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Jelly Opal Diamond Green Tourmaline Large Cocktail Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct vintage cocktail cluster ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut jelly opals
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.30 CTW Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Belcher Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shoulders Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1870s Ring size: 7 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 8.5 mm
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1980s Trillion Diamond Cultured Pearl Ring 14 Karat White Gold Estate Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage cultured pearl & diamond ring (circa 1980s), crafted in 14 karat white gold
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear-Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Towson, MD
14 karat yellow gold cluster ring with a pear shaped center stone measuring 7 mm by 5 mm weighing
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natalie K 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Mounting SM4-051491W
By Natalie K
Located in Southampton, PA
. Made with 14K white gold in a matte finish gives an interesting appeal to the ring and measures 5mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.60 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
sized to a 6.5 set in 14 karat yellow gold. GIA Gemologist inspected and evaluated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

LB Exclusive 14 Karat White Gold 0.15 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Showing off a striking vintage flair, this LB Exclusive 14K white gold diamond and sapphire ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Large Diamond Cocktail Ring, 14K White Gold, Large Diamond Cluster
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold large diamond cocktail ring. This large cluster ring features prong
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.83 carat sapphire and 0.88 carat diamond, 14 karat rose and white gold
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Ring Old Mine Cut Diamond Turquoise Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
and bright old mine cut diamonds surround the turquoise in a round halo or cluster design. The ring is
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 14 Karat Rose Gold with Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Art Deco Style cluster ring features 8 pieces of round cut diamonds in approximately 0.30
Category

1990s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Norman Teufel 1975 0.60 CTW Diamond 14 Karat Gold Vintage Kinetic Spinning Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by rounded shank Stamped for 14 karat gold  Fully signed for Norman Teufel Circa: 1975; via dated
Category

Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
modern glamour. The crystalline clarity of VVS2 diamonds well matched by a classy 14 karat rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Cabochon Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 karats white and yellow gold cabochon emerald and diamond ring Cabochon emerald weighing 1.85
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.00 Carat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed in brightly polished 14 karat yellow gold, this beautiful diamond and sapphire ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

0.58 Carat Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
brightly polished 14 karat yellow gold, this beautiful ring features a 0.58 carat tsavorite garnet center
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold

1960s Sapphire Diamond Essex Crystal 14 Karat Gold Vintage Blue Bird Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14 karat gold With partial maker's mark Circa: 1960s Ring Size: 7 1/4 and sizable Measures north to
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.05 Natural Ruby and Diamonds Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Twin Cluster 1.55ct Natural Ruby ring (2). Side Diamonds: .50ct Range Fancy orange
Category

20th Century American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Marquise and Baguette Wedding Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
type: CLUSTER ring weight: 4.4 GrS size: 7.25 hallmark: 14KT"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring with Baguette Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
off a classic cluster look. The ring contains 22 round brilliant diamonds and ten baguette diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Diamond Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century Diamond Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring. Featuring one old European
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Retro 14 Karat White Gold Aquamarine Ring with Diamond Accents, circa 1970s
Located in Addison, TX
highlighted with flowing clusters of single cut diamonds. The 14 karat white gold mounting features a lovely
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 1 3/4 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
perfect selection. Chisel to excellence, the ring is created with 14 karats white gold in an elegant shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Erwin Reu Co. Mid-Century 2.03 CTW Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for 14 karat gold With maker's mark for Erwin Reu Co. Circa: 1950s Ring size: 5 and sizable
Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 41.00 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Aquamarine Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring. Featuring one oval brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage 14k White Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant emerald & diamond cluster ring, crafted in 14 karat white gold (circa 1980s). Emeralds
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1990s 3.59 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 3.59 carat aquamarine and 1.00 carat diamond, 14 karat white gold cluster
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Reversible Flip Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Two in One 5
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage reversible 'flip' ring set with diamonds and a pink sapphire in 14k yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring 14k White Gold Round Cocktail Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond cluster ring (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14 karat white gold
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Sapphire Ruby Diamond Pearl 14 Karat Ring, circa 1900
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Sapphire Ruby Diamond Pearl 14K cluster Ring, C.1900. The Ring set with a natural silver
Category

