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3.23 Carat Apatite Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set in 14K White Gold and weighs approximately 2.5 grams The ring is a size 7 and can be re-sized at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Apatite, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.44 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

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.70 Carat Opal Diamond 14 Karat White 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 White Gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.53 Carat Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
length) The Opal is white and has flashes of green. The ring is curated in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and has
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Panther Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Panther style 14k Yellow gold and Rhodium Weight= 5.2gr Size= 6 3/4 Diamond= 0.08 ct total
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Vintage Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k White and Yellow Gold Weight= 4.2 gr Diamond= 0.12 ct total Size= 8
Category

1990s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow gold Weight= 4.7gr Size= 7 (We offer complementary resizing upon request) Diamond= 1
Category

1990s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
Simple, vintage and delicate, this ring features a 14 Karat yellow gold straight shank design that
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Old Cut Multi-Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This antique Diamond ring features three rows of Diamonds. There are a total of nineteen Diamonds
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.70 Carat Brazilian Emerald and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful daisy-shaped ring, set with an oval emerald Brazil surrounded by 14 diamonds. Emerald
Category

Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

3.14 Carat Fire Opal Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamonds that are natural and weigh 0.57 Carats. It is set in 14K White Gold and is approximately 4.6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow gold Weight= 5gr Size= 7 (We offer complementary resizing upon request ) Diamond= 1/2
Category

1990s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Citrine Old Mine Cut Diamond gold Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous citrine cluster ring in 18 karat yellow gold. The citrine center stone is surrounded by
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Emerald and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow gold Weight= 3.2gr Size= 7 1/2 (We offer complementary resizing upon request
Category

2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

14 Karat Rubi and Diamond Pyramid Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
This is a hand made 14K Rubi and Diamond ring in shape of a Pyramid. Ruby -=0.40ct total Diamond
Category

1990s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold with Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k White Gold Weight= 5.2gr Size= 7 (We offer complementary resizing upon request ) Diamond
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Karat Tanzanite and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow gold Weight= 3.6gr Diamond= 1/4 ct total Tanzanite = 3/4 ct total Size= 7
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

1.44 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ballerina Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5 mm. The ring is set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and weighs approximately 5.2 grams. It is a size 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.03 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Orange Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.96 Carats. The total carat weight of this beauty is 5.03 Carats. The ring is curated in 14 Karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Morganite Diamond Ring Fabulous Large Ring 14 Karat, circa 1940
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This stunning Morganite Diamond ring is one of the largest most fabulous Morganite rings we have
Category

Vintage 1940s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.50 Carat Yellow Sapphire and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire is surrounded by 45 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.31 carats. The total carat weight of the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.09 Carat Orange Yellow Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamonds that weigh 0.31 Carats. (Clarity: VS, Color: H) The total carat weight of the ring is 2.09 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow gold Weight= 3.8gr Diamond= 0.07 ct total Turquoise= 10mmx 10mm ct total Size= 7
Category

1990s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

14 Karat Vintage Diamond and Topaz Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k White Gold Weight= 6.7 gr Size= 6 Diamond= 1/4 ct total Topaz= 6 ct total
Category

1990s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

14 Karat Vintage Emerald and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow gold Weight= 7.3 gr Diamond= 0.30 ct total Emerald= 0.20 ct total Size= 5 1/2
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow & White gold Weight= 3.7gr Size= 6 (We offer complementary resizing upon request
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Karat Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow Gold Weight= 2.6 gr Size= 4 1/2 Diamond= 0.06 ct total Sapphire= 0.36 ct total
Category

