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GIA Certified 6.47ct Natural No Heat Sapphire Diamond Ring Unheated 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
No heat Classic Halo Cluster GIA Certified 6.47ct. Natural No heat Blue Sapphire ring. Report
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2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.5 Carat Amethyst, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
sapphire and diamond ring in 14K rose gold. Amethyst: 6.5 carat oval shape. Pink Sapphire: 1.05 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire Dome Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Weighing 3.09 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 karat yellow gold dome cluster ring Ceylon cabochon sapphire weighing 2.64 carat Round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Edwardian GIA Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Edwardian GIA Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Earrings. Featuring two
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Nine Precious Gems Fashion Ring in Art Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
round diamond cluster flows throughout this articulate ring through the stones, completing the overall
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, C...

Nine Precious Gems Fashion Ring in Art Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
round diamond cluster flows throughout this articulate ring through the stones, completing the overall
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, C...

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold 0.40 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian cluster pendant crafted in 14K (body) and 18K (loop) gold. Circa 1910. The
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

20.10 Carat Diamond, Pearl, and White Sapphire Dangle Earrings in Art-Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
diamond that are hung beneath the pear-shaped piece of white sapphire. All these pear shaped cluster of
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique 0.80 Carat Sapphire and 0.82 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.80 carat sapphire and 0.82 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Necklace 13 Natural 14ctw Gems solid 14/ 18K Gold / 5.8gr
Located in SE
stones are set into solid 14 K Yellow Gold clusters, the chain is made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. Likely
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Sapphire Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Blue Sapphire of approximately 3 carats centered in 2 rows of 32 brillant-cut Diamonds of
Category

20th Century Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Round Cluster Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A pretty Edwardian round cluster ring set with a bright central blue sapphire within a halo of old
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Openwork Cluster Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This superb Art Deco round cluster ring is set with six blue sapphires - in cross formation - and
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1940 s Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One 3 carat sapphire set in a 14kt diamond cluster mount.
Category

Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Victorian 1.50 Carat Sapphire Old Cut Diamond Silver Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A fine mid-Victorian cluster ring, set with a deep royal blue sapphire. Rubover set in silver, the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Retro 4.50 Carat Sapphires and Diamonds White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Paris, FR
Sapphire and diamond starburst cocktail retro ring. Round cut sapphire with sprays of marquise
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Certified 1.1 Carat Pink Sapphire 1.4 Carat Diamond Vintage 1970s Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
engagement ring. MATERIALS 1 pink sapphire, Ceylon cut, oval, approx. 1.1 ct, 8.03 x 6.90 x 4.73 mm / 0.32 x
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Magnificent 19thC Diamond, Pearl Sapphire Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
rosecut diamonds and exterior bezel of cabochon natural pink sapphires set in 14K gold. Simply ravishing
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Bypass Ruby Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Romantically sweet this 1920s 14KT yellow gold bypass ring. Designed with two clusters of Old
Category

Early 20th Century American Romantic Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Amethyst Sapphire Gold Cluster Ring, 19th century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
10 circular-cut sapphires alternating with small rose diamonds, each bezel set in an intricate silver
Category

Unknown Cluster Rings

Ring, Gold, Diamond, Sapphire, 0.90 Carat Diamonds, 1970
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Vintage Ring, Gold, Diamond, Sapphire, 1970, 0.90 Carat Diamonds. Typical 1970 design. 14 carat
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14k Yellow 5mm x 6mm Oval Sapphire Diamond Ring Size 5 1/4
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Crafted with sophistication, this 14k yellow gold band boasts a 5mm x 6mm oval sapphire as its
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Early 2000s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Scintillating Antique Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sparkling antique natural cushion cut sapphire and diamond ring. The center vivid blue sapphire
Category

20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold 1.20 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
Ladies 14k White Gold 1.20ctw Diamond & Sapphire Ring Size 7 You are viewing a beautiful ladies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Halo Ring in 14 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 14 carat white gold, this elegant vintage halo ring features a darling emerald cut blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Oval Bright Purple Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Ring in 14 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in 14 carat yellow gold, this lovely vintage ring features a gorgeous bright purple sapphire
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10.66 Carat Natural No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Antique Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extra-long and extra-lovely 10.66 carat sapphire, accompanied by an A.G.L. - American
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage circa 1970 Certified 1.2 ct Ruby and 2 ct Diamond Entourage Cluster Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
pigeon blood shade is presented in this ring, where it is framed by a halo of diamonds. On a slightly
Category

Vintage 1970s German Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Wanda 1.21 Carat Purple Pink Pear Cut Sapphire Diamond Ring 14 Carat Rose Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
brilliant cut diamonds are estimated to ttoal 0.20 carats with F colour and SI clarity grades. Ring Size Q
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Russian Sapphire and Diamond Marquise Suite
Located in Sale, Cheshire
Sapphire Rose Cut Diamonds MEASUREMENTS Ring: Size 7 US or N 1/2 UK - Head: 16.4 x 7.6mm Bangle: Wearable
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold, Sapphire ‘0.88 Carat’ and Diamond ‘1.26 Carat’ Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Set in 14 Karat white gold in a double halo mounting sits a heated Sapphire that weighs 0.88 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Carat Gold and Gem Set Navaratna Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb vintage solid 14ct gold and gemstone set Navaratna cluster ring. SIZE ; R UK, 8 3/4 US
Category

