tanzanite and diamond cluster band ring. This ring features a cluster of
Category

2010s Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Ruby 42 Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Cluster Cocktail Imperial Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid and impressive big round ruby ​​stone (1.83 carat) surrounded by 42 diamonds and 18 k gold
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Dome Rings

Materials

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

Rachel Koen 14 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful vintage ring in a form of a flower, featuring a cluster of pearls and small round
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Opal Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
profile. Flanked by flared shoulders. Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold. Circa: 1890's. Ring size: 5 1/4 and
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1960 s Vintage Blue Topaz Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1960s Ring Size: 5 1/4 & sizable Measures: 16.3 mm wide
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3 row diamond cluster ring in yellow gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 karat yellow gold 3 row ring featuring 31 round brilliant cut diamonds of SI2 clarity and H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1.40 Carats Diamond Natural Pearl Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum and 14 karat gold. Circa: 1910. Ring size: 6 1/2 and sizable. Measures North to South 14.0 mm and
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...

Fine Emerald Diamond "Cluster" Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
, 14 diamonds weigh approximately .85 carats and grade as H color, Vs clarity. This ring is made of 18
Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Mid-Century 10.59 CTW Aquamarine Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tapered shank Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1950s Ring Size: 6 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rose Gold Oval Morganite Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat rose gold cocktail ring Oval shape morganite weighing 2 carat Halo diamond ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 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.