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Antique Ring 0.2 ct. Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US5.75 / 1.3 gr.
Located in SE
European ring from early XX century period with band in solid 14K Yellow Gold with silver bezel
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

GIA Certified 2.44 Carat Natural Citrine Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified 2.44 carat natural citrine diamonds ring. Round cut, clean clarity and transparent
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Diamond Button Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
diamond button. The posy type cluster of diamonds are set within 14 karat yellow gold and silver. This
Category

Antique 18th Century European Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Halo Ring 1 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold US 3.75 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
14 old diamond cut Diamonds in White gold or Platinum clusters mounted on shoulders and band in solid
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Olympian Diamond Vintage Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
our signature MOV Diamond packaging. Engagement rings arrive in a deluxe ring box within an elegant
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Rachel Koen 1.00ct Aquamarine 0.10ct Diamonds Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
diamonds of 0.10cttw, all set with prongs. Ring size 7. Comes with presentable box and papers.
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold Ø US7.75 / 2.04gr
Located in SE
European Ring from ca. 1920s -1930s with crown in White Gold on 14K Rose Gold band. Nine Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White gold Round Baguette 2 Carat Total Diamond Vintage Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K White gold Round Baguette 2 Carat Total Diamond Vintage Statement Ring Size 8.25 7.5 gram
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond

"Pebbles" Set of 3 Stacking Pavé Diamond Rings in 14K Rose, White Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
A fun and modern diamond stacker set by Eytan Brandes in polished rose, white and yellow 14 karat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Estate Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Fifteen Old European-cut diamonds and twelve single-cut diamonds together totaling approximately
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Ring 2.5ct Emerald 1ctw Diamonds 14K Green White Gold Ø 5 US / 4.3gr
Located in SE
Antique ring with crown in White Gold/or Silver on 14K Green Gold band. No hallmarks. Made ca XIX
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

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

30.78ct Aquamarine and Diamond Vine Ring Set in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning Aquamarine Ring is set with a sprinkle of diamonds in an 18k yellow  gold vine
Category

2010s Canadian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Stunning Vintage Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring - 4.24ct.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Um, Wow! Just Wow!! This Stunning Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring has everything I love
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Diamond Pave Heart Signet Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Diamond Pave Heart Signet Ring This item is made by order, please let us now your desired gold
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k yellow gold round channel-pave set wedding ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold round channel-pave' set wedding ring, containing 26 round full cut diamond; color
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 .80pts. and 26 round
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Sapphire and Diamond Ring
$1,297 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique Ring 2ct Sapphire 2.8 ct Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.5 US /4.9gr
Located in SE
Cluster ring in solid 14K Rose Gold holding three rows of 32 Diamonds and a natural Blue Sapphire
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Garnet Diamond ring 14KT gold stacking ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pretty garnet heart ring with diamonds, open space ring, these are popular promise rings and
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

14k Rose Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant 14k rose gold ring features a stunning 3.01 ct rectangular-cut green tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

“Octagon” Deco Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Delight yourself………………… POW……………….. 14 karat white gold ring. Twenty-Three (23) Modified Round
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Ring 0.65 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø US 3.25/ 1.59 gr
Located in SE
3.5 mm deep is an openwork 12-point Star set with thirteen old diamond cut Diamonds on solid 14K Rose
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Ring 0.2 ct Diamond 0.2ct Ruby solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø US5.25/1.6gr
Located in SE
A Ring from ca. 1920s - 1930s with the band in solid 14K Rose Gold decorated with old European cut
Category

Vintage 1920s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Sapphire Diamond Ring cocktail ring 14KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Sapphire diamond ring in 14KT white gold. A perfect cocktail ring with natural high quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Diamond Center with Diamond Accents Engagement Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Ring Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Carat Weight: 1.33cttw Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold amethyst and diamond ring, containing 1 oval cut amethyst of gem quality weighing
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Amethyst and Diamond Ring
$675 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Stunning 2.30CT Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Vintage 1950's Starburst Cocktail Ring .60ct Brilliant Old European Cut Center Diamond J
Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

