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Zambia emerald 2.61 Ct certified French ring in 18k Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Emerald cluster ring 2.61 cts with diamonds in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is centered with an
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cabochon Coral Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring is a stunning piece of jewelry crafted from 14-karat yellow gold, featuring a large
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Channel Band in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Channel Band Ring Featuring 4 Square Cut Sapphires Totaling Approximately 1.00
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

5.5 mm Rose Cut Diamond Unique Diamond Engagement Handmade 14k Micro Pave
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 Karat yellow gold ring one 5.5 mm Rose Cut diamond on center and 32 pieces of full cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

14 Karat White Gold Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Cluster Diamond Ring. 16 piece diamonds with 1.00 total diamond weight. Size
Category

2010s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 80 round brilliant cut = 1.00cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 2.00 total diamond weight. Size 7 Height: 22 mm
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 81 round cut = 1.35cttw Color: G Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 4.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Square Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 33 round brilliant cut = 0.10cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2-I1 Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 40 round brilliant cut = 1.20cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 63 round brilliant cut = 1.02cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster 14 Karat White Gold Dome Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
this impressive fourteen karat (14K) white gold engagement ring. Three rows of sparkling diamonds crown
Category

Mid-20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Contemporary Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14Kt White Gold Contemporary Ring 2.30 Total Diamond Weight. Size 5.5 9.60 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.32 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of the diamonds is SI1-F. Beautifully set in 14 Karat White Gold and weighs approximately 4.1 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.32 Carat Diamond Cluster 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carats. Crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and weighs approximately 5.0 grams The ring is a size 7 and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Round Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 64 round cut = 3.00cttw Color: I Clarity: I2 Ring Size: 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Diamond Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k white gold Center Diamond: 1 round cut = 0.46cttw Color: H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.58 Carat Diamond Engagement 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat yellow gold. Handcrafted in 3.58 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Grey Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Classic cluster ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a grey pearl in the central part
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Multi Shape Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose gold Diamond: 42 round brilliant cut = .50cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.25ct Color: G Clarity
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamond Cluster
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamond Cluster 0.80 total diamond weight. 14 piece
Category

2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Cluster Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Center Diamonds: 4 princess cut = 1.08cttw Color: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Silver Cluster Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique Victorian (ca. 1900) diamond cluster ring /cocktail ring. The ring is made of 14 karat
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Sapphire: 24 mixed cut = 2.04cttw Diamond: 9 round cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Diamond Cluster Ring 0.50 TDW
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Ring with Diamonds 0.50 TDW. Size 5.5 4.84 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

4.00 Carat Spessartine Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reddish orange. The ring is surrounded by a elegant and victorian inspired setting of 8 Round Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Squared Diamond Cluster Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Diamond Diamond Shape & Cut: Round brilliant cut Diamond Color: G–H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo Cluster Ring Size 7.25 #19554
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo Cluster Ring Size 7.25 This dazzling ring features four princess
Category

20th Century Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Wrap Ring, 14 Karat Gold Wrap Ring Cluster Teardrop Tips, Bypass Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
your attention and creates a dynamic and bold look. Accented by lovely 14 karat yellow gold, this ring
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14-Karat White-Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring, 3 Gross Dwt
Located in Bradenton, FL
14-Karat White-Gold And Diamond Cluster Ring, 3 Gross Dwt. Diamonds weighing approximately .45 tcw
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Orchid Diamond Cluster Ring 1 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This sparkling band features round brilliant diamonds set in gleaming shared prongs. Experience the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Orchid Diamond Cluster Ring 1 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This sparkling band features round brilliant diamonds set in gleaming shared prongs. Experience the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Orchid Diamond Cluster Ring 1 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This sparkling band features round brilliant diamonds set in gleaming shared prongs. Experience the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

0.90 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has 14 Round Cut Natural Emeralds that weigh 0.40 carats and 15 Round Cut Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
YELLOW GOLD type: CLUSTER ring weight: 4.9 GrS size: 8 US
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Contemporary Ring with Diamond Cluster 1.00 TDW
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat white Gold Contemporary Ring with Diamonds 1.00 Total Diamond Weight. Size 6.25 5.7 grams
Category

2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

2.16 Carat Emerald Diamond Cluster 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most unique ring of all! A dazzling cluster of Emeralds and Diamonds wrapped elegantly around
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Ring, 14 Karat Gold Beaded Marquis Bujukan Band, LR51693Y45JJ
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Austin, TX
karat yellow gold, this ring is an amazing fashion band and stackable band! This pairs well with most
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three-Stone 1.5 Carat Diamond Cluster Cocktail 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone 1.5 Carat Diamond Cluster Cocktail 14 Karat Gold Ring Size 8 14 K gold Stamped 5.6
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mixed Cut Diamond Clustered Dome Ring in Polished 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Shape & Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Squared Double Diamond Halo Cluster Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
a graceful presence on the hand. Set in luminous 14 karat white gold, the ring is both substantial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Pavé Diamond Cluster Stackable Dome Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Pavé Diamond Cluster Stackable Dome Band Ring Metal: 14k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Schiller Vertical Diamond Cluster Wide Shank Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
and current appraisal value. Metal: 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold 3.1 Carat Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 14 Karat White Gold 3.1 Carat Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring Handmade Jewelry features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.63 Carat Diamond Clustered Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 0.63 Carat Diamond Clustered 14 Karat White Gold Band Ring features marquise cut diamonds set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.13 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Express your love for her in the most classic way with this diamond ring. Crafted in 14 Karat
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

2.15 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.15 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring This unique ring is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

6.16 Carat Pear Cut Tanzanite Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.16 Carat Pear Cut Tanzanite Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring This ring has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Topaz, Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GOLD type: ring weight:7.6GrS size:8 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zambian Emerald Diamond Cluster Cuff Ring 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Zambian Emerald Diamond Cluster Cuff Ring 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry This ring is masterfully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

3.01 Carat Diamond Cluster 14 Karat 2-Tone Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow and white gold diamond cluster ring containing 7 brilliant cut diamonds: color G-H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Orchid Diamond Cluster Ring 3/4 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This sparkling band features round brilliant diamonds set in gleaming shared prongs. Experience the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Orchid Diamond Cluster Ring 3/4 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This sparkling band features round brilliant diamonds set in gleaming shared prongs. Experience the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Orchid Diamond Cluster Ring 3/4 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This sparkling band features round brilliant diamonds set in gleaming shared prongs. Experience the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Cluster Halo Style Ring Set
Located in Addison, TX
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Cluster, Halo Style Engagement Ring & wedding band. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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14 Karat Gold Diamond Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14 karat gold diamond cluster ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 406 antique edition and 422 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 14 karat gold diamond cluster ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing 14 karat gold diamond cluster ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc., DGI and TJD each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and old european cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 14 karat gold diamond cluster ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 14 Karat Gold Diamond Cluster Ring?

Prices for a 14 karat gold diamond cluster ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $41,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,029.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.