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Vintage Italian GIA Mozambique Ruby and Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Italian GIA Mozambique Ruby and Diamond 18k White Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one oval
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Ring w/ Pink Linde Star Sapphire in Center w/ Halo Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 14k white gold ring with Pink Linde Star Sapphire in center and approximately 2.50ct
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Ring 3 Grams Total Ruby and Diamond
Located in Manhasset, NY
14kt Yellow Gold Size 6 Geometric Ring 3 Grams Total Ruby and Diamond
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

.50 Carat Men’s Diamond Ring 14 Karat Masculine Mod 5 Spade Deck
Located in New York, NY
Masculine 5 Cluster Spade .50ct Natural round diamonds Mens Ring. Vs-2 clarity / G color. 14kt
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.50 Carat Men’s Diamond Ring 14 Karat Masculine Mod 5 Spade Deck
Located in New York, NY
Masculine 5 Cluster Spade .50ct Natural round diamonds Mens Ring. Vs-2 clarity / G color. 14kt
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Natural Diamond Cluster Mens Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Ribbed Shank
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage natural diamond men's ring set in 18k solid gold. Diamonds are all exceptional VS1-VS2
Category

2010s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.08 Carat Natural Bright Reddish Orange Sapphire Diamonds Halo Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
6.6mm Full cut oval brilliant .60ct. Diamonds. G-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. yellow gold 3.5
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.20 Carat Japanese Cultured Pearls .20 Carat Diamonds Flower Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Pearl Cocktail Flowers Ring 3.5mm Japanese Cultured Pearls .20ct Natural Round Diamonds H-color
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.00 Carat Black Diamond Huge and Heavy Men’s Ring 14 Karat G/VS
Located in New York, NY
production line TOP SHELF MENS RING! 2.00ct. Natural Black diamond ring Rose cut Deep Black color 7.4mm
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate Ametrine Pear Diamond Cluster 14K Yellow Gold Wirework Teardrop Halo Ring
Located in Austin, TX
. The full details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hexagonal Crystal Emerald Beryl 20 Carat Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Brazilian Gold setting is 14 karat and weight is 9.3 grams. Diamond weight is .07 points, clarity is Si and
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Beryl, Crystal, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Baguette and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring, 5.28 Carat Total
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
diamonds are VS clarity and G color. 14 karat GIA Gemologist inspected and evaluated
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Garnet Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
crafted in 14-karat yellow gold. RING SIZE: 6, can be resized. DIMENSIONS: 1/2" wide vertical to the
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold

7.03 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This elegant ring in 18 karat white gold features a stunning octagonal step-cut Colombian emerald
Category

20th Century Swiss Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

French 1970s Retro 0.95 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, owl hallmark. This gorgeous retro ring is set with claws on top of a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ribbon Ring Featuring 9 Round Diamonds Of SI Clarity & H Color Totaling 0.50
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.30 Carat Natural Vivid Yellow Sapphire Ruby Ring 14 Karat Vivid Reds
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby & Yellow Sapphire diamonds ring. 3.00ct. Natural yellow Sapphire 10.2 X 7.6mm Full
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1970s Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring 1970s pink tourmaline and diamond gold ring. Various
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Mid-Century Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.90 carat, mounted in 14 karat white gold. Modernist emerald and diamond ring circa 1950. RING SIZE
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

White Gold Black Diamond Crossover Band Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold Wide Ring Featuring Crossover X Design. 42 Black Diamonds Total Approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold and Marquise Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold Flower Ring Featuring 8 Marquise Cut Diamonds Totaling 0.80 Carats, 12 Baguette
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond White Gold Dinner Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco diamond white gold dinner ring circa 1930. The slightly pyramid-shaped design centers upon
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Garnet Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique garnet old mine-cut diamonds and gold ring circa 1900. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ68K
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Platinum White Gold Heart Shaped Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
clarity. METAL: platinum and 14-karat white gold. WEIGHT: 6 grams. RING SIZE: approximately 6 ¾, can
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

GIA Report Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Silver Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
totaling approximately 0.65 carat. METAL: 14-karat yellow gold and silver. WEIGHT: 3.5 grams. RING
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Rock Crystal Diamond White Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: rock crystal carved on the back and frosted on the top. METAL: 14-karat white gold. RING SIZE
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