VintageDiamond Ring 14K Rose Gold Spiral 1.05 TDW Old Mine
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Vintage Diamond Ring 14K Rose Gold Spiral 1.05 TDW Old Mine This absolutely stunning unusual ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Decorative Diamond Retro Ring, 1950s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A highly decorative diamond retro ring, ca. 1950s. The ring is in 14k yellow gold and has a very
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Estate Diamond Flower Pinky Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This stunning ring forms an elegant eight-petal flower bejeweled with four marquise diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pave Knot Ring
Located in New York, NY
14 kt White Gold Diamond: 0.80 ct twd (estimated) Ring Size: 7.75 Total Weight: 8.8 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 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
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Sapphire and Diamond Ring
$1,125 Sale Price / item
25% Off
1.48 TCW Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Baguette Round Sz 6
Located in Puyallup, WA
Presenting this stunning 1.48 TCW Diamond Cocktail Ring, the embodiment of classic refinement. This
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond

Antique 14K Yellow gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Pearl American Ring Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique 14K Yellow gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Pearl American Ring Size 6 Ower 100 Yrs of age Size 6
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Australian Opal & Diamond Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .25cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ruby and diamond ring, containing 1 round cut ruby of fine quality weighing .33pts
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
$1,102 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Black and White Diamonds Men s Ring
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted Men ring is mounted on 14K White gold and feature 16 round brilliant cut diamonds and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Round Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White Gold Marquise and Round Diamond Ring. The center diamond is surrounded by two round
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

0.99 Carat Black Diamond White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.99 Carat Black Diamond White Diamond White Gold Ring The flower design has 7 Round Cut Diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Rubelite Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold tourmaline and diamond ring, containing 1 oval cut rubelite garnet weighing 2.27ct
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold

Rubelite Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Rubelite Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
$1,875 Sale Price / item
23% Off
Diamond Pave Braided Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sleek and sexy ring featuring 5.46 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds pave-set over two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate Natural Chocolate Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Denver, CO
chocolate diamond, centers this dazzling ring, encircled by a halo of bright white diamonds. Set in 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cornflower Blue Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Ring Engagement Ring.
By Gold Adore
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring. Celebrate timeless romance with this
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ring with 14 karat gold band and brilliant diamonds crowns, Italy 1860s Ring size US 6.5
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond "Ballerina" Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14l yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring, containing 1 oval sapphire of gem quality weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond "Ballerina" Ring
Sapphire and Diamond "Ballerina" Ring
$2,315 Sale Price / item
26% Off
Sapphire Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Pear Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Sapphire diamond ring in 14KT white gold. ITEM#: MFI 200-00007 GRAM WEIGHT: 2.77gr GOLD: 14KT white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Nose Pin 14K Solid Gold Diamond Floret Nose Pin Piercing Jewelry Unisex.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Nose Pin 14K Solid Gold Diamond Floret Nose Pin Piercing Jewelry Unisex. Total Carat
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Old Cut Teal Unheated Sapphire Diamond Ring Center 1.90 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
scattered round brilliant diamonds in weight of 0.13 carats. The ring is 1 MM wide and 1 M thick. Experience
Category

Early 2000s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Diamond Nose Pin 14k Yellow Gold Piercing Jewelry Canary Diamond Nose Pin Screw.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Nose Pin 14k Yellow Gold Piercing Jewelry Canary Diamond Nose Pin Screw. Total Carat
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.00ct Color: H Clarity: I1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Guard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 18 round brilliant cut = 0.55cttw Ring size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring Size 5.25- This sparkling ring features 19 old mine diamonds pave
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Gold Halo Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Ruby and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring. Hand set with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Moi Edie Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 3.70g Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : (Pear cut) : 0.58ct : (Princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds. Snowflake Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby and diamonds. July birthstone ring. 14k solid gold Total
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold

4.00 Carat Natural Lavender Jade Jadeite Amethyst Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Vintage Piece The ring is 14K Yellow Gold The Center is a 4.00 Carat Jade It is a Natural
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond White Gold Bow Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1930s vintage White Gold ring is composed of 14KT white gold with diamonds. Specifications
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20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Green Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This striking ring features 2 round, green sapphires @ 1.68 ctw and a diamond embellished band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

14k 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.