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0.90ctw Aquamarine Diamond Stud Earrings, 14kt Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of vintage 14 karat yellow gold aquamarine and diamond stud earrings. These March birthstone
Category

Vintage 1970s Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Antique 0.80 Carat Sapphire and 0.82 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.80 carat sapphire and 0.82 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Diamond Solitaire Necklace with 0.73 Carat G-VS1 Skinny Oval Set in White Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Italian cable chain with a lobster clasp. The bezel and chain are 14 karat white gold. The brilliant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

2.0 ctw Diamond Cluster 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
night out! Crafted in both 14 karat white and yellow gold, this cluster ring is both dazzling and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Cluster Ring White Gold 14 Karat 2.20 Carat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a delightful 14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring. This sparkling Ring has (46) Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Diamond and Emerald Cluster Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Elegant and timeless, cluster setting involving 0.45-carat emerald and 0.30-carat diamond accented
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond with GIA Report Cluster Ring
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
jewel before its ready to ship. A 14K white gold ring. The perfect diamond ring! Never before could a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.40 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Terraced Cluster Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous yellow gold ladies diamond ring with terraced design. Lovely, unique piece of jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Cluster Ring Excellent Condition 9.5g
Located in Manchester, NH
Solid 14K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Cluster Ring! Excellent Condition! 9.5g This stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Dramatic 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring 65 Round, European, Round Brilliant & Square Cut
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Carat Aquamarine Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Les Pierres de Julie
Located in Paris, FR
Important white gold ring paved with modern cut diamonds and adorned with an impressive 14 carat
Category

2010s French Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.87 Carat Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
yellow and orange and has its origins from Australia. The ring is curated in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.28 Carat Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, yellow, and orange and has its origins from Australia. The ring is curated in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Ring 5.7g
Located in Manchester, NH
Excellent condition. This solid 14K yellow gold ring features 21 round cognac diamonds that weigh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold

Men s 14 Karat Yellow Gold 1 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
Men's 14k Yellow Gold 1tcw Diamond Ring You are viewing a Beautiful Men's Diamond Ring. This ring
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible rose cut diamond cluster ring! This Victorian ring consists of ten smaller rose cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

14 Karat White Gold 1.20 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
Ladies 14k White Gold 1.20ctw Diamond & Sapphire Ring Size 7 You are viewing a beautiful ladies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Modern 14 Karat White Gold Iolite and Pave Cut Diamond Ring
Located in St.amford, CT
Circa 1990s 14 karat white gold Iolite and pave cut diamond ring with approximately 0.12 total
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, White Gold

Victorian Opal Diamond Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, surrounded by 20 Old Mine Cut diamonds and 14 karat yellow gold. Circa 1900s. The ring does show indications
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Five Row Bar Set Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
comprised of 14 karat yellow gold. The band is a size 6.25 and can be sized.
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Pink to Purple Spinels and Diamonds Ring
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
) • Diamonds: Color: G-H, Clarity: SI1 • Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.09 ct The perfect and unique ring to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Ring with Round Faceted Emeralds and Round Diamonds
Located in Chicago, IL
14K white gold ring, prong set with 9 round faceted emeralds weighing 1.00cts, and 10 full cut
Category

1990s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.33 Carat Center 2.37 Carat Natural Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold 14 Karat
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
1.33 Carat Center 2.37 TCW Natural Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold 14K Stones: Natural Diamond
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold, Sapphire ‘0.88 Carat’ and Diamond ‘1.26 Carat’ Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Set in 14 Karat white gold in a double halo mounting sits a heated Sapphire that weighs 0.88 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Ring in 14 Karat White Gold with Blue Stone ‘Sapphire’
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ring in 14K White Gold with Blue Stone (Sapphire) Two Brilliants surrounded by 16 small stones
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Certified 3.9 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
, approx. 0.24 ct altogether, Top Wesselton/G – Wesselton/H, vsi–pi White gold 585/000, resp. 14 karat
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Euro and Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring - Size 7 3/4
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This Victorian 14k yellow Gold ring features seven Euro and mine cut Diamonds totaling approxmately
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Jade Ring in White Gold 14 Karats, Jade Jadeite Type a Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco jade ring in white gold 14 karats. Elegant ring decorated with an oval cabochon of jade
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18 Karat Gold, Emerald and Diamond Ring, 1940s
Located in Bologna, IT
, surrounded by ten rose cut diamonds. The ring is crafted in 18K gold throughout. MATERIALS 18K gold
Category

Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Round and Baguette Fashion Ring, 1.0 Carat 7.7 Gms
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
1 TCW Natural Diamond Cluster Ring 14K Yellow Gold 7.70 grams Stones: Natural Diamond TCW: 1.0
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage circa 1970 Certified 1.2 ct Ruby and 2 ct Diamond Entourage Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
diamonds, brilliant cut, approx. 2.0 ct altogether, Top Wesselton/G, si White gold 585/000, resp. 14 karat
Category

Vintage 1970s German Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Opal and Diamond Marquise Ring in Rose Gold and Platinum, Belle Epoque
Located in PARIS, FR
Opal and diamond marquise ring in rose gold 18 karats and platinum. Beautiful navette ring with a
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Cabochon Ruby Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Estate Van Cleef and Arpels 18 karat yellow gold cluster ring consisting of 1 oval sugar loaf
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

5.02ct Colombian Emerald And Diamond Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold and platinum antique style cluster ring consisting of 1 emerald cut emerald
Category

20th Century Colombian Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond

Beautiful Late Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Late Victorian Platinum topped 14 karat gold ring. The center is a natural ruby (1.73
3.5 Carat TW Round, Pear and Baguette Diamond Fashion Ring. Platinum + 14K WG
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
round and baguette diamonds. The ring is platinum with a new 14 karat white gold shank. The diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat Cluster Diamond Ring White Gold 4.72 Carat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring. (10) Baguette and (46) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds are set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Diamond Cluster Ring Yellow Gold 0.78 Carat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A sparkling ring with 3 Diamond Circles linked together in 14K Yellow Gold. This fashionable ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Diamond Ring Cluster White Gold 3.00 Carat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A one of a kind 14K White Gold ring set with (23) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds G-H in color, SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold 4.50 Carat Diamond Cluster Dome Ring
Located in Houston, TX
14K White Gold 4.50 CTW Diamond Cluster Dome Ring Size 6.5 The Ring Consists Of Round Brilliant
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Diamond Ring Cluster Band White Gold 2.55 Carat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a classic 14K White Gold 3-Row Diamond Band. Prong set with (34) Round Brilliant Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Diamond Quatrefoil Clover Cluster 5-Row Ring Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Quatrefoil Clover Cluster 5 Row Ring in 14K Yellow Gold. The (3) Clover Shaped Clusters
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold 2 Carat Diamond Cluster Right Hand Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
Unique 14KT White Gold 2ctw Diamond Cluster Right Hand Ring Size 6 You are viewing a Unique
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow White Gold Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in St.amford, CT
Vintage diamond halo or cluster ring from 1930s. The center diamond is 4.5 mm, estimated about 35
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 1950s 2 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring White Gold 14 Karat 4.50 Grams
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
2 CTW Vintage Circular Cluster Natural Diamond Ring White Gold 14K 4.50 grams Era: 1950's Stones
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Cluster Ring Excellent Condition
Located in Manchester, NH
Solid 14K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Cluster Ring Excellent Condition! This ring is a size 6.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Solid 14 Karat Rose Gold Genuine Champagne and White Diamond Cluster Ring 4.9g
Located in Manchester, NH
Solid 14K Rose Gold Genuine Champagne & White Diamond Cluster Ring 4.9g Excellent condition. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Like a garden of earthly delights, this 14 karat yellow gold cocktail ring has plenty of style. The
Category

1990s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Opal and Diamond Asymmetrical 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
Hand crafted ring in 14K Rose Gold with a clustering of pave white diamonds on either side. A 6mm
Category

2010s American Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Men s 14 Karat Yellow Gold 1 Carat Diamond Right Hand Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
You are viewing a men's diamond cluster ring hand ring. This ring is crafted from 14k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old Mine Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful cluster ring is composed of a bezel set Old Mine cut diamond approximately 0.70
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond White Gold Three-Row Cluster Engagement or Cocktail Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
Engagement Ring 2.50 carats approximate combined total diamond gemstone weight 14 karat white gold 12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

.52 Ruby Ct .46 Ct Diamond Yellow Gold 14 Karat Partial Bypass Ring 3 Grams
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
.52 CTW Natural Ruby & .46 CTW Natural Diamond Yellow Gold 14K Cluster Ring 3 grams Stones
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1950s Domed Diamond Cluster Flower Ring or Total Diamond Weight 0.86 Carat
Located in Bellmore, NY
Circa 1950s, this fabulous midcentury 14 karat white gold cluster ring features a central sparkling
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

White Gold Diamond Flower Butterfly Scroll Band Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
clusters, butterfly scrolls, milgrain accents. It is comprised of 14 karat white gold with .45 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Aphrodite Green Sapphire and Diamond Bouquet Cluster Studs 18 Karat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
friction ear backing. Made to order in 18k, in your choice of yellow, white, or rose gold. • A total of 14
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.