1990s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Euro Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring - Size 7 1/4
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This simple, yet stunning, ring features a .50ct Euro cut Diamond as the center stone. It has an
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Vintage Green Amethyst and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow gold Weight= 5.5gr Diamond= 0.36 ct total Green Amethyst = 10mm x 6mm Size= 8
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Multi Gem Stone Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
the interval. It is accented by a simple 14 Karat white gold shank design. It weighs 5.9 grams and has
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold 1 Carat Pave Set White, Black and Champagne Diamond Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
Ladies 14K White Gold 1ctw Pave Set White, Black & Champagne Diamond Ring Size 7 You are viewing a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Men s 14 Karat Gold Ring Five Diamonds 0.50 Carat Unique 3D Channel Setting
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
This vintage men's 14K yellow gold ring features a unique channel setting with five beautiful
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Emerald Rubi Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14k Yellow gold Weight= 6.8gr Size= 8 1/2 Diamond= 1/4 ct total Emerald= 0.07 ct total Rubi
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1.26 Carat Oval Cut Burmese Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Cocktail
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
clarity and color of the diamonds are SI2-F. The ring is casted in 14K Yellow Gold and weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Brilliant Cut 1.30 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ring
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This vintage 14 karat yellow Gold ring features 8-brilliant cut Diamonds totaling approximately
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond

2 Carat Natural Round and Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Band 9.30 Grams
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
Alternating round and baguette diamonds set in a 14 karat white gold wide band. The total carat
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.40 Carat Opal Diamond White Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is curated in 14 Karat White Gold and has an approximate weight of 3.4 grams. It is a size 7 and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pave Round Diamond Stack Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
: White Gold Pave Round Diamond Fashion Stack Ring 14 karat white gold .18 carat total diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

0.37 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carat. The Clarity is SI2 and the Color is F. It is beautifully set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful, antique diamond cluster ring in platinum topped 14 karat yellow gold. The center
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Paris Craft House Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in 14 Karat Rose Gold, PARIS Craft House offers a combination of 38 Round-cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

14 Karat Large Diamond Ring Men s Yellow Gold 1.82 Carat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a sparkling 14K Yellow Gold Men's Diamond Cluster Ring boldly designed in a classic nugget
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

5.49 Carat Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
total carat weight of the ring is 5.49 Carats. The ring is crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and weighs
Category

2010s American Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.49 Carat Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) and the face of the ring is 15 mm x 23 mm. The ring is crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and weighs
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10.49 Carat Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carats. The ring is crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and weighs approximately 13.7 grams It is a size 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.73 Carat Turquoise Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
measures at 14 mm x 14 mm. The ring is crafted in 14 Karat White Gold and weighs approximately 4.2 grams
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The pearl is surrounded by a cluster of 34 Baguette Cut Diamonds that weigh 1.50 carats (Clarity: VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond ‘Lucky’ Horse Shoe Spinner Ring, circa 1990
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A very unique and unusual ring which we believe was originally from the USA. It is made of 14 karat
Category

1990s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Round and Asscher Cut Diamond Vintage Cluster Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
A one of a kind vintage 14 karat white gold elongated diamond cluster ring featuring two stacked
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Freeform Bark Finish Marquise and Round Diamond Ring 1.0 Carat 14 Karat Gold
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
1 TCW Natural Diamond Yellow Gold 14K Cluster Ring 7.10 grams Stones: Natural Diamond: TCW: 1
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Large Cluster Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
A unique statement piece made in 14 karat yellow gold featuring a domed cluster of 16 cultured
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Unique Monumental, 1970s 14 Karat, Lapis Turquoise and Diamond Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
One of a kind dimensional 14kt. yellow gold fluted lapis lazuli set at the top with a cluster of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Ring
Located in St.amford, CT
of VS1H brilliant cut diamonds. The ring is set in hand made Platinum setting with 14 Karat gold ring
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Turquoise Diamond Gold Heart Ring
Located in Boston, MA
shaped ring in 14 karat yellow gold. Featuring beautiful hand engraved detailing, and pave set turquoise
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Platinum Scroll Work Cluster Ring
Located in Boston, MA
platinum and 14 karat yellow gold. Set with a total of seven antique European cut diamonds weighing a
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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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.