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Vintage Yellow Gold and Silver Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
x 15.2 x 9.6mm Ring Size: 5.5 Metal: 14k Gold Item #: BR-1444-110224-18
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Diamond Ring set in Yellow Gold. There is .75tdw in RBC Diamonds. Stamped and tests 14k. Size
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Revival Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Victorian revival diamond ring made of 14k gold. This rectangular ring brings together old-world
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring – 2.06 Carat IGI Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
This exquisite 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring showcases timeless beauty with a double halo
Category

2010s Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat "Chatham" Emerald Crystal Cluster and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat "Chatham" Emerald Crystal Cluster and diamond ring with 2 diamond weighing .22pts. This
Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Crystal, 14k Gold

1.25 Carat Round Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond dome cluster ring. The ring is set with 32 round brilliant cut diamonds in a cluster design
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow 0.80 Emerald 0.02CTW Diamond Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This 14K yellow gold ring features a row of vibrant emeralds totaling approximately 0.08 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

1.12 Carat Natural Diamonds Raised Cluster Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
1.12ct. Natural round diamonds cluster ring. (center: .25ct) Rounds & Full cut Brilliants G
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.01 Carat Round Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic cluster ring has 16 Round Cut Diamond that weighs 1.01 Carats (VS-I) The ring is set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.10 Carat Multi Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Antique Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
: 0.50 Carats   - Our Multi Sapphire Cluster Ring features a total of 0.50 carats of exquisite diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Gold Statement Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring. Hand set with Oval Tanzanite
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Diamonds. 1.00 total diamond weight. Size 7.25 4 grams total
Category

2010s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring. Ca. 1910´s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring. Ca. 1910´s The images features an exquisite ring that
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

White Pearl Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This beautiful ring is timeless and a must have! 14 karat yellow gold 3 white pearls, approximately
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold White Gold Top 1.6 Carat Total Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.4 gram Marked & tested 14K gold Finger size 7 19 Round cut Diamonds at .05 carat each total of
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique 14ct Two Colour Gold Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cluster Ring 14ct Gold Tested Circa 1890 Beautiful, Victorian round cluster ring. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Kt White Gold Brushed Finish Diamond Cluster Fashion Ring
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

Yellow Gold Marquise-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Marquise-Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring. The twisted split band cluster ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7. 1.00 total diamond weight 0.18 total
Category

2010s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Stunning cluster ring made in the 1960s from the vintage fine jewelry collection at Bracken
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Diamond White Gold Vintage Oval Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1.00 Carats diamond oval cluster ring. 3 diamonds surrounded by a halo of diamonds in a 14k white
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, containing 1 round emerald weighing .60pts. and 15 round
Category

1990s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage 0.65 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.65 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k White Gold. The ring weights 4.9 grams and is a size 7.
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1.70 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.70 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k White Gold. The ring is a size 8 and weights 4.9 grams.
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2 Carat Diamonds Cluster Ring 14k White Gold. The ring is a size 6 and weights approx 4.8
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7.75 #20709
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring Size 9 JAGi Certified- This sparkling cluster ring
Category

20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Emerald Flower, 14 Karat White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Astonishing cluster ring in 14k white gold. The ring is designed with an hexagonal shape which is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold White Gold Top 1.6 Carat Total Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.4 gram Marked & tested 14K gold Finger size 7 19 Round cut Diamonds at .05 carat each total
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Cluster Ring set with 27 White Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
White gold ring set with 27 white diamonds with a total of approx. 1.6 carats. Color G Clarity VS1
Category

20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Assorted Shapes White Diamonds Cluster 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Assorted White Diamonds Cluster 14k Gold Ring. The ring is stunning with featured round and
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Late Georgian Cluster Ring with Rose - Cut Diamonds Circa 1790
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Late Georgian Cluster Ring with Rose - Cut Diamonds Circa 1790 The ring features a central rose
Category

Antique 1790s European Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

14k Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with sapphire and diamonds. Vintage style sapphire ring. Marquise sapphire ring. Blue
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
14k Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds
$577 Sale Price / item
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1.00 Round Sapphire Diamond White Gold Dome Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1980's deep blue sapphire and diamond raised cluster ring. This ring is boasts a cluster of 7 round
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique 0.15 Total Carat Weight Single Cut Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 0.15 Total Carat Weight Single Cut Diamonds Cluster Ring. The ring features 7 single cut
Category

Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Silver and 14 Karat Gold Floral Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
collection or a meaningful gift, this Antique Silver and 14K Gold Diamond Cluster Ring is a stunning example
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

14 karat Yellow gold Diamond Ring Dome Cluster invisible setting.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Princess cut diamonds - cluster invisible setting Total diamond -1.75 carat HI- VVS nice good
Category

Early 2000s Thai Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 5 Carat Diamond Dome Cluster Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960 raised dome ring with bright white sparkly diamonds in a tiered cluster set in a 14k
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1960s Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring, 14k
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring made in 14k White Gold. The ruby cabochon is 7 carats plus
Category

Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.40 ct. The diamond is has G
Category

Early 2000s European Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Oval Diamond Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold and diamond ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 4.8 grams. The center diamond is an oval
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Era 14KT White Gold Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Retro era cluster ring is a vintage treasure with timeless elegance. Crafted in 14KT
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.35 Carat Old European Diamond Halo Two Tone Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original early 1900's old European cut diamond cluster ring in 14k gold and platinum. The center
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14K Gold Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
the top of the band. The pink tourmaline is .74 carats, and the diamonds total .14 carats. Ring size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Fabulous, Large and Impressive Coral and Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Fabulous Statement Ring is impressive in size, shape and color. A cluster of fine coral and
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Vintage Diamond Ring 0.25ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies vintage 14k white gold and diamond ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 2.4 grams. The center
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Men s Diamond Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Men's Ring is crafted with elegance, it showcases nineteen round
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.74tcw Diamond Enhanced Blue Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k yellow gold ring features a total of 1.74 carats of diamonds paired with 0.22
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat "Chatham" Yellow Sapphire Crystal Cluster and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind 14 karat "Chatham" Yellow Sapphire Crystal Cluster and diamond ring with 4 diamond
Category

2010s American Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold 0.81tcw Diamond Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k white gold floral ring is a graceful and timeless design set with 0.81 total
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7 #21348
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7 This sparkling ring features 19 round
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with Onyx and Diamonds
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Ring with Onyx and Diamonds Size 6. 8 round diamonds 3.60 grams total
Category

2010s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.03ct Natural Marquise Diamond Cluster Halo Ring 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Cluster Halo Prime GIA Certified 2.03ct. Marquise cut diamond ring. Report Id
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold, Pear Emerald and Brilliant Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
clusters of round brilliant cut faceted diamonds, approximately 0.28 TCW, and also prong set. Marks: 18k
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold White and Yellow Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 12 round cut = 1.09cttw Color: Yellow Clarity: SI3 Diamonds: 84
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

3.38tcw Teardrop Diamond Round Colombian Emerald Cluster Statement Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A pear cut diamond & Colombian Emerald cluster statement ring in 14K white ring. A VVS1 quality
Category

2010s Colombian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1940s Diamond Cluster 14 Karat Gold Engagement Promise Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
A lovely 14K gold Ring set with 7 Diamonds Totaling 1 Carat. Clarity VS, Color G/H. The ring is a
Category

Vintage 1940s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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

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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.