GIA Spessartite Garnet Diamond Gold Ring Certificate Natural No Treatment
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 karat white gold cocktail ring featuring 5.20 Spessartite Garnet accompanied by six diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14k Yellow Gold Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14k Yellow Gold Navette Dinner Ring. Featuring one oval
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K Gold Handcrafted Aquamarine Pink Tourmaline Baguette Engagement Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold aquamarine pink tourmaline baguette engagement diamond ring. This extraordinary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic "Vintage"GIA Certified Emerald 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat yellow gold emerald diamond ring, containing 1 GIA emerald cut emerald of gem quality
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA CHAMELEON 1.11 Carat Pear Shape Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
. Surrounded by paved white diamonds in the halo 14 karat white gold setting. Ring size 6.5
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Pave Diamond Horse Head Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Head Ring Featuring 32 Pave-set Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of SI
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1870 Antique Navette Ring In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds And Green Garnets
Located in Miami, FL
navette almond shape. It was crafted in rich rose gold of 14 karats and embellished with twenty-two rose
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring With Approximately 1 Carat Elongated Oval Pink Sapphire. 20 Tapered
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat yellow gold 11.5mm South Sea Pearl and diamond ring, containing 52 single cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Ruby and Diamond Marquise Ring 14K Yellow Gold Openwork Swirls (LV), circa 1975
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
for this showstopper are listed below: Metal Quality: 14 karat yellow gold Complete Ring Weight: 3.9
Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cabochon Sapphire Diamond 4.56 Carat Gold Scale of Justice Ring Size 11
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and rare 14 karat yellow man's school gold ring set with old European mined diamonds and
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearl, 9 Kt Rose Gold and Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Gorgeous ring in 9 karat rose gold and silver
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

14K Sapphire, Diamond Pearl Navette Scroll Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold sapphire, diamond and pearl navette scroll ring. This ring features
Category

Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 1930s Diamond Sapphire Dinner Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
motifs to the 14-karat yellow gold gallery and shank. Bring in light and the prismatic effect is dazzling
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Palladium

Yellow Gold Sapphire Ring by Effy from the Watercolors Collection
By Effy
Located in Dallas, TX
How fun is this! Composed of 14 karat yellow gold, this dazzling ring is by Effy from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Colombian Emerald and 1.25 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
and H-I color. The total diamond weight is 3.00 carats. The weight of the gold is 6.0 grams. The ring
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring is a remarkable piece that radiates serenity and luxury, set in 14-karat yellow gold that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Herbert Rosenthal 1960 Jeweled Bee Ring 14Kt Yellow Gold with 2.83 Cts in Gems
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Herbert Rosenthal in solid yellow gold of 14 karats, with textured and brushed surfaces. The piece depict
Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Estate 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Elegant and beautifully designed diamond ring with cluster style center. Metal: 14K White Gold
Category

Early 2000s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Cluster 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
fourteen karat white gold 14K antique cocktail ring. With an estimated .34 total carat weight of H/VS
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These photos does not do this piece justice ! This cluster ring features 4.05 carats of turquoise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, containing 11 round emerald weighing .65pts. and 5
Category

1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

0.95 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Bridal Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has 45 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.95 Carats. The Cluster setting makes the center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an antique Victorian cluster ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. The piece features 9 rose cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Diamond Cocktail Flower Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold 3.38 Carat
Located in San Diego, CA
Diamond Flower Cluster Cocktail Ring Style: Cluster Metal: 14kt White Gold Size: 6.75 - sizable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peridot Pink Sapphire and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.56 Carat Peridot Pink Sapphire and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring This beautiful ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring of Diamonds and Emeralds
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 14k white gold cluster cocktail ring made of white pear and marquise diamonds, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring Antique 14 Karat Gold Platinum Octagonal
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Emerald and Diamonds Cluster Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is an exquisite cluster cocktail ring, circa mid last century. Ring is adorned with
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Diamond Cluster Flower Motif Men s Ring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 9 This stunning diamond flower motif ring in 14 karat yellow gold is a stunning piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail 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.