20th Century American Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian circa 1910, Certified 2.05 Carat No Heat Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
ring, heightening the effects of both the sapphire and diamonds. Only the shank is made of yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1910s German Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Ring in 14 Karat White Gold with Blue Stone ‘Sapphire’
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ring in 14K White Gold with Blue Stone (Sapphire) Two Brilliants surrounded by 16 small stones
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

French Meadow Emerald and Opal Ring with Sapphire and Aquamarine, NIXIN Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring. The glowing emerald, blue sapphire and aquamarine nestle close together, adjacent to the banded
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Aquamarine, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yell...

Vintage Circa 1970s 9 Carat Yellow Gold Moonstone Cabochon Sapphire Halo Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 14 carat yellow gold, this vintage halo ring features a darling round moonstone cabochon
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in West Sussex, GB
two rows of Swiss-cut diamonds and set in 14k yellow gold. Ceylon Sapphires are highly prized, known
Category

1990s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Victorian Yellow Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Wimberley, TX
classic Victorian era cluster ring of 18k yellow gold top over silver. With a surround consisting of
Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in DALLAS, TX
14K White Gold 1.49 CTW Sapphire & 1.03 CTW Diamond Cluster Ring 4.8 DWT. Size 9.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring Circa 1915
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.00ct Sapphire with 1.10cttw old Mine cut diamond accents set in a vintage 14k yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Delightful Victorian Sapphire Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamond ring centering a single round natural deep blue sapphire totaling approximately 0.40ct and framed
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Diamond and Pink Sapphire White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Gold Metal Purity: 14k Stones: Pink Sapphires, Diamonds Pink Sapphire Weight: 1.2 ct Diamond Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond White Gold Three-Row Cluster Engagement or Cocktail Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
is sizable upon request. MSRP $3,700! DETAILS: White Gold Diamond Sapphire 3 Row Cluster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14 Carat Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Cluster Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A beautifully crafted sapphire and diamond cluster ring. The central oval-cut blue sapphire of
Category

20th Century British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Victorian Deep Blue Cabochon Sapphire Gold Center Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bluewell is a lovely and authentic Victorian era (circa 1890) 14k yellow gold ring centering a
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Carat Gold 1.68 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly forged in 14 carat white gold, this lovely opulent vintage ring features reverse tapered
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Austro-Hungarian SSEF Certified 3.00ct No Heat Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Dublin 2, D
Austro-Hungarian sapphire and diamond oval cluster in 14kt white gold. Set with an estimated 3.00ct
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1900s Antique Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique sapphire & diamond ring centering an oval cut sapphire measuring app. 11.8 x 9.8mm and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Romantic Victorian Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pawley's Island is a romantic Victorian era cluster ring featuring an exquisite 0.75ct round
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1970s Multistone Diamond Sapphire Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
diamonds in an asymmetrical cluster to a wide, 14k white gold band. A stunning and unusual cocktail or
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

Exquisite Victorian Sapphire Diamond Silver Topped Rose Gold Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Palisades is an exquisite Victorian Era cluster ring made from silver topped 14kt rose gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique, Victorian, 14 Carat Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Marquise Engagement Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Victorian sapphire and diamond marquise cluster ring, circa 1890. Set with old cut diamonds in an
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian, German, 14 Carat Rose Gold, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Art Deco, pink sapphire and diamond cluster ring, circa 1920. A very pretty pink sapphire centre
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Vintage Circa 1990s Bright Deep Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring 14 Carat White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
sapphires and a petite cluster of shimmering diamonds, is a wonderfully charming adornment. She is sure to
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20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Astonishing 1960 s Aqua Marine Cocktail Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Over the top, 1960's large pear shape Aqua marine cocktail ring, set in white gold with blue
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

18k Gold Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald Cluster Earrings with Diamond Accents
Located in Surfside, FL
Sapphire and diamond station ring in 14k white gold with approximately 0.20 carats in diamonds and
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20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Men s Diamond Cluster and Sapphire Square Halo Ring / 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Bellmore, NY
Quietly authoritative, this Men's Diamond Cluster Ring has a square of 9 sparkly Diamonds totaling
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

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14k Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14k sapphire diamond cluster ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect 14k sapphire 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. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing 14k sapphire diamond cluster ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Spectrum Jewels, Roshe Jewels and Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Most of our 14k sapphire diamond cluster ring for sale are for women, but there are 288 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14k Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring?

The price for a 14k sapphire diamond cluster ring starts at $1 and tops out at $285,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,245.

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.