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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

White Gold Double Stacked Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White Gold Double Stacked Diamond Ring. The ring features two rows of single-cut round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
diamond weight is 1.05 ct. The sapphire and diamond cluster measures 16 x 14 mm (5/8 x 9/16 in.) Marked
Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Nose Pin 14K Solid Gold Quadrille Diamond Nose Pin Screw For Women Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Nose Pin 14K Solid Gold Quadrille Diamond Nose Pin Screw For Women Gift. Total Carat
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Diamond ring 14KT rose gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Very pretty turquoise diamond ring in 14KT rose gold! Center Stone: Natural Turquoise Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Ruby and Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite 14kt antique ring features a vibrant oval ruby weighing 1.30 carats, characterized
Category

Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.30 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1/20OZ Panda Coin Diamond Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Cut: Round Size: 9.5 Diamonds and Gemstones are Natural. Not enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Marquis Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The regal marquis shape of this unique ring is dressed with eleven round faceted H/I1 diamonds
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Ring Featuring Invisible Set Diamond Center. 10 Round and Princess Cut
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Tulip Sapphire Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Sapphire Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2 grams Bulb
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Designer .75ct Pave Halo Heart Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
JLJ designer .75 carat diamond pave ring. The center diamonds are closely set in a pave-blanket
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14KT White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Clover Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Floral Cluster Ring Weight: 3.83 grams Condition: New Sizable upon request.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring with Center Old-Cut Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as a statement engagement ring. The warm yellow gold band enhances the brilliance of the diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Multiple Cuts Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Multiple Cuts Diamond Ring. The ring features geometric bezel boxes of gold
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Toned Vintage Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
centers this vintage two-toned ring embellished with eight single cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.16
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Wide Band White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Geometric Diamond Ring. The ring features three white gold geometric tiers, the center
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Handmade Diamond Flower Nose Piercing Jewelry Expensive jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Yellow Gold Handmade Diamond Flower Nose Piercing Jewelry Expensive jewelry Total Carat Weight
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central aquamarine surrounded by diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 5 Stone Ring Emerald Cut Shape Diamond Ring weighing 4.53 carats
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Certified 5 Stone Ring Emerald Cut Shape Diamond Ring weighing 4.53 carats Specifications
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Ring, Circa 1950s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring, Circa 1955. The split band ring features eleven brilliant and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1960s Emerald Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Emerald and Diamond white gold cocktail ring. The 1960s marked a significant era in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.94 Carat Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cluster of 37 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.94 Carats. The clarity and color of the diamonds are VS-I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Nose Piercing 14k Solid Gold Natural Pin Body Jewelry Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Nose Piercing 14k Solid Gold Natural Pin Body Jewelry Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Flower with Diamond Accents Vintage Style Design 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
/H Stone Cut: Round Material: 14k White Gold Dimensions: 12MM x 18MM Weight: 5 grams Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Nina Zhou Celestial Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Unveil the enchanting glow of the Nina Zhou Celestial Opal Diamond Cluster Ring, a masterpiece that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.90 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold cluster ring; part of
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1950s Diamond and White Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1950s 0.59 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold twist ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Moi Zoe Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K): 6.50g Brilliant cut Diamonds (VS clarity & H-I colour): 0.26ct Gemstone: Cultured Pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Brown and White Diamond Pearl Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
gold. Ring Size: US 6.5 - ITA 14 - French 54 - UK N Tot Weight 14.7 gr Diamonds 4.80Kt Pearl 5.4 gr
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Nina Zhou Butterfly 3.45ctw Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Color|VS Clarity Diamond CTW: 0.25 Ornament Measurements: 32 x 20mm Ring Size: US 7 or customized size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

1.70 Carat Black Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.70 Carat Black Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Beautiful Black and White Diamond Floret Design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Diamond star Nose Piercing 14k Gold Ear Nose star Body Piercing
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Diamond star Nose Piercing 14k Gold Ear Nose star Body Piercing Number of Diamonds 7 Shape
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Man’s 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14KT White Gold and Diamond Ring having .62 Ct of Diamonds. Two large stones sit center and are
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Sapphire And Diamond Cocktail 1.45ct Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
shopping to shipping. Every item we send comes in our signature MOV Diamond packaging. Engagement rings
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond 1.30ct Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
shopping to shipping. Every item we send comes in our signature MOV Diamond packaging. Engagement rings
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold diamond wedding ring, containing 37 round single cut diamonds of very fine
Category

1990s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Ring
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Ring
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Nina Zhou Celestial 3.56ctw Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
The Nina Zhou 3.56ctw Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring is a harmonious blend of nature’s beauty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Tulip Ring with Bark Textured Band
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Details: Bark Textured Band Main Stone: Diamond Bulb Height: 9mm Band Material
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Blue sapphires dancing with diamond accents in a 14 karat yellow gold mounting. Size 6 3/4.
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Emeralds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Shiny ring in 14kt white gold covered in diamonds surrounded by emeralds. An oval emerald in the
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pave Diamond Square Top Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Square Ring Featuring 25 Round Chocolate Diamonds and 24 Round H/I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.15tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Marquise Cut Tapered Baguette and Round Diamond
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning emerald marquise and diamond ring. The center gemstone is an emerald
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Two-Tone Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This striking Art Deco ring is designed around a 0.70-carat Old European-cut center stone measuring
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

RETRO Diamond Rose Gold Platinum Flower Bouquet Ring
Located in New York, NY
in platinum and 14k rose gold and set with synthetic rubies and sparkling brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1940s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Square Rock Crystal Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retro '80 ring in 14Kt gold composed of square shaped rock crystal surrounded by diamonds that
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold

14K Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond Flower Stud Piercing Jewelry gold stud Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Yellow Gold Genuine Diamond Flower Stud Piercing Jewelry gold stud Earring Total Carat Weight
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Topaz, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring / Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central drop topaz surrounded by a frame
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Minimalist Moon Piercing 14k Solid Gold Nose Ear Piercing Moon Jewelry.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Minimalist Moon Piercing 14k Solid Gold Nose Ear Piercing Moon Jewelry. Base Metal Yellow
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by a flower of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
bright white of the diamonds and the 14k white gold. The sapphires are cut and set with exceptional
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Nina Zhou Butterfly Turquoise Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
The Nina Zhou Butterfly Turquoise Diamond Cocktail Ring is a radiant celebration of freedom, beauty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Kt. Gold, White Gold, Ring Sapphire, Ruby, Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ring with marquise ruby, baguette sapphire and diamonds. Open ended gold ring with ruby, sapphire
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Moi Dahlia Gold Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 5.72g Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : (Brilliant cut) : 0.30ct (Brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Diamond Enamel Art Deco Style Floral Halo Set in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Diamond Enamel Vintage Style Floral Jewelry Set in 14K White Gold embodies the harmony of yin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Retro Starburst Diamond Gold Ring, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This feisty and grand 1940s Retro ring features a captivating starburst motif crafted in 14K rose
Category

20th Century Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Three Row Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
composed of 14kt white gold with three rows of diamonds. Specs: 14 KT White Gold Size 5.5 (Can
Category

20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 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.