Early 20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Jabel 14k White Gold Old Cut Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Jabel
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Jabel cocktail ring finely crafted in 14 karat white gold featuring one old european cut
Category

20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k White and Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14-karat yellow and white gold cluster ring set with one (1) 5x3.8mm oval natural blue
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring Cluster 14k Gold Engagement Bridal
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Edwardian pink sapphire & diamond cluster ring crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pearls and Diamonds Modernist Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Diamonds 0.58 Carats. Measures approx. 1.14”w x 1.25”h x 1.37”d. Hand crafted in 14 Karat yellow Gold. The
Category

20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Oval Certified Mozambique Ruby Diamond Cluster Engagement Bridal Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold oval natural certified mozambique ruby diamond cluster engagement bridal ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Ruby Diamond Swirl Ring Vintage 14k White Gold Cluster Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage ruby & diamond 'swirl' cocktail ring (circa 1980s to 1990s) crafted in 14 karat
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14.20 Carat Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
border of brilliant white diamonds. The 14 karat rose gold mounting offers a soft hue, which is quite
Category

Mid-20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco 2.50ct Diamond Ruby Ring Cluster Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Square 6.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Art Deco era diamond & ruby ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1920s
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cluster Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 5.94 Ctw Colombian Emeralds And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring with a cluster of gemstones. Magnificent cluster cocktail ring, made during the late
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Ruby And Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, ten old mine-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.65 carat, mounted in 14 karat gold. Ring size
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

14K Yellow Gold 2-1/3 Carat Diamond Cluster Band Engagement Ring Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
total weight of diamonds with a whopping 63 individual stones. The 14 karat yellow gold engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Turquoise Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Antique Cluster Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rounded shank Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1890s Ring Size: 6 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1960 s 30.86 CTW Sapphire Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Dome Cluster Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with VS2 clarity Flanked by engraved foliate motif shoulders Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold Circa
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold,...

21st Century Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Gold X Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Gold. The Sparkle of the piece is given by 51 Cluster Round cut Diamonds weighing approximately 1.50
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Romantic Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian 2.20ct Diamond Ring Cluster Double Flower 14k Pt Engagement
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Edwardian diamond double cluster ring (circa 1900s to 1910s) crafted in 14 karat
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bvlgari Eighteen Karat White Gold Dome Diamond Cocktail Ring Finger Size 5.5
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Eighteen karat white gold dome ring vintage Bvlgari cocktail cluster ring Diamonds weighing 0.40
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Eighteen Karat Gold Diamond 0.40 Carat Dome Cocktail Ring Finger 5.5
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Eighteen karat white gold dome ring vintage Bvlgari cocktail cluster ring Diamonds weighing 0.40
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat yellow gold and diamond ring. Tiffany Co. Circa 1945. Designed as a polished gold
Category

Vintage 1940s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crowned 19th Century Old Mine Cushion 2.16ct Diamond and Emerald Cluster Ring
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A crowned 19th century diamond and emerald cluster ring. Set to center with a cushion shape old
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

White Gold Entourage Ring with Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Quality: Very good Jewel: Ring Weight: 3.7 gram Hallmark: 14 karat Ring size: 56 (17.75 mm) Condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Diamond Sapphire Wedding Wrap Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold diamond and sapphire wedding wrap ring. This stackable ring jacket
Category

Vintage 1970s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ring Guard, 14K White Gold, Ring, Stackable Wrap Wedding
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold diamond ring guard. This stackable wrap wedding band features a
Category

Vintage 1970s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Italian Modern Cluster Band in 14Kt Gold with 1.84 Cts in Natural Color Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
white gold of 14 karats, with high polished finish and mounted in full, with a beautiful pave setting
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Midcentury Ruby Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury ruby and diamond white gold cocktail ring circa 1950. The slightly domed, navette-shaped
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Effy Heart Shaped Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
By Effy
Located in Towson, MD
One 14-karat white gold heart-shaped cluster ring set with twenty-nine (29) round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Inspired Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and cherished today. These gorgeous Victorian Inspired Diamond 14k Gold Cluster Earrings display
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Effy BH Black and White Diamond Ring in 14k Gold
By Effy
Located in Towson, MD
One 14-karat white gold oval cluster ring set with eighty-four (84) round natural black diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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