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Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring Description: A vibrant White Gold ring
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Floral Cluster and Studded Shank Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bold and brilliant, this striking cocktail ring is embellished with natural diamonds on every part
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 2.59 CTW Ruby Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Antique Clustered Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pierced gallery Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1860s Ring Size: 8 1/2 and sizable Measures north to
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

1960s Vintage Brown and White Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This 1960s vintage cocktail cluster ring from the vintage fine jewelry collection at Bracken
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

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

LeVian 14K Yellow Gold Round Multi-Color Diamond Classic Cluster Flower Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
LeVian 14K Yellow Gold Round Multi-Color Diamond Classic Cluster Flower Ring
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

LeVian 14K White Gold Round Diamond New Beautiful Classic Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
LeVian 14K White Gold Round Diamond New Beautiful Classic Cluster Cocktail Ring
Category

2010s More Rings

14K Black Rhodium White Gold 1.5 Carat Total Diamond Cluster Ring Size 8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K Black Rhodium White Gold 1.5 Carat Total Diamond Cluster Ring Size 8 10.4 gram Little less
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the enchanting beauty of this exquisite diamond cluster ring, showcasing a stunning
Category

Antique 18th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

White Gold Diamond Enhancer Wedding Band 14k Rd .40ctw Floral Cluster Guard Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1/2 Carat Diamond Cluster V Band Half Carat Diamond Cluster Ring Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
a cluster of bright white diamonds, organized in a perfect "V" shape. The diamonds are set perfectly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Revival Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

White Gold Diamond Vintage Cluster Band - 14k Single Cut .24ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Two Tone Gold White and Black Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Two Tone Gold White and Black Diamond Cluster Ring Description: A bold cluster ring designed in 18
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Whit...

1.23 Carat Diamond Flower Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14k white gold triple cluster style diamond engagement ring. Three circular clusters set high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, 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

majestic cluster ring bicolor with diamond and tourmaline
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the stunning 14k yellow gold and white gold cocktail cluster ring, adorned with a symphony
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k 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

1.50 Carat Diamond White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
cluster halo design. 1.50ct Diamond 14k white gold cluster cocktail ring. 15 Old European cut
Category

Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Sterling Silver Rose Gold Diamond Ring 925 14k Single Ct .20ctw Cluster Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
as stamped Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: J - K Cut: Single
Category

Late 20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Australian South Sea Pearl Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 2 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold cocktail ring featuring one Australian South Sea Pearl measuring 11-11.5 mm
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Vintage 1960s Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.95 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring Enhancer, Wedding Band Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Jacket 14 Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
either side. The ring enhancer will fit any diamond solitaire or straight line diamond band. The 14 karat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.10ct natural diamonds cluster circular dome ring 14kt 12427
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
1.10ct natural round diamonds cluster dome ring. round, single cut diamonds. natural. G-color Si-1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.13 Carat Diamond Heart Cluster White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning ring features a beautiful Heart Cluster of White Diamonds,. This ring is set in 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.13 Carat Diamond Heart Cluster Rose Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning ring features a beautiful Heart Cluster of White Diamonds,. This ring is set in 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.13 Carat Diamond Heart Cluster Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning ring features a beautiful Heart Cluster of White Diamonds. This ring is set in 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

Marquise Ruby Floral Cluster Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Ruby & Diamonds Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.80ct Natural Sapphire Diamonds Cocktail Cluster Ring 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Natural sapphire diamond cocktail ring. . 80ct. Natural round blue sapphires. Vivid Royal blue
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.32 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish, Cluster Ring which gives an effect of a large look from afar! This ring would make a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round Shape Brilliant Cluster Halo Set 14K White Gold Promise Dainty Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
A refined and elegant ring featuring a central round diamond surrounded by a halo of smaller
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster And Chased Cockscomb Form Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 0.23 TCW, prong set. The ring is finished by split
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.90 Carat Diamond Sapphire White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Sapphire and diamond starburst cluster cocktail ring. Round brilliant cut center diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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

14k & 18k Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl and Turquoise Cluster Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k & 18k Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl and Turquoise Cluster Ring This one-of-a-kind Pearl and
Category

20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3.00 Total Carat Weight Diamonds Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 3.00 Total Carat Weight Diamonds Cluster Cocktail Ring. The ring is a size 7 and weights
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Vintage 1970s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.00 Carat SI/H Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 3.00 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Coral Diamond Cluster Ring – 10.05ct Total Coral, 0.10ct Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This striking ring celebrates the natural beauty of coral with a captivating cluster design. Set in
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage blue sapphire and diamond entourage cluster ring. The ring consists of ten clear
Category

Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.2 Carat Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Cluster Ring, Bezel Ring, Engagement Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Diamond sets on bezel with cluster accents on both sides. Solid rose gold with diamonds. Metal type
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14KT White Gold .75 ctw Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat white gold diamond cluster engagement ring. This cushion diamond ring features a cluster
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.21 Carat Diamond Crescent Cluster Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
contains 0.21 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds set in 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.07 Carat Diamond Star Cluster Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Diamond Ring is a stunning and timeless accessory that can add a touch of glamour and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.32 Carat Diamond Cluster 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classy Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring This ring has a round cut diamond weighing 0.37
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.63 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.63 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum cluster ring; part of
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.00 Carat Marquise Peridot Diamond Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960’s Mid-Century Peridot and diamond cluster ring. 1.00ct Marquise center stone, set in a 14k
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold, 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

0.05 Carat Diamond Moon Cluster Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
contains 0.05 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds set in 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.05 Carat Diamond Moon Cluster Rose Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
contains 0.05 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds set in 14K Rose Gold. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.04 Carat Diamond Star Cluster White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
contains 0.04 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds set in 14K White Gold. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.04 Carat Diamond Star Cluster Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
contains 0.04 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds set in 14K Yellow Gold. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.05 Carat Diamond Moon Cluster White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
contains 0.05 Carats of Single Cut Round White Diamonds set in 14K White Gold. Ring Size is 6 1/2.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.05 Carat Diamond Star Cluster White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Diamond Ring is a stunning and timeless accessory that can add a touch of glamour and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.05 Carat Diamond Star Cluster Rose Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Diamond Ring is a stunning and timeless accessory that can add a touch of glamour and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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.