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14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring .90tdw, 6.8gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring .90tdw, 6.8gr 14k yellow gold diamond ring. The center stone is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14kt. white gold 23.10 ct. jade diamond cluster ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 14kt. white gold jade diamond cluster ring. Made in Circa. 1970's Hallmarked with 585
Category

Vintage 1970s European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chic Everyday Diamond Cluster White Gold Engagement Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring Diamond 4-RND 55-0,28-4/6 Diamond 6-RND 57-1,08-4/6A Diamond 6-RND 57-0,04
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14k White Gold Diamonds: 9 round brilliant cut = 0.45cttw Color: H
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Everyday Classic Diamond Cluster White Gold Engagement Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 4-RND 55-0,5-4/6 Diamond 1-RND 49-0,2-4
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.73 Carat Apatite Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic and beautifully designed Apatite and Diamond Ring! This ring has a 3.33 carat Oval Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Apatite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Brushed Finish Diamond Cluster Fashion Ring 1.50 TDW
Located in Manhasset, NY
14Kt White Gold Brushed Finish With Diamond Cluster Fashion Ring. Size 7.34. 1.50 Total diamond
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Ladies Diamond Hematite Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' ring in 14k white gold with diamonds and hematite. There are 65 round brilliant diamonds in
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Natural Diamond ring .80ct 14kt Gold Raised Cathedral Cluster
Located in New York, NY
.80ct Natural round Cut Diamond Ring vs-2 clarity G color. 14kt white gold 5.5 Grams Depth
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Solid Gold Nose Tagus Lobe Stud Cluster Diamond Flatback Pin Piercing Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Nose Tagus Lobe Stud Cluster Diamond Flatback Pin Piercing Gift Total Carat Weight
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Journey Ring 0.65ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This journey-style 14-karat yellow gold ring weighs 5.10 grams. It contains fourteen round
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Vintage Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Vintage Cocktail This vintage diamond and ruby ring is finely crafted
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Band Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This incredible estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with genuine Earth
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Opal Diamond Oval Shaped Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring 14ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning
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Early 20th Century European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Ring Size 7 #20712
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7 This sparkling ring features 55 round brilliant
Category

20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Vintage Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Vintage Diamond Ring 14K White Gold This vintage ring is made in solid 14K White Gold
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 14K Gold Flower Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Flower Estate This estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Ruby Round Diamond Clustered Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
via email after purchase. Metal: 14 Karat White & Yellow Gold Gemstones: Rubies and diamonds Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold Diamond Ring .25tdw, 4gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k White Gold Diamond Ring .25tdw, 4gr 14k white gold vintage diamond ring, .25tdw round brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Diameter: 10.8 mm Diamond Count: 24
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.35 Carat Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Art Deco Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco handmade 1920’s old mine cut diamond cluster ring. Oval platinum top set with 19 old mine
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This pretty vintage ring is crafted in solid 14K White Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). The
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ring – 14 kt Yellow Gold – 2.08 ct tw. Natural Diamond Halo Cluster
Located in Antwerp, BE
and eye-catching. Ring – 14 kt Yellow Gold – 2.08 ct tw. Natural Diamond Halo Cluster Material
Category

2010s Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring 14K Gold This stunning estate ring is finely crafted in
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring Size 3.25-3.5 #22489
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring Size 3.25-3.5 This sparkling 14K white gold ring features
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage This beautiful vintage ring is finely crafted in solid
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamonds Ring 14 Karat .36 Carat Natural Cluster Deco
Located in New York, NY
natural round diamond H- color vs2 clarity 14 karat yellow gold 5.6 grams Depth of ring 11 mm Size
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.02 Carat Natural Ruby Diamonds Ring Pear Cluster 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
.60ct. Natural Ruby Cocktail Halo ring Pear cut Fully faceted Clean clarity 5.3 x 3.4mm Vivid
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.15 Carat Natural Emerald Diamonds Cluster Halo Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Prime Halo Mod Deco Green. 5.40ct. Natural Emerald Ring Emerald, Brilliant cut 12 x 8.3mm
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Topaz and Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Featuring 9 Oval, Pear, and Round Blue Topaz Totaling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cluster Floral Leaves Filigree Vintage Style Yellow White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Floral and leaves openwork ring in two tone gold. Featured with twenty-four diamonds in bead
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cluster Floral Clover Alhambra Vintage Style White Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Floral openwork ring in two tone gold. Featured with nine diamonds in bead setting, to a charming
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Owl Ring with Tanzanite and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Owl ring with tanzanite and diamonds. December birthstone ring. Tanzanite ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Diamond Ruby Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cocktail This tremendous vintage ring is finely crafted
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 8.00 Carat Diamonds Cluster Cocktail 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 8 Carats Diamonds Cocktail 14k White Gold Ring. The diamonds total weight approx 8 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.85 Carats Diamond Cluster White 14 Karat Gold Ring 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is stunning in person, 9 Diamond 14K White Gold Ring. Center stone is .65 points H Color SI-1
Category

Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Early 20th Century Rose Cut Diamond and Cultured Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
14 mm in diameter. The pearl is surrounded by a halo of sparkling rose-cut diamonds, each
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cluster Ring Size 5.75 #16994
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 5.75 This sparkling ring features 43 round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Sapphire, Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful cluster ring is made in 14k yellow gold with an exceptional combination of natural
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14K Gold Ring with Green Tourmaline and Diamonds
Located in Nantucket, MA
diamonds interspersed. The green tourmalines total .38 carats. Ring size is 6.5 The fine jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Antique Turquoise and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
, ensuring its authenticity and quality. Materials: 14k gold, Turquoise, Diamond.
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Baguette-Cut Deep Blue Sapphires Cluster Ring Crafted in 14K White Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
brilliant-cut diamonds, the design creates a dynamic, layered cluster effect that catches the light from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold Shield Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold Shield Cocktail The ring is crafted in solid 14K White Gold
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 0.25 Carat Diamond Tiara Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.25 Carat Diamond Tiara Ring 14k Gold circa 1970s The ring features approx 0.25 carat of
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k white gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold Sapphire and diamond ring, containing 1 oval sapphire weighing .75pts. and 12 round
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k white gold  Sapphire and Diamond Ring
14k white gold  Sapphire and Diamond Ring
$1,580 Sale Price / item
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Amethyst, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous cluster ring in 14 karat rose gold structure mounted with an amethyst and,laterally
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2 Carat Emerald and Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2 Carats Emerald & Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring. The center gemstone is a Colombian Emerald
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.25 Carat Round Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique cluster ring has 41 Round Cut Diamond that weigh 1.25 Carats (Clarity: VS, Color: F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.00 Carat Round Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique cluster ring has 27 Round Cut Diamond that weigh 2.00 Carats (Clarity: VS, Color: F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.05tcw 14K Fancy Blue Diamond White Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
numerous colorless white diamonds that follow a floral pattern. The ring is made using 14K white gold and
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2010s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1.10 Carat Diamonds Profile Cluster Top 18 Karat Ring Vintage Deco
Located in New York, NY
1.10ct. Natural round diamonds cluster ring. Rounds & Single cut Brilliants G-color Vs-2
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.74ctw Ruby Diamond Navette Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamonds, 1 stone round brilliant cut 2.25 mm approximately .04 carat G-H color, SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Tanzanite Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 1.68ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

14kt White Gold 2.25 ct. Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ribbon Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
cluster design set with brilliant diamonds and rich blue sapphires. The dynamic composition resembles a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Cluster Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Swirl Design Diamond Ring 0.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond ring in 14k white gold. Tests 14k and weighs 2.3 grams. There are .30 carats of round
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 1.27 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Diamond Heart Cut Halo cluster ring. 1.27ct. Natural Heart Shape diamond G color I
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

CT 2, 41 Diamonds, Australian South Sea Pearl Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cluster ring in 14k white gold mounted with one pearl in the center and diamonds around it
Category

1990s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

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14k Diamond Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 14k diamond cluster ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1761 vintage editions and 1026 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 14k 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A 14k diamond cluster ring from Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc., TJD and DGI — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. 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 mixed cut alternatives. Most of our 14k diamond cluster ring for sale are for women, but there are 706 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14k Diamond Cluster Ring?

On average, a 14k diamond cluster ring at 1stDibs sells for $2,039, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $67,750 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.