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Vintage 7.10 Carat Coral and 0.48 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 7.10 carat coral and 0.48 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold pendant
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro Brooch Pendant 14k Gold Ruby Diamond Pin Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Tiffany & Co. Retro ruby and diamond pin brooch made of 14 karat gold. This starburst motif
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14Y Oval Aquamarine Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold aquamarine and diamond pendant necklace. This necklace features a prong set
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Ring Cluster Diamonds Natural Diamonds 14 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pre-owned in great condition needs some cleaning Woman's Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Marquis Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A cluster of eight rose cut diamonds, .33 carats total weight, set in fourteen karat antique yellow
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Opals and Diamonds 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Opal & Diamond 14k Gold Cluster Ring. Stunning decorative design by this maker. This ring
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Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold and Silver Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A gorgeous 14 karat gold and silver diamond halo cluster ring. The ring consists of eleven rose-cut
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold, Mixed Metal

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage BH EFFY cluster ring. This ring features a one piece round cut diamond in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Gold Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Flowery and feminine, this Vintage Diamond 14k Gold Cluster Ring is perfect for someone with a
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Solitaire with Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Solitaire With Diamond Cluster Ring Size 6.5. 0.25 total Diamond weight
Category

2010s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications Brand:Custom Metal: 14k yellow gold Type: Halo Ring BuyWeight: 2.90 grams Size: 5.25 US Hallmark
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

2 Carat Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Baltimore, MD
2 Carat Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring 14K White Gold Size 5 Metal: 14k white gold Weight: 4.34
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tanzanite, Multicolor Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Amazing retrò ring in 14 karat rose gold structure
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Size 5 The diamonds are set on white gold. 0.25
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2010s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Modern Tsavorite and Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
This stunning modern contemporary 14 karat white gold tsavorite and diamond cluster ring is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1900 Art Nouveau Diamond Jelly Opal 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1900 Ring Size: 5 1/4 & sizable Measures North to South 19.6 mm
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ruby And Diamond Cluster Ring Size 6.75. 11 piece round rubies 4
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2010s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. Ring is set in 14 karat gold. Matching earrings are available, please visit our store-front or send a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Jade Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Featuring 6 Cabochon-Cut Jadeite Jade & 5 Round Diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat "Chatham" Emerald Crystal Cluster and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat "Chatham" Emerald Crystal Cluster and diamond ring with 1 diamond weighing .05pts. This
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Ruby Solitaire with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Ruby Solitaire with Emeralds And Diamonds Oval Ruby, Round
Category

2010s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Dattelbaum and Friedman Victorian Diamond Opal 14 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
geometric shoulders with engraved detailing Stamped 14k for 14 karat rose gold With maker's mark for
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat Gold Stacking Tulip Mount Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond cluster ring (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 14 karat yellow
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.94 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ballerina Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in 14K Yellow Gold and weighs approximately 4.1 grams. The ring is a size 7 and can be re-sized at
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.18 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Cluster
Located in New York, NY
. Diamonds. (1.00ct Baguette & .70ct Rounds) G-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. white gold 4.9 grams Ring
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 1.45 CTW Diamond And Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds CTW: 1.45 Perfect right hand ring overflowing with brilliance Tested as platinum and 14 karat
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring Size 7- This dazzling band features 58 single cut
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring Size 5- This sparkling ring features 19 old mine diamonds pave
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Rubies, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds 14 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Unique and elegant cluster retrò ring in 14K rose gold structure mounted with 6.72 ct of amazing
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Vintage 1970s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Cabochon Cut Garnet Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 14K gold. The piece features cabochon cut garnet and rose
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold

8.31ct Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This striking 14k yellow gold ring is a celebration of vibrant color and timeless elegance. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold 1.10 Carat Round Halo Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
ring is not hallmarked though it has tested positive for 14 karat gold.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Sapphire and Multi Diamond Cluster Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Ring size: 6.5 Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 4.4 grams Natural Sapphire: 1.20 ctw Sapphire cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring, 14 Karat Round Brilliant Cut 1.00 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
gorgeous ring! Fashioned in classic 14k yellow gold, the ring features three rosettes of diamonds set in a
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20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Classic & sweet Victorian cluster ring with an oval opal in the center surrounded by a halo of rose
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold 0.85 Carat Yellow Sapphire 0.35 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage rectangle cluster ring crafted in 14K yellow gold and 925 silver. Circa 1960
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20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14 Karat Gold 1.50 Carat Opal Doublet 0.55 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 14K gold. The piece features beautiful oval cut opal
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold 1 Carat Sapphire 1 Carat Diamond Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
It is a beautiful antique Victorian cluster ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. The piece features
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 2 Carat Emerald and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 14 Karat
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2 Carat Emerald & Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring. The ring features a center 1 carat green
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Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

3.61 Carat Natural Sapphires Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat Snowflake Floretta
Located in New York, NY
Classic Diamond & Sapphires Cluster ring / Floretta .73ct. Natural Round Cut diamond (center
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold diamond wedding ring, containing 29 round diamonds weighing .67pts. and 10
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1990s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

13.04 Carat Natural Black Sapphire Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Cluster Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
Fade to Black. 12.26ct. Natural Black Sapphire diamonds ring. Fully faceted oval cut brilliant
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Modern Design 5.22 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat Rose and White Gold
Located in Tustin, CA
cocktail ring makes an extraordinary statement. Two tone 14 karat rose gold and white gold ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

15.90 Carat Natural Citrine Diamonds Halo Cocktail Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
diamonds G-color vs-2 clarity. 14kt. white gold 13.8 grams. Deck of ring: 23mm wide Depth of ring
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Amazing ring in 14 karat white gold structure mounted
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Pearls, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
2.2 g 12mm Diamonds 2.13 ct Total weight 11.6 g Ring Head dimension 3 x 2 cm Italian size 14 French
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1990s Italian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring Chenal set Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold approx. 3.20 grams Finger size: 9 (resizing possible) all natural
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1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold "Flower" Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold diamond "Flower" ring with 11 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

6.68 Carat Natural Vivid Green Emerald Diamonds Cluster Halo Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Halo Deco Green. 5.12ct. Natural Oval cut, Emerald Ring Emerald: 12.3 x 9.4mm
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2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gold and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Gold And Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 6 14 K Yellow Gold: 5.2 gram Stamped 14K Ring Size
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Early 2000s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 6- This lovely ring features five opals and 14
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Carnelian, Pearl, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful cluster ring in 14k white gold structure, mounted with a main carnelian with a central
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Ring Size 6- This lovely ring features 14 coral stones and
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Topaz, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Dome Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful cluster retrò ring realized in 14K rose and white gold with an amazing big yellow topaz
Category

Early 2000s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Ring Size 7.25- This elegant ring features one oval
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Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Grey Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a grey pearl in a frame of diamonds. This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Coral, Onyx, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fabulous ring in 14k white gold structure, setted with a central squared rubrum coral surrounded by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 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.